10 Days Tibet Everest Base Camp and Namtso Small Group Tour
Enjoy this multi-day tour and explore Tibet through some of its impressive sights: Potala Palaces, Jokhang temples, Drepung and Sera monastery, snow-capped mountains of Nyenchen Thanglha and holy lakes Yamdrok, real Tibetan villages and nomads. Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world with the altitude of about 3600 meters and prides the world-highest salt lake Namtso. You will also visit the mystical Buddhist monasteries of the Kumbum Stupa in Gyantse, Tashilhunpho monastery in Shigatse.
ItineraryDay 1: Lhasa ArrivalPass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, Please transfer to GangGyan Lhasa Hotel or Your reserved hotel and report to us you have already checked in. After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Insider Tips: For the new-comers of Tibet, to get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet. Having a good sleep in your hotel is a good option. Don not rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 Star
Day 2: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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• Dinner: Welcome Dinner at local Tibetan Resturant
Accommodation included: Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 Star
Day 3: Lhasa Tour - Dadong Village and Sera MonasteryStop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family.
We will go to Dadong Village instead of Drepung Monastery.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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• Lunch: Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 Star
Accommodation included: Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 Star
Day 4: Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via GyantseStop At: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Langkazi Country, Nagarze County 851100 China
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Karo La Glacier, Provincial Road S307, Nagarze County 851100 China
Later, we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pelkor Chode Monastery, China, Xi Zang Zi Zhi Qu, Ri Ka Ze Shi, Jiang Zi Xian, Unnamed Road 邮政编码: 857400
In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress. After one and a half driving, we arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet. In Shigatse, we may visit traditional Barley Mill and view the landscape of Barley Field (in summer).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 star
Day 5: Shigatse(3900m) to Everest Base Camp (5200m) via Tingri Stop At: Qomolangma National Nature Preserve, Junction of Tingri, Nyalam, Jilong and Dingjie County, Tingri County 858200 China
After getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch.
After that, we will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass(5198m).Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m). You can get closer to gazt at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Rongpuk Guesthouse, Dorm bed
Day 6: Everest Base Camp return to ShigatseStop At: Rongbuk Monastery, near North Everest Base Camp, Tingri County China
In the morning, you can see the sunrise appear on the top of Mt Everest, and have a full view of the magnificent Mount which stands like a snow-capped pyramid in front of you at Rongpuk, the vantage point for watching Mt. Everest. Then drive back to Shigatse.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 star
Day 7: Shigatse to LhasaStop At: Tashilunpo Monastery, Jijilangka Road, Shigatse 857001 China
You will start your day by heading to the Tashilunpo Monastery, which is the seat of Tibet's second highest incarnation, the Panchen Lama. Afterwards, you will be driven 175 miles (280km) back to Lhasa by following Yalong Valley through Friendship Highway. It takes about 6 hours.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at GangGyan Hotel Lhasa
Day 8: Lhasa - Damxung Grassland - Namtso Lake - Damxung / YampachenPass By: Lake Namtso, Nakchu Region, Damxung County China
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Lake Namtso, one of the four holy lakes of Tibet and also the highest saline lake in the world. On the way, you can see snow-capped Nyenchen Thanglha Mountain Ranges and lots of nomads and their tent with grazing yak and sheep densely-populated on the flourishing grassland (in summer). Besides, you can enjoy the view of the Sky-Road Railway with snow mountain background; while standing at the famous Lagenla Pass(5190m), you can view the stunning vista of holy Namtso Lake.
Then we can enjoy our time doing a leisurely trek around Tashi Dor Island and along the lakeshore. Drive back to Damxung. (For environment protection, the Lakeshore guesthouses were close by the government.)
Stay overnight in Damxung.
Stop At: Zhaxi Peninsula, Namucuo Country, Damxung County 851500 China
There are five holy islets inside Lake Namsto, which are said to be the incarnation of the Five Buddhas. Among them, "Tashi Island " is the largest one that offers a full panoramic view of Lake Namsto.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Dungxumg Pema Hotel, 2 star
Day 9: Damxung to Lhasa via Chimelong Nunnery and Tsurphu MonasteryStop At: Chubu Temple, West of the County, Doilungdeqen County 851400 China
After breakfast, we will first visit Chimelong Nunnery (Phyirmil Lung Nunnery). Roam over the peaceful small nunnery and get an idea of different Buddhist studies in Tibet, you may also spot a sky burial site (Tibet funeral site) in the distance.
Then, we can go to Tsurphu Monastery, the seat of the Karmapa branch of the Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Here, you can learn more about the ‘Black Hats’, the Karma Kagyupa school of Tibetan Buddhism. In the summertime (June to September), we can also go for a ‘Linka outing’ (Tibetan-style picnic) in the small village at the foot of the hill of Tsurphu Monastery.
Finally, we will drive back to Lhasa.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Duration: 3 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star
Day 10: Lhasa departurePass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Congratulations, you have complete the 15 days long journey more than 2000kms. If you want to stay longer and book another tour in Tibet, or want us to assist to arrange airport/railway drop-off servicef, please contact us.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed."
"Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please Notice: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need be arranged by tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance, because customers need apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need ask for invitation letter from tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need apply for their China L Visa from China Embassy in their country."
"Service animals allowed"
"Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge"
"Some of the activates might be altered or cancelled due to force majeure like bad weather, close of monastery and activities etc."
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
09:00 AM
Duração: 10 Days
Ponto de partida: 1: Gangjian Hotel, 83 Bei Jing Dong Lu, Cheng Guan Qu, La Sa Shi, Xi Zang Zi Zhi Qu, China, 850001
2: Lhasa Railway Station, La Sa Zhan, Dui Long De Qing Qu, La Sa Shi, Xi Zang Zi Zhi Qu, China, 850030
Traveler pickup is offered
Lhasa Gongar International Airport is about 70km from the downtown, and it takes about 1.5 hours for a car transfer between airport and hotel. Considering the distance and language barrier, Tibet Vista provides free transfer service from/to airport.
Upon your arrival at airport, our Tibetan local pick-up guide will hold a board with your name and wait for you at the exit, he will escort you to the transfer car, accompany you to the hotel, and assist you with hotel check-in. When tour ends, our guide will pick you up at hotel and escort you to the airport.
Airport Pick-up Schedules: Pick up tourists at 10:00 am; 13:30 pm; 17:00 pm
Airport Drop-off Schedules: Pick up tourists at 06:30 am; 08:00 am; 12:00 pm
If your flight time is not within our transfer schedule, feel free to contact our travel consultant, we will do our best to arrange the most proper transfer service for you.
Besides the airport transfer, Tibet Vista also provides unlimited free transfer between hotel and Lhasa Railway Station according to your arrival/departure time.
Please kindly note: if passengers are less than 3 per transfer, we may use publish transportation like public airport bus or Taxi instead of using our shuttle service.
Airports- Lhasa Airport, Lhasa China
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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