8-Day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp with Tibet Travel Permit｜China

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Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
Arrive in Lhasa, receive a traditional Hada, and transfer to your hotel. Rest and acclimate to the altitude for a comfortable start.

Day 2: Drepung and Sera Monasteries or Norbulinka and Tibet Museum.
Visit the historic Drepung Monastery in the morning, an important site in Tibetan Buddhism. In the afternoon, experience the lively monk debates at Sera Monastery. A welcome dinner in a Tibetan restaurant will be arranged by your guide.

Day 3: Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple
Tour the majestic Potala Palace, a symbol of Tibetan heritage. Join locals for traditional dances in the park below the palace. Then, visit Jokhang Temple and stroll through the bustling Barkhor Street to explore local crafts. End the day at a sweet tea house, enjoying Tibetan tea and culture.

Day 4: Lhasa – Yamdrok Lake – Shigatse
After breakfast and checkout, drive toward Shigatse. Stop at stunning Yamdrok Lake, enjoy a home-cooked Tibetan meal at a lakeside farmhouse or visit Pelkor Monastery, and admire the Karola Glacier. Arrive in Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city, in the late afternoon.

Day 5: Everest Base Camp
Travel to Everest Base Camp, stopping at Gawula Pass for panoramic views of Mount Everest and the Himalayas. Transfer to an eco-friendly bus for the final leg. At base camp (5,200m), witness sunset over Everest and soak in the serene Himalayan atmosphere.

Day 6: Rongbuk Monastery – Shigatse
Visit Rongbuk Monastery, shared by monks and nuns, and observe their chanting rituals. On your way back to Shigatse, detour to Dingyal County for views of Mount Lhotse and the eastern face of Everest. Enjoy a traditional dinner with Tibetan singing and dancing.

Day 7: Shigatse – Lhasa
Explore Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, known for its religious significance. Return to Lhasa along the scenic Yarlung Zangbo River, then drive back to Lhasa.

Day 8: Departure
After the tour, we’ll provide your transfer to Lhasa airport or train station for your departure.