7 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Tour

Day 1 Arrival at Lhasa by flight or train [3650m]

On day 1 of your Lhasa to Kathmandu tour, you will be greeted by your Tibetan guide once you arrive in Lhasa Gonggar airport or train station. From airport to Lhasa city is 68km, around one hour and half drive will take you to the holy city Lhasa; from the train station it is only 15km and takes 20 minutes by drive. Afternoon, have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude. Overnight in Lhasa. 

Day 2 Lhasa Sightseeing [B] + [D]

Today is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau, so we have purposely arranged only to visit Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace. Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. Mostly it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Jokhang Temple is the most scared shrine in Tibet which was built in 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa. The circuit around the Jokhang called Barkhor Street is a good place to purchase souvenirs. Both of them are the focal points of pilgrims from entire Tibetan world, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith. Afterwards stroll on the narrow streets of Lhasa old town to meet local people and visit their markets. A "Welcome Dinner" is arranged for today. Overnight in Lhasa.

Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple

Day 3 Lhasa Sightseeing [B] 

Morning, you'll visit Drepung Monastery (founded in 1416), once world's largest monastery with about 10,000 monks at its peak and one of the "great three" Gelugpa school in Lhasa. It's located on the Gambo Utse mountain, and walking up to the hill is pleasant, an easy break from the solemn ambience inside the halls and chapels. At the plat roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains. In the afternoon, you'll have a chance to witness the famous 'Buddhism Scriptures Debating' session at Sera Monastery (founded in 1419) which is held as per a set schedule at 3:00pm everyday except Sunday. Overnight in Lhasa. 

Drepung Monaster
Sera Monastery

Day 4 Lhasa / Gyantse [3980m] / Shigatse [3840m], 360km, 6-7hrs drive [B]

Morning drive up to Kamba-La pass [4794m], you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok Lake and spectacular views of Holy Mount Noijin Kangsang [7191m] in the distance. The turquoise colored Yamdrok Lake is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, where you can have the unforgettable vista of pincer-shaped water; then along the way you can also see the amazing Karo-la Glacier [5045m]. Then drive along the Friendship Highway towards the south to reach Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet. Overnight in Shigatse. 

Yamdrok Lake
Pelkhor Monastery      

Day 5 Shigatse [3840m] / New Tingri / Rongbuk [4900m], 350km, 7hrs drive [B]

In the morning, we will visit the largest monastery in west Tibet, the Tashilunpo Monastery, which is also the home of Panchen Lama. Then drive westwards along the Friendship Highway (G318) to New Tingri via Gyatso La pass [5248m]; along the way you’ll have a distant view of Himalayan range. When we reach E.B.C (Everest Base Camp), If it is in clear weather, we can have a glimpse of 4 mountains above 8000m high. Right across from E.B.C locates Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world with an altitude of 5154 meters. It belongs to Ningma sect, Tibetan Buddhism; both monks and nuns live here and do Buddhism practice. Overnight in Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse or the local tent guesthouse. 

Tashilhunpo Monastery
Tent Guesthouse at EBC

Day 6 EBC / Gyirong [2900m], 370km, 7hrs drive 

Get up early this morning, and if the weather's good enough, you could have a chance to see the sunrise of Mt. Everest from Rongbuk Monastery and view the peak glittering in the sunshine. It's hard to peel your gaze away from the stunning view of the magnificent north face of the world's tallest peak - Mt. Everest (Qomolangma as its Tibetan name, meaning "Goddess Mother of Mountains"). Rongbuk Monastery is the furthest place we could reach in the Qomolangma scenic area. Later, we will drive forward to Gyirong Town. You will pass by Peikutso Lake and enjoy the breathtaking views of the snow-capped Shishapangma [8012m]. Overnight at Gyirong Town.

Rongbuk Monastery
Everest Base Camp

Day 7 Gyirong Port [B]

Today, we see you off from the Gyirong Town to the port. Our guide will assist tourists to clear the China Customs and you will cross the border and check in Nepal side on your own. There are about 130km from Gyirong to Kathmandu city which takes about 9 hours by local jeeps at the Nepalese border. All our services in Tibet end at Chinese border of Gyirong.