Lhasa Everest Base Camp Tour

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The Lhasa Everest Base Camp Tour offers an unforgettable journey across Tibet’s cultural and natural highlights. Begin in Lhasa with visits to ancient monasteries and sacred landmarks, then travel across dramatic high passes and vast plateaus toward the North Face of Everest. This tour blends spiritual heritage, scenic beauty, and the thrill of reaching one of the world’s most iconic mountain destinations.
DestinationTibet
Duration9 Days
DifficultyModerate to Difficult
ActivityNepal Tour
StayHotel & Tea Houses
Max Altitude5250m
TransportCar/Tourist Vehicle
DiningB.L.D

Detailed Overview

The Lhasa Everest Base Camp Tour is an interesting journey that combines the religious and cultural aspects of Tibet with the mystic glory of the Himalayas. It is probably one of the most popular tours in Tibet that has been loved by every single traveler around the globe. It comprises sightseeing to important places around the classic city of Lhasa with the overland drive to Everest Base Camp.  During the Lhasa tour, you can visit some ancient and artistic monasteries, temples, and grand palaces. Visiting these places will give us some in-depth knowledge of Tibetan religion, culture, and lifestyle. While Lhasa is associated with the cultural aspect, the overland drive is showered with amazing landscapes and the pride of being there at the roof of the world.

 

Lhasa is often considered as the land of the Gods. Owing to the monasteries and temples that this land possesses, it is nothing less than a living land of gods. The grand Potala Palace, placed at the hilltop, dominates the entire city of Lhasa. There are other palaces in the city, like the Norbulingka Palace, etc. One can spend their time visiting these grand palaces of the Dalai Lama. Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Jokhang Temple are other must-visit places in Lhasa. These places are full of artistic beauty, statues, and valuable paintings.

 

After some wonderful days in Lhasa, the Lhasa Everest Base Camp tour follows a road full of spectacular mountain views, stunning landscapes, glaciers, and lakes, with the reflection of the Buddhist religion all along. The mountain views in the backdrop will never leave us during the entire trip. The exhilarating drive along the Tibetan terrain will lead us to Rongbuk at an altitude of 5000 meters. From here, we can relish some outstanding views of Mt. Everest with other peaks in the range. It is a heavenly place to be and admire the grandeur of Mt. Everest.

 

So, are you already eager for this trek? If yes, then do not forget World Alpine Treks for a more reinvigorating experience.

Expert Itinerary

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Day 1 Flight to Lhasa

Take a scenic flight above the Himalayas to Lhasa. Upon arrival, our Tibetan crew will pick you up at the airport and escort you to a hotel in Lhasa. You can relax at your hotel for the rest of the time. Tonight, at a hotel in Lhasa

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsMeals Not Included
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Day 2 Lhasa City Tour

Lhasa is the capital city and administrative center of the Tibetan Autonomous Region. The religious, cultural, and historical heritages of Tibet are also centralized in this city. Also referred to as the place of Gods, Lhasa is a beautiful city preserved with some ancient palaces, temples, and monasteries. Today is the first day of a sightseeing tour around Lhasa city. You will be escorted to some wonderful places like Sera Monastery, Norbulingka Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. Sera monastery is a large monastery that shelters many monks following Buddhism and its teachings. Norbulingka Palace is a grand summer palace of the Dalai Lama that dominates the entire Lhasa city. Jokhang is an ancient temple that is surrounded by Bakor Street, a busy street around the temple. Tonight, at a hotel in Lhasa (Inclusive of breakfast)

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast Included
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Day 3 Lhasa City Tour - Day 2

In Lhasa, we have so many places to explore. Today, we visit the Potala Palace and Drepung Monastery. Potala Palace is a grand palace of the Dalai Lama that dominates the entire Lhasa city. The red and whitewashed walls of the palace are distinctly visible from far away. Built in the 14th century, the Drepung monastery was once the largest in the entire world. After visiting these places, we return back to our hotel in Lhasa for the night (Inclusive of breakfast)

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast Included
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Day 4 Drive to Shigatse

After sightseeing in Lhasa, we head towards our Everest Base Camp Tour. We enjoy our breakfast at the hotel and continue with our drive along the Tsango River. We drive up to Khampa La from where we will be rewarded with amazing views of Yamdrok Lake and Ningdzingzonka peak. Further, we drive towards Gyantse. Here, we stop to visit Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum. After exploring the monasteries, a one-and-a-half-hour drive will lead us to Shigatse. Tonight, at a guesthouse in Shigatse (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • AccommodationGuesthouse
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
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Day 5 Drive to Xegar

We wake up early in the morning and visit Panchen Lama’s Tashihumpu monastery in Shigatse. Then we return back to the guesthouse for breakfast. After breakfast, we continue with our drive. We drive along a stunning landscape and ascend up to Gyatchula pass at 5200 meters. Further, we drive to Xegar for an overnight stay. Tonight, at a guesthouse in Xegar (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • AccommodationGuesthouse
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
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Day 6 Drive to Everest Base Camp via Rongbuk & Drive Back to Xegar

Today is an adventurous day of our tour as we will be facing the grandeur of the mighty Mt. Everest. We take a local bus that will drive us to Everest Base Camp via Rongbuk. As we move ahead to the base camp, we will be rewarded with some incredible views of mountains that include Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Chomolungma (Tibetan side of Mt. Everest), Mt. Shishapangma, etc. From the base camp, we relish the beauty of Mt. Everest and return back to Xegar. It’s around 16 km round trip to Everest Base Camp and Xegar. We can observe the dry mountainous terrain of Tibet along with the breathtaking views of Everest. Tonight, at a guesthouse in Xegar (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • AccommodationGuesthouse
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
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Day 7 Drive to Kerung

Leaving Xegar, we drive towards Kerung. We are almost in the final days of the tour. We drive over Lulang La at 5050 meter,s enjoying some picturesque views of Mt. Cho-Oyu and Mt. Shishapangma to Kerung. Tonight, at a guesthouse in Kerung (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • AccommodationGuesthouse
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
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Day 8 Drive to Kathmandu

Today, we clear all the immigration formalities at the customs office on the border to enter into Nepalese territory. We drive along with the scenic landscapes full of greenery and countryside houses to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Kathmandu. (Inclusive of breakfast and lunch)

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast and Lunch Included
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Day 9 Final Day - Departure

Before a few hours of your scheduled flight, you will be transferred to the international terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport. (Inclusive of Breakfast)

  • MealsBreakfast Included

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Cost Breakdown

What's included

All the services mentioned in the cost breakdown are included in 9 days Lhasa Everest Base Camp Tour price.

  • Airport pick-up/drop-off facility.
  • All ground transportation during the trip.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation in a three-star category hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Accommodation in the best available guesthouse and lodges during the tour.
  • Duffel bag, trekking map, company t-shirt.
  • Sleeping bag if you require.
  • Chinese Visa fees.
  • Entry fee to national parks, heritage sites, and trekking/ tour permits of Nepal and Tibet.
  • A licensed and professional English-speaking guide and a porter (one porter for two clients).
  • Insurance for support crew members and their other costs.
  • First aid kit.
  • Government taxes, service charges.
  • Travel completion certificate.

What's not included

  • Nepal entry and re-entry visa fees
  • International airfare.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Lhasa City.
  • Extra night hotel Kathmandu in case of early arrival late departure.
  • Personal refreshment expenses - soft drinks, hard drinks, mineral bottled water, cigarettes, chocolates, etc
  • Utility expenses like telephone, electricity for charging, internet, laundry services, etc
  • Tips for support crew members of your trekking team.

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Nov D, 2024

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Mr. Deepak, our guide, was the true highlight. He was calm, professional, and never rushed us. He encouraged us to walk at our own pace, soak in the views, and reminded us that it was our holiday, so no need to stress! Every day, he would tell us when we’d eat, where we’d sleep, and always had a Plan B ready. It was like he knew our concerns before we even voiced them. Plus, the porters Mr. Amrit and Pramote were incredibly friendly and supportive, keeping us going even when the weather turned.

The accommodations were fantastic. In Kathmandu, the hotel was spacious, comfy, and conveniently close to Thamel. On the trail, the lodges were lovely—often with great views (unless it was raining or foggy!). Definitely bring layers, as the weather can change quickly, and good rain gear is a must!

Despite constant rain toward the end and flight delays, we never felt worried. The team handled everything with such ease that we felt completely carefree.

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Oct D, 2024

Great ABC Trek Experience

My sincere thanks to the team of World Alpine Treks, without their help I would not have been able to complete the ABC trek. The guides and porters were professional, friendly and thoughtful. I was in bad condition due to a cold during the trek, but because of their care and help along the way, I was able to complete the trek safely. Highly recommend World Alpine Treks to anyone thinking of trekking in Nepal.

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Dec D, 2023