Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa, Lhasa Airport/Train Station pick up.
Pass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or by 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 in GangGyan 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:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
• Dinner: Welcome Dinner at local Tibetan Resturant
Accommodation included: Overnight in GangGyan Hotel, 3 Star
Day 3: Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
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
Stop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the morning, you are going to visit Drepung Monastery, Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, it 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.
Now, we will not visit Drepung Monastery and visit Dadong Village instead.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in GangGyan Hotel, 3 Star
Day 4: Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse
Stop 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:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in Shgiatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 Star
Day 5: Shigatse(3900m) to EBC (5200m) via Tingri
Stop At: Tashilunpo Monastery, Jijilangka Road, Shigatse 857001 China
In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
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: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight at Everest Base Camp Tent Guest House, dorm bed
Day 6: EBC to Gyirong Border 370km
Stop At: Rongbuk Monastery, near North Everest Base Camp, Tingri County China
In the morning, you can appreciate the sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area and then visit the Rongbuk Monstery - the unique highest monastery with nuns and monks living together. Later, we can visit the Everest Base Camp and take pictures of Mt. Everest at the closes distance in EBC. After that, we can drive from EBC to Kyirong border. On the way, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo(5236M), we will arrive in Kyirong in late afternoon.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Peikucuo Lake, Cha'na Country, Nyalam County 858300 China
On the way from EBC to Kyirong border, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo(5236M), we will arrive in Kyirong in late afternoon.
Pass By: Gyirong County, Gyirong County, Tibet
When down to Gyirong County from above 5000m, you will see the forest and waterfall scenery which is differenct from the snow land
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kyirong Hotel, Guest house twin room
Day 7: Gyirong to Nepal border
Pass By: Gyirong County, Gyirong County, Tibet
Tour Guide will assist the clients to exit China. And see clients off at Gyirong border. Service ends.
Clients can choose to take the jeep to Kathmandu.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.