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8-day TIBET HIGHLIGHT TOUR LhASA TO EVEREST BASE CAMP
Trip Introduction
🗓️ duraTION: 8 days / 7 nights May-October
🌎 China: lhasa - gyantze - shigatse - shegar - everest base camp - shigatse
Embark on a captivating 8-day journey through Tibet, exploring its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural landscapes. Start in Lhasa, visiting iconic landmarks such as the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Travel to Gyantze and Shigatse, where you’ll see the impressive Kumbum Stupa and the revered Tashilhunpo Monastery. Next, head to Everest Base Camp for awe-inspiring views of the world’s highest peak and the surrounding Himalayas.
This tour offers a blend of spiritual exploration, historical insight, and stunning mountain scenery.
Trip code: CBT250802
Itinerary
🥢 Meal Codes: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa (3650m) (D)
Arrive at Lhasa Railway Station or Lhasa Airport.
Meet and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a three-night stay in Lhasa.Rest and acclimatize to the high altitude.
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Lhasa.Accommodation: Lhasa (3 nights)
Day 2: Lhasa Half-Day City Tour (B)
Morning rest for acclimatization.Afternoon visit to Norbulingka Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site, former summer residence of the Dalai Lama) and Sera Monastery (observe lively Monk Debates at 15:30–17:00, Mon–Sat).
Overnight in Lhasa.
Accommodation: Lhasa
Day 3: Lhasa City Tour (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Explore Lhasa's iconic sites including the majestic Potala Palace, sacred Jokhang Temple, and bustling Barkhor Street—a perfect blend of spiritual heritage and local culture.
Overnight in LhasaAccommodation: Lhasa
Day 4: Lhasa → Gyantze (4040m) (B)
Breakfast and check out.
Scenic drive to Gyantze with photo stops at stunning Yamdrok Lake and the Karola Glacier. Visit the historic Pelkor Monastery, known for its unique architectural style.
Enjoy a one-night stay in Gyantze.Accommodation: Gyantze (1 night)
Day 5: Gyantze → Shigatse (3900m) (B)
Breakfast and check out.
Continue to Shigatse. Visit the impressive Tashilunpo Monastery and explore the vibrant local market offering traditional crafts and daily goods.
Enjoy a one-night stay in Shigtse.Accommodation: Shigatse (1 night)
Day 6: Shigatse → Shegar → Everest Base camp (B)
Breakfast and check out.
Embark on a spectacular 340 km drive (approx. 7 hours) toward Everest Base Camp, passing through Lhatse, Shegar, and the breathtaking Pang La Pass (5050 m) — one of Tibet’s highest mountain passes. From here, marvel at panoramic views of the five highest peaks in the world.
Continue onward to Mount Everest Base Camp (5250 m), located at the foot of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest (8848 m) — revered as “the Third Pole of the Earth.” Experience the awe of standing beneath this majestic peak, a dream destination for adventurers and mountaineers worldwide.
Overnight at Everest Base Camp.Accommodation: Everest Base Camp (1 night)
Day 7: Everest base camp → shigatse (B, D)
Hotel breakfast and check out.
If weather permits, enjoy the sunrise over Mount Everest from the lodge area — an unforgettable moment at the world’s highest peak. Then visit the Rongbuk Monastery (5250 m), the highest monastery on earth where monks and nuns coexist in harmony. Believed to have been founded during the reign of the 5th Dalai Lama, this sacred site embodies the spiritual heart of the Himalayas.
Afterwards, drive back to Shigatse along the same scenic route.
Enjoy a farewell meal at a local restaurant in Shigatse.
Overnight in Shigatse
Accommodation: Shigatse (1 night)
Day 8: shigatse departure (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out. Transfer options:
Shigatse Airport: Drive 52 km via the airport highway.
Lhasa Airport: Drive 230 km via the airport highway.
Trip ends.
tour details
tour Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Size of group
Daily departure, min. 2 (guaranteed)
accommodation
- 7 nights including daily hotel breakfast except overnight train
- Choose your preferred class: Comfort or Deluxe
- Featured Meals: 1 welcome dinner in Lhasa, 1 farewell dinner in Shigatse
- Happy to arrange more culinary experiences upon request.
Internal transport
- Transfers: All airport and train station to hotel round-trip transfers by private vehicle.
sightseeing
- All mentioned tours, excursions.
- Includes: All first-entry admission tickets to sights, shuttle bus at Everest Base Camp
- Tibet Entry Permit and application
- Mount Everest environmental fee
- Guide Service: Professional local English-speaking guide service in each city.
TRAVEL MOMENTS
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General Information
Altitude Preparation is Essential
This is a high-altitude expedition. You will spend days above 3,800m and reach over 5,000m at Everest Base Camp. Acclimatization is critical. Spend 2-3 nights in Lhasa first, hydrate heavily, avoid alcohol, and move slowly. Consult your doctor about altitude sickness medication (like Diamox) before you go.
Permits and Logistics
Traveling to Tibet requires special permits arranged through registered tour operators. Independent travel is not permitted—everything must be pre-organized, including guides, transportation, and accommodations. Plan ahead and work with a licensed agency.
Major Cultural and Climatic Contrasts
Culture: Journey from Lhasa's spiritual heart (Potala Palace) to the remote, frontier atmosphere of Everest Base Camp.
Climate & Geography: Transition from the fertile river valleys to a stark, high-altitude desert, ending with the breathtaking, cold, and thin-air environment at the foot of Mount Everest.
Climate & Geography: Transition from the fertile river valleys to a stark, high-altitude desert, ending with the breathtaking, cold, and thin-air environment at the foot of Mount Everest.
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