Kathmandu-Lhasa-Everest-Kathmandu Trip

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu International airport and meet with representative of Pink Mountain Treks and Expedition, then transfer to hotel.

Day 2Kathmandu (1350m) sightseeing tourAfter breakfast, proceed to sightseeing tour to heritage sites of Kathmandu. Visit to Boudhanath stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu durbar square tour.

Day 3Fly to Lhasa Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 4Lhasa. The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa’s cardinal landmark Potala Palace, a structure of massive portions. Its towering image already appearing on various occasions, but your first sight of the Potala will still be an awe-inspiring moment. It takes at least a good 2 hour to visit those rooms, halls and chapels. Some 2km to the east of the Potala is the most revered religious structure in Tibet Jokhang Temple. Bustling with worshippers and redolent with mystery, the Jokhang is an unrivalled experience. The quadrangle of streets surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkhor Lhasa’s most interesting pilgrimage circuit. This area of the Old Townis both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main commercial district for Tibetans. Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 5Lhasa-Namtso-Lhasa Drive to Namtso about 240Km a way from Lhasa. Namtso, the Sky Lake, is like a crystal gem inlaid on the vast Qiangtang Plain. The Nyaiqen Tanglha mountain range, with peaks over 7000m, towers over the lake to the south. Thawed snow from this range makes the body of the lake, so the water is a miraculous shade of turquoise blue, and there are magnificent views of the nearby mountains. The wild open spaces are in toxicating and dotted with the tents of local nomad herders. Drive back to Lhasa. Overnight inLhasa.

Day 6Lhasa. About 8km west of central Lhasa is the Drepung, once world’s largest monastery with about 10,000 monks. This day’s sightseeing begins with these white monastic buildings piled up on the hillside. Walking up to the hill is a pleasant thing, 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. Drepung is one of Lhasa’s two great Gelugpa monasteries, the other is Sera. Around 5km north of central Lhasa, Sera may not be as grandiose as Drepung, but is more serene surrounded by many small temples. The Buddhism Scriptures Debatingin Sera is very famous. Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 7Lhasa-Yamdroktso--Shigatse. Yamdroktso(4441m), one of Tibet’s three holy lakes, is located 110km outside of Lhasa. In the fresh morning air, you’re on the way to this lake. It’s mostly mountain road, winding and bumpy, even thrilling somewhat. After about 3 1/2 hours driving, climbing over the snow pass of Kambala(5030m), the dazzling Yamdroktso just lies several hundred meters below the road, and in clear weather is a fabulous shade of deep turquoise. Far in the distance is the huge massif of Mt. Nojin Kangtsang(7191m). Shigatse becomes clearer cause it’s just 1 1/2 hoursdriving (98km). Miles away from Shigaste, you can already see the gold tops of Tashilhunpo shinning under the sun. While Tashilhunpo’s magnificent outside leaves you gasp in admiration, the inside of this monastery introduces you more religious tranquility and sincerity. Just close Tashilhunpo is the Old Town of Shigatse, a great place to wander around: Nicely decorated Tibetan houses and interesting market and bazaar give you a vivid picture of local people’s life. Overnight in Shigatse.

Day 8Shigatse-Shegar. Miles away from Shigaste, you can already see the gold tops of Tashilhunpo shinning under the sun. While Tashilhunpo’s magnificent outside leaves you gasp in admiration, the inside of this monastery introduces you more religious tranquility and sincerity. This afternoon can make you tired as you basically spend more than 6 hours on the rugged road driving. Shegar, also known as New Tingri, is the last stop before Everest Base Camp. Refresh yourself here and don’t forget to wash your dusty face. Overnight in Quomolangma Hotel.

Day 9Shegar-Base Camp. Although it’s just100kmfrom Shegar to Base Camp(5200m), it takes about 4 hours since the cracked winding roads demand much caution. But the views are stupendous on a clear day, and feature a huge sweep of the Himalaya range including peaks over 8000, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Gyachung andCho Oyu. When you finally get to Base Camp, the first sight of the mighty Everest simply leaves you speechless. All the hardship you bear along the way makes sense at this while. Trekking from Rongpuk Monastery to the base camp. The best moments towatchMt.Everest’s are early morning and late evening when Everest is shining like a goddess in the sunglow. Overnight in Rongphu Monastery guesthouse.

Day 10Base Camp-Tingri-Kerung. This day’s experience is somewhat incredible. Leaving Base Camp to Tingri takes about 5 hours on the bumpy and dusty roads. While another 5 hours from Tingri to Zhangmu is more pleasant when approaching Himalaya’s south side: driving through the valley, your eyes are greeted by various shades of green, your ears are filled with the singing of waterfalls, and the moisture in the air makes you fresh from head to toe. Zhangmu is a bustling border town, also a fascinating mix of population, buildings, stores etc. After the quiet even a bit solitary Everest region, this is a welcome change of tune. Overnight in Kerung.

Day 11Kerung -Kathmandu.In the morning, our guide will help you clear the customs and transfer you to Kerung port and get to Nepalese side. Our Nepalese guide will pick you up there. Then drive to Kathmandu city, enjoy the scenery of great white waters along the way. Overnight inKathmandu.

Day 12Kathmandu. After breakfast, proceed to sightseeing tour to heritage sites of Bhaktapur and Patan, the most medieval-look town in Kathmandu valley, and visit its Durbar Square.In the afternoon, free in Thamel, tourists favorite shopping area.

Day 13Fly OutYou will be transfer to airport by representative of Pink Mountain Treks and Expedition for your flight to your destination before three hour of your flight schedule.