Lhasa to Kathmandu via Tibet's Everest BC
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Highlights
- Journey over the Tibet Plateau to Rongbuk Monastery and Mt. Everest
- Absorb the dramatic views of the north face of Everest
- Explore Lhasa and visit Potala Palace, former home of the Dalai Lama
- Delve into the rich cultural traditions of Tibet, visiting Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse
- Traverse the Himalaya overland from the Tibetan Plateau to Kathmandu
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- 12 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
- Airport transfers in Chengdu, Lhasa and Kathmandu
- Radisson Hotel in Kathmandu
- Comfortable hotels in Chengdu & Lhasa, best available guesthouses across Tibet
- Expert bilingual guide
- Use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat
- Souvenir World Expeditions 80l kit bag
- Sightseeing and site entrance fees as listed in itinerary
- Private transportation
- Portable altitude chamber for group use
- Bottled Oxygen for emergency use
- Group medical kit
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Itinerary
You will be met by a representative of World Expeditions and transferred to the hotel. Remainder of the afternoon/evening at leisure. Overnight: Bhudda Zen Hotel or similar
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This morning we are transferred to the airport for the flight to Lhasa. You will be advised which flight to book as the group are required to arrive into Tibet together due to the group permit. On arrival at Lhasa Airport you will be transferred to the city – a drive ...
The following two days are scheduled to appreciate the long and rich cultural history of Lhasa. We include visits to the Jokhang, the Norbulingka (the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama), and the famous Potala Palace. We also include visits to the nearby monasteries of D...
From Lhasa we drive down the Kyichu Valley to the Yarlong Tsampo (Brahmaputra) before ascending to the Khamba Pass (4,900m). The views are outstanding – in the foreground is the vast freshwater Yamdrok Tso or Turquoise Lake, while to the south the snow-capped ranges m...
Gyantse is a remarkable place that has escaped much of the Chinese influence evident in other major Tibetan towns. It is dominated by the ancient fort that was besieged by British forces in 1904 during the famous Younghusband Expedition. We also visit the remarkable o...
The drive to Shegar can be completed in half a day, which allows time this afternoon to visit the Shegar Fort and Monastery. Shelkar is famous for the Shelkar Chode Monastery, founded in 1266 by a Kagyu lama, but it has been a Gelugpa monastery since the 17th century,...
The drive over the Pang La (5,150m) affords our first views of the north face of Everest (8,848m). From the pass we descend to the village of Phadhruchi, before driving up the Rongbuk Valley to Rongbuk Monastery and unrivalled views of the mountain's north face. At Ro...
Access to Everest Base Camp used by the famous interwar British expeditions is currently restricted to mountaineers with the necessary permits. That said the view of Everest from the monastery is definitely worth the trip as it dominates the valley carved by the glaci...
Continue our drive to Kathmandu. Today we are heading for the border town of Kyirong. Following the 2015 earthquake the former friendship highway was badly damaged resulting in its continued closure. This new route was opened initially to ensure that trade between Nep...
Today we cross the border into Nepal and complete the final stage of our journey from Lhasa via the Langtang region. It is a fitting conclusion to an epic overland journey and the comfort of the Radisson Hotel in Kathmandu will no doubt be welcomed with open arms. Drive: 160km, ~6hrs Altitude: 1,400m Overnight: Radisson Hotel
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Today you have a full day at leisure to explore Kathmandu’s bustling streets and significant landmarks. You may wish to start by exploring the city’s two most important World Heritage Listed spiritual sites: Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple and an impor...
After breakfast, you will be provided with an airport transfer. Trip concludes.
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
This trip ticked all the boxes for me
Everest in all its glory was the highlight for me, but understanding the Tibetan history, and current political situation was also enlightening. Guides and their car...
Overall, a fantastic trip
All the guides were excellent and had fantastic knowledge of the places we visited. They went out of there way to make sure we were comfortable at all times and were...
We had a wondeful time in Tibet
Our Tour Leaders did a fantastic job and greatly enhanced our experience. We also felt very safe in the hands of the various drivers that we had throughout the trip....
Just thought I would drop you a line to let you know I had a marvellous time in Tibet
It did not disappoint and met all my expectations. The scenery was spectacular, I loved the people and was really interested in the culture. It was a truly memorable...
Michelle & I have been back home for approx 2 weeks, & I am just emailing you regarding our fantastic tour of Nepal & Tibet (High Road to Lhasa)
What made our tour so wonderful were the the staff of World Exp in Nepal & Tibet . Bir Singh is one of the friendliest men on the planet, with a warm heart &...
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights
- Chengdu-Lhasa flight. Please contact your local World Expeditions office to arrange your flights.
- Meals not included in the daily itinerary
- Alcoholic and bottled drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
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- Airport & departure taxes
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Accommodation
- 1 night hotel in Chengdu
- 7 nights basic hotels
- 2 nights Tibetan lodge
- 2 nights hotel in Kathmandu
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