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10 Days Tibet Everest Base Camp and Namtso Small Group Tour
10 Days Tibet Everest Base Camp and Namtso Small Group Tour
10Days Namtso Shigatse Package
For KrisFlyer members only
Highlights
Enjoy this multi-day tour and explore Tibet through some of its impressive sights: Potala Palaces, Jokhang temples, Drepung and Sera monastery, snow-capped mountains of Nyenchen Thanglha and holy lakes Yamdrok, real Tibetan villages and nomads. Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world with the altitude of about 3600 meters and prides the world-highest salt lake Namtso. You will also visit the mystical Buddhist monasteries of the Kumbum Stupa in Gyantse, Tashilhunpho monastery in Shigatse.
Itinerary
Lhasa Arrival
Lhasa(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeUpon arrival, our Tibetan guide will greet you at the airport or train station. You'll then be transferred to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhasa River, and the typical Tibetan villages. After arriving at the hotel, take some time to rest and acclimate to the high altitude. It's helpful to take it easy for the first few days and remember to stay hydrated by drinking water. Please note that there will be no sightseeing scheduled for today.- AccommodationsOvernight at 3 star hotel (reference: Xinding hotel or similar)
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Potala Palace
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedToday's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which 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.Jokhang Temple
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThen after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.Barkhor Street
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAround the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.- AccommodationsOvernight at 3 star hotel (reference: Xinding hotel or similar)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monasteryand Sera Monastery
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. We will go to Dadong Village instead of Drepung Monastery.Sera Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.- AccommodationsOvernight at 3 star hotel (reference: Xinding hotel or similar)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .Karo La Glacier
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedLater, we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).- AccommodationsOvernight at 3 star hotel (reference: Xinding hotel or similar)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Shigatse(3900m) to Everest Base Camp (5200m) via Tingri
Qomolangma National Nature Preserve
12 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAfter getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch. After that, we will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass(5198m).Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m). You can get closer to gazt at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.- AccommodationsOvernight at Rongpuk Guesthouse, Dorm bedFood And DrinksBreakfast
Everest Base Camp return to Shigatse
Rongbuk Monastery
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the morning, you can see the sunrise appear on the top of Mt Everest, and have a full view of the magnificent Mount which stands like a snow-capped pyramid in front of you at Rongpuk, the vantage point for watching Mt. Everest. Then drive back to Shigatse.- AccommodationsOvernight at Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 starFood And DrinksBreakfast
Shigatse to Lhasa
Tashilunpo Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedYou will start your day by heading to the Tashilunpo Monastery, which is the seat of Tibet's second highest incarnation, the Panchen Lama. Afterwards, you will be driven 175 miles (280km) back to Lhasa by following Yalong Valley through Friendship Highway. It takes about 6 hours.- AccommodationsOvernight at 3 star hotel (reference: Xinding hotel or similar)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Lhasa - Namtso Lake - Stone Elephant Gate
Lake Namtso(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIn the morning, drive from Lhasa to Lake Namtso, one of the four holy lakes of Tibet and also the highest saline lake in the world. On the way, you can 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 the 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. Then we can enjoy our time doing a leisurely trek around Tashi Dor Island and along the lakeshore. Drive back to Damxung. (For environment protection, the Lakeshore guesthouses were close by the government.) Stay overnight in Damxung.Zhaxi Peninsula
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThere are five holy islets inside Lake Namsto, which are said to be the incarnation of the Five Buddhas. Among them, "Tashi Island " is the largest one that offers a full panoramic view of Lake Namsto.- AccommodationsOvernight at Namtso Village, yangdacang hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast
Namtso Elephant Gate - Lhasa
Lake Namtso
1 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter breakfast, you will take an off-road vehicle and a tourist shuttle bus to the Stone Elephant Gate, which is located on the northern shore of Namtso Lake and is considered the most breathtaking site of the lake region. The journey covers about 50 kilometers. The Stone Elephant Gate is a naturally formed rock that resembles a giant elephant, with its long trunk extending into the clear lake, as if devoutly drinking water. Under the azure sky, the snow-capped mountains are reflected in the mirror-like lake, complementing the drifting white clouds and creating a dreamlike, ethereal scene. Prayer flags flutter in the wind, and the sunlight shimmers on the lake like scattered gold, pure and peaceful. After exploring the Stone Elephant Gate, you will begin your return journey to Lhasa in the afternoon. The way back is mostly along well-paved highway, with a stop for lunch along the wa- AccommodationsOvernight at 3 star hotel (reference: Xinding hotel or similar)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Lhasa departure
Lhasa(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeCongratulations, you have complete the 15 days long journey more than 2000kms. If you want to stay longer and book another tour in Tibet, or want us to assist to arrange airport/railway drop-off servicef, please contact us.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
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