Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival and Acclimatization in Lhasa

   • Once you arrive, our local Tibetan tour guide and driver will greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway Station and transfer you to the hotel.
   • From the airport to downtown Lhasa, it takes about 1 hour; from Lhasa Railway Station, about 20 minutes.
   • After being transferred to the hotel, you will be free to wander around the city alone for the rest of the day, but try not to overtax yourself.
   • The first day's well-rest is crucial to acclimate to high altitude.
   • Remember to drink lots of water, eat light, and not take a shower if you can help it.

   Stay overnight in Lhasa.

2. Day 2 Lhasa Sightseeing

   • After breakfast in the hotel, the tour guide will take you to Drepung Monastery, the biggest Tibetan monastery that housed more than 10,000 monks in the past.
   • Drepung means Rice Heap in the Tibetan language. The entire monastery is large in scale and the white buildings cluster and cover the hillsides.
   • It's the highest-ranking monastery in the Gelug Sect.
   • In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, and festival customs, etc. to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs.
   • Then you will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.

   Stay overnight in Lhasa

   Meals: Breakfast

3. Day 3: Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple Visit

   • Today, you will visit the most famous Potala Palace, which is the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture.
   • Potala Palace was the winter palace of successive Dalai lamas.
   • It was built by the 33rd great king of Tibet - Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th Century.
   • The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
   • At noon, the tour guide will bring you to a good restaurant to have lunch and have a rest.
   • In the afternoon, we will go to visit Jokhang Temple in the center of the Lhasa old town.
   • Jokhang Temple is the most sacred temple in Tibet and it is always bustling with earnest local pilgrims since the early days.
   • After that, you will take a walk around Barkhor Street - one of the most devotional circuits as well as a crowded central market of Lhasa.
   • Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it.
   • As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors.

   Stay overnight in Lhasa

   Meals: Breakfast

4. Day 4: Journey to Shigatse via Gyantse

   • We will pass by Kampala pass(4,790m) on the way from Lhasa to Shigatse and visit Yamdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet.
   • Standing at the lakeside, you can see its blue water shimmering with charming light, as well as the snow-capped holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar(7,191m) in the distance.
   • Next we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside.
   • It is about 300m from the main highway on your way to Gyantse.
   • Then visit the main monastery in Gyantse - Pelkor Chode Monastery, famous for its exquisite architecture and intact murals and statues.

   Stay overnight in Shigatse

   Meals: Breakfast

5. Day 5: Travel to Everest Base Camp (EBC)

   • In the morning, you will leave Shigatse to Lhatse, a small town located 150 km from Shigatse, and you may have lunch in the local restaurant.
   • After a short rest, you will go ahead to Tingri.
   • You will pass through the first high mountain pass - Tsola Pass(4,600m), then the second one-Gyatsola Pass(5,248m), the mountain pass of Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, with countless prayer flags flying in the wind.
   • Afterward, you will keep ascending to Gawula Pass (5,198m), where you can enjoy the panorama of the Himalayas.
   • Then you will drive along the zigzag road to the Everest Base Camp to stay overnight.
   • Both places have but only dorm bed lodging available.
   • From both places, you can see the glorious Everest sunset if the weather is good.

   Stay overnight in Rongbuk guesthouse or Nomad Tent(Dorm Bed)

   Meals: Breakfast

6. Day 6: Sunrise at EBC and Return to Shigatse

   • You can get up early and enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak at Everest Base Camp if the weather is good.
   • After sightseeing, we will drive you back to Shigatse and enjoy the fabulous view along the way.

   Stay overnight in Shigatse

7. Day 7: Tashilhunpo Monastery Visit and Return to Lhasa

   • In Shigatse, we will visit Tashilhunpo Monastery - the home of Panchen Lama.
   • It is located in the central hill of the city, the full name in Tibetan of the monastery means "all fortune and happiness gathered here" or "heap of glory".
   • Drive back to Lhasa from Shigatse along the Friendship Highway, the northern route to Lhasa.
   • On the way, you will see the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.

   Stay overnight in Lhasa

   Meals: Breakfast

8. Day 8: Departure from Lhasa

   • Today your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station for your next destination.
   • Before your departure, we will appreciate if you can spend a few minutes to evaluate our services either by filling the feedback form or simply send us an email when you get back home.
   • Your whole trip is officially ended.

   Meals: Breakfast