Easy Acclimatizing Tour Nyingchi to Everest
The 10 Days Easy Acclimatizing Tour to Mount Everest is designed to make the journey to the highest mountain on the planet comfortable and enjoyable. We will start in the Eastern Area of the Tibetan Plateau, at the elevation just below 3,000 meters. While there, we will see the “Tibetan Switzerland” area: region with mountains covered with forests, gorgeous alpine lakes and fast mountain rivers.
From there, we will head to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. In Lhasa we visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera and Drepung Monasteries.
From There, we will begin our journey to the Everest, through Yamdrok lake, Karola Glaciers, Gyantse and Shigatse. We will spend an unforgettable night by the Everest, before returning to Lhasa.
KEY FACTS
Main Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung and Sera Monasteries, Yamdrok Lake, Kumbum Stupa, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Everest Base Camp, Rongbuk Monastery, Lulang Forest, Basom Tso lake.
Duration: 10 days
Maximum Elevation: 5,200 m/ 17,060 ft
Best Time to Travel: April through February
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival in Nyingchi
Today you guide will meet you at the Nyingchi Mainling Airport. The elevation here is 2,950 meters/ 9,675 ft, making it a great place to start acclimatizing before heading to the higher elevated areas of Tibet.
After you check in the hotel, you can explore the city and try one of the dishes of Tibetan cuisine. Remember to get rest and drink plenty of water to acclimatize.
Day 2 – Visiting Lulang forest
The Eastern Part of Tibetan Autonomous Region is often called “Tibetan Switzerland“. Today you will visit some of the most beautiful areas in this region. We will drive to the Lulang forest, the dense forest with tall and old trees. We will also stop by at the oldest and largest tree of the forest – the King Cypress.
You will see many small villages along the way. In spring, these area is covered with peach blossom, and it attracts thousands of tourists every year.
Day 3 – Driving from Nyingchi to Lhasa: Basum Tso Lake
We start our journey to Lhasa from visiting an alpine lake – Basum Tso. The lake is located in a gorgeous setting of mountains. There is a small island with a temple on the lake. The wooden bridge connects the island with one of the lake shores. We will visit the temple and spend some time by the lake enjoying its beauty.
After that we will continue driving towards Lhasa. Enjoy fantastic views of the “Tibetan Switzerland” on the way.
When we arrive in Lhasa, 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 Lhasa (elevation 3,650 meters), be sure to relax, enjoy your day and allow some time for acclimatizing.
Day 4 – 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 there. 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 5 – 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 6 – Driving to Shigatse: Yamdrok Lake and Glaciers
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 the 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 7 – Driving to the Everest Base Camp: Night by the Everest
Today we will be driving through towering mountain ranges, and going through several high passes and Everest viewpoints. We will reach 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 the tent for the night. You can order dinner and breakfast there as there is an English menu available.
Day 8 – 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. You can hike to the Everest Base Camp or just take some photos from the tent camp. After breakfast, we will head back to Shigatse.
Day 9 – Shigatse to Lhasa
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 10 – 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.
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