Tibet Tour with EBC

  • Trip Duration Trip Duration 8 Days
  • Trip Grade Trip Grade Moderate

About Tibet Tour with EBC

TIBET TOUR WITH EBC - 8 DAYS 

It is great to know that these days, Tibet tour with EBC (Everest Base Camp) to the height of 5,000 m is possible simply by a motor vehicle. Sounds incredible! Still the EBC on the Nepal side and to the east face of Mt Everest on the Tibetan side are yet a great challenge involving days trek. This is the only EBC to the north face of Mt Everest where we can easily drive and enjoy the charm of

Mt Everest from the close proximity. 

Ronbuk at a height of 4,900 m serves as a base where we could have guest house accommodation easily. o, when you visit Tibet, never miss an opportunity of being at the base camp of Mt Everest (8,848 m), the highest mountain in the world. With a view to enabling you to explore the EBC in a shortest possible time, this special 8-day Tibet tour with EBC has been designed.

Besides, with a view to avoiding any altitude problem while exploring EBC, first we fly to Lhasa and acclimatize there with a couple days’ sightseeing tours to various fabulous monasteries and monuments. Then, we get out of Lhasa with a fascinating countryside drive passing by the beautiful Yamadroke Lake and a couple of high passes. We reach Gyantse, a historic township where the British warriors fought battles with the Tibetan army and after our sightseeing tour to Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery in Gyantse, we continue our scenic drive to Shigatse through the marvelously colorful mustard or barley farmland side by side depending upon the season.

In Shigatse, the Tibet tour with EBC includes a visit to Tashilhumpu Monastery (the most beautiful monastery in Tibet) in Shigatse. After the sightseeing in the afternoon, we proceed to Shegar (New Tingri) via Gyatso La (pass of 5,220 m). Today, we finally reach EBC with a great excitement. As the focus of this tour is EBC, the moment we reach EBC, we are filled with a feeling of a special arrogance for being able to stand at the base of the EBC so close, so near to Mt Everest, the highest peak of the world.

Our last part of Tibet tour with EBC proceeds towards the border with Nepal. The moment we descend after crossing over the Himalayan range near Kerung, we are directly face to face with the exciting geological formation of the Tibetan plateau. The height up to 5,000 m of the plateau itself and descend towards Nepal is so awe inspiring that we are forced to wonder how the plateau got formed about 60 million years ago. Unbelievable!!

To explore this amazing aspect of the tour, join this tour either on private tour basis or group joining basis. You are welcome for the inquiry!


Trip Highlights

  • An hour trans-Himalayan flight exposes you to the mighty Himalayan ranges including Mt Everest
  • Explore vibrant Buddhist monasteries like Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery in Lhasa
  • Visit the majestic Potala Palace with 13 floors, 1,000 rooms and more than 10,000 steps,
  • Every evening, as long as you are in Lhasa, make sure you will visit Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar. It is a great place.
  • Almost 1,000 km picturesque drive along the Friendship Highway from Lhasa to Kathmandu via new border point of Kerung,
  • Drive so close to the North Base Camp (5,000 m) of the north face of Mt Everest,
  • Experience personally a special arrogance of being so close and so near to the highest mountain of the world: Mt Everest (8,848 m)
  • Frequent exposure to the fabulous Tibetan villages and the 21st century Tibetan nomads with herds of yaks and sheep
  • Touch the serene blue turquoise water of Yamdroke Lake on the way from Lhasa to Gyantse
  • Never-to-miss Tashilhompu Monastery of Panchen Lama in Shigatse

Itinerary

  • 1
    Day 01: KATHMANDU (1,300 m) - LHASA (3,650 m)

    Transfer to airport – Take a trans-Himalayan flight to Lhasa crossing over the panoramic Himalayan ranges (1 hr) with a high chance of enjoying the close up view of Mt Everest (8,848 m) and other adjoining peaks from the left hand side windows of the aircraft. Upon arrival at Gongaar airport, welcome and assistance by our Tibetan guide - Transfer to Lhasa (45 min) through the new tunnel and check in to your hotel. Full rest for acclimatization.

  • 2
    Day 02: IN LHASA

    Full day sightseeing tour in Lhasa including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar,

    AM: Visit Potala Palace.
    It is one of the most famous architectural works of Tibet and stands on the top of the Red Hill in Lhasa. The term Potala comes from Sanskrit. In the 7th century, it was built for meditational purpose. It was the Dalai Lama’s winter palace. Its white part used to be for the administrative purpose and the red part for the religious purpose.

    PM: Visit Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar
    Jokhang Temple is situated at the centre of the old part of Lhasa called Barkhor. It was built in the mid-7th century and was later extended by the successive rulers. It is a four storied temple with splendid golden roofs. It has a combination of architecture of Tang Dynasty & Nepalese Buddhist temples. It is just like the central Buddhist cathedral.

    Barkhor Bazaar is the downtown market area just outside and around Jokhang Temple. It is the main Tibetan bazaar which has been able to sustain Tibetan culture & heritage until today. This bazaar is good for shopping and eating out and also mixing with the local Tibetan people.

  • 3
    Day 03: IN LHASA

    AM: Visit Drepung Monastery.
    It is situated five km away to the western suburb of Lhasa city at the foot of Mt Ganpoi Uze. It was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choje, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, the founder of Gelugpa sect in Tibet. The monastery occupying 250,000 square meter with a one time 7,700 monks is the biggest one in Tibet. It maintains plentiful of historical relics, Buddhist scriptures, arts and crafts.

    PM: Visit Sera Monastery.
    Sera is one of the Gelugpa’s six great monasteries in Tibet. It was founded in 1419. The complex today, a veritable monastic city, occupies a site of nearly 12 hectre. Sera, like Ganden & Drepung Monasterie, was a vital center of religious activity that drew students from the far corners of Tibet. In its heyday, it boasted over 5,000 monks and novices. In fact, Sera is one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet. The debating monks are the worth seeing sight organized everyday in the afternoon in the garden of Sera Monastery.

  • 4
    Day 04: LHASA - GYANTSE (3,950 m) : 261 KM

    AM: Scenic drive to Gyantse via Yamadroke Lake (holy turquoise lake) over crossing two high passes Karo La (5,010 m) & Kamba La (4,794 m).

    PM: Visit Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery.
    The famous Kumbum Stupa, a combination of pagoda and stupa arts, stands with nine floors with its 108 doors and 77 chapels containing clay sculptures and various murals. The pagoda is said to have 100,000 images of the Buddha either sculptured or painted.

    Phalkor Monastery is the next door monument to the Kumbum Stupa. It was founded in 1418. Its role is unique on the Buddhism in Tibet as it represents all the three sects of Tibetan Buddhism: Gelugpa, Sakkyapa and Bhuton.

    Late afternoon, scenic drive to Shigatse (3,900 m)(90 km: 1½ hrs) through the beautiful mustard farmland – Overnight at hotel.

  • 5
    Day 05: XIGATSE – NEW TINGRI (XEGAR) (4150 m): 245 KM

    AM: Visit the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. It is the most beautiful monastery in Tibet, it is believed. It was founded in 1417. The most amazing in this monastery is the giant statue of the Maitreya (the future Buddha)(26 metre in height and 275 Kg pure gold with many more invaluable jewels) erected by the 9th Panchen Lama in 1914 and took 4 years for its completion. Fourth Panchen Lama’s funeral stupa was also built inside the monastery in 1662 which is one of the major attractions in the monastery.
    PM: After lunch, picturesque drive to New Tingri via Lhatse by over crossing the high pass Gyatso La (5,220 m) through the typical Tibetan landscape encountering the Tibetan nomads with herds of yaks and sheep – O/n in hotel.

  • 6
    Day 06: NEW TINGRI – RONBUK (4,900 m) - EVEREST BC – NEW KM TINGRI: 186

    AM: Scenic drive to Ronbuk via Pang La (pass of 5,205 m) from where a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayan range including Mt Everest (8,848 m) & Mt Cho Oyu (8,201 m) can be enjoyed (weather permitting). The drive off the Friendship Highway is in fact a different experience of the typical Tibetan landscape. Late morning, from Ronbuk, take a horse cart or take a shuttle bus to the Everest Base Camp (EBC) and explore EBC. Unbelievable is to be able to reach the base of Mt Everest at the height of 5,000 m simply by driving some hours. In fact, it is a lifetime achievement. This wonderful proximity of yours to the highest peak will be an unforgettable moment of a different arrogance for a long time in your life. Late afternoon, drive back to New Tingri for a better hotel for overnight – Overnight at hotel.

  • 7
    Day 07: NEW TINGRI – KERUNG (3,200 m): 260 KM

    Scenic drive to Kerung via Old Tingri (where some time can be spent for tea break and strolling around the Old Tingri township). Your request to the guide to drive to Lalung La (pass of 5,050 m) will offer you a life time opportunity to see MT SHISHAPAGMA (8,012 m) & MT CHO OYU (8,201 m) (weather permitting) wonderfully being dwarfed by the height of the pass itself. The pass is a bit off the high way of a few kilo meter to Kerung (new borer point). Then, drive back to the main road and continue down hill drive towards Kerung through the amazing landscape which reveals the secrets of the wonderful formation of the Tibetan plateau around 60 million years ago – Overnight at hotel.

  • 8
    Day 08: KERUNG – KATHMANDU (1,300 m): 153 km: 7-8 hrs

    After needful immigration formalities both on the Tibet and Nepal sides, meet Nepali guide with vehicle and continue scenic drive downhill via Syabrubesi, Dhunche and Galchi to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.

Cost Includes

NOTE: The cost given in the price tag is based on 2 persons minimum basis on 3 star hotels. 

  • ACCOMODATION IN GOOD TWINSHARING ROOM IN THE RESPECTIVE HTLS (3 star or budget hotels as per your choice) IN ALL PLACES, (If 5 star hotels are required, please let us know)
  • MEAL PLAN ON BED AND BREAKFAST BASIS,
  • ALL TRANSPORT IN TIBET BY A GOOD NON-A/C VAN/MINI-BUS WITH HEATING AS PER GROUP SIZE,
  • SIGHTSEEING WITH A GOOD ENGLISH SPEAKING TIBETAN GUIDE AS PER ITINERARY,
  • TIBET TRAVEL PERMIT FEE,
  • ENTRANCE FEES TO MONASTERIES & MONUMENTS,
  • NECESSARY AIRPORT/HOTEL/AIRPORT TRANSFERS.

Cost Excludes:

  • TIBET VISA FEE: US$ 69 NET PER PERSON (extra payable)
  • AIRFARE KTM/LXA/KTM: US$ 490+105 (extra payable: subject to change as per airlines)
  • NEPAL RE-ENTRY VISA FEE,
  • ALL INSURANCES,
  • PHOTOGRAPHY FEES IN MONASTERIES,
  • EXTRA COST DUE TO NATURAL AND POLITICAL CAUSES SUCH AS LANDSLIDES, SNOW, STRIKES, ETC.,
  • ALL EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE SUCH AS DRINKS, LAUNDRY, TIPS, ETC.

FOR THE COST OF BIGGER GROUPS, PLS SEE THE COST DETAILS BELOW. 

COST: (LOW SEASON: APR MAY, JUN & OCT, NOV, DEC - 2018)

(In US$/net per person)

HOTEL BASIS

3 STAR

BUDGET

02 – 03 pax

(person)

$ 1,580

$ 1,450

04 pax

$ 1,070

$ 940

Single supplement

$ 270

$ 140

 

 

COST: (HIGH SEASON: JUL, AUG & SEP - 2018)

(In US$/net per person)

HOTEL BASIS

3 STAR

BUDGET

02 – 03 pax (person)

$ 1,700

$ 1,560

04 pax

$ 1,160

$ 1,010

Single supplement

$ 270

$ 140

 

NOTE: If you need our best rates for the groups with more than 4 persons, please do write to us. 

Useful info

There are better hotels in Lhasa like:

  • 5 star deluxe (St Regis Lhasa Resort or Hotel Shangri-la),
  • 4 star deluxe (4 Point by Sheraton),
  • 5 star (Hotel Xing Ding or Brahmaputra)(normal).

However, there are no better hotels other the 3 star hotels outside Lhasa, except in Tsedang, where there is a good 4 star hotel called Tsedang Hotel. So, you wish to use better hotel in Lhasa and Tsedang, please let us know for the best prices. 

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