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Lhasa-Everest-Namtso 10 Days Tour

Price from$1160p/p

May to October Best Time
12 Group Size
5200 Max Altitude
Lhasa , Shigatse, Everest base camp, Namtso lake

If you have enough time, we will definitely recommend the 10-day tour to Everest and Namtso Lake to you. During this trip, we will visit the western Tibet till Everest and then go northern Tibet to Namtso Lake. It includes almost all the important highlights in Tibet. Apart from the amazing Everest, you will see the 2 holy lakes (Yamdrok Lake and Namtso Lake) as well. There is big difference between the 2 lakes and the landscape en route varies as we proceed. You will know the culture, religion,

DAY BY DAY SUMMARY
Day 1: Arrive Lhasa
Day 2: Lhasa sightseeing of Potala Palace, Johnkang temple, bakor street
Day 3: Lhasa sightseeing of Drepung monastery and Sera monastery
Day 4: Lhasa - Gyantse- Shigatse
Day 5: Shigatse- Everest base camp
Day 6: Everest base camp- Shigatse
Day 7: Shigatse - Lhasa
Day 8: Lhasa - Namtso lake
Day 9: Namtso lake - Lhasa
Day 10: Lhasa departure
Itinerary Details

Day 1: Lhasa arrival

Upon arrival, our guide will be waiting for you at the airport/train station and welcome you and take you back to Lhasa city for check-in. You will see the Yarlung Tsangpo River and Lhasa River on the way back. After you arrive the hotel, the rest day is for you to rest and get acclimatized. If you feel well, it's OK to walk around or nearby but it's suggested to take good rest so you can be prepared for the sightseeing next day.

Day 2: Lhasa city tour

Today we will visit the famous Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery.

Drepung Monastery is the largest of all Tibetan monasteries that housed for more than 10,000 monks. It was the residence of the Dalai Lamas until the Great Fifth Dalai Lama constructed the Potala. It was known for the high standards of its academic study, and was called the Nalanda of Tibet. And then you also can visit the biggest monastery kitchen in the monastery and enjoy Buddhist sculpture carving workshop near Drepung.

Drepung Monastery Drepung Monastery

Sera Monastery is one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. We will watch the Monks Debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour  the Tibetan religious scripture printing house and see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha inside the Monastery.

Sera Monastery Sera Monastery

Optional: If you want to, we can arrange the Wencheng Pincess Show at night. Price starting from 60 USD.

Day 3: Lhasa city tour

Today we will visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.

Potala Palace 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.

Potala Palace Potala Palace

Jokhang Temple is known as the center of the Tibetan Buddhism, features Buddhist prayer wheels, reclining deer, golden sutra streamers. Around the temple, you can see a great many of pilgrims praying in front of the temple. If you want to, we can do kora with local pilgrims.

Jokhang Temple Jokhang Temple

We will stroll in the old alleys of Barkhor Street where you can drink the sweet tea, chat with locals and even bargain with the street vendors to understand the real life in Lhasa.

Barkhor Street Barkhor Street

Later we will have welcome dinner together with the whole group members.

Day 4: Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse

Today we will drive from Lhasa to Shigatse via Gyantse. On the way, we will pass Gangbala Pass and have bird view of the beautiful Yamdrok Lake (1 of 3 Holy Lakes in Tibet). Later on we will pass Karola Glacier and Manda Dam on the roadside. After we arrive in Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and enjoy the far view of  Gyantse Fortress.

Yamdrok Lake Yamdrok Lake

Day 5: Shigatse-Everest Base Camp

In the morning, we will visit the Tashilunpo Monastery-home of Panchen Lama. After passing Tsola and Gyatsola Pass, we will enter Everest Nature Reserve. At Jawula Pass, we will have astonishing view of the Himalaya Range. Afterwards, we will proceed to Everest Base Camp and stay the night at Rongbuk tenthouse. Weather permitting, we can watch the sunset of Everest from the base camp.

Tashilunpo Monastery Everest Base Camp

Day 6: EBC-Shigatse

Getting up early if you want to see the sunrise of Everest. In the morning, we will also visit the highest monastery with nuns and monks living together on earth-Rongbuk Monastery. Drive back to Shigatse.

Sunrise of Everest Base Camp Rongbuk Monastery

Day 7: Shigatse-Lhasa

Today we will drive back from Shigatse to Lhasa following  the  Yalong Valley and enjoy the scenery of on the way.

Yalong Valley Yalong River

Day 8: Lhasa-Namtso Lake

This morning we will drive from Lhasa to Namtso Lake. It is 1 of 3 holy lakes in Tibet and is the second largest salt lake in China. At an elevation of 4718 meters, it is also the highest altitude salt lake in the world, the furthest depth being more than 33m. On the way to Namtso Lake, you will  see snow-capped Nyenchen Thanglha Mountain Ranges and lots of nomads and their tent with grazing yak and sheep densely-populated on the flourishing grassland ( in summer). Besides, you can enjoy the view of Sky-Road Railway with snow mountain background; while standing at the famous Lagenla Pass(5190m), you can view the stunning vista of holy Namtso Lake. Time permiting, you can do an experience trekking around Tashidor Island along the lakeshore. 

Namtso Lake Namtso Lake

Notice: Afterwards we will drive back to Damxung or Yangpachen instead of staying onvernight at the lake because starting from 2019, due to the local construction, all guesthouse nearby the lake is tore down for the sake for environmental protection. 

Day 9: Damxung/Yangpachen-Lhasa

This morning we will enjoy the hot spring at Yangpachen (Please prepare your own swimming suit). The famous Yangpachen lies on the southern slope of the Nyenchen Tangula Mountains and is famous for its geothermal scenery. Thanks to its special condition, a resort is built here, making having hot spring spa a feasible chance for local people and travelers. After the relaxed spa, we will drive back to Lhasa city.

Yangpachen Hotspring Yangpachen Hotspring

Day 10: Tibet departure

Our guide will drop you to the airport/train station based on your departure time. Tour ends.

Price Guide
TimeNov. 16-March 31April 1-June 25June 26-Aug. 25Aug. 26-Oct. 15Oct. 16-Nov. 15
Price1160 USD1180 USD1290 USD1240 USD1180 USD

Discount
1. 3 pax booking together get 5% discount.
2. Booking 3 months in advance get 5% discount.
Notice: 2 discounts cannot be used together.

Price Includes
1.   Local Transfer: from 5-23 seat depending on the group tour size
2.   Accommodation (3-star sharing twin room)
3.   Local English speaking guide
4.   Entrance tickets listed above
5.   Tibet Travel Permit 
6.   Daily Water
7.   Oxygen supply when needed
8.   Welcome dinners
9.   Service fee
10. Government tax
11. Travel Accident Insurance
12. Pick-up service and drop-off service at fixed time
13. Permit delivery fee inside China
14. Eco bus fee at Everest
15. Hotspring fee at Yangpachen

Price Excludes
1. Tips to guide and driver
2. Meals 
3. Your own expenses
4. Single room supplement
5. Domestic/international train/flight to and leave Tibet

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