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Kerung - EBC - Gyantse - Lhasa Tour

A comprehensive 9-day Tibet tour from Kerung border through Everest Base Camp with additional stops at Gyantse's famous Pelcheo Monastery, Sakya Monastery, and Lhasa. This route co...

Duration
9 Days
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Max Altitude
5,200m
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Difficulty
Moderate
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Group Size
4-20 People
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Start Point
Kyirong Border
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Best Season
April - October

Tour Overview

A comprehensive 9-day Tibet tour from Kerung border through Everest Base Camp with additional stops at Gyantse's famous Pelcheo Monastery, Sakya Monastery, and Lhasa. This route covers more of western and central Tibet compared to the standard EBC-Lhasa tour.

Tour Highlights

Everest Base Camp (5,200m)
Gyantse Pelcheo Monastery with 108-door Pagoda
Sakya Monastery — mother monastery of Sakya Buddhism
Shishapangma views (12th highest peak)
Pelku Tso & Yamdrok Lake
Karo La Glacier
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery Shigatse
Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple Lhasa

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Kyirong Border to Kyirong Town

Arrive at Kyirong border from Kathmandu. Complete immigration. Drive to Kyirong town for acclimatization.

🏨 Kyirong Guesthouse🏔️ 2,700m
Day 2

Kyirong to Old Tingri

Drive 280km to Old Tingri. Pass Mt. Shishapangma and Pelku Tso Lake. Views of Mt. Everest from Old Tingri.

🏨 Old Tingri - Snow Leopard Hotel🏔️ 4,300m
Day 3

Old Tingri to Everest Base Camp

Drive 170km to EBC via Gyawula Pass (5,260m). Views of 5 peaks over 8,000m. Visit Rongbuk Monastery. Spectacular Everest views.

🏨 EBC - Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse🏔️ 5,200m
Day 4

EBC to Shigatse via Sakya Monastery

Drive 390km to Shigatse. Stop at Sakya Monastery — mother monastery of Sakya order. Arrive Shigatse, visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.

🏨 Shigatse - Shiga Yangcha Hotel🏔️ 3,850m
Day 5

Shigatse to Gyantse via Shalu Monastery

Drive 114km to Gyantse. Visit Shalu Monastery (built 1040 AD). Visit Gyantse Pelcheo Monastery — 15th century with famous 108-door Pagoda containing 100,000 Buddha statues.

🏨 Gyantse Hotel🏔️ 4,000m
Day 6

Gyantse to Lhasa via Karola Glacier

Drive 280km to Lhasa. See Karola Glacier and turquoise Yamdrok Lake — touch the holy water. Lunch at Nangkhartse.

🏨 Lhasa - Kyitchu Hotel🏔️ 3,650m
Day 7

Lhasa - Drepung & Sera Monasteries

Visit Drepung Monastery. Afternoon Sera Monastery with famous monk debates. Both have 600+ years of history.

🏨 Lhasa - Kyitchu Hotel🏔️ 3,650m
Day 8

Lhasa - Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple

Visit iconic Potala Palace. Afternoon Jokhang Temple. Walk Barkhor Market for last day souvenir shopping.

🏨 Lhasa - Kyitchu Hotel🏔️ 3,650m
Day 9

Departure from Lhasa

Transfer to airport. Fly to Kathmandu or onward destination. Tour ends.

🏨 Departure🏔️ 3,650m

Price Includes / Excludes

✅ Price Includes

All accommodation (twin sharing, BB basis)
English speaking Tibetan guide
Tourist vehicle & driver
Oxygen supply
All entry tickets
Mineral water daily
All Tibet Travel Permits

❌ Price Excludes

Flight tickets
Personal expenses
Gratuity
Group Visa fee
Travel insurance
Lunch & dinner
Personal items
Starting From
Contact for Price
Per person (twin sharing)
Duration9 Days
DifficultyModerate
Max Altitude5,200m
Group Size4-20 People
Best SeasonApril - October

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