Start your journey to Tibet with a spectacular
flight over the snow capped Himalayan mountains past Mt.
Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga. In Lhasa visit the Potala,
the famous palace of the Dalai Lama, Norbulinkha, the great
Drepung Monastery and the holy Jokhang Temple. Walk amongst
the crowded Tibetan market - the bustling Barkhor Bazaar.
Drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake on the way to the
historic town of Gyantse with its unique multi-storied Kumbum
Stupa. At Shigatse walk through the massive Tashilungpo
monastery and visit the memorial 'Chorten' of the late Panchen
Lama.
At the high plains of Old Tingri meet up with the Nepali/Sherpa
trek crew arrived from Nepal and start trekking to North
Everest Basecamp. The trek will take you up the historic
expedition route from Old Tingri to Rongbuk Monastery crossing
the Langma La pass (16,900 ft). Later hike up to the North
Everest Basecamp and explore the Rongbuk glacier set directly
below the massive north face of Mount Everest (8848 m).
After an enthrilling moment and a magnificient view at the
worlds highest mountain scenery from Rongbuk drive by way
of the amazing Himalayas Highway to Kathmandu in Nepal.
Rigorous overland driving,
trekking and camping in Tibet in altitudes between 4390m
(14400ft) and 5150m (16,900ft). Overland travel from Lhasa
to Kathmandu, in Nepal, with 5 days of trekking in the North
Mt. Everest Basecamp area. The trek portion will be supported
by a Nepali Sherpa team that includes a camp cook who will
prepare all meals. All camping equipment will be provided.
While trekking, clients carry small day-pack only and walk
at easy pace as this trek is designed for a more relaxed
pace. All equipment and luggage will be carried by yaks
and/or truck.
Best Season:
April-November
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Trek Avaliblity: Join a group trek.
Tour Highlights:
- Fly over Mt. Everest from Kathmandu to Tibet.
- Explore the cultural highlights of the Tibetan heartland.
- Trek over stunning landscape to North Mt. Everest BaseCamp
in Tibet.
- Drive over the Himalayas from Tibet to Nepal.
ITINERARY
for Tibet North Everest Base Camp trek/tour
Day 01: Fly KATHMANDU/LHASA.
Rest of the day free in Lhasa to acclimatize.
Overnight Hotel.
Day 02: LHASA SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing of POTALA PALACE, SERA MONASTERY & NORBULINGKA
PALACE. Overnight Hotel.
Day 03: LHASA SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing of DREPUNG & JOKHANG MONASTERY & BARKHOR
MARKET.
Overnight Hotel.
Day 04: GYANTSE
Drive LHASA to GYANTSE via YAMDROK TSHO (Turquoise Lake).
Afternoon sightseeing of PHALKOR MONASTERY, KUMBUM STUPA
and GYANTSE MARKET. Overnight Hotel.
Day 05: SHIGATSE
Drive GYANTSE to XIGATSE. Afternoon sightseeing tour of
TASHILUNGPO MONASTERY and XIGATSE MARKET.
Overnight Hotel.
Day 06: TINGRI
Drive XIGATSE to TINGRI. Meet trek guide and crew.
Overnight Camp.
Day 07: TREK
Start trek along Ra Chhu stream to beyond Chholling
and Lungjhang villages. Overnight Camp.
Day 08: TREK
Continue trek to Drokpa encampment below Lamna La.
Overnight Camp.
Day 09:TREK
Cross over Lamna La to Drakaa Chuu river.
Overnight Camp.
Day 10: RONGBUK
Trek up Drakaa Chhu river to Rongbuk Monastery.
Overnight Camp.
Day 11: EVEREST BASE CAMP
Optional day-hike to Everest Base Camp and Rongbuk Glacier.
Overnight Camp.
Day 12: TINGRI
Drive over the Pang La pass back to Old Tingri.
Overnight Camp.
Day 13: ZANGMU
Drive over the Himalayas and down to border town of ZANGMU.
Overnight Hotel.
Day 14: KATHMANDU
After going through Chinese Immigrations, cross the Friendship
Bridge into Nepal and drive to Kathmandu.
END of Tibet Everest Basecamp Trek.
