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Trip Location: Lhasa

About the Activity:

  • Go on a 9 days 8 night trip from Lhasa to Mount Everest tour and get a chance to explore the amazing rich Tibetan culture with the mountain peaks.
  • Get picked up from the Lhasa Gonggar Airport in a private vehicle and transfer to the hotel for the night. 
  • Next day visit Jokhang temple, Bhakor street, Sera monastery, Potala palace, and the bustling Lhasa market. 
  • Start your journey towards the Mount Everest basecamp and on the way visit Yamdrok lake, Tashilhunpo Monastery, seven-story tall Kubum Stupa and Pelkor Chode Monastery. 
  • On the scenic drive from Pelber, visit the Rongbuk monastery before reaching the Everest Basecamp. 
  • Marvel at the sunrise over the Mount Everest as you sip your morning tea.
  • End your journey as you head back to Lhasa via Shigatse with lots of amazing and adventurous memories. 

Itinerary

  • Day 1 -

    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 will be transsfered to your hotel

    Overnight in Lhasa at 4 star hotel.

  • Day 2 -

    Lhasa Tour with Local Guide

    In Lhasa (3700m) explore the Jokhang Temple, the central monastery in Tibet, and the surrounding Bhakor Street, the bustling Lhasa market.

    In the afternoon head to Sera Monastery to watch the monks debate in centuries-old manner.

    Overnight in Lhasa at 4 star hotel.

  • Day 3 -

    Visit Potala Palace in Lhasa

    In Lhasa (3700m) 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.

    Overnight in Lhasa at 4 star hotel.

  • Day 4 -

    Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyangtse

    Drive approximately 290km, first stopping along the banks of Yamdrok-Tso, the sparkling turquoise lake, for photos

    After, on the way to Gyantse cross Kampa-la (5050 m) and Karo-la Pass (5045 m) to view the Mount Nojin Kangtsen Glacier falling down near the road.

    Upon arriving in Gyantse (3950m),visit the seven-story tall Kubum Stupa and Pelkor Chode Monastery.

    Overnight in Gyangtse at 3 star hotel.

  • Day 5 -

    Gyangtse - Shigatse – Pelber (New Tingri)

    After breakfast drive 90km from Gyangtse to Shigatse (3900m).

    In Shigatse 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.

    Also visit Shigatse Market and view the panorama of Shigatse Dzong (fort), with its architecture reminiscent of the Potala Palace.

    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 Mt. Everest.

    In the evening we arrive at Pelber (New Tingri) (4300m).

    Overnight in Pelber at 2 star hotel.

  • Day 6 -

    Pelbar - Rongbuk Monastery - 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).

    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.

    Overnight at Everest Basecamp area at Rongbuk monastery Guest house dormitory (No private bathroom and no shower).

  • Day 7 -

    Rongbuk Monastery - Shigatse

    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).

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

    Overnight in Shigatse at 3 star hotel.

  • Day 8 -

    Shigatse - Lhasa

    After breakfast depart Shigatse and drive 280km all the way back to Lhasa along the Northern Route and the Yarlung Tsangpo River.

    Overnight in Lhasa at 4 star hotel.

  • Day 9 -

    Depart from Lhasa

    Transfer to Lhasa train station or Lhasa airport.

    End of tour.

Stay

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  • 4 star hotel in Lhasa
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  • 3 star hotel in Gyantse and Shigatse
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  • 2 star hotel in Pelber
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  • Dormitory at Everest Basecamp

Meal

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  • Breakfast Included

Activity

    7
  • Sightseeing

Other Inclusions

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  • All the required Tibet permit
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  • Tibetan tour guide
  • 7
  • Price for the car transportation inside Lhasa (taxis) and outside Lhasa (Vehicle)
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  • Administrative fee
  • 7
  • Tour driver and tour guide meals
  • 7
  • Vehicle tolls and vehicle repairs (if necessary)
  • 7
  • Entrance fee for the places listed in the Itinerary

Transport

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  • Innova / Traveler & Taxis depending on the number of people
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  • Shared Vehicle

Things To Carry

    7
  • Extra Set of Clothes
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  • Comfortable Footwear
  • 7
  • Torch
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  • Basic Medications
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  • First Aid Kit

Tour Type

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  • This activity can be availed as a private or group tour

Cancellation Policy

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  • If cancellations are made 15 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
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  • If cancellations are made 7-15 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made within 0-7 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
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  • Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.

Refund Policy

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  • The applicable refund amount will be processed within 15 business days
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  • All applicable refunds will be done in traveller's thrillophilia wallet as Thrillcash

Booking Confirmation Policy

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  • The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 12 hours of successful booking
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  • In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
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  • Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

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