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Lhasa & the Mount EverestDestinations: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Shegar - the Mount Everest (Base Camp) Explore the beauty of Tibet and marvel at the world’s highest mountain. Start your journey in the capital Lhasa. Visit the famous Potala Palace, the Jokhang monastery and walk around the colourful markets of Lhasa. Drive to Shigatse and on your way stop at the Yamdrok Tso one of the three amazing holy lakes of Tibet surrounded by snowy mountain peaks. Visit the pagoda of Kumbum which is said to be the most beautiful one in Tibet. Continue to Shigatse and from there drive to Shegar through a breathtaking scenery and arrive at the Mount Everest. The highlight of you journey takes place here. Marvel at the beauty of the mountain and the world’s highest temple and trek uphill to the Base Camp of Mount Everest. Drive back to Lhasa and experience one more time the Tibetan believe, when visiting the Sera monastery. |
Brief itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa Day 2 Lhasa city exploration Day 3 Lhasa city exploration Day 4 Drive to Gyantse (4040 m), and further to Shigatse (3900 m) Day 5 Drive to Shegar (4050 m), and then further to the Mount Everest (5100 m)Day 6 Excursion to the Mount Everest (Base Camp), return to Shigatse Day 7 Drive to Lhasa Day 8 Lhasa departure, trip ends Highlights Tibetan village, Tibetan yaks, Mani stone, Tibetan Monk, Gesanghua, Highland barley Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Norbulingka Palace, Brahmaputra, Midui glacier, Tibetan family and Sera Monastery Nepal Highway Gyantse: Yamdrok Tso Lake Shigatse: Tashilunpo Monastery The Mount Everest: the view of the Mount Everest, Base Camp, Donkey cart Duration: 8 daysTour valid: 01/07/2011-30/06/2012Private departure: dailyActivities level: Difficult Accommodation: Three-star hotels approved by China National Tourism Administration.Transport: Private air-conditional vehicleMeals: 7 hotel breakfasts, 6 lunches & 3 dinners Size of group: min. 2 persons |