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Tour Overview A balanced journey combining Tibet’s cultural treasures with its most iconic natural wonders. From the sacred city of Lhasa to the foot of Mount Everest, and finally the shimmering Namtso Sky Lake, this itinerary blends heritage, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes with proper acclimatization.
Highlights
- Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
- Everest Base Camp (5,200m) experience
- Namtso Sky Lake (4,718m)
- Yamdrok Lake (4,400m) & Karola Glacier (5,020m)
- Major Gelugpa monasteries: Drepung, Sera, Tashilhunpo
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3,595m) | 65 km transfer from Gonggar Airport
- Day 2: Lhasa sightseeing (3,650m) | local visits
- Day 3: Lhasa sightseeing (3,650m) | local visits
- Day 4: Lhasa–Shigatse (3,840m) | 365 km, 8–9 hrs
- Day 5: Shigatse–Everest Base Camp (5,200m) | 350 km, 8–9 hrs
- Day 6: Everest Base Camp–Shigatse (3,840m) | 350 km, 8 hrs
- Day 7: Shigatse–Damshung (4,200m) | 280 km, 6–7 hrs
- Day 8: Damshung–Namtso Lake–Lhasa (4,718m → 3,650m) | 250 km, 4–5 hrs
- Day 9: Lhasa free day (3,650m)
- Day 10: Departure (3,595m) | 65 km transfer
Price Includes
- Tibet travel permits
- Licensed English‑speaking guide
- Accommodation in Lhasa, Shigatse, Damshung
- All entrance tickets (monasteries, lakes, EBC)
- Private transport per itinerary
- Daily breakfast
Price Excludes
- Lunches & dinners
- Flights & visas
- Personal expenses, tips
