Tibet East to West and North Base Camp

Description

Tibet East to West and North Base Camp

Trip Highlights

• Tour Tibet
• Experience Tibetan culture and lifestyle
• Visit the North Face of Mt. Everest
• Visit North Base Camp
• Hike to monasteries near Darchen

 Trip Overview

Tibet East to West and North Base Camp is an amazing tour that transverses the Tibetan landscape while exploring historical sites, and the lifestyle of the wonderful people that call Tibet home. The tour begins in Lhasa with an exploration of the former homes of the Dalai Lama, Potala and Norbulingka palaces. The tour continues west and along the way visits incredible monasteries and fortresses. The Rongbuk Monastery, situated on Mt. Everest, is the highest Monastery in the world. In addition to visiting Everest Base Camp (North), the tour also visits Mansarovar Lake, a legendary lake shrouded in Buddhist and Hindu mythology. After reaching Darchen, the tour begins kora, which is a meditative hike. After the hike the tour returns to Lhasa to conclude the trip. The vastness of the Tibetan plateau, high mountains, beautiful culture, and the deep spirituality experienced while on the tour, make this tour fulfilling and satisfying.

Trip Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa.

Day 02: Visit Potala and Norbulingka Palace and a traditional Tibetan hospital. -06 hrs, 3,650 m / 11,972 ft

Day 03:  Continue sightseeing and visit Sera and Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. -06 hrs, 3,650 m / 11,972 ft  

Day 04: Travel to Shigatse. -06 hrs, 3,900 m / 12,795 ft

Day 05: Travel to Rongbuk. -09 hrs, 5,000 m / 16,400 ft

Day 06: Acclimate and explore Everest Base Camp. -04 hrs, 5,200 m / 17,060 ft

Day 07: Travel to Saga. -08 hrs 4,640 m / 15, 223 ft

Day 08: Travel to Mansarovar Lake. -07 hrs, 4,590 m / 15,059 ft

Day 09: Travel to Darchen. -01 hr, 4,600 m / 15,091 ft

Day 10: Hike to Dira-Puk Monastery. -06 hrs, 5,120 m / 16,792 ft

Day 11: Hike to Dzutul-Puk Monastery. -07 hrs, 4, 90 m / 15,765 ft

Day 12: Travel to Saga: -09 hrs 4,640 m / 15, 223 ft

Day 13: Travel to Shigatse. -09 hrs, 3,800 m / 12,467 ft

Day 14: Travel to Lhasa. -05 hrs, 3,650 m / 11,972 ft

Day 15: Conclude tour