Tibet with EBC tour

Tibet with EBC tour
An 10 Day Fabulous Tour of Tibet including Everest Base Camp

There is an easy way to reach Everest Base Camp without having to trek for days. No, it’s not by helicopter, although that could be an option. Instead, take a pony cart from the Tibetan side of Mt. Everest!

The Tibet with Everest Base Camp Tour is a wonderful journey to see the forbidden and mystical lands of Tibet. Tibet is a world unto itself, steeped in a rich mysticism. The Tibet with Everest Base Camp Tour features several days in the amazing capital city of Lhasa where you will encounter the world’s largest palace as well as amazing Buddhist monasteries with their flickering butter lamps. The journey will travel beyond Lhasa and onto the Tibetan plateau to see spectacular alpine lakes, rivers and forbidden valleys. The high mountain lakes are of a beautiful turquoise blue, surrounded by stunning snowcapped peaks. Come and journey to the most amazing place on earth. Tibet is calling. Can you hear it? Come with Summit International Travels & Tours to see both Mt. Everest as well as the lands of Tibet. Tibet with Everest Base Camp Tour is the perfect trip for you.

Trip itinerary:

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (elev. 1350 m/4,429 ft.)
The plane circles over the Kathmandu Valley before landing at Tribhuvan International Airport. As the plane descends, you feel the excitement building as you approach the mystical land of the Himalayas. Kathmandu is one of those names that brings to mind all kinds of imagery. Forbidden and inviting, Kathmandu is lots of things to lots of people. You quickly deplane upon landing, get your visa and luggage and leave the airport. There you see a sign with your name on it. These are your friends from Summit International Travels & Tours who have come to take you by private car to your hotel to rest from your long flight to Nepal. In the evening, enjoy a special welcome dinner complete with traditional Nepali food and cultural program.

DAY 2 – FLY TO LHASA (elev. 3,650 m/11.972 ft.)
Lhasa is the capital of Tibet, and it is the highest capital city in the world. It’s elevation is over 3 ½ km above sea level. It’s a short one hour flight as you cross the world’s highest mountains to land at Gonggor Airport. Here you will meet your Tibetan guide who will take you to your hotel by private vehicle on a one hour journey. Check into your hotel and enjoy a quiet day. The high elevation of Lhasa requires that you allow your body time to adjust to the higher elevation to avoid AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). The best way to avoid it is to give your body time to adjust.

DAY 3 – SIGHTSEEING IN LHASA AREA
Probably the most memorable sight is the famous Potala Palace with over 1000 rooms. Rising above the Kyichu River in Lhasa, the white building literally climbs up the side of the cliff. This was where the Dalai Lama ruled before being driven into exile in 1959. In the afternoon, travel to the Dreprung Monastery which was once the world’s largest Buddhist monastery where thousands of monks worked, prayed and studied. Constructed in 1416, is was considered the finest institution to study Mahayana Buddhism in the world. Fortunately, the structure was not touched by the Chinese cultural revolution, but the number of monks has now dropped to only several hundred. The beauty of this place with its flickering butter lamps will touch your very soul. In the evening, return to our hotel.

DAY 4 – MONASTERY & PALACE TOURS AROUND LHASA AREA
Tibet is the land of its own unique brand of Buddhism and this particular faith has long guided the people of Tibet. We travel to the Norbulinka Palace which was once the summer palace to the various Dalai Lamas. It’s name means Jeweled Park and it is a wonderful jewel to behold. North of central Lhasa is the Sera Monastery which once housed 5000 monks. The number of monks that are there today is a fraction of what once was here, but the monastery will leave you in awe with its wonderful architecture and art.

Finally, we reach Jokhang Temple, the most sacred place in Tibet. There is plenty of activity as you smell the yak butter burning to give off a mystical light inside. There is chanting of monks, yet the place has a revered quietness about it. Of all the monasteries in Tibet, this one is usually everyone’s favorite. In the evening, return to your hotel.

DAY 5 – TRAVEL TO GYANTSE (elev. 3950 m/12,956 ft.) AND XIGATSE (elev. 390 m/12,792 ft.)
We leave Lhasa to travel to a small town of Gyantse. We’re on the Friendship Highway with Nepal and Gyantse is 261 km over excellent road. Our vehicle makes good time as we travel across the Tibetan plateau. Gyantse is known for its giant stupa and the town served as a major fortress when Tibet was a power in this part of the world. We travel through the impressive Nyang-Chu Valley with its greenness nestled between the snowcapped peaks. We leave Gyantse with its stupas and chhortens and travel to Xigatse. We cross Kora La Pass (elev. 5010 m/16,437 m) where there are stunning views and Buddhist prayer flags flapping in the ever present wind. We also pass the most spectacular mountain lake of Yamdrok-Tso. It is the 3^rd largest lake on the Tibetan plateau and famous for its fabulous turquoise blue waters. Yamdrok-Tso is considered to be a sacred lake and when you see it, you will know why. It’s serene beauty will take your breath away.

Lake Yamdrok-Tso is one of the highest lakes in the world at an elevation of 4,440 m/14,432. We finally arrive at Xigantse to find rest at a local hotel for the night.

DAY 6- TRAVEL TO RONBUK (elev. 4800 m/15,744 ft.)
You may feel a bit tired these days because of the thin mountain air. Tibet is literally the roof of the world and the Tibetan plateau is very high in elevation. This part of the journey has many monasteries that we will have the privilege to visit. This includes the Tashilumpo Monastery which dates back to 1477 AD. It was built by the first Dalai Lama. Inside of the monastery is the world’s largest statue of Lord Buddha, rising 26.2 meters in height (86 feet.). Here he sits on a lotus throne. The statue is of brass with gold and precious stones. We cross the highest pass on this trip as we reach Gyatchula Pass (elev. 5200 m/17,060 ft.) We cross it to reach Ronbuk where we find our hotel as well as the world’s highest Buddhist monastery.

DAY 7 – EXPLORE EVEREST BASE CAMP (elev. 5,150 m/16,892 ft.)
It’s an easy trip by pony cart to Everest Base Camp. It was from this very place Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made their epic climb to the top in 1953. Most of the people we will meet have spend days trekking here, but we have ridden here with ease. It is cold up here, so dress warm. We will explore Everest Base Camp and then travel to Xigatse to spend the night.

DAY 8 - RETURN TO LHASA
We relax as we watch the beautiful Tibetan countryside pass by our windows. The journey back to Lhasa is 351 km over great roads. The Chinese have built some wonderful roads that are a pleasure to travel on. We make good time as we finally arrive at Lhasa to spend the night.

DAY 9 – TRAVEL TO KATHMANDU
We rise and journey back to the airport to take the short 1 hour flight over the Himalayas back to Kathmandu. We land around noon and will have the afternoon for free time in the city. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your friends at Summit International Travels & Tours.

DAY 10 – DEPARTURE
Arise feeling kind of sad as you prepare for breakfast and your journey to the airport for your next destination. You have only landed and seen very little of Nepal. Wouldn’t it be great to return to this magical land? You can! Discuss with your friends at Summit International Travels & Tours about how you can return to explore all Nepal has to offer. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to jungles filled with tigers and one horned rhinos, it’s all here in Nepal. Plan to return to the magical land of Nepal with Summit International Travels & Tours.

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