Destination Tibet-Lhasa/Kailash/EBC.

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 10 Days

Activities Tours

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 5150 m

Group Size 1-13 Pax

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Car/Jeep/Flight

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Overview of Everest Base Camp Tour 10 days

Everest Base Camp Tour is a trip to the base of the world’s highest peak-Mount Everest from Tibet. The tour starts with flight to Lhasa and driving through Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse and Rongbuk Monastery to EBC.

Best Time to Everest Base Camp Tour

April to November are generally considered the best time to Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour due to favorable weather conditions. The trip requires a good level of fitness, as you will be driving for several hours each day at high altitude.

Accommodation is primarily in budget hotel, which offer basic amenities, but can be booked in advance, especially during peak season. Deluxe and luxury hotel accommodation is also possible paying an additional price.

Lhasa Everest Base Camp Tour cost can vary depending on the operator, group size, and services included, but generally ranges from $1,600 to $5,000. Acclimatization days are crucial to avoid altitude sickness. Comprehensive travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking is essential.

Detail Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Tour 10 days

Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa(3600m)

On arrival in Lhasa airport, you will be met by your guide and transported to your hotel. You can spend the afternoon wandering around the Barkhor, Tibet’s ancient market area that surrounds Jokhang Temple. Each day thousands of Buddhist pilgrims make their way around this sacred temple.

Day 02: Lhasa City Tour

You will explore the Jokhang, the holiest Buddhist temple in the Himalaya’s. Founded nearly 1400 years ago, Jokhang Temple houses the most sacred statue of Buddha. You will work your way through this fascinating temple alongside Buddhist pilgrims from the faraway regions of Tibet. The sound of pilgrims chanting mantras fills the air as does the smell of yak butter candle offerings. In the afternoon, you will go to the 600 year old Sera, one of Tibet’s largest Buddhist monasteries. Each weekday afternoon starting at 3pm, monks engage in Buddhist philosophy debates, which are fun to photograph.

Day 03: Lhasa Sightseeing

You will start the day by exploring the Potala Palace, Tibet’s most iconic building. Towering above Lhasa with more than 1000 rooms, the Potala Palace served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lama’s for hundreds of years. After lunch, you will go to Drepung, another of Tibet’s huge monastic complexes. The pilgrimage circuit around Drepung takes about an hour or so and offers spectacular views.

Day 04: Lhasa—Yamdrok Lake—Karo La Glacier—Gyantse(260km, 3980m)

After breakfast, you will hit the road and begin the next part of your Tibet adventure. From Lhasa, you will drive along the scenic Kyi Chu River Valley and then ascend to the top of the 4794 meter Kamba La Pass, which has a breathtaking view of Yamdrok Lake and 7191 meter Mt. Nojin Kangtsang. You will then descend and drive along the lakeshore before making your way back up to the Karo La, a beautiful glacier that comes down almost to the roadside. In the late afternoon, you will arrive in Gyantse.

Day 05: Gyantse Pelkhor Monastery—Shigatse—Tashi Lhunpo Monastery(90km, 3840m)

You will begin by exploring Pelkhor Chode Monastery and the Kumbum Stupa, the largest Buddhist pagoda in Tibet. This beautiful monastery lies within a walled complex in the Gyantse Old Town. A short hike to the top of the wall offers an excellent panoramic view of the monastery, town and the snow-covered mountains in the distance. Afterwards, you will make the short drive to Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city. Along the way from Gyantse to Shigatse, you can stop at a couple of interesting farming villages to experience traditional Tibetan culture. In Shigatse, you will visit the huge monastery of Tashi Lhunpo. The excellent pilgrimage route around the monastery takes about an hour and has fantastic views.

Day 06: Shigatse—Gyatso La Pass—Farming Villages—Xegar(240km,4315m)

Today’s destination is the small town of Shelkar, located in the Everest Region. Along the way to Shelkar, you will see more farming villages and beautiful landscapes. You will cross over the 5248 meter Gyatso La Pass, which has great views of the Himalaya Mountains. That afternoon you will arrive in the small town of Shelkar to stay the night.

Day 07: Xegar—Rongphu Monastery and Mt Everest(120km, 5150m)

In the morning you will begin driving up the 5198 meter high Geu La Pass. On clear days, this pass offers a stunning panoramic view of the Himalaya’s. You can see four 8000 meter peaks from this pass including Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse and Everest. You will continue on to Rongphu, the highest monastery in the world at just under 5000 meters. Rongphu has an unbelievable view of Everest! You will stay at a basic guesthouse with an excellent view of the mountain. NOTE: You will not be able to go beyond Rongphu Monastery without a climbing permit for Mt Everest. The view of Everest from Rongphu is amazing!

Day 08: Everest—Farming Villages—Shigatse(350km, 3840m)

After watching the sun rise on Mt. Everest, you will begin the journey back to Shigatse. You will stop at some farming villages as well as the small farming town of Lhatse. You will arrive in Shigatse with enough time to explore the main market street there or to hike the pilgrimage path at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery again.

Day 09: Shigatse—Yarlung River—Lhasa(260km, 3600m)

Your last full day in Tibet will take you back to Lhasa along the beautiful Yarlung River Valley. You will arrive in Lhasa in the afternoon with time to explore Barkhor Square, rub shoulders with Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims and walk around the mighty Potala Palace one last time.

Day 10: Lhasa Airport

You will be transferred to the airport or train station to depart Tibet for your next destination.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Free shuttle between Lhasa Railway Station/Lhasa Gonggar Airport and hotel.
Tibet Travel Permit
Local Tour Transfers by comfortable tourist vehicle according to the group size.
All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites
Standard Accommodation with breakfast during tour.
Upgrade Accommodation and Single room supplement are available for an additional fee
English-speaking tour guide and all his expenses.
All Service Charge and Government Taxes.

What's Excluded ?

Chinese Group Visa
Flight/Train Tickets
Single Room Supplement
Lunch and dinner during Tibet Tour
Tips for guide and driver.
Other expenses such as natural disasters, traffic control, loss of valuables, visa delays, flight delays or cancellations, etc.).
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Everest Base Camp Tour 10 days

Process for booking Everest Base Camp Tour

To ensure a smooth journey, it is recommended to book the tour at least 15-20 days before departure. Of course, booking 1 or 2 months or even earlier will help us apply for necessary travel documents on your behalf and make advance reservations for accommodations. The earlier you book, the better prepared you’ll be, and you won’t be troubled in a rush.

Necessary travel documents for Everest Base Camp Tour

First, you need to apply for a Chinese Group Visa from the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. Make sure you don’t have a Chinese Visa, and your former visa will be canceled once the group visa is issued. Then, you also need the Tibet Travel Permit to enter the Tibet Autonomous Region from Nepal.

Some other local travel documents, like the Alien’s travel permit for visiting the Mount Everest area, are also required for the overland journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa. We’ll take care of Tibet Travel Permit, as well as other local travel documents as part of our tour package. Simply follow our guidance, and there’s no need to worry about the process.

About Chinese Group Visa

Whether you already have a Chinese visa or not, you need to apply for a group visa through the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu if you are going to enter Tibet from Nepal. We provide visa assistance services. After booking your Nepal to Tibet tour with us, it is suggested to visit our Kathmandu office at least 4 working days before you enter Tibet.

You need to provide the original passport with 6 months of validity. We assist in processing visa matters to ensure that you can successfully obtain a group visa. The visa fee and service fee need to be paid.

If you already hold a Chinese visa, it is not recommended to enter Tibet from Nepal as your original Chinese visa will be canceled due to the issuance of a group visa.

Tibet Travel Permit

Once you book your Kathmandu to Lhasa tour with us, simply provide scanned copies of your Chinese Visa and a valid passport (with at least 6 months of validity). Generally, it takes 7-14 working days to process the Tibet Travel Permit. Our Tibetan local guide will bring permit to you once you cross the border at Gyirong Port.

Best time to Everest Base Camp Tour

The best time to Lhasa Tour are Spring (April to early June) and Autumn (September to October) with fine weather, pleasant temperatures, and less rainfall. You have more chances to enjoy a clear view of of Mt. Everest during your trip.

Winter is also an excellent season to witness the Himalayas and appreciate the clear mountain views in the Everest region. As the off-season for Tibet tourism, winter provides more affordable tour prices, making it a more cost-effective time for your visit from Kathmandu to Lhasa.

Summer (July to August) is the rainy season in Tibet. While most rainfall occurs at night, it doesn’t impact daytime activities. The only inconvenience for visiting in summer is that roads on the Nepal side are often affected by heavy rains, potentially causing landslides and road damage.

Road condition from Kathmandu to Lhasa

The first section from Kathmandu to the border, covering around 180 kilometers, transforms into a dusty and bumpy terrain. After entering Tibet, especially across the Mount Everest area in Tibet, the roads boast good conditions. A major part of the route is comprised of well-paved asphalt roads suitable for regular vehicles, spanning approximately 820 km from Gyirong Port at the Sino-Nepal border to Lhasa City.

Although the road conditions are a little different and challenging, the scenic beauty along the segment is truly captivating. Additionally, our experienced local drivers, who know Tibet’s roads well, we make sure your overland journey in Tibet is safe and comfortable as possible.

Hotel Accommodation

In the border areas, both on the Nepal side and the Chinese side, accommodation options are quite limited and basic. The local hotels offer very basic facilities that cannot be compared with hotels in Kathmandu, Lhasa, and Shigatse. Please understand the limitations in this remote border area.

As you get closer to the big cities, the accommodation along the way gets progressively better. In cities like Lhasa and Shigatse, accommodation options range from luxury 5-star to economic 3-star, allowing you to choose based on your budget and preferences.

Meals on the trip

The meals involved in this package include hotel breakfasts, a farewell dinner, and a lunch at a local restaurant in a Tibetan village near Yamdrok Lake. While traveling, you’ll have the flexibility to explore a diverse range of dining options for other lunches and dinners. Tibetan and Sichuan restaurants are quite common.

If you have specific dietary needs, such as vegetarian preferences or any other requirements, please inform your travel consultant in advance so that we can make the necessary preparations.

Packing List for Everest Base Camp Tour

Besides the clothes to take, here are some more things to prepare for your trip from Kathmandu to Lhasa.

Personal Care-Pack your essentials such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, facial cleanser, towels, and other personal toiletries. Since there are no shower facilities at Everest Base Camp, consider bringing wet wipes for convenience.

Skincare-Due to the dry climate in Tibet, pack lip balm, moisturizing cream, and hydrating masks to prevent skin dryness and cracking.

Sun Protection-Don’t forget to bring sunscreen and sunglasses for effective sun protection against the strong UV rays in Tibet.

Additional Necessities-Considering the long distances between attractions in Tibet, bring a U-shaped pillow for a comfortable journey. Also, having a thermal flask ensures you have hot water whenever needed.

Common Medications-Take essential medications like motion sickness pills, gastrointestinal medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs, cold medicine, and other medications for emergencies. Include adhesive bandages and eye drops. (Consult your doctor and carefully follow medical advice when taking medication.)

Electronic Devices-Bring your phone, camera, power bank, and any other necessary electronic devices. If you plan to bring a drone, check with our travel consultant in advance. Tibet operates on a 220V voltage.

Cash and Cards-In the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Chinese yuan (RMB) is the primary currency. Alipay and WeChat Pay are commonly accepted in major cities such as Lhasa and Shigatse. While credit cards are usable in some large hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls in Lhasa, it’s important to note that in remote areas, cash might be essential. To ensure convenience, it’s recommended to carry a small amount of Chinese yuan and at least one bank card with you.

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