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Drive/Fly
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Hotels/Lodge/Tent
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6501 meters
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9 Days
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2
Overview
Everest Base Camp North, Tibet covers most of the important tourist areas of Tibet Lhasa, Sigatse, Gyantse, and Mt. Everest base camp northern side. Kathmandu to Lhasa flight offers incredible views of the Himalaya including Mt. Everest. In the other hand drive between two cities of Kathmandu and Lhasa is considered as one of the best overland trips in the world. This road connects the holy places of Lhasa including Potala Palace and Tashilhunpo Monastery of Sigatse and base of the world’s highest mountain peak at Everest base camp. Trip starts in Kathmandu and ends in Kathmandu as well, with flight in and drive out.
Trekking Itinerary
| Days | Places/Program | Activity Time | Sleeping Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 04: | Kathmandu, Arrival, Optional Sightseeing trips, Visa Procedure | 1350 meters | |
| Day 05: | Kathmandu – Lhasa (Gongar fly) drive to city, settle in hotel | ||
| Day 06-07: | Lhasa excursion including Potala Palace, Sera and Drepung monastery, Jokhang Temple. | 6 hours | |
| Day 08: | Lhasa – Gyantse via Yamdruk Tso | 6 hours | |
| Day 09: | Gyantse – Sigatse: Visit Tashilhumpo | 6 hours | |
| Day 10: | Sigatse to Xegar | 6 hours | |
| Day 11: | Xegar to Rongbuk, Visit Rongbuk Monastery, Everest base camp | 6 hours | |
| Day 12: | Rongbuk to Tingri | 6 hours | |
| Day 13: | Tingri to Nepal border Kyirong | 6 hours | |
| Day 14: | Arrive in Kathmandu | 6 hours | |
| Day 15: | Return home or plan more ! | 6 hours |
This trip can be done ending at Lhasa on Day 14 by flying back to Kathmandu or flying to mainland China and back home.
