Everest Base Camp Via Tibet
2 005,00 €
A flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa marks the beginning of a great adventure through Tibet, culminating at the foot of Mount Everest in Rongbuk. After visiting the great monasteries and palaces around Lhasa, we move on to Ralung, a place rarely visited. Our next major stops are Gyantse and Shigatse, and finally, Rongbuk Monastery for the unforgettable view of Everest. We drive to Kathmandu along the Trisuli Gorge.
The high road between Lhasa and Kathmandu reveals the rich, well-preserved Tibetan culture. We come across the pastoral lifestyle on the dry Tibetan Plateau, in the shadow of giant peaks: Everest, Cho Oyu, and Shisha Pangma. In Lhasa or Gyantse, we find magnificent monasteries that reflect the grandeur and preservation of Tibetan Buddhism. We appraise the great masterpieces handed down through the centuries and survived the Cultural Revolution. But we will also visit remote places less frequented by tourists, like Ralung, nestled in the heart of the high plateau, where you can feel the immensity of Tibet. Everest has superb views from the Rongbuk Monastery and the Everest Base Camp. Then, leaving the high passes and the arid Tibetan plateau, we drive through the deep gorges and go along the Trisuli River to reach the lush vegetation of Nepal. It was a great trip in the footsteps of Alexandra David-Néel.
- Tibet Country
- Culture and discovery Thématique
- Easy Difficulté
- 11 days Duration
- 5 000 m Max. altitude
- Yes Guide
- Hôtel Hébergement
- Kathmandu Departure / Arrival
Itinerary
Early morning flight to Gongkar airport 60 km from Lhasa or arrival by train at Lhasa station
Transport: minibus or minivan
Visit the well 2 minutes from our hotel in the heart of the old town, the Jokhang temple, where pilgrims from the farthest reaches of the Tibetan world wander, etc. Visit to the Monastic University of Sera
known and lesser ; known sites of Lhasa: the Potala Palace which was the seat of the Dalai Lama until 1959 and which houses an impressive collection of works of Buddhist art, the great monastic university of Drépung which housed more than 7000 monks in a maze of chapels, temples and oratories.
Visit the well 2 minutes from our hotel in the heart of the old town, the Jokhang temple, where pilgrims from the farthest reaches of the Tibetan world wander, etc. Visit to the Monastic University of Sera
known and lesser ; known sites of Lhasa: the Potala Palace which was the seat of the Dalai Lama until 1959 and which houses an impressive collection of works of Buddhist art, the great monastic university of Drépung which housed more than 7000 monks in a maze of chapels, temples and oratories.
Discovery of Turquoise Lake (Yamdrok) in a mountain setting, where yaks and sheep graze. Picnic at the edge of the lake then crossing the Karola pass (5200 m), we pass at the foot of the imposing NorjinKangsang glacier. On the way discover the incredible site of the forgotten Ralung monastery. One or two hours of easy walking to taste the immensity of the Tibetan plateau.
In the morning visit Gyantsé, one of the most beautiful towns in central Tibet where farmers and breeders meet for a picturesque market. Visit the monastery with its extraordinary frescoes and the famous Stupa (Kumbum) with 72 chapels. Afternoon drive to Shigatsé (1h30). At the end of the afternoon, visit the Tashilhumpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, and then stroll through the market where you can still find some beautiful (fake!) antiques.
Beautiful day’s drive on the Tibetan plateau with the passage of two passes at an altitude of more than 5000 m to get as close as possible to Everest at Rongbuk, the famous monastery at the foot of Everest and the Himalayan range that we discover in Tingri.
In the morning, excursion to Everest base camp (3 hours) then drive to Tingri, a beautiful, typically Tibetan town. Visit the splendid village of GeLangkhor about 10 km away.
Road to reach Nepal via one of the highest roads in the world along Everest, Cho Oyu, and Shijapangma which we bypass from the north via Lake Pegutso to the border town of Kyerong. We plunge into the dizzying gorges of the Trisuli to the Sino-Nepalese border. After crossing the border at Rasuwa, 1h30 of track along the river to Sabrubhesi. We are in Langtang in Tamang country.
We take the road to Kathmandu and find the lush vegetation, rice fields, and Nepalese villages. End of the day at leisure.
Free time in Kathmandu, then transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Practical Info
What is included
- All transfers by private vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Taxi transfer for the scheduled day 5 visit.
- 4 nights at the Kantipur Village Hotel or similar in Kathmandu (bed and breakfast).
- Kathmandu city tour as per the itinerary (French-speaking guide and private transfers included).
- 1 night in a lodge with half-board in Syabrubhesi.
- Jeep or minibus pick-up at the border to Kathmandu.
- Stay in Tibet with accommodation as per the program (Kyichu Hotel, Shigayangcha, EBC Tent Guesthouse, Phuntsok Rebsal Hotel).
- Breakfasts in Tibet and Nepal.
- English-speaking Tibetan guide for the entire stay in Tibet.
- Entrance fees to Langtang National Park in Nepal.
- Permits and authorizations for entry to sites in Tibet.
- Entrance fees to sites and national parks in Tibet.
- Hand delivery of Tibet permits at the transit point in China.
- Staff insurance.
What is not included
- Kathmandu-Lhasa flight (from $600)
- Meals in Kathmandu and Tibet (excluding breakfast)
- Entrance fees to sites in Kathmandu
- Nepal visas to be obtained at the airport ($30 USD + photos)
- Free 30-day Chinese visa (valid until the end of 2026)
- International flight
- Mandatory repatriation insurance
- Tips, personal expenses and equipment, drinks
- Supplement for flight or train to Lhasa: to be determined
- (Price subject to change without notice from airlines – please contact us for details)
- Single room supplement: $343 USD room
- Optional French-speaking Tibetan guide: $700 USD/group
FAQ
This Tibet journey begins in Lhasa, among the great monasteries that made Tibetan Buddhism great: the Potala, Jokhang, Drepung and Sera. Priceless masterpieces, before taking the high road to Nepal.
Over the Kampa La pass (4,900 m), the road skirts turquoise Yamdrok lake and reaches Ralung, nestled in the heart of the high plateau, then Gyantse and Shigatse. Immense landscapes where Tibetan pastoral life continues.
Along the Himalayan barrier dominated by Everest, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma, the journey reaches Rongbuk monastery and Everest Base Camp, where the north face of the roof of the world can be seen up close.
Leaving the high passes and the arid plateau behind, the road drops from over 5,000 m to the Trisuli gorges and the terraced rice fields of Nepal. A great cultural journey in the footsteps of Alexandra David-Néel.
