11D10N Lhasa to Kathmandu, Namtso Lake, Samye, EBC Private Tour

11D10N Lhasa to Kathmandu, Namtso Lake, Samye, EBC Private Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa, Tibet

Arrive in Lhasa, Tibet via plane or train. Upon your arrival in Lhasa (3700m), you will be welcomed by our English-speaking Tibetan Guide and Tibetan Driver. We will then bring you to your hotel.

Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 2: Lhasa 1-day City Discovery Tour

Today we will visit Jokhang Temple, the most sacred monastery in Tibet, and the surrounding Barkhor Square and streets.

In the afternoon, we will go to Sera Monastery to watch the monks debate in a traditional and lively manner.

Overnight in Lhasa.

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Day 3: Lhasa 1-day City Sightseeing Tour

Our first attraction of the day is Potala Palace, the winter palace of the past Dalai Lamas.

We will also drop by the summer palace of the past Dalai Lamas, the Norbulingka.

Overnight in Lhasa at Shambhala Palace.

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Day 4: Lhasa – Namtso Lake – Lhasa (480km)

After breakfast we will proceed to Yangpachen, where you can relax in the natural hot spring pool.

Next, we will drive to Damxung and through vast grasslands to Namtso lake, “Heavenly Lake.”

Overnight in Lhasa at Shambhala Palace.

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Day 5: Lhasa – Samye Monastery (150km)

Today, we will drive for 150km towards the east through some sand dunes to Samye monastery.  Samye Monastery is Tibet’s 1st monastery built in the 8th Century.

Overnight in Samye at Monastery guest house.

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Day 6: Samye Monastery – Tsetang (50km)

On day six of our 11D10N Lhasa to Kathmandu, Namtso Lake, Samye, EBC Private Tour, we will drive 50km to Tsetang. We will first visit the famous Yumbulakang Palace. Later we’ll also have the chance to visit visit Tradruk Temple.

Overnight in Tsetang.

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Day 7: Tsetang – Yamdrok Lake – Gyantse

Our first stop on today’s 280km journey will be the banks of Yamdrok-Tso, the sparkling turquoise lake, for photos.

Continuing our expedition to Gyantse town, we will cross Kamba-la Pass (5050 m) and Karo-la Pass (5045 m) where we can see Nojin Kangsang Peak.

Upon arriving in Gyantse (3950m), we will visit Kumbum Stupa and Pelkor Chode Monastery. At the same time, we can also admire the imposing Gyantse Dzong (fort) overlooking Gyantse town.

Overnight in Gyantse.

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Day 8: Gyantse – Shigatse

After breakfast, we will drive 90km from Gyantse to Shigatse (3900m elevation).

In Shigatse, we’ll drop by Tashilhunpo Monastery to see the future Buddha’s golden shrine.

We will also walk around Shigatse Market and view the panorama of grand Shigatse Dzong (fort).

Overnight in Shigatse.

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Day 9: Shigatse – Pelber (New Tingri)

On day nine of our 11D10N Lhasa to Kathmandu, Namtso Lake, Samye, EBC Private Tour, we will leave Shigatse and drive to Shelkar. We will cross the Tsou-la Mountain Pass (4500m) and Gyatso-la Mountain Pass (5220m).  If the sky is clear, you can get your first glimpse of Mt. Everest from these spots.

At the end of the day’s 230km journey, we will reach Pelber (New Tingri) (4300m elevation) in the evening.

Overnight in Pelber.

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Day 10: Pelber – Rongbuk Monastery – Everest Basecamp (100km, 4 hours)

On the scenic drive from Pelber to Everest Base Camp, we will cross the Gau-la Pass (5200m) and see 4 mountains above 8,000 meters: Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Cho-Oyu (8201m), and Mt. Makalu (8463m).

Later, we will get to Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world (4km from Everest Basecamp).

Overnight at Everest Basecamp area at Yak hair tea tent dormitory.

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Day 11: Rongbuk Monastery – Zhangmu / Kodari

This is the final day of our 11D10N Lhasa to Kathmandu, Namtso Lake, Samye, EBC Private Tour. We will drive to Zhangmu, crossing over Lalung-La Pass at (5,050m) and Nyalam Tong La Pass (3,800m), taking in beautiful panoramas of the Himalayan Range including the Mt. Everest.

The journey from Everest Base Camp to Zhangmu (Chinese border) / Kodari (Nepalese border) will take approximately 8 hours.

After crossing the Friendship Bridge on foot, our Nepal partner will transport you to Kathmandu, Nepal (approximately 4 hours, 150km).

If you’re looking for the same duration but non-Everest Base Camp tour, consider the 11 Days Ganden Monastery to Samye Monastery Trek Group Tour or 11-Day Yarlung Valley Private Tour.