The Tibetan name for Mt. Everest is "Quomolangma" which literally means "The Third Goddess". Everest region has four peaks above 8000 meters and 38 peaks above 7000 meter, thus is reputed as the Third Pole on the Earth. Glaciers of modern era are located at the foot of the mountains, deep caves and snaking ice rivers present a magnificent view around the Quomolangma.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Shanghai - Chengdu - Lhasa. Morning flight to Chengdu, transfer to Lhasa in the afternoon. The guide will meet you at Konggar Airport, and transfer you to Lhasa city with about 1 1/2 hours driving (100km). On the way, you'll get greeted by Nie Tang Buddha a Buddha image engraved in the mountain face. After arrive in Lhasa, rest and acclimatize. Overnight in Tibet Hotel (3-star).
Day 2: Lhasa. 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 worshipers and redolent with mystery, the Jokhang is an unrivaled experience. The quadrangle of streets surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkhor Lhasa's most interesting pilgrimage circuit. This area of the Old Town is both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main commercial district for Tibetans. Overnight in Tibet Hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 3: Lhasa. 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 ambiance 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. Includes: (B).
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 Debating" in Sera is very famous. Overnight in Tibet Hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 4: Lhasa-Dag, Chuka-Shigatse. 2 hours drive to Yangbajin, a hot spring which were used by industry. Pass by Dag Chuka. 6 hrs drive to Shigatse. Over night in Wuzi Hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 5: Shigatse. 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 Wuzi Hotel (3-star). Includes: (B).
Day 6: Shigatse - Old Tingri. This afternoon can make you tired as you basically spend more than 6 hours on the rugged road driving. Old Tingri, is the last stop before Everest Base Camp. Refresh yourself here and don't forget to wash your dusty face. Overnight in Snow Leopard Hotel (guesthouse). Includes: (B).
Day 7: Old Tingri - Everest Base Camp - Tingri. Continue the visit to the Everest Base Camp and visit Rongbuk Monastery, which was founded by Nyingmapa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism and the highest located monastery in the world. Drive back to Tingri. Overnight in Everest Hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 8: Tingri - Shigatse. Drive back to Shigatse and check into your hotel. Overnight in Shigatse Hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 9: Shigatse - Lhasa. Return to Lhasa and check into your hotel. Enjoy your dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Lhasa Hotel-former Holiday Inn Hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 10: Departure from Lhasa. The last visit is to see the Tibet Museum if time permits. Your guide will see you off at the airport with comfortable transfer. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner;
- Personal Guide and Driver + Private car/ van for Private Transfer and sightseeing;
- Hotels (twin share bases) as listed in the itinerary;
- Domestic flights (economy class) or trains as listed in the itinerary;
- Domestic airport taxes;
- Service Charge and Government Taxes;
- Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels.
Price Excludes:
- Entry or Exit China International transportation;
- Visa Fees;
- Excess Baggage Charges;
- Personal Expenses;
- Single Room Supplement;
- Gratuities, Tips to guides or drivers.
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