China · Religious & Spiritual

8-Day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tour with Yamdrok Lake and Monasteries

8 Days Round trip from Lhasa Easy pace
Lhasa to Everest Base Camp

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lhasa's UNESCO sites, including Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
  • 02 Discover Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, and Shigatse with iconic monasteries and landscapes
  • 03 Visit Everest Base Camp on the north face with breathtaking Himalayan views
  • 04 Experience sunrise and sunset over the Himalayas at Everest Base Camp

Explore Tibet on this 8-day journey from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp, discovering ancient monasteries, sacred temples, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes. Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and vibrant local markets while experiencing Tibetan culture, then travel via Yamdrok Lake and Gyantse to reach Everest Base Camp on the north face. Witness sunrise and sunset over the Himalayas and explore remote monasteries, enjoying a unique blend of spirituality, history, and natural beauty throughout this unforgettable high-altitude adventure.

Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and vibrant local markets while experiencing Tibetan culture, then travel via Yamdrok Lake and Gyantse to reach Everest Base Camp on the north face.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Lhasa and Acclimatisation

  • Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport and transfer to your hotel.
  • Rest and acclimatise at an altitude of 3600 metres.

Stay overnight at Shangri La Lhasa, a 5 star hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

2
Day 02

Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Old Lhasa

  • Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, and the Old Lhasa Quarters at an altitude of 3600 metres.

Stay overnight at Shangri La Lhasa, a 5 star hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

3
Day 03

Monasteries of Lhasa and Monk Debates

  • Explore Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery while witnessing traditional monk debates and Tibetan Buddhist practices at an altitude of 3600 metres.

Stay overnight at Shangri La Lhasa, a 5 star hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

4
Day 04

Via Yamdrok Lake to Gyantse and Shigatse

  • Drive to Gyantse via Khambala Pass at an altitude of 4790 metres and enjoy scenic views of Yamdrok Lake.
  • Visit Kumbum Stupa and Pelkhor Chorten in Gyantse.
  • Continue the journey to Shigatse at an altitude of 3900 metres.

Stay overnight at Hilton Shigatse, a 5 star hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

5
Day 05

Shigatse to Rongbuk near Everest Base Camp

  • Drive to Tashi Zom and transfer to an environmental bus for the journey to Rongbuk.
  • Continue towards Rongbuk at an altitude of 4980 metres.

Stay overnight at Rongbuk Lodge or a prefabricated tent guest house on a bed and breakfast basis.

6
Day 06

Everest Base Camp, Rongbuk Monastery and Return

  • Visit Everest Base Camp in the morning at an altitude of 5200 metres.
  • After breakfast, explore Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world.
  • Travel back to Tashi Zom by environmental bus and continue the drive to Shigatse at 3900 metres.

Stay overnight at Hilton Shigatse, a 5 star hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

7
Day 07

Tashilhunpo Monastery and Return to Lhasa

  • Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery and explore the local market in the morning.
  • Drive back to Lhasa via the northern route.

Stay overnight at Shangri La Lhasa, a 5 star hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

8
Day 08

Departure from Lhasa

  • Transfer to Gonggar Airport for your onward flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lhasa 3 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
  • 7 breakfasts
  • English-speaking Tibetan guide
  • Tibet travel permits
  • Entrance fees for monuments mentioned in the programme
  • Transport based on the size of the group: van, minibus, or bus
  • 1 bottle of water every day
  • A portable oxygen cylinder in the vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance, which must include coverage for all risks, including flight cancellation
  • International or domestic flight tickets to and from Lhasa
  • Tibet Group Visa fee if starting the trip from Nepal
  • China visa, which must be obtained from your home country if starting the trip from mainland China
  • Lunch and dinner in a restaurant or hotel
  • Beverages, including hard drinks, soft drinks, and water
  • Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
  • Staff gratuity (tips for guide and driver)
  • Services not listed here

Know before you go

  • Present the original Tibet permit at the airline check-in counter before flying to Tibet.
  • You may fly from your home country to any convenient airport in mainland China.
  • The original Tibet permit will be delivered to you before your flight to Lhasa.
  • Allow at least four hours of transit time before your domestic flight to Gonggar Airport.
  • Use this time to meet the representative, collect the permit, and complete check-in smoothly.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lhasa, Tibet, China
Tour start
Lhasa, Tibet, China
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Lhasa.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $2,330.00 — $5,450.00
Double Sharing $2,330.00 — $3,050.00

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