Tibet Tour 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa

• Meals: Not included
• Accommodation: Overnight at Lhasa Xinding Hotel or a similar 3-star property

Day 2: Lhasa City Tour – Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street

1. Potala Palace: Spend 90 minutes exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a magnificent symbol of Tibetan architecture and history (admission not included).
2. Jokhang Temple: Visit one of Tibet’s most sacred Buddhist temples, with 90 minutes to admire its ancient relics and spiritual atmosphere (admission not included).
3. Barkhor Street: Wander this bustling pedestrian street for 30 minutes, lined with prayer flag stalls, local handicraft shops, and pilgrims performing kora (circumambulation).

• Meals: Breakfast included
• Accommodation: Overnight at Lhasa Xinding Hotel or a similar 3-star property

Day 3: Lhasa Day Tour – Drepung Monastery & Sera Monastery

1. Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si): Immerse yourself in 3 hours of exploration at one of the “Great Three” Gelugpa monasteries, known for its grand courtyards and historical significance (admission not included).
2. Sera Monastery: Spend 2 hours here, famous for its lively monk debates (held on specific days) and serene temple complexes (admission not included).

• Meals: Breakfast included
• Accommodation: Overnight at Lhasa Xinding Hotel or a similar 3-star property

Day 4: Lhasa (3,650m) to Shigatse (3,900m) via Gyantse

1. Yamdrok Yumtso Lake: Pause for 30 minutes to take in the turquoise waters of this sacred alpine lake (admission not included).
2. Karo La Glacier: Stop for 30 minutes to marvel at this stunning glacial formation, one of the most accessible glaciers in Tibet (admission not included).
3. Pelkor Chode Monastery: Explore this unique monastery for 90 minutes, home to a blend of Buddhist sects and intricate murals (admission not included).

• Meals: Breakfast included
• Accommodation: Overnight at Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel (3-star)

Day 5: Shigatse (3,900m) to Everest Base Camp (EBC, 5,200m) via Tingri

1. Mount Everest Base Camp: Enjoy a 12-hour excursion (admission not included) to get up close to Mount Everest. After securing your Alien Travel Permit, drive to Lhatse for lunch. Continue via Tsola Pass (4,600m) and Gyatsola Pass (5,248m) before entering Everest National Nature Reserve. At Gawula Pass (5,198m), soak in panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain range. Then take the winding new road to EBC (5,200m), where you can gaze at the majestic Everest peak. If weather and time allow, witness the breathtaking golden sunset over the mountain from the lodging area.

• Meals: Breakfast included
• Accommodation: Overnight at Rongpuk Tent Guesthouse (dormitory bed, subject to availability)

Day 6: EBC to Shigatse Return Trip

1. Rongbuk Monastery: Spend 60 minutes at this high-altitude monastery (admission not included), the best vantage point to watch the sunrise paint Everest’s snow-capped peak in golden light. Afterward, begin the drive back to Shigatse.

• Meals: Not included
• Accommodation: Overnight at Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel (3-star)

Day 7: Shigatse to Lhasa via Tashilunpo Monastery

1. Tashilunpo Monastery: Explore for 2 hours this important monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama (Tibet’s second-highest religious figure) (admission not included). Then drive 280km (175 miles) back to Lhasa via the Friendship Highway, passing through the scenic Yalong Valley—approximately a 6-hour journey.

• Meals: Breakfast included
• Accommodation: Overnight at Lhasa Xinding Hotel (3-star)

Day 8: Departure from Lhasa

• Meals: Breakfast included
• Accommodation: Not included