Shanghai: 10-Day Tibet Train Tour with Everest Base Camp

What's included

• Price include
• 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
• Shanghái to Lhasa train ticket(soft sleeper, 4 person sharing a cabin)
• Immerse yourself in Tibetan culture with visits to iconic monasteries
• Witness the breathtaking sunrise views from the Everest Base Camp
• Explore the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple in Lhasa
• Enjoy a scenic train journey from Shanghai to Lhasa
• Visit the mesmerizing Yamdrok Lake and the Karola Glacier

What's not included

• Price exclude
• Flights or trains 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.)

Itinerary

1. Day 1 · Shanghai to Lhasa by Train. Begin your Tibetan adventure as you board the train from Shanghai to Lhasa. Settle into your comfortable cabin and watch as the urban landscape gradually transforms into breathtaking vistas.
2. Day 2 · On the Train. Enjoy a full day immersed in one of the world’s most spectacular rail journeys. As the train climbs higher, witness ever-changing scenery. Use this day to relax, socialize with fellow travelers, and appreciate the engineering marvel of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
3. Day 3 · Arrive in Lhasa. Welcome to Lhasa. Upon arrival, be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is intentionally kept free to allow your body to adjust to Lhasa’s high altitude (3,650 meters).
4. Day 4 · Lhasa. Delve into Tibetan Buddhism with visits to two of its most important monasteries. Start at Drepung Monastery, once the world’s largest monastery, which housed over 10,000 monks. In the afternoon, visit Sera Monastery, famous for its lively Buddhist debating sessions.
5. Day 5 · Lhasa. Begin at the majestic Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lama. This architectural masterpiece, towering over the city, is filled with sacred chapels, tombs, and artifacts. Later, proceed to the Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s holiest shrine. Don’t miss the vibrant Barkhor Street circling the temple, a p…
6. Day 6 · Lhasa to Shigatse. Bid farewell to Lhasa and embark on a stunning drive to Shigatse. The journey is highlighted by a visit to the mesmerizing Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s three sacred lakes, renowned for its stunning turquoise waters set against dramatic mountain scenery. Then, cross the Karola Glacier, offering incredible photo oppor…
7. Day 7 · Shigatse to Everest Base Camp. After obtaining the necessary permits in Shigatse, drive through spectacular high-altitude scenery towards the world’s highest peak. The anticipation builds as you enter the Qomolangma National Nature Reserve. By late afternoon, arrive at Everest Base Camp (5,200m) and be rewarded with an unforgettable, up-close vie…
8. Day 8 · Everest Base Camp to Shigatse. Before departing, visit the world’s highest monastery, Rongbuk Monastery, which offers another phenomenal perspective of the mountain.
9. Day 9 · Shigatse to Lhasa. After breakfast, embark on the drive back to Lhasa. Enjoy the familiar landscapes passing by your window, and perhaps share stories and photos with your travel companions.
10. Day 10 · Lhasa Departure. Your remarkable Tibetan journey concludes today. Depending on your preference, you will be transferred to the airport or train station for your departure.