Lhasa to Everest Group Tour

Well, we all know how the ‘Roof of the World’ looks like in imagination. Chanting monks in vermillion and saffron robes. Peaceful yaks. A place that captures your senses and then leaves you with new discoveries about you and the world itself. In fact, Tibet is much more than that. Yes, you will encounter everything found in pictures and videos online, but there are majestic beauties that no Smartphone can capture.

Journey through pristine lakes and glaciers, loft Tibetan monasteries, and undulating Himalayan Range to the base camp of giant Mount Everest, the 8 Days Lhasa to Everest group tour is an adventure of a lifetime.

The journey from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp region will take you from Lhasa, the modern Tibetan capital to pristine lakes, glaciers, rivers, valleys and through the Himalayas to EBC region at Rongbuk Monastery. You will wander through the Potala Palace as well as the massive monasteries of Sera and Drepung.

Highlights of Lhasa to Everest Group Tour

The 8 days group tour is one of the popular choices among tourists who want an in-depth exploration of exotic Tibet. You will start with tours around Lhasa and visit best-loved sites, including the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, and Sera and Drepung monasteries.

Then, embark on an extended tour to visit amazing sites with historical and religious significance. You will visit the Pelkhor Chode Monastery in Gyantse, the Karo La Glacier, and the Yamdrok Lake.

Next, you will visit Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet and home to the largest Buddhist monastery of Tashi Lhunpo.

Then you will cross over several high passes, including the Gyatso La, which offers beautiful views of the world’s highest mountain range – Mount Everest.

Itinerary Details - Day by Day

DAY 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3590 meters)

You will be warmly greeted at the station or airport by the local guide, and then be escorted to your reserved hotel in Lhasa. After your arrival at the hotel, you are free for the day to explore the local area and acclimate yourself to the weather and high altitude of Lhasa. In the evening, you can go on self-paced exploration around the Barkhor Sreet.

DAY 2: Lhasa Tour –Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace

The second-day tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace, which is the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. The most valuable collections of this palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.

Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple, the holiest of all the temples in Tibet. Inside the temple, you will find the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you will see pilgrims making prostrating in front of the temple.

DAY 3: Lhasa Tour – Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery

In the morning hours, you will visit Drepung monastery, which is one of the most popular “Great three” monasteries of Tibet. It was founded by Jamyang Choge, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples in 1416. Inside the monastery, you can visit the biggest monastery kitchen and enjoy Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop near Drepung.

In the afternoon, you will visit Sera Monastery, which is also one of the most popular “Great three” monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate during the afternoon. In addition, you can take a tour of Tibetan religious scripture printing house, and see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha inside the monastery. Also, take a stroll around the surrounding old quarters.

DAY 4: Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse

In the early morning hours, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse. On the way, drive over the Kamba-la pass, and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-Tso Lake. Beautiful looking snow-capped mountains surround the lake, and in the distance, you can have breathtaking views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, the highest mountain near Lhasa. 

After arriving in Gyantse, you will visit the Pelkor Chode Monastery, the largest Buddhist stupa in Gyantse, and the Gyantse Kumbum, which is a nine-tier building with 108 gates and 32 meter high. Also, enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress.

Then, tour around Tashi Lhunpo, and witness the most giant gilded statue of Future Buddha in Tibet.

Stay overnight in Shigatse.

DAY 5: Shigatse to Everest Base Camp

Then, you will leave Shigatse city, and travel west to Shelkar, the gateway to Mount Everest. Drive along the Gyatso La pass (5220 meters) to Everest Base Camp. At Shelkar you will enjoy two main attractions at the Shekar Dzong and Shelkar Chode Monastery. Travel on from Shelkar over the Pang La Pass and get closer to gaze at the Mt. Everest peak. Then, visit Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world with nuns and monks living together. Travel on to the tourist Everest Base Camp for the majestic view of the Mt. Everest.

Stay overnight in Rongbuk Monastery

DAY 6: Everest Base Camp and Return to Shigatse

In the morning, do not miss on the beautiful sunrise of Everest Peak. Finally, you will be driven back to Shigatse.

Stay overnight in Shigatse.

DAY 7: Shigatse to Lhasa

You will be driven back to Lhasa by following Yalong Valley. On the way, you can view the large Yalong River bed. The guide will finally transfer you back to your hotels in Lhasa.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

DAY 8: Depart from Lhasa

The guide will drop you back at the airport or train station and help you get on board.

We sincerely hope you a pleasant trip and welcome to Tibet again! To book Lhasa to Everest Group Tour, visit tibetuniversaltravel.com today!