LHASA - MOUNT EVEREST BASE CAMP

- KATHMANDU OVERLAND TOUR

(11 days)

An opportunity to visit the base camp of Everest [5200m] with an experience across the
Tibetan Plateau.

True to its nickname, “the Roof of the world”, Tibet is the highest plateau in the world with an
average altitude in excess of 3500 meters. Lying to the north of the great Himalayan range which
separates it from its neighbors, India, Nepal and Bhutan, Tibet is more or less an untamed land of
nomads (drokpas), monasteries, yaks, sand dunes, and high altitude desert that goes as far as the
eyes can take it.

On this Tibet overland tour you have three days (i.e. 4 nights) in Lhasa to acclimatize and to
absorb the exoticism of Tibetan heritage and to explore this history-laden city to its core. You
will be expertly guided around the most significant and ancient Gompas (monasteries) of Lhasa,
Gyantse & Shigatse by your Tibetan guide, who will instruct you on the intricacies and
mysticism of Tibetan Buddhism. With its spectacular mountain scenery and rich Buddhist
culture, Tibet would certainly be a unique mystical destination to visit.

You drive down Friendship highway by a luxury Toyota land cruiser 4 WD passing through
small Tibetan settlements where you get upfront views right from your vehicle of nomadic
herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains amidst a backdrop of awe-inspiring mountain
peaks.

A special highlight of this trip is the visit to the Everest base camp where you will be rewarded
with panoramic and breath-taking views of Mount Everest from the north side.This overland tour
will be a mystical delight that will be remembered by the fireside for many winters to come.

» TRIP FACTS

Trip length: 11 Days

Grade: Overland tour
Starts in: Lhasa
Ends in: Kathmandu
Group size: Maximum 12
Accommodation: Hotel & Lodge
Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser with support truck
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Maximum altitude: 5220m
 
TESTIMONIALS
TIBET TOUR

"Your company provides a high degree of expertise and service. Your staff are very reliable and
service-minded and your Tibetan agent match your level well. We will recommend your
company and your Tibetan agent to friends and business associates!"

Name: Dr. J.P.Ulhoei

Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet - Rongbuk Tour
Date: April, 2010

TIBET OVERLAND TOUR

"Great trip - fantastic sights in Tibet!"

Name: Helene Kornerup

Country: Denmark
Area: Lhasa - Kathmandu Overland Trip
Date: October, 2009

"The guide and drivers were very attentive and looked after us very well."

Name: Pamela Cooper

Country: Spain
Area: Tibet Overland Tour
Date: October, 2009

"Our tour guides and drivers in Lhasa and the rest of Tibet did an excellent job. They were
friendly, knowledgeable, good humored and we had a feeling that they did their best to make it a
very good trip!"

Name: Anders Jensen and Cathrine Bak

Country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Area: Tibet Overland Tour
Date: July, 2009

"The airport and hotel transfer was excellent. The service at the hotel was good.The tour guide
was ok. While the driver and the vehicle were excellent.
We found operation officer Yalamber very helpful, professional, informative and very
sympathetic."

Name: Helle Ammitzboll & Hanne Kristiansen

Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet-Rongbuk Tour
Excellent Pickup, no waiting. KP was very professional. Maya was very nice and
knowledgeable. She was definitely professional and helped me with anything. Porter was also
fantastic. Tour Guide was very personable. Overall, excellent service. Highlight was eating at
"local" Tibetan restaurants!

Very impressed with the service of Explore Himalaya. Would recommend friend and associates.

Name: Steve G.
Country: USA
Destination: Everest Base Camp Trek & Lhasa Tour
Date: November 2008

" Excellent guides. Only had trouble with customer service at a hotel the 2nd night in Tingri.
Tibet guide (Kelsang) is excellent and solved problems quickly. Drivers were very excellent.
Very smooth crossing border from Tibet to Nepal. Very excellet! The best tour!
Name: Hester Lo
Country: Canada
Area: Tibet Overland Tour
August 2007

"Excellent tour. Kalsang and drivers were great! Prachanda was very helpfull in Nepal so was
Tagar! You have a great crew in Tibet."
Name: Craig Kassover
Country: USA
Area: Tibet Overland Tour
August 2007

“Overall a very good tour. Excellent itinerary. Guide, drivers and staffs were very good. Vehicle
was in excellent condition”.
Name: Marco Gnecchi
Country: Italy 
Area: Tibet Overland Tour (11 Days)
Duration: 21 June-05 July 2007
 
» HIGHLIGHTS

 Hike or horse cart ride (your choice) to Mt. Everest north base camp from Rongbuk
monastery
 4 nights in Lhasa, staying near the city's main attractions - the Potala Palace and the
Jokhang Temple & 1 free day for self exploration in Lhasa.
 Adventurous drive by best 4WD land cruiser across the ‘roof of the world’ with English
speaking best local Tibetan guide.
 Inspiring landscapes, superb mountain views, rich Buddhist history & culture & Tibetan
Nomads.
 Hotels / lodges with Tibetan character wherever possible.
  Complete hassle free Chinese (Tibet) travel documentation.
 Spectacular flight to Lhasa passing right over Mount Everest and many of the highest
peaks in the world (if you join the trip in Kathmandu

 
» OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrive in Lhasa (3650m)
Day 02 - sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 03 - sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 04 - in Lhasa, free day for acclimatization
Day 05 - drive to Gyantse (3950m) 261 km
Day 06 - sightseeing & drive to Shigatse (3900m) 90km
Day 07 - sightseeing & drive to Shegar (4050m) 244km
Day 08 - drive to Rongbuk (5000m) 68km
Day 09 - explore EBC & drive to Tingri (4390m) 65km
Day 10 - drive to Zhangmu (2300m) 181km
Day 11 - drive to Kathmandu (1400m) 123km
 
Fixed Departures - 2010
04 SEP - 14 SEP // 11 SEP - 21 SEP // 21 SEP - 01 OCT
12 OCT - 22 OCT // 19 OCT - 29 OCT // 30 OCT - 09 NOV 2010

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