# 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp with Tibet Travel Permit

**Category:** Adventure
**Location:** Lhasa, China
**Duration:** 192 hours
**Price:** from USD 1299 per participant

## About

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
Arrive in Lhasa, receive a traditional Hada, and transfer to your hotel. Rest and acclimate to the altitude for a comfortable start.

Day 2: Drepung and Sera Monasteries
Visit the historic Drepung Monastery in the morning, an important site in Tibetan Buddhism. In the afternoon, experience the lively monk debates at Sera Monastery. A welcome dinner in a Tibetan restaurant will be arranged by your guide.

Day 3: Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple
Tour the majestic Potala Palace, a symbol of Tibetan heritage. Join locals for traditional dances in the park below the palace. Then, visit Jokhang Temple and stroll through the bustling Barkhor Street to explore local crafts. End the day at a sweet tea house, enjoying Tibetan tea and culture.

Day 4: Lhasa – Yamdrok Lake – Shigatse
After breakfast and checkout, drive toward Shigatse. Stop at stunning Yamdrok Lake, enjoy a home-cooked Tibetan meal at a lakeside farmhouse, and admire the Karola Glacier. Arrive in Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city, in the late afternoon.

Day 5: Everest Base Camp
Travel to Everest Base Camp, stopping at Gawula Pass for panoramic views of Mount Everest and the Himalayas. Transfer to an eco-friendly bus for the final leg. At base camp (5,200m), witness sunset over Everest and soak in the serene Himalayan atmosphere.

Day 6: Rongbuk Monastery – Shigatse
Visit Rongbuk Monastery, shared by monks and nuns, and observe their chanting rituals. On your way back to Shigatse, detour to Dingyal County for views of Mount Lhotse and the eastern face of Everest. Enjoy a traditional dinner with Tibetan singing and dancing.

Day 7: Shigatse – Lhasa
Explore Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, known for its religious significance. Return to Lhasa along the scenic Yarlung Zangbo River, with an option to take the high-speed train from Shigatse.

Day 8: Departure
After the tour, we’ll provide your transfer to Lhasa airport or train station for your departure.

## What's included

- Application for Tibet Travel Permit
- Airport and train station pickup and drop service at designated times
- Services of a Tibetan English-speaking guide
- Transportation throughout the tour
- Accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels with breakfast, based on double occupancy; tent guesthouse at Everest Base Camp with dorm bed
- Meals as specified above (including 1 farm house lunch and 2 dinners)
- Entrance fees (including Mount Everest Eco Car)
- Travel insurance
- Complimentary bottled water
- Oxygen supply
- Accommodation in Lhasa
- Welcome dinner in a Tibetan restaurant
- Visit to Drepung Monastery
- Visit to Sera Monastery
- Visit to Potala Palace
- Visit to Jokhang Temple
- Visit to Yamdrok Lake
- Visit to Karola Glacier
- Visit to Everest Base Camp
- Visit to Rongbuk Monastery
- Visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery
- Transfer to airport or train station
- Marvel at the grandeur of the Potala Palace, a symbol of Tibetan history
- Explore the sacred Jokhang Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Witness the breathtaking beauty of Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier
- Visit the Tibetan Everest Base Camp and enjoy views of Mount Everest
- Discover the grandeur of Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama

## What's not included

- Flights or trains to and from Tibet
- Additional meals not specified in the itinerary
- Single room supplement for solo travelers requiring a single room or unable to find a roommate
- Tips (We recommend a gratuity of $7 per day per person, to be shared between the driver and guide.)

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## Booking

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