TOUR TO EVEREST IN TIBET
Prices from $925
8 Days from Lhasa to Everest in Tibet
The 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tour – is one of the most popular among our visitors. It includes visiting impressive and important religious sights in Lhasa, as well as, driving through magnificent mountain ranges, witnessing some of the most spectacular lakes and glaciers. Our journey culminates near the base camp of the highest most well-known mountain in the world – the Everest. We will spend the night at the location where all the climbers start their ascent up the Everest Mountain. Before coming back to the capital of Tibet, we will also visit the highest monastery, located at the 5,050 meters/ 16,570 ft above sea level.
“What a trip! Lhasa to Everest base camp was an amazing experience, made better by the knowledge and passion of our tour guide”
Peter, review from Tripadvisor


ABOUT THE TOUR
Day 1 – 3. Lhasa Sightseeing: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung and Sera Monasteries
Day 4. Lhasa to Shigatse: Yamdrok Lake, Kumbum Stupa, Gyantse Pelrok Choede Monastery
Day 5. Shigatse to Everest: Rongbuk Monastery, Everest Base Camp
Day 6. Everest to Shigatse: Himalayan Range views
Day 7. Shigatse to Lhasa: Tashi Lumpo Monastery, Brahmaputra River
Day 8. Lhasa: departure
Cost: Prices start from $925 (based on standard accommodation, double occupancy in the hotel rooms)
Maximum Elevation: 5,050 m/ 16,570 ft
Best Time to Travel: from March till February
WHAT YOU WILL SEE

Potala Palace

Jokhang Temple

Sera Monastery

Drepung

Barkhor Street

Kumbum Stupa

Yamdrok Lake

Tashi Lhunpo

Rongbuk Monastery

Everest
ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrival in Lhasa
You arrive at the Lhasa Gonggar Airport or the train station. The airport is 62 km/ 39 miles away from the city, and it takes approximately one hour to get to the hotel from there. On the way to Lhasa, you will enjoy beautiful views of mountains. The train station is located in Lhasa, and you will only need a short transfer to the hotel.
Depending on the time of your arrival, you might have some free time to spend in Lhasa. Our guides will be happy to advise you on what you can do with your time in Lhasa. Remember, that Lhasa is located at 3,650 meters/ 12,000 ft above sea level and you will need some time to acclimatize.
After you check in the hotel, you are welcome to explore the city, visit nearby temples, do some shopping, try delicious Tibetan food in one of the local restaurants, or just take a rest.
Walking around Barkhor Street can be an excellent choice for your first day in Lhasa. You will join crowds of pilgrims, local Tibetans, and monks circumambulating the Jokhang Temple.
Most importantly, on your first day in Tibet, be sure to relax, enjoy your day and allow some time for acclimatizing.

Day 2 – Lhasa City Tour: Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple (Walking Tour)
This tour visits the two most important religious sites in Tibet.
The Potala Palace was the seat of the Dalai Lamas since the 17th century. We will go inside and spend approximately 1.5 – 2 hours from the entrance gate to the exit. While there, you will see many of its most famous artifacts.
There will be free time for lunch after visiting the Potala Palace.
Time permitting, you can walk around the Potala Palace and join many of the local Tibetans.
Next, we will walk towards the Jokhang Temple. It was built in the 7th century to display the Jowo Shakyamuni Statue – the statue of the 12-year-old Buddha before his enlightenment. The statue was created at the time when the historical Buddha lived. It is elaborately decorated with gold, jewels, and precious stones.
After visiting the temple, we recommend taking a walk around Barkhor Street.

Day 3 – Lhasa City Tour: Drepung and Sera Monasteries
We are visiting the two most important monasteries in the capital.
We will first visit Drepung Monastery, which once was the largest monastery in the world with over 10,000 monks living there. It was the residence of Dalai Lamas before the Potala Palace was built.
There will be free time for lunch after the Drepung Monastery.
In the afternoon we are visiting Sera Monastery. It was founded by Tsongkhapa’s disciple in the 15th century. Nowadays it is famous for monks debate that you can witness. Debates are a very important part of learning and understanding Buddhism. Monks gather in the courtyard in the shade of the trees to refine their knowledge.

Day 4 – Driving to Shigatse: Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glaciers,Gyantse monastery and Kumbum Stupa
Today we will travel on some of the most beautiful roads in Tibet on our drive to Shigatse.
Be prepared to take photos of the breathtaking views as we go up to the highest point of the day – Kamba La Pass (almost 4,800 meters / 15,750 ft).
Our next stop will be at Yamdrok Lake. It is one of the holy lakes in Tibet, and it is famous for its turquoise colored water.
After that, we will head towards Gyantse. On the way there, we will make a stop to see the spectacular Karola glaciers.
In Gyantse, we will visit the monastery and the biggest stupa.
Finally, we will reach Shigatse late in the evening and stay there overnight.

Day 5 – Driving to the Everest. Rongbuk Monastery
Today we will be driving through towering mountain ranges, and going through several high passes and Everest viewpoints. We will reach a tent camp near the Everest Base Camp in the evening.
Depending on the traffic and weather conditions, we might have time to visit the Rongbuk Monastery – the highest monastery in the world.
We will stay in a tent for the night. You can order dinner and breakfast there as there is an English menu available.

Day 6 – Driving back to Shigatse
Depending on the weather conditions from the previous day, we might finish some of the activities that we were not able to do yesterday. After breakfast, we will head back to Shigatse.

Day 7 – Shigatse to Lhasa: Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
In the morning we will visit Tashilumpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen Lamas. This monastery was founded by the first Dalai Lama, and it is one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. You can take photos in some of the chapels for an additional fee.
We will take the Friendship Highway on the way back to Lhasa. It is the most direct route and usually takes around six hours to reach the capital. We will make several stops on the way in order to enjoy the views of the Brahmaputra River. In the afternoon, you might have some free time to prepare for your departure the next day.

Day 8 – Lhasa to Airport/Train station
Please prepare in advance for your departure. It takes approximately one hour to drive to the airport and around thirty minutes to reach the train station. We will arrive at the airport three hours before your departure flight if you are traveling to Nepal and two hours before any domestic flight.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
2024 Mount Everest Tour Dates

INCLUDED WITH EVEREST TOUR
HOTELS INCLUDED IN EVEREST GROUP TOUR
Lhasa: Yak Hotel
4 nights

Tibetan owned 3-star hotel in the Old Town, Central Part of Lhasa.
Shigatse: Gesar
2 nights

Beautiful 4-star hotel with spacious rooms in Tibetan style.
Everest Tent Camp
1 night

Tent Camp with a view on Everest. Dormitory rooms, stove in the middle
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ALTITUDE ON THE LHASA TO EVEREST TOUR

We start our tour in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet at an elevation of 3,650 meters. At this altitude, some travelers can experience mild symptoms of altitude sickness. We spend three first days in Lhasa. It is enough time for most visitors to acclimatize and continue the journey to higher areas. Along the way, we will be traveling through various high passes.
On the way we will cross two high passes: Gyatso-la pass (5248 m) and Gyawu-la Pass (5191 m). We will also spend a night by the Everest at an elevation of 5,050 meters.
Always tell your guide if you experience symptoms of altitude sickness. All our guides are trained to respond and we always have oxygen supply if you need it. More information on how to deal with altitude sickness:
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TOUR INQUIRY
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Hi,
I am right now working in Shanghai for several month and want to travel to Tibet. I have a Chinese business visa. It is just a one entry visa. Therefore it is important to know whether Tibet counts as “leave” china.
Dear Isabell,
Thank you for your interest! When you are entering Tibet, you are not leaving China and a single entry visa is sufficient. I will email you detailed information about the paperwork requirements.
We are a family of three planning to visit in July. Should we take a private tour or you recommend joining group tour? What are the dates?
Dear Gwenn,
You will be more flexible with your schedule if you book a private tour. However, if you prefer a budget option, you can join one of our group tours. Departure dates are July: 3, 14 and 23.
I will send you more information about the tour to your email.
Thank you!
Hi!
We are 2 travelers and we want to visit in August. When is a good time? Do we have to join tour on a fixed date or it is flexible?
Thank you!
Dear Laverne,
If you wish to travel in August, I can recommend visiting during Shoton festival. It is 9 days tour, and in addition to the regular itinerary, you will see celebration of the festival in Lhasa and visit Norbulingka to see Opera dance.
Here is the link to this tour:
https://wondersoftibet.com/group-tours/shoton-festival-tour/
You can also travel as a private group. We can start your private tour on any day. I will send you more details in the email.
Best Regards,
Lhamo