Old Tingri to Everest Base Camp

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa [3650m] 


Arrive in Lhasa by flight or by train. Upon arrival, you will greet by local Tibetan tour guide and driven to Lhasa old town. it takes around 1hrs from airport to Lhasa for 60Km and around 20-30minute from Train station to old town for 15km, rest in Lhasa to acclimatize the elevation. The guide will introduce the dos and don’ts to avoid being suffer from altitude sickness.

Overnight at kyichu or Similar, which is a Tibetan style hotel located in Lhasa city center 

Day 2: Lhasa guided tour


City sightseeing schedules are coordinated based on the timing of pre-booked tickets for the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. As a result, the itinerary may be adjusted to ensure that visitors are able to enter these attractions at the designated times. However, the travel company assures that all four sightseeing attractions listed in the itinerary will still be visited, even if the order of the visits is adjusted. So, even if there are changes to the schedule, travelers can still expect to see all the sights that were originally included in the itinerary.

We can start with visit to summer palace, Norbu lingka is developed as the summer palace of the Dalai Lama from the mid-18th century, it is divided into three areas: palace, the government buildings and the opera grounds, it comprises of hundreds of different species of trees and flowers and few amazing Tibetan architecture palaces with amazing murals and small beautiful lakes park. In after lunch, we can visit Sera monastery, which is one of six biggest monastery of Gelug sect, it was found during the beginning of the 15th centuries, you can sit somewhere in debating courtyard with your tour guide and experience the Buddhist philosophy debate and take the photo of monk’s debate.

Overnight at kyichu or Similar, which is a Tibetan style hotel located in Lhasa city center

Day 3: Lhasa guided tour


In the morning we can visit  Potala palace which is winter resident of the Dalai lama which is built in 7th century and rebuild to present size during the 5th Dalai lama in 17th century, it is most majestic building all over Tibetan plateau with several thousand of statues and different funeral tombs of Dalai lama and different chapels. In the afternoon we can visit Jokhang temple which is founded same time as Potala palace by king Songtsen Gampo during 7th century and thousands of local pilgrims visit monastery every day; after visiting temple you can have free time to go around monastery or spend time to famous local tea house.

Overnight at kyichu or Similar, which is a Tibetan style hotel located in Lhasa city center

Day 4: Lhasa – Shigatse [354Km, 3840m]


You can start tour earlier than usual because  route from Lhasa to shigatse is one of most beautiful in world which is mentioned in lonely planet it take 10-12 hrs. to reached Shigatse , First we can see Brahmaputra River along with way to Yamdrok lake, When we reach Gampa-la Pass [4797m]we can see the Yamdrok lake  and then Karo-la Pass (5050m) where Mt. Neychen Kangsang [7206m] an enormous glacier rises nearly straight up from the road as the trip passes Karo La pass. Then drive continue to Gyantse town along with valleys and alpine yak pasture along the way. We reach Gyantse by late afternoon, where we can visit the Palchoe Monastery within compound there is certain different monastery of different sect and Kumbum stupa, which is famous for its ancient painting and statues and great view Dzong (fortress) from monastery, then drive to Shigatse where we can see the biggest agriculture field which we call Grain House of Tibet.

Overnight at Gesar Hotel

Day 5: Shigatse to Old Tingri 
Today, explore Tibet’s second-largest city and gear up for the Everest trek!
After breakfast, we’ll visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the residence of the Panchen Lama. Built in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama, it is one of the six most revered Buddhist temples in Tibet.
Later, we’ll travel to Old Tingri by vehicle. While your guide prepares for the trek, you can enjoy a stunning view of Cho Oyu.
Overnight stay in Tingri.

Day 6: Trek to Lungchang (4,510 m) (5 hours / 12 km / 150 m ascent)
The trekking adventure begins! We’ll depart from Old Tingri, traversing the Tingri plain. The route leads us through part of the Ra-chu Valley, offering breathtaking valley views with vast meadows and herds of sheep and goats. In the afternoon, we can visit a small monastery in Choelun. This region is inhabited primarily by herders and barley farmers.
Overnight camping in Lungchang.

Day 7: Trek to Nam-La (5,150 m) (8 hours / 21 km / 200 m ascent) 
Today marks the start of a more challenging segment as we ascend into the mountains. The trek involves significant uphill walking, leading us to the top of Nam-La pass. We’ll set up camp below the summit of the pass.
Overnight camping in Nam-La Valley.

Day 8: Trek to Zommug (4,790 m) (8 hours / 22 km / 360 m descent) 
In the morning, we’ll continue our trek, passing yak herders and their families along the way. Our campsite will be set up in the small, remote village of Zommug, where trekkers can enjoy the spectacular sunset in this stark yet beautiful location.
Overnight camping in Zommug.

Day 9: Trek to  Everest Base Camp (EBC) (5,000 m) (6 hours / 15 km / 290 m ascent)
On the final day of the trek, we’ll make our way to Rongbuk and the Everest Base Camp. Along the route, we’ll also visit the historic Dza Rongbuk Monastery.
Overnight stay at a tent guesthouse near Everest Base Camp.

Day 10: Rongbuk – Shigatse [334Km, 3840m]


In the morning, you can see the beautiful sunrise on the top of Mt Everest, and visit Rongphu monastery which is called world highest monastery which belongs to the Nyingma Sect, After that drive back to Shigatse hotel for big relax and shower after one night at EBC Guesthouse.

Overnight at Gesar Hotel

Day 11: Shigatse – Lhasa [272Km, 3650m]


Drive along the wonderful Friendship Highway about six hour’s journey through the new road and different views of enjoying the spectacular views of this desert plateau of countryside and Yarlung Tsangpo{Brahmaputra river} then you rest your day in Lhasa before you leave Tibet day

Overnight at kyichu or Similar, which is a Tibetan style hotel located in Lhasa city center

Day 12: Depart Tibet

Reshuffle your bag and prepare in advance for your departure. It takes approximately one hour to drive to the airport. We must arrive at the airport two hours before your domestic flight. Last moment of your Tibet trip and explore around city until your guide and driver meet you at the hotel lobby to drop off to the airport