Tibet Tours

Jordan Romero, a 13-year-old Californian boy and the world’s youngest mountaineer who successfully surmounted the world highest mountain Qomolangma, returned to the advanced base camp (ABC) at around 6 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA).

Sonam Wangchen, base camp mountaineering head of the CTMA Himalayan Expedition, told Xinhua that Romero’s team have tried to scale the summit from 7,500 meters Saturday, and it took 14 hours for them to reach the peak 8,844 meters above sea level.

Romero’s teammates include his father, his father’s girlfriend, and three sherpas, who also reached the top.

“I summited at 9:45 am on 22 (Saturday)” Jordan Romero told Xinhua over satellite phone Sunday at ABC, which is 6,500 meters above sea level.

The Romero team safely returned to camp 2, 7,790 meters above sea level Saturday and camped there one night. Leaving camp 2 at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, the team arrived at the advanced base camp around 6:00 p.m.

“I feel really good, no problem at all,” Romero said. “It is all about an experience, and I am glad to be back to the advanced base camp safely.”

“I just want to say that nothing is impossible, and age does not matter, and I want to inspire more people and let them get out of the door,” Romero said.

When talking about people’s concerns and criticism about his expedition at such a young age, he said “We have been receiving emails from many people, and there are many people criticizing my father, but I want to say that, really, this whole thing is my idea, and I have completed it with my family around. ”

The team will arrive at the base camp, which is 5,200 meters above sea leave, in two days.

The previous world record was set by a Nepalese boy, Temba Temba, who reached the summit of the Mt. Qomolangma at 16.

From July 2006 to September 2009, along with his father and stepmother, Romero had climbed Kilimanjaro in Africa, Kosciuszko in Australia, Elbrus in Europe/Russia, Aconcagua in South America, Denali in North America, and Carstensz Pyramid in Oceania.

Jordan’s team will leave for Mt. Vinson Massif in Antarctica in December, to achieve his dream of conquering all the highest mountains in the seven continents before the end of this year.

Highlights:
In this tour, we will explore the major monasteries and sacred sites under the guidance of our guide though overland drives across spectacular mountain ranges. Pilgrims from all over the country frequent the city Lhasa, the political and religious center of Tibet. Together with them we visit Potala Palace the holy land and landmark of Tibet, and Jokhang the holiest monastery in Tibet. Then we will pass by the beautiful Yamdrok Lake and cross over the Karo La (5.010 m) and Simi La before we reach Gyantse and Shigatse, where we visit the famous monasteries Pelkor and Tashilunpo separately.

Itinerary:

D01 Arrive in Lhasa
Highlights: Sightseeing along the way from Gonggar Airport to Lhasa City.

Welcome to Tibet! The guide will meet you at Gonggar Airport, and transfer you to Lhasa city with about 1 hours’ driving (70km). Upon your arrival in Lhasa, you will find air is extremely pure and the sky is deeply blue. Transfer to the hotel. Better not do any activities at the first day, as the city is at an elevation of 12,000 feet, you may feel the effects of its high altitude. We strongly recommend that you plan on a minimum of two hours of bed rest upon arrival to help you acclimatize, and be sure to drink plenty of water during your time in Tibet. Afterwards, a lecturer will enlighten our group about Tibetan history and folk customs.

D02 Lhasa sightseeing

Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple

The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa’s cardinal landmark- Potala Palace, a structure of massive portions. This Eastern architectural triumph was the world’s tallest building before the creation of 20th-century skyscrapers. Afterwards, Some 2km to the east of the Potala is the most revered religious structure in Tibet, the 1,300-year-old Jokhang Temple, where we are likely to see Buddhist pilgrims making clockwise circuits on their hands and knees in reverence to one of Tibet’s most sacred sites. Then walk on the Barkhor street surrounding Jokhang, a big free market with its prolific stalls for selling local specialties.

D03 Lhasa sightseeing

Highlights: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery

In the morning visit Drepung monastery the sacred land of Gelug Sect., which was established in 1416 and the second, third and fourth Dalai Lama once resided in. In the afternoon visit Sera monastery, which was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. As rose are planted everywhere in the monastery, it is also called “the court of wild rose”. Today still 200 lamas live in there. After that have a visit to Dickey (Deji) Orphanage of Lhasa.

D04 Lhasa/Gyantse/Shigatse (360 km)

Highlights: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Pelkor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa

In the morning drive to Gyantse along the Kyichu River. On the Kamba La (4.796 m) have a fantastic view of the holy lake Yamdrok Yumtso (4441 m), one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and the largest habitat of waterfowls in south Tibet. It is worth visiting since it is called turquoise lake because of its beautiful view. Afterwards pass by the 5.010 m high Karo La and the Simi La to Gyantse (approx. 3.950 m). In the afternoon visit Pelkor Monastery as well as the splendid Kumbum Stupa (100-Thousand-Buddha Pagoda) nearby, both of them built in the15th century and situated in the northwestern edge of Gyantse. In the afternoon drive about 90 kilometers to Shigatse (3880m), the second largest city with 40,000 inhabitants in Tibet and the traditional capital of the Tsang.

D05 Shigatse/Lhasa

Highlights: Tashilumpo Monastery

In the morning visit Tashilunpo monastery of Gelug Sect, the seat of the Panchen Lama built in 1447 and one of the six grand monasteries in Tibet. The monastery houses a giant statue of the Maitreya Buddha, the biggest gilded statue of Maitreya (Buddha of the future) in China, and a tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama containing masses of jewels and gold. Today 600 monks live in the monastery. In the afternoon drive back to Lhasa (approx. 290 km).Highlights: Sightseeing on the way

D06 Leave

Pack your luggage and get ready for leaving. The guide will transfer you to the airport, and help you board the plane. Say goodbye to Tibet and fly out, Tibet welcome you back forever!

Crossing the Himalayas from the highway linking Kathmandu with Lhasa incredibly Arnica. You will enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery on the road, visit mystical Buddhist monasteries in Shigatse Tashilungpo the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautiful turquoise lagoon. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala Palace Norbulinkha, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkhor Bazaar before returning to Kathmandu (or China). A selection of the hotels are available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden Tibet.

Day 01: Kathmandu – Zhangmu (2300 m) – 123 km.
Early in the morning after Kodari. After completing immigration formalities and personal training from the Immigration Zhangmu post. O / nt at hotel Zhangmu

Day 02: Zhangmu – Lhasa (4350m) – 244 km.
Drive intersection Nyalamu Lhasa Pass (3800m) and Lalung (5050m). This device offers fantastic views of high mountains such as Everest (8848m). O / nt at Hotel Lhasa.

Day 03: Lhasa – Shigatse (3900m) – 244 km.
Drive (approx. 8 hours), Shigatse. Shigatse is the famous Tashilhunpo Monastery and the seat of the Panchen Lama. O / nt at Hotel Shigatse.

Day 04: Shigatse – Gyantse (3900m) -90 km.
Tashilumpo Morning visit Monastery and Shigatse free market. In the afternoon visit and Phalkor Monastery and Gyantse Stupa Khumbum. O / NT. Hotel in Gyantse.

Day 05: Gyantse – Lhasa (3650m) – 259 km.
The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours over two stages – (4794m. the Karo (5010 m.) and Kamba LA) by Yamdrok Tso Lake. O / nt in Lhasa.

DAY 06 & 07: Lhasa sightseeing.
The visit of the Potala Palace and Norbulingka, Drepung and Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar.

Day 08:
Gonggor transfer airport for your flight back to Kathmandu ..

Cost – U.S. $ 429.00 per person (Budget)
U.S. $ 741.00 per person (standard)
U.S. $ 1125.00 per person (Deluxe Edition)
Visa fees: U.S. $ 43.00
Flight: Lhasa-Kathmandu: $ 295.00 (including airport to Lhasa)
Release Date: April to October each year (every Tuesday and Saturday)

The price includes:
- Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees;
- Hotel accommodation from the respective twins
- Tours and transfers with English speaking guide;
- All ground transport vehicles adapted.
- Daily breakfast.

The price includes:
- Airport taxes and fees for excess baggage.
- Extras – as in the case
- Lunch and Dinner, drinks, bottles of liquor;
- All tips (hotels, restaurants, guides, drivers, etc.);
- Cost of photography in the monastery / palace / sites;
- Re-entry visa for Nepal
- Equipment costs for the upgrading of rooms at hotels if / when appropriate;
- All costs incurred by political unrest, strikes, cancellations of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides, blocking roads, etc. (Customers must be locally Brone).
- All agreements reached in Kathmandu (hotel accommodation, meals, excursions, etc.)
- Personal Insurance

Sichuan-Tibet overland tour

The Tibetan areas of western Sichuan are a cultrural and geographical extension of the tibetan plateau in all but name.The area was once part of the eastern Tibetan region og Kham,before it became part of Sichuan province.The northern and southern roads offer the main sights,including the big monasteries of Ganzi,Derge and Litang.Off the main roads are several spectacularly situted and rarely visited monasteries.Hikers can find bliss in the sublime sceneryof Yading Nature Reserve or on horseback in the lovely valleys around Derge

Sichuan- Shangrila Overland 9 day Tour

Tour Code: 08-SC003
Destinations: Chengdu-Kangding-Daocheng Yading-Lijiang
Tour Price: from 2000
1. Day: Arrival in Chengdu
Since greeted at the airport and transfer to hotel. At night you can enjoy a magnificent performance of “changing the face” and “Flame Spitting-Out Sichuan Opera ($ 25 extra). Overnight in Chengdu.

Day 2: Chengdu – Kangding
Drive to Kangding, crossing the plains of western Sichuang (376 km, 6 hours). After his arrival in Kangding, capital Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Ganzi, we explore the city, enjoy the mountain scenery and visit the local population. After dinner, enjoy a dip in the hot springs in Erdaoqiao.

Day 3: Kangding – Litang
Morning visit to the monastery of Anju, the first Tibetan monastery on this trip, and enjoy a rare opportunity to see your ceremony in the morning! Players Litang. Voyage today Kangding Litang us takes approximately 5 hours (306 km). At an altitude of just over 4000m, Litang is one of the highest cities in the world. Situated on a grassy plateau, Litang has the feel of a city with Khampa dressed in leather coats yak with long daggers hanging on a belt through the streets, wild west. “This small town is people-watching and hiking. Also visit the famous Chang Qing-Chun-Ke ‘When he monastery and pay homage to the life of the Buddha with a personal interview. The monastery now houses about 1400 monks Yellow Hat sect.

Day 4: Litang – Daocheng – Yading
Today we reach the climax of the journey – Yading Nature Reserve, home of three sacred mountains of Tibet – Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara, 6032m). Jambeyang (Manjusri, 5958m) and Chanadorje (Vajrapani, 5958m). Tibetan Buddhists believe that making a kora (pilgrimage) around the mountain brings you the favor of the gods. For them, the three mountains represent compassion, wisdom and energy – attributes one must cultivate on the path to enlightenment. The scenery here easily rivals that of the West, such as Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks, in view of the spectacular scenery, pristine mountain scenery. The unit takes Litang Daocheng last approximately 4 hours (180km), and travel in Daocheng Yading (60 km) about 3 hours, as part of the road into the park a dirt road. Overnight in a hotel in the store.

Day 5: Yading
Visit Yading riding or hiking. To proceed from the entrance to the reserve a path that leads to a spectacular wooded valley at the foot of Mont. Chanadorje. Tshonggo Visit Gompa (Ch’onggu When Chinese) – a small Tibetan temple, Joseph Rock, nicknamed ‘Bandit Monastery. (Joseph Rock, botanist and explorer, conducted extensive research in northwestern China and Tibet for the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University and National Geographic 1924th) We will continue our hike to the foot of Mount Chenrezig where we get a small but steep hill to a picturesque emerald-green lake to see.’s local tradition that this magical lake can show your future if you have a few to spend moments in quiet contemplation at his side.’s return to the meadow at the foot of the mountain. Chanadorje and spend the night in a hotel in the store.

Day 6: Yading – Daocheng
We spend the morning a short walk or a hike around the reserve. In the afternoon we take you back to where we Daocheng night.

Day 7: Daocheng – Xiang Cheng – Zhongdian
Today we have a (long 5 hours, 290 km), but the scenic route to Zhongdian (3,300 m, 10,000 m), a small town on the Tibetan plateau. Zhongdian is also known as Zhongdian in Yunnan.

Day 8: Zhongdian
Full-day excursions including nearly Zhongdian Bita Lake, Songtzanlin monastery temple and a visit to a Tibetan family. Little Songzanlin monastery or “Potala” as he is affectionately called, is a spiritual place, invites you to discover the mystery and the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Since 5 Dalai Lama to the site by divination, decided in 1679, the monastery was the largest community of its kind in Yunnan. Overnight in Zhongdian.

9. Tag: Lijiang-Shangrila
Today, a journey through the day with a trip to the east scenic Lijiang. Our first stop is Baishuitai (White Water Terraces), where you will see a geological wonder, a series of spectacular pools with a terrace that of minerals deposited by water from a spring formed. , Continue to the Tiger Leaping Gorge, where a spectacular view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountains get covered with the devastating consequences of the Jinsha Jiang River in the middle. We arrived in Lijiang in the evening and check into our hotel. End of the tour.

Tour price
because the route is by land, climate change, please contact us by e-mail or contact us for price diretly end, thanks to the insight.

The price includes:
1. Main site entrance of
2. Hotel: Hotel + Hostel 8N
3. Transportation: Lancruiser
4. Guide: English speaking guide
5. Travel Insurance

Without the contribution of:
1. Meals
2. Your Cost
3. Tips for drivers and guides.

Tibet is an eternal theme and dreams of many people with the attitude of high culture unique and exotic, unique mountain scenery and friendly people. This tour takes you to the marker on Tibet as soon as possible, including St. Potala palace to see – the symbol of Tibet, jorkhangtemple – the fate of millions of pilgrimages and much more …

Destination: Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse,
Tour type: visiting the earth + hotel. Private Visits

Day 1

Entrance to the city of Lhasa

Transfer via: Flight on your own understanding.

The local guide is waiting for the arrival of the flight. Free time for the rest of the day and acclimatize to the elements of the mountain.

Day 2 (D, A)

Lhasa

Grand City Tour of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.

- The Potala Palace: Marpo ri perched on hill 130 meters above the Lhasa valley, the monumental structure in Tibet.

ask a taxi to the top of the palace which costs about 10 and then go after your visit.

- The Jokhang Temple: The Jokhang is the most famous temple in Tibet. for the temple is not controlled by a certain sect of Tibetan Buddhism, the followers of all sects and followers of Bon-Po, the indigenous religion of Tibet draws.

- Barkhor Street: The Barkhor is the oldest street in Lhasa, and the center of old Lhasa and remains very traditional. It is a place where they are mounted, the Tibetan culture, economy, religion and art.

Day 3 (D, A)

Lhasa

Full day of sightseeing trupeng Monastery Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, and visit the carpet factory.

- Sera Monastery: It is known as one of the three major monasteries in Tibet.
it costs 15 to take a taxi, but you can negotiate with the driver.

- Trepung Monastery: One of the largest monasteries in Tibet.

- Norbulingka: Norbulingka means “garden of stone. It was as a summer palace built by the Dalai Lama and later served the whole administration.

Day 4 (B, L)

Lhasa

Trip from Lhasa to Shigatse (some € 347 km). to visit on the way Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier and Baiju Monastery. Overnight in Shigatse.

- Yomdrok See: langkamu County, an area of 638 square kilometers and a coastline of 250 km.

- The palgor Chorten is: 9 floors, 108 rooms and 77 doors. Each room contains a statue of Buddha and various murals tell the story about him.

Day 5 (D, A)

Shigatse to Tingri

the approximately 260 kilometers to Tingri of shigastze. Visit Sakya Monastery on the road.

- Sakya Monastery: Sakya monastery: The monastery, the center of the Sakya sect (land-and-white).

Day 6 (B, L)

Tingri

Visit Rongbuk Monastery, which was a narrow view of the highest mountain in the world.
- Rongbuk Monastery: Once the largest and highest monastic center in the region.
Today Tingri stay at the hotel Evening Zhufeng

Day 7 (b)

Tingri to Zhangmu

You 340kkm Zhangmu hard road of experience to a small village on the border between China and the Kingdom of Nepal. enjoy the fantastic scenery around the long way.

Day 8 (b)

Zhangmu / Output

After breakfast, transfer from the border with China and the Kingdom of Nepal. Local leaders, are you on the bridge of friendship.

Separation.

Prices include
a. Tickets / meals included in the itinerary, B = Breakfast L = Lunch, D = dinner.
b. English-speaking staff Tibetan guide, experience driver, car / van for private transfers and guided tours.
c. Hotels (two bases shares) are listed in the itinerary.
d. luggage transfers between airports and hotels.
e. all measures necessary travel permits to Tibet.
f. service and taxes.
Price Exclusion

a. incoming or outgoing international Tibet, domestic flights or train tickets.
b. Visa fees.
c. Personal expenses.
d. Meals: meals, not with the “b”, “l” or “D”.
e. single supplement.
f. advice, tips for guides and drivers.

Mount Everest, Mount Qumulangma called in Tibetan, is the highest mountain on Earth and probably the most coveted mountain in the eyes of the adventurous traveler. Trip to Mt Everest Base Camp is a physical and psychological well as a challenge for you, but for sure you will be forgotten in view of the unprecedented reward – a panorama of Himalayan peaks – beautiful memories and never. With an experienced guide for our visit local Tibetan, you will be treated well and have a better understanding of the Himalayan environment and local culture, enjoy a view of the most beautiful mountain valleys of lush forests and opportunities Learn more about Tibetan religion.

Tour to Mt. Everest region of Tibet side, you can stop at the Rongbuk monastery, or in the bush. Everest Base Camp, if not for hikers.

Rongbuk Monastery is a good place to forget about Mt Everest. It is only 25 kilometers from the summit of Mount Everest. Rongbuk Monastery is the highest monastery in the world, with a height of 5,100 meters (16,728 feet). The monastery was built in 1899, a Nyingma monastery, because he once said that Padmasambhava, the founder of the Nyingma, here in front of his religious cultivation. It is one of the monasteries that only a few houses Lamas and nuns in the convent.

Later in the mountains, is about 8.8 kilometers from the Rongbuk Monastery Mt. Everest Base Camp. With the recruitment of 5180 meters (17,000 feet), often as the last stop for tourists and try to have a common starting point for mountain climbers to conquer the highest mountain in the world. You must bring your own tents and tissue cooking, if you want to travel. Enjoy a moment of beautiful sunset where you can find all your costs into the adventure of the road and desirable. The remarkable Serac Serac World groups also drive 3 hours drive away.
The weather in the highest mountains in the world is totally unpredictable. Make sure you have prepared both physically and mentally. One obstacle with which it is facing acute mountain sickness occurs in this adventure on the high altitude.

Lhasa – Shigatse – Tingri – Zhangmu in 8 days
The visit to Lhasa-Nepal Friendship Highway from Lhasa and ends in Zhangmu (near Nepal). This is a private escort with her own car and local leaders during the trip. Tour
Tour Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Rongbuk Monastery, and a narrow view of Malta. Everest. Ok

Tibet is along the south-west China with a glass of earth over 1.2 million square kilometers. Tibet borders with India, Nepal, Bhutan, Shikkim, Burma and the neighboring provinces of Qinghai, Xinjiang, Sichuan, Yunnan. Tibet has a population of more than 2.56 million, of which 94.7% occupied Tibet. Other major nationalities include Hon, Monpa, Luoba, Hui, Naxi, etc.
This spectacular country is known for its beautiful scenery, history and culture wonderfully charming, folk custom is unique, that Tibet has attracted more tourists at home and abroad. Tibet has been the world’s hottest tourist destinations worldwide.
Since late 1970, the Association of Chinese and Tibetan climbers have been issuing permits to foreign climbers of Mount Everest, and twenty other summits. Most of these mountains are part of the Himalayas between Everest and Shisha Pangma, although a number of other interesting offers and 7,000 feet below the earth summit 6000-were in other parts of Tibet.
Get on the roof of the world, and take over his own Himalayan peak is truly a unique experience and explore the Himalayas, we can help you, the dream of a life.
There are only three major peaks in Tibet, the Tibet Mountaineering Department gave permission for climbing. According to Buddhist philosophy, every mountain is sacred and must not be touched by human feet. One of these mountains is Mount Everest, which can be affixed to the Nepalese side, the other 2 of Cho-Oyu (8201 meters) and Shishpangma (8013 meters), none of these giants are technically difficult, but all countries, over 8000 m (), only 14 worldwide, which demands the greatest respect and those who should be involved in any of these programs climbing a high level of fitness. Our team of climbers all who participated in numerous expeditions in Nepal, Tibet and India.
Tibetan Expeditions offers the journey of her life, the possibility of a cultures and magnificent landscapes of the planet has to offer experience. With headquarters in Lhasa, we know the region better than any other, and with a mixture of Tibetan and Western staff, are able, the best field organization and support possible.
The following are the most popular and are recommended to visit in Tibet, Mongolia and Bhutan. All private lines for the dates can be booked to suit you – please ask for the cost of your group number. Or we can adjust your itinerary according to their particular interests and time constraints
Tibetan Expeditions offers the journey of her life, the possibility of a cultures and magnificent landscapes of this world experience with an emphasis on Tibetan history, religion and art to offer.

 
Chendgu to Lhasa Travel -Overland to Lhasa

The Sichuan-Tibet Highway from Chengdu to Lhasa in the amount varies. A traveler can experience all four seasons in one day. It may snow heavily on the mountain. But hot on their heels. In essence, the road is hilly and curvy. While blocking the rainy season, the mountains, often in caves, transmitted by landslides into the street. Therefore, this path leads, should the additional time allowed. Scenic spots along the way include Mount Erlang, Luding Bridge, Kangding, the Jingshan River Rawo Tangmai Lake (known as “black spot mud) and Nyingchi, where she is to experience four seasons in one day. The price of ticket for this ride, 525 yuan.4×4 Tour – 9 days, approx. 7000-9000Yuan.

1. Day: Arrival in Chengdu
Meet your guide and transfer to hotel. Visit local attractions and dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Chengdu – Khamding
Breakfast in the hotel. Go through the tunnel Erlangshan to Khamding. On the way we pass the famous scene of Hailuogou Glacier, located in the eastern part of Gonghe Mountain. Visiting Khamding Anju monastery. Night at the Tavern.

Day 3: Khamding – Litang
After breakfast drive to Litang. Litang is more than 4014m altitude, surrounded at rest in the space of Bergen. Another big festival is held here between the first and the tenth month of August, when the place is full, pay all the masses to Kham. The Dalai Lama, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. are also born here. Visit Litang Monastery – a famous monastery and Kagyu. Night at the Tavern.

Day 4: Litang – Batang
Batang front of the city, made a detour to visit the picturesque Tsopu Gou. Running the afternoon arrival in the town of Batang is. It is also famous for her dances and Xuanzi local style is similar to that around Dege. Night at the Tavern.

day5. Tag: Batang – Mangkham – Zogang
After Zhubalong (a little town on the golden sands of the river) in the unit. Mangkham is the first city, which is about from the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan. From the north of here the trail leads to Dercho, Zhongdian, Lijiang and Kunming. Markham (Garthog Dzong) is a city flat. Night at the Tavern.

Day 6: Zogang – Basu
The path leads along a river Bangdha a very small town. Basu and Bangdha Among the famous and high mountains and deep valleys Nujiang. The photo on the right is the zig-zag path on the Cordillera Nujiang. Basu County is also famous for the monastery Basu. Night at the Tavern.

Day 7: Basu – Bomi
After breakfast, 90 miles south from driving even more, the famous lake, surrounded by snow-Ranwu. Under Ranwu Basu and barren mountains and valleys. Next Bomi, where you see the exhibition of snowy peaks. Night at the Tavern.

Day 8: Bomi – Basongts – Gongbu Gyangdha
Driving in a valley, visit Basongtso, in the mountains of snow, the lake of glass, lush trees and the monastery. Final Round of Gongbu Gyangdha today.

Day 9: Gongbu Gyangdha – Lhasa
After breakfast, over the mountains to mindre Gongkha Mila. It is said that the Tibetan King Songtsan Gongpo born here, in a palace called Gyiamar palace. It is also the home of the order Drigung Kagyu Monastery, located 100 km north of the city, where the administrative center of Gongkar mindre. The tour ends on arrival in Lhasa.

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So, if you long to have a more enjoyable and fun journey, then you better get busy planning it very well before you ever make that first non-refundable deposit. You will have the time to better enjoy the trip if you have planned ahead and well researched your options. It is definitely better to arrange and organize your trip first in order for your vacation to be totally relaxed and safe.

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* Highlights of Tibet
* Highlights of Northern India
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Trip Length
7 Days
Route
Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse-EBC-Shigatse-Lhasa
Attractions
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Kumbum Stupa, Tashilumpo Monastery, Mount Everest
Tour Map
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Overview
Due to the well paved road in Tibet now, you can finish the trip to Mount Everest Base Camp within 7 Days. We will pass through spectacular mountain peaks, numerous Tibetan settlements, and more ancient monasteries than you could imagine. This trip has included the essence of Tibet within a limited time.
The highlight of this trip is Mt. Everest Base Camp.The sheer brilliance of this mountain is something which must be seen first hand to be truly appreciated. You will be blown away by its beauty and astronomic size. This Tibet trip will guarantee to be the memory of a lifetime.

Itinerary Day by Day
Day 01 Arrive at Lhasa for acclimatization by air or train
Today’s highlights:
Airport/train station transfer to hotel, Acclimatize to the High Altitude.

Details:
Fly into Lhasa or arrive in Lhasa by train. Local guide will meet you and transfer you to Lhasa. On the way, you can appreciate the heart-beating highland view along the Yarlong Tsangpo river (the longest river in Tibet and highest river on the earth with an average altitude of 4,000 meters), originating from Jiemayangzong Glacier on the northern Himalayas.

Day 02 Sightseeing in Lhasa
Today’s highlights:
Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, Barkhor Street

Details:
Today, you will visit the highest palace in the world-Potala Palace which is the Dalai Lama’s winter palace. It locates on the red hill, a good viewing point in Lhasa.

In the afternoon, we go to the renowned Jokhang Temple which will provide you one of your first sights of devout Tibetans. In the temple you will see the glistening Sakyamuni statue which is considered as Tibetan Buddhism’s rarity.

After then, stroll around the bustling Barkhor Street.

Day 03 Lhasa-Yamdrok Yumtso-Gyantse-Shigatse
Today’s highlights:
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkhor Monastery, Kumbum Stupa, Nunnery, Village Family Visit

Details:
About hundred kilometers, you will appreciate the holy Lake of Yamdrok Yumtso Lake.The sacred lake of Yamdrok Yutso is revered as a talisman, supporting the life-spirit of Tibet. It is said that should its waters dry, Tibet will no longer be habitable.

On the way to Gyantse, have a look at the Karola Glacier. Visit the Pelkhor monastery for its famous Kumbum Pagoda. Besides Pelkhor, we will also visit a Nunnery to watch the chanting.

Drive to Shigatse. On the way to Shigates have a mountain village family visit for a glimpse of everyday Tibetan life.

Day 04 Shigatse-Mount Everest Base Camp
Today’s highlights:
Rongbuk Monastery, Mount Everest Base Camp

Details:
After hours of driving we arrive at the highest monastery of the world, the Rongbuk monastery. Upon arrival, take carriage or hike to Mt. Everest Base Camp. You can appreciate the spectacular Himalayan and the highest mountain in the world-Mount Everest.

Since you will stay overnight at EBC or Rongbuk guesthouse, you will have great chance to see the sunset of Mount Everest.

Day 05 Mount Everest Base Camp-Shigatse
Today’s highlights:

Sunrise of Mount Everest

Details:

Get up early in the morning to appreciate the sunrise of Mt. Everest if you are lucky. Drive back to Shigatse. On the way enjoy the Himalayan Mountain Range.

Day 06 Shigatse-Lhasa
Today’s highlights:
Tashilumpo Monastery, Local Market

Details:
Morning time visit Pachen Lama’s seat palce, the great Tashilumpo monastery, a very big and complex monastery in Tibet. Have a look at the Local Market, then back to Lhasa. You can stroll around the Old Town at your disposal.

Day 07 Bid farewell to Lhasa
Today’s highlights:
Transfer from hotel to airport or train station, Say goodbye to Lhasa

Details:
Our guide will meet you at your hotel, and you will be transferred to Gonggar Airport or Lhasa Railway Station to take flight or train out of Lhasa.