Trip Code: TTT-01
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Route feature:
Everest Base Camp trek is the second popular trekking route in Tibet. And most of the time you will walk on a plateau over 4300m, even you will cross over one pass Nam-la 5300m, so this trekking route is a really difficult high-elevation. But, however, because of the high-altitude, it offers a splendour views of north face of Everest and other snow mountain peaks around. The Everest Base Camp Trek tour can be done from April to late October. Our tour involves a few day sightseeing at Lhasa at first and some detour off the Friendship Hwy to Old Tingri to acclimatise.
The tour itinerary:
Day01 Chengdu/Beijing/Shanghai/Xian/Chongqin/Kunming flight to Lhasa
Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day02 Lhasa sightseeing
Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day03 Lhasa sightseeing
Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day04 Lhasa/ Yamdrok lake /Gyantse
Up to Kambala pass which is 4794m high, you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso there. It is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Then drive back to chushul, along Nepal friendship way to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumpum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Overnight at Gyantse.
Day05 Gyantse/ Shigatse /Old Tingri
Morning drive to Shigatse, about 90km from Gyantse. Visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas in Shigatse, then drive by Friendship Hwy to Old Tingri via Lhatse and Shegar. Guide will do preparations for the trek - hire yak porter and yaks. You may have a good view of Cho Oyu. Overnight at Old Tingri ( Local Guest house, dorm bed).
Day06 Trek to Tsojan Village (4500M)
The elevation of Tsojan Village is 4500m and 4–5 hours of trekking is needed. The trek begins in Old Tingri and you pass through Lunja as your head south towards Everest in the distance. The high flat plain typical of Tibet allows for gradual elevation gains during the day. A water-powered barley mill is passed along the way.
Day07 Trek to the beyond Nam- La Pass (5100M )
The elevation of Nam- La Pass is 5100m and you will need 6 hours for trekking. As you continue up the valley. Everest disappears behind the mountains and as the trail turns to the southeast and begins to climb to the pass. Camping at the beyond Nam- La.
Day08 Trek to Rongphu Monastery (4980M)
Continue along the way towards the main road by passing Zemukh village, connect with the main road and continue on to the Rongbuk Monastery. Overnight at Rongbuk Monastery.
Day09 Trek to E.B.C ( 5200M)
Today you can have a good relax at Rongphu, and then head up to E.B.C. It only takes 2 hours hike to E.B.C from Rongphu, you can stay one night at E.B.C. Camping.
Day10 E.B.C / Shigatse
After sunrise at E.B.C, start driving back to Shigatse, you may have Xiqian hot-springs nearby Lhatse. Overnight at Shigatse.
Day11 Shigatse / Lhasa
Drive back Lhasa by friendship Hwy, takes about 4 hours. Afternoon have a good rest at Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day12 Lhasa airport dropping off
Morning Airport dropping off, end the trip
The tour service includes:
1. Transport: Landcruiser
2. Accommodation: 6N hotels with standeroom, 2N with monastery accommodation, 3N tent
3. Guide: Chinese, English and Japanese-speaking guide available
4. Entrance tickets
5. Tibet entry permit
6. Tibet Travel Permit
7. Yak and Yak porters for Luggage during trekking
8. Airfares: Chengdu-Lhasa-Chengdu
The tour service excludes:
1. Your international flight tickets
2. Your own expense
3. Tips for the guide and driver
4. Trekking equipment ( Sleeping bag, tent and mattress)
5. Meals
Note: We can offer you the flight ticket from any other places your require, and the train tickets from Beijing/Xingning/Xian or Chengdu 10 days before reservation.
