Tibet Everest Base Camp Trek and Tour
Trip fact
Duration: 10 days
Destination: Everest Base Camp
Type: Lhasa Everest Base Camp Tour
Grade: easy
Max Altitude: 5200 m
- Overview
- Detail Itinerary
- Cost Info
- Check List
- Gallery
- Altitude Map
Tibet Everest Base Camp trek covers major attractions of mid Tibet. To reach EBC from Lhasa we have to drive 627 km from Lhasa. Comparatively trek from north side (Tibet) is slightly easy than then south (Nepal) because we can drive to EBC. We can drive all the way to EBC through different cultural villages and monasteries. On the way we pass through Yamdrock lake in Singatse. Singatse is home of Tishilhonpo monasteries. We drive along the location with imposing view of Mt Everest. Before end this trek we must 22 km to see the magical views of Everest from Advanced Everest Base Camp.
Tibet Everest Base Camp trekking is one of the popular trekking destination. For this trekking we have to prepare from physically and mentally. We acclimate in Lhasa city which is importing according to cultural view. Lhasa is famous for Potala palace and monasteries. We will visit world largest Sera and Drepung monastery in Lhasa. Three chortens tomb of Darai lama is situated in Drepung monastery. Here we can see the unique culture and lifestyle of Tibetan.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu (1400 m).
Day 02: Fly to Lhasa (3,656 m).
Day 03: Explore Lhasa city.
Day 04: Drive from Lhasa to Gyangtse (3990 m)-261 km
Day 05: Drive from Gyangtse to Singatse (3860 m)-90 km
Day 06: Drive from Singatse to Shegar (4350 m)-244 km
Day 07: Drive from Shegar to Everest Base Camp (5090 m)-96 km
Day 08: Drive back to Zingmu
Day 09: Drive from Zingmu to Kathmandu-123 km
Day 10: Departure day
More Information
Meals:
When you travel to the new place for your holiday, food is concern part of travel. While, traveling with Yarsa treks, you can experience the delightful cuisine of typical Tibetan food, continental food, Italian food, Chinese food and different international cuisine. You will be suggested by your guide for good food during your trip. During the trip sometimes you have to take your lunch/breakfast on the way but we will provide you good and healthy food. During the tour, it is easy to get varieties of dishes according to your order.
Drinking Water:
During the tour you can get the bottled water but you have to dispose plastic bottles in dustbins. You can get the purified drinking water in your hotel and restaurants.
Accommodations:
We provide you 3 star hotel in Kathmandu/Lhasa with best location. During the tour we provide you hotel/resort with BB plan. In Tibet we will provide you touristic hotel with best view from balcony.
Health & Fitness:
For tour package you don’t need good physical condition because you don’t need to walk. Anyone can come for tour package because private Car/Bus will lead you to the destination. If your health condition gone worse you can get the immediate medical treatments.
Suitable Time to Trek:
For tour you can travel any season of the year but during the monsoon heavy rain may be the problem and you couldn't get the Himalayan view from hillsides. Accept monsoon you are welcome in any season for tour package in Tibet.
Trip Dates/Cost:
Check available start date in our site and for cost please contact us for your departure date.
Important notes:
If you’re confused to pack up your necessary things just see in the check list tab. Bring light and necessary things. You will need medium size bag to carry your daily usable stuff.
Note: We can customize trip as possible client’s time frame. We are delighted to take you Tibetan region according to the itinerary.
Day 01: Welcome to
Kathmandu (1400 m).
Warmly welcome to Nepal. Our airport representative will receive
and assist you to hotel by private car. After rest and refreshed we will take
you to nepali restaurant for dinner with various cultural shows. Next we drop
you to hotel, prepare for tomorrow and rest overnight.
Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa (3600 m).
Today we take 1 hourscenery
flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. From flight you can see the surprising view of
mountain. After landing in Lhasa air representative will receive and assist you
to hotel.
Day 03: Exploration
day in Lhasa.
Today your guide will take you to visit Famous, ancient and
historic palace Potala Palace, which is situated at the heart of the Lhasa
city. From Palace you can get the view of Tibet as much as you can see. Here we
can see many monasteries and 15thcentaury sprawl of golden roof and
white washed wall and many other places.
Day 04: Drive from Lhasa to Gyangtse (3990 m)-261 km
Today we drive 261 km all the way to Gyangtse. On the way
Khamba La allows the view of way to
summit Nazin kang Sa. We pass through Karo La which is surrounded by stupendous
glacier. Our trail moves through the magnificent valleys, Tibetan villages and spectacular
views of mountains. Next we reach the historic and ancient city Gyangtse. Explore
around and rest overnight.
Day 05: Drive from Gyangtse to Singatse (3860 m)-90
km
We start our trail after having breakfast and drive for
Singatse. Before we start our journey we will visit Gyangtse Dzong and amazing
view of Gyangtse valley. Next we visit famed Gyantse Khumbum. Here we can see the
one of the largest tiered structure stupa in Tibet. Today we drive to second
largest city of Tibet. Here we will explore local crowed market and Tahilhumpo
monastery which is largest monastery of Tibet. Rest overnight.
Day 06: Drive from Singatse
to Shegar (4350 m)-244 km
Today we drive from Singatse to Shegar with the view of deserted
view Plateau. We can get the view of spectacular landscape of Tibet. We move
through Lhatse, Gyatmso La which is highest pass of our journey. After Gyatmso
La we descend to plain valley and continue way will lead us to Shegar and rest
overnight.
Day 07: Drive from
Shegar to Everest Base Camp (5090 m)-96 km
Today we drive to our dream destination Everest base camp. We
leave the highway and turn south towards Everest base camp. We move through
Pang la with the splendid view of Makalu and Shishapangma. Next we trek 2 hours
for the Everest base camp excursion, Rrongbuk monastery will lead us to base
camp of highest peak on earth. Here we can see the north face of Mt Everest and
Ronbuk glacier. After exploration rest overnight.
Day 08: Drive back to
Zangmu
Today we will see the stunning morning view of Everest and
drive to Tingri and fallow the highway through incredible passes. While standing
on these passes we can get the breath taking view of 360 degree surrounded mountain
such as Sishapangma, Makalu, Cho-oyu, Gaurisankar, and many other peaks. Next continue
drive will brings us to Nylam and rest overnight.
Day 09: Drive from Zangmu
to Kathmandu (1400 m)-123 km
Today you will leave your guide and driver. After crossing
border of Nepal-China there will be another vehicle to drive you to Kathmandu. You
can celebrate your last night in Kathmandu and rest overnight.
Day 10: Departure day
We will assist you to international airport for your final
departure. There will be small farewell program before departure.
Cost Include
- All ground and air transportation.
- Best available accommodation with breakfast.
- One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide.
- All travels and trekking permit.
- Government taxes & office service charge
Cost Exclude
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa charge.
- All beverage and others personal expenses.
- Snacks and other personal expenses
- Hot shower during the trek except Phakding, Namche and Lukla
- Personal trekking equipment’s.
- Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers.
This list of equipment will help you to bag pack for your trip. You can check the list while packing your bags. These lists may require vary or little according to the season and your trip duration. We suggest you to carry only the valuable things.
Important Documents:
1. Valid Passport, 2 passport size photos
2. Airlines tickets
3. Separate photo copy of your passport
4. Visa form (easily access in Nepal airport)
5. Insurance paper
6. Cash/credit card/ATM/Machine card for withdraw, checks
Head Wear:
1. Sunhat or Scarf
2. Light balaclava or fleece hat
3. Sunglasses
4. Head torch
Upper Body Wear:
1. Cotton T-shirt or thermals
2. Fleece Jacket
3. Down Jacket
Lower Body Wear:
1. Light weight cotton pant
2. Water proof pant
3. Hiking trouser or woolen trousers
Hands Wear:
1. Gloves
2. Light weight fleece gloves
Feet Wear:
1. Thin inner socks
2. Thick warm wool socks
3. Comfortable hiking Boots
Accessories Equipment:
1. Sleeping bag
2. Trekking Bag/Duffel Bag
3. Large plastic Bag (for keeping things dry inside)
4. Trekking poles (optional)
5. Water Bottle or Camel Bag etc.
Medicines:
1. Water purification tablets or filter
2. Anti-altitude sickness pills
3. Anti headache pills
4. Stomach antibiotic
5. Skin-blaster repair kit
6. Cold pills
7. First aid tapes and plasters
8. According to health prescription
Personal Huygens:
1. Tissue/Wet wipes/Toilet roll
2. Anti Bacterial hand wash
Toiletries:
1. Quick dry Towel
2. Toothbrush and paste
3. Multipurpose soap
4. Face and body moisturizer
5. Female Huygens product
Extra Items:
1. Guide Book
2. Diary and pen
3. Swimsuit
4. Voltage converter
5. Plug adapter
6. Cigarette lighter and Match box
7. Campus and Gps (optional)
8. Small alarm clock
9. Digital camera with extra cards and batteries
10. Small folding Knife etc.