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10 Days Lhasa - Everest Basecamp - Namtso Lake (Group Tours)

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10 Days Lhasa - Everest Basecamp - Namtso Lake (Group Tours)

You will see stunning landscapes, alpine lakes, nomadic culture, Tibetan village life and more! This journey starts in the Tibetan capital city of Lhasa, where you will spend 3 nights exploring all of the main sites. From strolling through the ancient market area around the Barkhor, joining pilgrims in Jokhang and attending the debate of the monks at Sera monastery. We will explore the valleys, lakes and of course, we'll enjoy the view of Everest.

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 we will bring you to your hotel.

Lhasa

Lhasa tour with local guide

In Lhasa (3700m) we explore the Jokhang Temple, the most sacred monastery in Tibet, and the surrounding Barkhor bazaar, the bustling Lhasa market. In the afternoon we go to Sera Monastery to watch the monks debate in centuries-old manner. Overnight in Lhasa.

Lhasa

Lhasa tour with local guide

In Lhasa (3700m) we 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.

Lhasa

Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyantse -Shigatse

On this day we drive approximately 290km, first stopping along the banks of Yamdrok-Tso, the sparkling turquoise lake, for photos. After, on the way to Gyantse we cross Kampa-la (5050m) and Karo-la Pass (5045m) to view the Mount Nojin Kangtsen Glacier falling down near the road. Upon arriving in Gyantse (3950m), we visit the seven-story tall Kubum Stupa and Pelkor Chode Monastery. Also, we admire the Gyantse Dzong (fort) overlooking Gyangste, famous for the British military siege led by Colonel Younghusband in 1903. we drive 90km from Gyangtse to Shigatse (3900m). In Shigatse we 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. We also visit Shigatse Market and view the panorama of Shigatse Dzong (fort), with its architecture reminiscent of the Potala Palace. Read more

Shigatse

Shigatse - Pelber

We drive 90km from Gyangtse to Shigatse (3900m). In Shigatse we 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. We also visit Shigatse Market and view the panorama of Shigatse Dzong (fort), with its architecture reminiscent of the Potala Palace. We 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 Mount Everest. At the end of the day’s 230km journey we arrive in the evening at Pelber (New Tingri) (4300m). Read more

Pelber

Pelber - Rongbuk - 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). We 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. Read more

Everest Basecamp

Everest Basecamp - Shigatse

We 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). We take the Ecobus and take pictures in front of its imposing face. We then drive 630km to Shigatse (3900m) wrapped again in the endless vistas of the Tibetan plateau.

Shigatse

Shigatse - Nyemo - Yangbachen - Namtso

In the morning we visit Tashilumpo Monastery, which was built in 1447, inside are spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas. After we depart Shigatse and drive the Northern Route along the Yarlung Tsangpo River and from Traduka change roads to Nyemo valley and see the beautiful valleys, villages and mountains home to nomads. From Nyemo valley we drive to Yangpachen, where you can relax in the natural hot spring pool. We then drive to Damxung, on the way you will see Mt. Tanggu la (7500m) and drive through grasslands to Namtso lake. Read more

Namtso

Namtso Lake - Lhasa

In the morning we see the sun rise over Namsto Lake. After breakfast we drive back to Lhasa.

Lhasa

Depart from Tibet

On the final day we transfer to Lhasa train station or Lhasa airport.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Lhasa
Hotel Shambhala Palace
Day 4
Location Shigatse
Hotel Gesar Hotel
Day 5
Location Pelber
Hotel Pelber
Day 6
Location Everest Basecamp
Hotel Everest Basecamp
Day 7
Location Shigatse
Hotel Gesar Hotel
Day 8
Location Namtso Lake
Hotel Namtso Lake
Day 9
Location Lhasa
Hotel Shambhala Palace

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • All travel permits for Tibet
  • English speaking Tibetan tour guide
  • All transportation in Tibet as per the itinerary
  • All administrative fees
  • All meals and accommodations for your driver and guide
  • Vehicle tolls and vehicle repairs (if necessary)
  • All accommodations as listed in the itinerary
  • Breakfast each morning plus lunch and dinner
  • Entrance fees for the places listed in the Itinerary
  • 2 boxes of water in car plus Oxygen tank as well.
  • All the camping equipment: Sleeping bag, tent, Mattress, cooking stove, gas cook and food on the trek.
  • Yaks and Yak man for the trek if necessary.

Package excludes

  • Chinese visa fees and passport fees
  • Personal expenses (Flight , train , laundry, photography fees, souvenirs etc)
  • Tips to the driver and guide

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  • Single Supplement fee : 100 US Dollar per person

REVIEWS

5 Reviews

Angela, United States

One of the best tours I have so far! My friend, my sister, and I joined the Tibet Highland 6 days 5 nights tour starting on June 29, 2017. As non-Chinese citizens, we were required to have a permit to enter Lhasa. The tour company provided very professional service that made the process super easy. We really enjoyed the tour – the agenda was very well planned, the hotel was located in the heart of old town Lhasa, and our tour guide DamDul was the best!!! Read more

Emily, Korea, Republic of

An unforgettable trip! My husband and I traveled to Lhasa for 5 days with Tibet Highland Tours. Prior to arriving in Lhasa, Passang was very helpful over email. He suggested a wonderful itinerary for our short time in Tibet. Once we arrived our guide Tenzin was extremely helpful. We found our guide to be kind, welcoming and very knowledgeable about Tibetan culture and Buddhism. Both Passang and Tenzin's English was of a very high standard. For us the highlight was the beautiful Potala Palace and watching monks debate scripture. I wish we could have stayed longer and seen more Tibet. I emailed a number of tour companies prior to going with this one and they were much more expensive for the same itinerary. I would recommend this company and if I returned to Tibet I would use Tibet Highland Tours again. Read more

Evan, Australia

We joined 10 Days Lhasa-Everest Base Camp- Namtso lake with Tibet Highland Tours and it was excellent. It's always my dad's dream to go to Tibet and finally his dream came true, in such an incredible way. I am glad that chose Tibet Highland Tours, their well designed itinerary and brilliant service left us the memory for life. They are a lovely team with group of beautiful people. Passang has been my consultant from the start and he is very patient and prompt with every of my question. He has tried to give me as much detail as I need. Tibet is a special place with a totally different culture and all different rules, I asked many questions before hitting on the road to ensure a stress-free trip like many of the Tibet first timers. Passang was polite and patient with all my concerns. But I would not have worried so much if I knew this was such a great and experienced agent. Lobsang was our tour guide and he is a young man that ready for his clients at all times. He is a little shy, but it doesn't mean that he is not a good guide interpreter. We were all benefited from his knowledge, especially when there were many aggressive souvenir sellers along the way and Lobsang gave us all the tips needed for an enjoyable time. Nice breakfast provided every morning, comfortable accommodation with 4 stars at the majority, experienced driver Zhaxidawa gave us a very safe journey, all these are indispensable parts to make an unforgettable experience, along with the amazing and second to none scenery of Tibet! The only thing was when we were being transferred to the airport. We were supposed to be sent directly to the airport by the tour organiser but got sent to a bus station instead, they asked us to take the airport bus ourselves at their expenses. They put us in a taxi and prepaid for us in the end but we got held by the taxi driver as he tried to get more passengers on the road to go together before he wanted to leave. Our tour organiser had to pay some additional fare to the driver to get us on the road eventually. It wasn't the biggest drama, and the tour organiser has been responsible that they stayed at the station until saw us leaving with the taxi. But we got stressed as we needed to catch the flight and the taxi driver was not a friendly looking guy, we were just hoping that in good hands and get to the airport on time with no other issues on the way. This could have been a smoother ending if the tour organiser arranged in a better way. Overall, Tibet Highland Tours is highly recommended to anyone who wants to see Tibet with a tour, for their itinerary, experience, no forced shopping at all, small group are all the reasons that you want to choose them. Read more

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