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Trip Location: Lhasa
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Arrive in Lhasa
Arrive in Lhasa, Tibet via plane or train. Upon arrival in Lhasa (3700m) you will be welcomed by your English-speaking Tibetan Guide and Tibetan Driver and will be transsfered to your hotel
Overnight in Lhasa at 4 star hotel.
Lhasa Tour with Local Guide
In Lhasa (3700m) explore the Jokhang Temple, the central monastery in Tibet, and the surrounding Bhakor Street, the bustling Lhasa market.
In the afternoon head to Sera Monastery to watch the monks debate in centuries-old manner.
Overnight in Lhasa at 4 star hotel.
Visit Potala Palace in Lhasa
In Lhasa (3700m) tour the Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama built in the 17th century by the fifth Dalai Lama, and Norbulinka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, built in the 18th century by the seventh Dalai Lama.
Overnight in Lhasa at 4 star hotel.
Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyangtse
Drive approximately 290km, first stopping along the banks of Yamdrok-Tso, the sparkling turquoise lake, for photos
After, on the way to Gyantse cross Kampa-la (5050 m) and Karo-la Pass (5045 m) to view the Mount Nojin Kangtsen Glacier falling down near the road.
Upon arriving in Gyantse (3950m),visit the seven-story tall Kubum Stupa and Pelkor Chode Monastery.
Overnight in Gyangtse at 3 star hotel.
Gyangtse - Shigatse – Pelber (New Tingri)
After breakfast drive 90km from Gyangtse to Shigatse (3900m).
In Shigatse visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, to see the future Buddha’s golden shrine.
The Tashilhunpo Monastery is the seat of the Panchen Lama, the 2nd highest in the Tibetan Buddhist religious hierarchy.
Also visit Shigatse Market and view the panorama of Shigatse Dzong (fort), with its architecture reminiscent of the Potala Palace.
Leave Shigatse in the afternoon and drive to Shegar across Tsou-la Pass (4500m) and Gyatso-la Pass (5220m), with good weather you can see your first views of Mt. Everest.
In the evening we arrive at Pelber (New Tingri) (4300m).
Overnight in Pelber at 2 star hotel.
Pelbar - Rongbuk Monastery - Everest Basecamp
On the scenic drive from Pelber to Everest Base Camp, we will cross the Gau-la Pass (5200m) and see 4 mountains above 8,000 meters, such as Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Cho-oyo (8201m), and Mt. Makalu (8463m).
Then arrive at Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, 4km from Everest Basecamp. The 100km drive takes approximately 4 hours due to unpaved roads.
Overnight at Everest Basecamp area at Rongbuk monastery Guest house dormitory (No private bathroom and no shower).
Rongbuk Monastery - Shigatse
Wake up in the early morning to see the stunning sunrise over Mt. Everest, the highest peak on earth at 8,848m (29,029 ft).
Take the Ecobus and take pictures in front of its imposing face and then drive 630km to Shigatse (3900m) and be wrapped again in the endless vistas of the Tibetan plateau.
Overnight in Shigatse at 3 star hotel.
Shigatse - Lhasa
After breakfast depart Shigatse and drive 280km all the way back to Lhasa along the Northern Route and the Yarlung Tsangpo River.
Overnight in Lhasa at 4 star hotel.
Depart from Lhasa
Transfer to Lhasa train station or Lhasa airport.
End of tour.
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