Lhasa Trip Overview
This four-day tour of Tibet is the ultimate overview tour for travelers short on time, as it not only includes the cultural attractions of Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse, but includes Everest Base Camp too. In between visiting the ancient Buddhist monuments of Tibet’s towns, you’ll get to see the stunning diversity of the mountains, plains, and lakes in the countryside while driving through it. The trip culminates at the unforgettable foot of Mount Everest.
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: Lhasa, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lhasa, Tibet, China
This four-day tour of Tibet is the ultimate overview tour for travelers short on time, as it not only includes the cultural attractions of Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse, but includes Everest Base Camp too. In between visiting the ancient Buddhist monuments of Tibet’s towns, you’ll get to see the stunning diversity of the mountains, plains, and lakes in the countryside while driving through it. The trip culminates at the unforgettable foot of Mount Everest.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse
Stop At: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Langkazi Country, Nagarze County 851100 China
In 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 .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Later, 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).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pelkor Chode Monastery, China, Xi Zang Zi Zhi Qu, Ri Ka Ze Shi, Jiang Zi Xian, Unnamed Road 邮政编码: 857400
In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress. After one and a half driving, we arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet. In Shigatse, we may visit traditional Barley Mill and view the landscape of Barley Field (in summer).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Shigatse 3 stars hotel
Day 2: Shigatse(3900m) to EBC (5200m) via Tingri (B)
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
After 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at EBC, Rongbuk Monastery tent guestroom
Day 3: EBC return to Shigatse
Stop At: Rongbuk Monastery, near North Everest Base Camp, Tingri County China
In 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Shigatse 3 stars hotel
Day 4: Shigatse to Lhasa
Stop At: Tashilunpo Monastery, Jijilangka Road, Shigatse 857001 China
You 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Not Included
