Route 6
Duration: 7 days, Destination: Lhasa / Yamdrok
Lake / Shigatse / Everest Base Camp
Day 1: Welcome to Tibet!
…our tour guide will pick you up at your arrival point – either the airport or the
train station – and then take you to your accommodation, where you may take a
rest to adjust to the altitude and relax.
Day 2: You can visit Jokhang Temple,
Barkhor Market Street and the Potola Palace, and then In the evening stay in Lhasa city to relax. The
Jokhang temple was constructed by King Songtsän Gampo probably in 642. The
famous Buddhist Master Atisha taught here in the 11th century and it has been
considered the most important temple in Lhasa ever since, remaining a key
centre of Buddhist pilgrimage for centuries.
Day 3: Travel from Lhasa to
Gyantse monastery and stupa by crossing the Kamba la (4794m.) and the Karol la pass (5010m.) after which
you will see the spectacular Yamdrok tso,
also known as the Turquiose Lake, over 72 km (45 miles) long. According to local mythology,
Yamdrok Yumtso lake is the transformation of a goddess. Then, in the late afternoon drive to Shigatse. Shigatse contains the huge Tashilhunpo Monastery. Stay overnight at Shigatse.
Day 4: After breakfast we will set off on the journey from Shigatse to Everest camp, Along the way we can
stop for lunch and a short rest at Old Tigri town. There are opportunities
along the way to take distance shots of Mt. Everest,
before we arrive at the camp. Here you will
have a chance to see the sunset over
the Himalayan range.
Day 5: In the morning,
you will see the sunrise from Everest Base
Camp, then return to Rongbuk and start driving back to Shigatse. Spend
the night at
Shigatse.
Day 6: In the morning, you may visit the Bachen Lama Set – Tashilunpo
Monastery, which was built in 1447 by the first Dalai Lama. In the
afternoon drive back to Lhasa
along Yarlong Tsangpo river via the Nepal
Friendship Road. Spend the night in Lhasa.
Day 7: We will take you to Lhasa airport or train
station to say goodbye.
Trip
pricing
Option A: Inclusive Tour
|
Number of guests |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
8+ |
Single room supplement |
|
Price (rmb p.p) |
8500
|
5050 |
4210 |
3580 |
3360 |
3050 |
2950 |
2760 |
2590 |
200rmb |
Option B: Non- Inclusive
Tour
|
Number of guests |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
8+ |
Single room supplement |
|
Price (rmb p.p) |
6580
|
3850 |
2920 |
2520 |
2180 |
2050 |
1790 |
1690 |
1600 |
200rmb |