Upon reaching the airport, our amiable Tibetan guide will extend cordial greetings and present you with a Hada, the customary Tibetan ceremonial scarf. Then our guide will transport you to your hotel. You can see the Lhasa River and the Yarlung Tsangpo River on the way.

Overnight at Lhasa.

Today is the first day of your tour, during which you will visit the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Potala Palace is the Dalai Lama’s winter residence and the local Tibetan government’s administrative hub. You can have a bird’ s-eye view of Lhasa’s old town from the top of the palace. Also, one can witness the meditation cave and priceless collection of Dalai Lama burial stupas.

Later, we will visit the Jokhang Temple, which was sacred and constructed in the 7th century to promote Buddhism. Once you get inside, you can witness the Buddha Sakyamuni’s statue of age 12, gifted by the Tibetan King Songsten Gompo’s Chinese wife, Queen Wen Chen.

In the evening, we will visit Barkhor Market, which encircles the Jokhang Temple and is one of Lasha’s most significant marketplaces.  You can blend in with the crowd by purchasing some Buddha relics.

Overnight at Lhasa.

In the early morning, you will eat a decent breakfast at your hotel; later, our guide will pick you up and take you to two of the three great Gelug monasteries in Tibet, Drepung and Sera Monastery.

Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery and Ganden Monastery are regarded as one of the “Three Great Monasteries.” This monastery is the biggest in the world. It was constructed in the 14th century and used to house 10,000 monks at one point, but there were just a few hundred left.

In the evening, we will visit the Sera monastery, founded by Tsongkapa in 1419. There is a story behind the name Sera: When it was being built, Wild Roses were on the hill behind, and in Tibetan, Wild Roses mean Sera. If you visit between Monday and Friday, you can witness monks debate in the monastery’s courtyard.

Overnight at Lhasa.

After breakfast, we will follow the Friendship Highway to Gyantse. After crossing Kamba La Pass(4794m), we will witness the tranquil, turquoise-toned Yamdrok-tso Lake. Yamdrok-tso Lake is among Tibet’s three holiest lakes and is believed to be the metamorphosis of the Goddess. The turquoise-toned waters of this lake are what makes the view mesmerizing. This lake is 72km long and encircled by snow-capped mountains.

Later, we will pass through the Karo La Pass(5045m), from which we can view the Karola Glacier, which stands 5560m above sea level. After hours of driving, we will reach Gyantse. Gyantse is the third largest historical city of Tibet, where we will visit the famous Khumbum Stupa and Pelkhor Chode.

Khumbum is a spectacular multi-story Buddhist stupa (chorten) with beautiful carvings and paintings and is home to a massive 35-meter-tall gold-domed stupa. Then we will visit the Pelkhor Chode monastery, situated in the Nyangchu river valley, encircled on three sides by the mountains and a unique blend of stupa and temple.

Overnight at Gyantse.

We will have breakfast and then drive to Shigatse, the second-largest town in Tibet. Once we reach Shigatse, we will visit the Tashilimphu Monastery, built by Gedun Druk, a disciple of the renowned scholar Je Tsongkhapa, in 1447. You can view the enormous statue of Future Buddha, which is 26.2 meters in height and 11.5 meters in width. It is adorned with priceless pearls, turquoise, coral, and amber. It is the most enormous statue of its type on the planet.

Overnight at Shigatse.

Today, we will drive to Tingri on the lengthy Friendship Highway. Once you reach Tingri, you will acclimate, enjoy the view of Mt. Cho Oyu, and prepare yourself for the trek while we make the required preparations.

Overnight at Tingri.

We will have breakfast early in the morning, and then our trek starts to Lung Thang. On the way, we will pass through a portion of the Ra-Chu Valley, which has lovely valley scenery with vast meadows and herds of sheep and goats.

Later, we will reach a Chholung village, where we will visit the small Gompa and continue our journey. Then, we will get to the last village in Tingri plains, a campsite in Lungthang. Here, livestock herders make up the majority of the inhabitants. We will find a spot to set our tent and lit the fire nearby to keep warm.

Camping at Lung Thang.

We will have an early breakfast in the camp and ascend towards Lamna La(5150m). The Himalayan views become greater the higher you go, making for an enriching but challenging trekking day involving a lot of uphill walking. Once we reach the top of the Lamna La pass, we will set our camp there.

Camping at Lamna La.

Today, we will descend to Zommug, a small settlement where you will witness the stunning sunset view. On the way, we will meet yak herders along with their families. The white colored walls are visible as we approach Zommug. As elevated above the valley, eyes will be filled with unhindered views of Gyachung Kang and Mount Everest.

Once we reach Zommug, we will pitch our tent and watch the sunset.

Camping at Zommug.

Today, we will trek to Rongbuk, where we will visit the world’s highest monastery, Ronbuk Monastery, situated on the foot of the North Face of Mount Everest, which will take your breath away. This monastery was established in 1902 by a Nyingmapa Lama. You can witness the several caves carved into the cliffs for meditation.

Later, we will camp near the Rongbuk monastery.

Camping at Rongbuk.

Today, we will wake up early and trek to Mount Everest’s North Base Camp (5250m). On the way, we will witness the three thousanders: Mount Everest (8,848m), Cho Oyu (8,188m), and Shishapangma (8,027m). After reaching the base camp of Mount Everest, the massive white pyramid peak (Mt. Everest) towering in front of us will be an awe-inspiring moment, and we will also watch the Rongbuk Glacier.

We will stay there for a while and then head back to Rongbuk.

Camping at Rongbuk.

After breakfast, we will move towards the Kyirong Border. On the way, we will enjoy scenic views of mountains, forests, and streams.

Once you reach the Kyirong border, the guide will complete certain formalities, and then you will be driven to Syabrubesi, where you will rest for the day. In the evening, you can stroll around the streets of Syabrubesi. Syabrubesi is also the base point to go for Langtang Trekking.

Overnight at Syabrubesi.

You will have a decent breakfast, and then we will drive back to Kathmandu. Within a few hours, we will reach Kathmandu and drop you off at your hotel.

You can rest the remaining time of the day or stroll around markets like Ason and New Road to shop for something beautiful to take back to your home.