Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa Our Tibetan English-speaking tour guide will meet you at Gonggar Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Lhasa. Free at leisure for the rest time for high altitude acclimatization. o/n hotel in Lhasa. Day 2: Sightsee in Lhasa We may start from the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Street around it. In the afternoon, we'll visit the most beautiful splendor in Tibet - Potala Palace, the symbol of Tibetan people's wisdom and power. And at evening, pay a visit to a local Tibetan family. o/n hotel in Lhasa. Includes: (B). Day 3: Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse This early morning we'll drive about 270km to the historical town of Gyantse crossing Karola Pass (5010m) and Khambala Pass (4800m) with a beautiful panorama of the beautiful Yamdrok Yumtso Lake. Upon arrival, visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and its superb Kumbu Stupa, a stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Then we'll get forward to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. o/n hotel in Shigatse. Includes: (B). Day 4: Shigatse-Tingri (Shegar) Visit the Tashilumpo Monastery and then drive about 250km to Tingri via the Gantsola Pass (5200m). o/n hotel in Tingri. Includes:(B). Day 5: Tingri-Rongbuk Monastery / Mt. Everest Base Camp. It is around 100km's bumpy road from Tingri to Rongbuk Monastery and the Mt. Everest Base Camp (EBC) where you'll have the life-long experience with this highest mountain in the world. o/n guest house at Mt. Everest reserve. Includes: (B). Day 6: Mt. Everest Base Camp-Shigatse. Enjoy the grand view of Mt. Everest in the early morning and drive back to Shigatse, strolling around the old town for the nicely decorated Tibetan houses, interesting local bazaar, etc. o/n hotel in Shigatse. Includes: (B). Day 7: Shigatse-Lhasa. Drive about 280km to Lhasa along the northern route via Yarlung Tsangpu River. The rest time will be free for you to explore the old city before leaving. o/n hotel in Lhasa. Includes: (B). Day 8: Departure. Today we'll drive you to the airport and help you board the plane to your next destination. Your wonderful Tibet Mount Everest tour ends. Includes: (B). Member discount: Notes: Prices for small groups in July-early Oct, 2010
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