11 Days Tibet Nepal Tour from Lhasa & EBC to Kathmandu Valley
What is the experience like of traveling from the Roof of the World (3,650m to 5,200m) down to the Kathmandu Valley (1,300m)? Does the altitude difference contribute to the brilliant landscape and uni
ποΈ 11 Days / 10 Nights π₯ Private π English Guide β 4.8/5 (74 reviews)
Tour Highlights
β Lhasa Arrival | Pick-up Service & Hotel Check-in
β Lhasa City Tour | Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Barkhor Street
β Lhasa City Tour | Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery
β Lhasa to Shigatse (3,850m) via Gyantse (3,950m) | Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkor Monastery
β Shigatse (3,850m) to EBC (5,200m) | Tashilunpo Monastery, Gyawu La Pass, Rongpuk Monastery
β EBC (5,200m) to Old Tingri (4,300m) | Sunrise of Mount Everest, Qomolangma Guandi Temple
Detailed Itinerary
D1 Lhasa Arrival | Pick-up Service & Hotel Check-in
Tashi Delek! Welcome to Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region! Upon your arrival at the airport in Lhasa, the tour guide and driver will meet you at the exit, and then escort you to the hotel in downtown Lhasa (100km, about 1.5 hoursβ drive) . You can have a good rest to get used to the
D2 Lhasa City Tour | Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Barkhor Street
Today, you and your group will explore Lhasa by visiting Jokhang Temple, a world cultural heritage site renowned for its brilliant architecture, culture, art, and history. After that, you will experience Tibetan Buddhism by witnessing the Monks\' Debating in Sera Monastery. Finally, you can stroll th
D3 Lhasa City Tour | Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery
Today you will explore the worldβs highest palace for its brilliant architectures, culture, and history, then visits to one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries in Tibet - the Drepung Monastery.In the morning, you can walk into Potala Palace (World Heritage), the traditional r
D4 Lhasa to Shigatse (3,850m) via Gyantse (3,950m) | Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkor Monastery
Today, drive about 7.5 hours (270km) from Lhasa to Shigatse (3,850m) via Gyantse (3,950m). You will visit two amazing natural landscapes - Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier on the way, then after a visit of Pelkor Monastery in Gyantse, you will reach Shigates for overnight.In the morning, you will hea
D5 Shigatse (3,850m) to EBC (5,200m) | Tashilunpo Monastery, Gyawu La Pass, Rongpuk Monastery
You will get an early start with a visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery. After that, drive to Rongpuk Monastery (5,100m) and Mount Everest Base Camp (5,200m) which is 340km (8h) from Shigatse via a photo stop at Gyawu La Pass (5,200m).Tashilunpo Monastery is founded by His Holiness the 1st Dalai Lama, Gya
D6 EBC (5,200m) to Old Tingri (4,300m) | Sunrise of Mount Everest, Qomolangma Guandi Temple
Try your luck at witnessing the breathtaking sunrise of Mount Everest in the early morning (Note: The sunrise usually starts around 6:30 am to 7:00 am). After breakfast, head to Everest Base Camp. It is a 4 km hike from Rongbuk Monastery to Everest Base Camp (5,200m), which is the closest place for
D7 Old Tingri (4,300m) to Gyirong Town (2,800m) | Paba Monastery
Today, you will head to Gyirong Town (280km,6h) via Gyirong County (4,200m), where the Gyirong Port is located, via a part of the Friendship Highway, also known as the China-Nepal Highway. On the way, you will get good chance to see the majestic and awe-inspiring Mount Shishapangma, about 120km from
D8 Gyirong Port (1,830m) to Kathmandu (1,300m) via Rashuwaghadi | Across the Border , Head to Kathmandu
Today, you will across the Gyirong Border and head to Kathmandu(1,400m) via a mountain road. Although it is only 150km from Rashuwaghadi to Kathmandu, it may take more than 6 hours due to the bad road conditions.Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal! Upon arrival, your will be check in at your
D9 Kathmandu Valley Tour with Bhaktapur | Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kumari Temple, Swayambhunath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Today, you will explore some of the most iconic sites in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, two of the three royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. Begin by visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage), one of three royal palace squares in the Kathmandu Valley. This square served as the royal residence fo
D10 Kathmandu Valley Tour with Patan | Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa
This morning, you will be thrilled to begin your sightseeing tour with a visit to Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage), which is the third Durbar Square in our Kathmandu Valley Tour. Located in Patan (Lalitpur), about 6 kilometers away from Kathmandu, this square is renowned for its ancient architec
D11 Kathmandu Departure | Hotel Check-out and Airport see-off
It is time to end your 11-day Tibet Nepal tour. You will have some free time in Kathmandu and explore more on your own till your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination. Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel (AOT) for your Asia Tour, and we are always here work
What's Included & Excluded
β Included
- β Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- β Professional English-speaking guide
- β All transportation per itinerary
- β Entrance fees to listed attractions
- β Airport transfers on arrival and departure
β Excluded
- β International flights
- β Travel insurance
- β Personal expenses and tips
- β Visa fees (if applicable)