Lhasa Everest Base Camp & Kailash Tour

This journey starts from Kathmandu after one full day rest in an ancient capital of Nepal's. We then take a scenic flight to Lhasa with spectacular mountain views and Tibetan landscape. We spend three nights in Lhasa a Buddhist Capital visiting the famous Potala Palace, the Jokhang, great monasteries and walk through the bustling Barkor market before taking drive towards Manasorvar. At Lhasa Everest base camp & Kailash Tour we drive through central Tibet via Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise lake), to the historical towns of Gyantse and Shigatse and further by 4-WD jeeps to the famous Rongbuk Monastery and day-hike to North Everest Base camp from where the views of the North Face of Mt. Everest is awesome. Continue across the Tibetan Highlands, following the great Yarlung Tsangpo river valley, to the sacred landscape of Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash.

The breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks as well as the views of Tibetan countryside will make the journey an unforgettable one. Witness Buddhist prayer ceremonies, visit the homes of local Tibetans and observe religious customs to help understand the Tibetan religion and life.

After exploring the lake and surrounding area we will follow the 3-day pilgrimage trail around the holy mountain to complete an once-in-a-lifetime kora or parikrama. Afterwards, driver back to Kathmandu.

 

Itinerary:

Day 01 Upon arrival transfer to hotel/welcome dinner followed by brief/hotel
Day 02 Day at leisure/hotel
Day 03 Fly to Lhasa in Tibet (3750m) / Hotel
Day 04 Lhasa sightseeing/hotel
Day 05 Lhasa Sightseeing/hotel
Day 06 Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok lake/hotel
Day 07 Drive to Shigatse/hotel
Day 08 Drive to Xegar/camp
Day 09 Drive to Rongbuk/camp
Day 10 Excursion to Base Camp and back to Rongbuk/camp
Day 11 Drive to Saga/camp
Day 12 Drive to Dongba/camp
Day 13 Drive to Manasorvar/camp
Day 14 leisure day at Manasorvar lake/camp
Day 15 Drive to Darchen/hotel or camp
Day 16 Drive to Darboche & Trek to Dira Puk (4775m)
Day 17 Trek over Dolma La to Zuthul Puk (4700m)
Day 18 Easy trek & Drive to Hor Qu (4560m)/Camp
Day 19 Drive Hor Qu to Mayumla Phedi (4500m) /Camp
Day 20 Drive Mayumla to New Dongba (4500m)
Day 21 Drive New Dongba to Yak Kharka (4675m) Camp
Day 22 Drive Yak Kharkha to Nyalam (3750m) /Camp
Day 23 Drive to Kathmandu (1300m)/hotel
Day 24 Day at Leisure/shopping day/evening farewell dinner/hotel
Day 25 Drive to airport for return journey

Note: Extension of this tour to visit the ruins of the Guge Kingdom at Tsaparang & Tholing is possible. Customized itineraries for private groups are available. Please contact us for details.

Cost include:
Kathmandu
- International airport pickup and drop service
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in 3 star in double occupancy
- Welcome and farewell dinner

Tibet
- Accommodation in twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis
- Flight ticket to Lhasa
- Transportation by 4500 model Land-cruiser / Mini coach as per group size
- Sightseeing with Tibetan guide as per itinerary
- Monastery entrance fees
- Tibet visa and travel permit
- Grassland fees for Lhasa, Everest Base Camp and Kailash tour
- Fully catered camping trek (Xegar to Nyalam) at Kailash supported by Nepalese (Guide, Cook, Helpers) crew & Tibetan guide
- Yak and Yak men for Kailash Kora

Does not include:
Kathmandu
- Food
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$30 only / re-entry visa fees

Tibet
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency
- All bar bill

Highlights

Fact About this trip:

4 nights in Kathmandu
20 nights in Tibet

Highlights on this tour
Visit of palace and Monasteries in Lhasa, excursion to Everest Base Camp & Glacier, trek around Mt. Kailash and take a dip in the holy Mansarovar, Superb mountain views, great passes, Nomad, spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, impressive display of wild flower, picturesque Tibetan village, friendly people and many more.....

Season
May till October

Tour grade
TOUGH 

Group size
From two person

Trip cost
On request

Departure Date
Any day during season