10D9N Everest Base Camp Namtso Lake Nepal Border Private Tour

10D9N Everest Base Camp Namtso Lake Nepal Border Private Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa

Upon your arrival in Lhasa by flight or train, our English-speaking guide will meet and greet you. We will then proceed to your hotel for check in.

Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 2: Lhasa highlight tour

In the morning, we drop by Jokhang Temple and then walk the famous Barkhor streets.

In the afternoon we will go to Sera Monastery and watch the Buddhist monks debating in centuries-old manner.

Overnight in Lhasa.

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Day 3: Lhasa exploration tour

Today we will finally pay a visit to Lhasa’s and Tibet’s main landmark, the Potala Palace. After Potala Palace, we will go to Norbulingka, the summer palace of the past Dalai Lamas.

Overnight in Lhasa.

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Day 4: Lhasa – Namtso Lake

After breakfast, we will drive to Yangpachen Hot Springs where you can rest and relax in a natural hot spring pool.

Next, we will drive to Damxung county, and then to Namtso lake.

Overnight in Sheep Guesthouse at Namtso Lake.

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Day 5: Namtso Lake – Yamdrok Lake – Nagartse

After watching the beautiful sunrise at Namtso Lake, we will drive to Duilong County. Later we can view the magnificent Yamdrok Lake.

Overnight in Nagartse.

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Day 6: Nagartse – Gyantse

On our way from Nagartse to Gyantse, we will cross Karo-la Pass (5045 m) to view the Mount Nojin Kangsang Glacier falling to the road.

Upon arriving in Gyantse (3950m), we will visit the seven-storey Kumbum Stupa and Palcho Monastery.

Overnight in Gyantse.

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Day 7: Gyantse – Shigatse

After our hearty breakfast, we will drive 90km from Gyangtse to Shigatse. In Shigatse, we will visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery. We will also visit Shigatse Market and view the Shigatse Dzong (fort).

Overnight in Shigatse.

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Day 8: Shigatse – Pelber (New Tingri) [230km]

On day eight of our 10D9N Everest Base Camp Namtso Lake Nepal Border Private Tour, we will leave Shigatse and proceed to Shegar. We will be crossing Tsou-la Pass (4500m) and Gyatso-la Pass (5220m). With clear weather and skies, you might be able to catch your first glimpse of Mount Everest.

In the evening, we will arrive at Pelber (New Tingri) (4300m).

Overnight in Pelber.

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Day 9: Pelbar – Rongbuk Monastery – Everest Basecamp

On the scenic drive from Pelber to Everest Base Camp, we will cross the Gau-la Pass (5200m). From this mountain pass, we can see four 8000-meter mountains: Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), and Mt. Makalu (8463m).

Later, we will arrive at Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world. Rongbuk Monastery is just 4km from Mount Everest Basecamp.

Overnight at Mount Everest Basecamp.

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Day 10: Rongbuk Monastery – Zhangmu / Kodari (8 hours).

Today is the last day of our 10D9N Everest Base Camp Namtso Lake Nepal Border Private Tour. We will drive to Zhangmu, crossing over Lalung La Pass (5,050m) and Nyalam Pass (3,800m). Throughout this beautiful drive, we will be look at the splendid Himalayan mountains that include Mt. Everest (8,848m).

After passing through Zhangmu (Chinese border)/Kodari (Nepalese border), you will cross the Friendship Bridge on foot. Our Nepal agency car will then transport you to Kathmandu (4 hours, 150km).

An identical and more affordable group-tour version of this itinerary is the 10 Days Lhasa to Tibet Everest Base Camp and Namtso Lake Group Tour.

Another similar tour that goes to Kathmandu and cover Samye Monastery is the 11D10N Lhasa to Kathmandu, Namtso Lake, Samye, EBC Private Tour.