Lhasa Trip Overview
For those who want to explore the old Lhasa city and the holy Mt Everest, this 8 days Everest Base Camp tour package is the ideal one. Starting from Lhasa city, you will visit some landmarks such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, etc. Then, you will head to Shigatse to enjoy the beauty of Mt Everest on Everest Base Camp. Finally, we come back to Lhasa from Shigatse. Here are some details about this itinerary.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Lhasa, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lhasa, Tibet, China
For those who want to explore the old Lhasa city and the holy Mt Everest, this 8 days Everest Base Camp tour package is the ideal one. Starting from Lhasa city, you will visit some landmarks such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, etc. Then, you will head to Shigatse to enjoy the beauty of Mt Everest on Everest Base Camp. Finally, we come back to Lhasa from Shigatse. Here are some details about this itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Flying to Tibet and taking a train to Tibet are two main ways for travelers to get to Tibet. When you arrive in Lhasa, your tour guide will wait for you and drive you to your hotel immediately. After checking in the hotel, the time is free for you. You can walk around to take some photos of Potala Square. You can also have a rest in your hotel. To be full of vigor in the following days, you’d better stay in your hotel to have a good rest. It is a good way to adapt to the new environment and the high altitude.
Duration: 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: stay overnight in Lhasa hotel, 3-star or 4-star
Day 2: Lhasa Tour – Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, and Barkhor Street
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the morning, we will visit the landmark of Lhasa – Potala Palace. It was built by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. As the center of Tibetan culture, politic, and history, Potala Palace displays lots of Tibetan antiques. In the past, it was used as the winter palace for Dalai Lama. Now, it has become a modern museum with precious items, paintings, statues, etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
After lunch, we will visit the Buddhist center – Jokhang Temple. It was built in the seventh century. The statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve worshiped by Buddhists from all over the world is the highlight in the Jokhang Temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
Around Jokhang Temple, there is a commercial street named Barkhor Street. Here, you can buy all kinds of Tibetan items and goods as a souvenir. You can also enjoy the Tibetan tea in a local tea house.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight at Lhasa Hotel, 3-star or 4-star
Day 3: Lhasa Tour – Drepung and Sera Monastery
Stop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the morning, we are planning to visit one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet – Drepung monastery. Built-in 1416, the Drepung monastery is famous for the biggest monastery kitchen inside the monastery. After that, we can have a tour of the Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
After lunch, we will visit the Sera Monastery. Tibetan Buddhism has its own charm, so it attracts many people to study it. If you are interested in Tibetan Buddhism, you have no reason to miss Sera Monastery. From 3 – 5 in the afternoon, there will be held a hot Buddhism debate. From their interesting gestures and contents, you will know more about Tibetan Buddhism.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight At Lhasa Hotel, 3-star or 4-star
Day 4: Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse
Stop At: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Langkazi Country, Nagarze County 851100 China
Today, we will leave to Shigatse from Lhasa. It is the best way to enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the way. When we arrive at the Gampala pass, we can see the crystal-like Yamdrok-tso Lake. Under the blue sky, Yamdrok-tso is like a girl dancing among the snowy mountains.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa, Northwest of the County, Gyangze County 857400 China
After the Yamdrok-tso Lake, we will visit the Korola Glacier on the way to Shigatse. As we reach Manak Dam Lake, you can see colorful prayer flags waving in the pass. When we arrive in Gyantse, we must have a tour of the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum. We will arrive in Shigatse in one and a half hours. After visiting Barley Mill, you can have a good rest in your hotel in Shigatse.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight At Shigatse Hotel, 3-star or 4-star
Day 5: Shigatse to Everest Base Camp
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
Everest Base Camp is located in Tingri, and it is the best and safest place for travelers to enjoy the grandeur of Mt Everest. After visiting Tashilunpo Monastery, we will head to EBC. You are required to hold Alien’s travel permit when visiting EBC. So we help you get it firstly, then, we head to Lhatse.
In the afternoon, we will continue to drive to EBC. On the way, we can visit the famous Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve. After passing a narrow road, we will arrive at the destination. If the weather is fine, you can see the summit of Mt Everest here.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rongbuk Monastery, near North Everest Base Camp, Tingri County China
Visit Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight At Everest Base Camp tent or Rongbuk Guesthouse
Day 6: EBC and return to Shigatse
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
The sunrise of the Mt Everest in the morning is very stunning. After that, your tour guide will take you to visit the Rongbu Monastery. It is the highest monastery in the world. Then, we will drive back to Shigatse.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight at Shigatse Hotel, 3-star or 4-star
Day 7: Shigatse to Lhasa
Stop At: Shigatse, Shigatse, Tibet
Today, we will drive back to Lhasa. On the way back to Lhasa, we can see the deep Yalong Valley and enjoy the beautiful natural views of it. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Lhasa.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight at Lhasa Hotel, 3-star or 4-star
Day 8: Depart from Lhasa
Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
The tour in Tibet comes to an end. Today, you will leave Tibet. Your tour guide will help you board on the train or flight.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
