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Kyirong - EBC - Lhasa Tour

An 8-day overland adventure from the Kyirong Nepal-Tibet border through Everest Base Camp to the holy city of Lhasa. This route takes you via Shigatse, Yamdrok Lake, and ends in Lh...

Duration
8 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 (from Kathmandu)
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Best Season
April - October

Tour Overview

An 8-day overland adventure from the Kyirong Nepal-Tibet border through Everest Base Camp to the holy city of Lhasa. This route takes you via Shigatse, Yamdrok Lake, and ends in Lhasa with visits to Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. One of the most popular group tour routes from Nepal.

Tour Highlights

Cross Kyirong Nepal-Tibet border
Everest Base Camp visit (5,200m)
Rongbuk Monastery — highest in the world
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery Shigatse
Beautiful Yamdrok Lake
Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple Lhasa
Barkhor Market shopping
All Tibet Permits included

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Kyirong Border to Kyirong Town

Arrive at Kyirong border from Kathmandu. Guide meets at border and assists with all immigration formalities. Drive 24km to Kyirong town for acclimatization.

🏨 Kyirong Guesthouse🏔️ 2,700m
Day 2

Kyirong to Old Tingri

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

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

Old Tingri to Everest Base Camp

Drive 170km to Everest Base Camp via Gyawula Pass (5,260m) with views of 5 peaks over 8,000m. Visit Rongbuk Monastery. Enjoy Everest sunrise and sunset.

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

EBC to Shigatse

Drive 340km to Shigatse. Visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, home of Panchen Lama. Optional outer circuit hike.

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

Shigatse to Lhasa via Gyantse

Drive 370km to Lhasa via Gyantse. Visit Gyantse Monastery. See Karola Glacier and turquoise Yamdrok Lake — touch the holy water for blessings.

🏨 Lhasa - Kyitchu Hotel🏔️ 3,650m
Day 6

Lhasa - Drepung & Sera Monasteries

Visit Drepung Monastery — Gelugpa's biggest monastery in Tibet. Afternoon visit Sera Monastery — witness famous monk philosophical debates.

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

Lhasa - Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple

Visit the iconic Potala Palace. After lunch, Jokhang Temple. Walk around Barkhor Market for souvenir shopping on last day in Tibet.

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

Departure from Lhasa

Transfer to Lhasa Gonggar Airport for departure flight. Tour ends with unforgettable memories.

🏨 Departure🏔️ 3,650m

Price Includes / Excludes

✅ Price Includes

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

❌ Price Excludes

All flight tickets
Personal expenses
Gratuity to guide & driver
Group Visa fee
Travel insurance
Lunch & dinner
Personal items
Starting From
$2,530 USD / person
Per person (twin sharing)
Duration8 Days
DifficultyModerate
Max Altitude5,200m
Group Size4-20 People
Best SeasonApril - October

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