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Kathmandu- Lhasa- Everest Base Camp Tour with Ticino Treks
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Kathmandu- Lhasa- Everest Base Camp Tour with Ticino Treks

Kathmandu- Lhasa- Everest Base Camp Tour with Ticino Treks

Country

Nepal-Tibet

Duration

14 days

Max Altitude

5,150 m

Group Size

10 Person

Difficulty

very_hard

Best Seasons

Autumn

Description

The Kathmandu – Lhasa – Everest Base Camp Tour is a once-in-a-lifetime journey across the heart of the Himalayas, blending cultural exploration with the majesty of the world’s highest peaks. The adventure begins in Kathmandu, Nepal’s vibrant capital, where travelers can explore the historic temples, palaces, and bustling squares of the Kathmandu Valley while preparing for the high-altitude experience ahead.

A scenic trans-Himalayan flight takes you to Lhasa, Tibet’s spiritual and political center, perched at 3,650 meters. In Lhasa, you will explore the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the bustling Barkhor Street, immersing yourself in Tibetan culture and heritage. Visits to Drepung and Sera Monasteries offer a deeper understanding of Tibetan monastic life, prayer rituals, and centuries-old traditions.

The journey continues across high-altitude plateaus to Gyantse and Shigatse, with majestic Himalayan landscapes stretching across the horizon. Further north, travelers reach Shegar and Rongbuk, the gateway to the north face of Mount Everest. Here, at 4,800 meters, the stunning vistas of Everest and the surrounding peaks provide unforgettable memories. A visit to Everest Base Camp (5,150 m) allows for close-up views of the world’s tallest mountain, a dream destination for adventure enthusiasts and photographers alike.

The tour concludes with a scenic drive through Zhangmu and the dramatic Himalayan foothills, returning to Kathmandu for a final exploration of the valley’s temples and cultural sites. This itinerary offers a perfect combination of cultural immersion, high-altitude adventure, and Himalayan scenery, ideal for travelers seeking both history and awe-inspiring landscapes.

Travel Notes

Best Season to Travel:

  • Spring (March–May): Clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and vibrant Tibetan festivals.

  • Autumn (September–November): Stable weather, crisp air, and optimal visibility for Himalayan vistas.

Altitude Considerations:

  • Lhasa: 3,650 m / 11,975 ft

  • Gyantse: 3,950 m / 12,956 ft

  • Shigatse: 3,900 m / 12,792 ft

  • Shegar: 4,100 m / 13,448 ft

  • Rongbuk & Everest Base Camp: 4,800–5,150 m / 15,744–16,892 ft

  • Acclimatization stops included to reduce the risk of altitude sickness.

Accommodation:

  • Comfortable 3-star or boutique hotels in Kathmandu, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, and Zhangmu.

  • Guesthouses or simple lodges at high-altitude stops to enhance the local experience.

Transportation:

  • Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa (approx. 1 hour).

  • Private vehicle for all road transfers in Tibet, including high-altitude drives across Himalayan passes.

  • Professional drivers and English-speaking guides throughout the journey.

Cultural Highlights:

  • Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

  • Monasteries: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery

  • Gyantse & Shigatse: Gyantse Dzong, Tashilhunpo Monastery

  • Everest Region: Rongbuk Monastery and North Face of Mount Everest

 

Itineraries

Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you’ll meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant i the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, guided tour of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is place of thousands of devotees, Sadhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage center which is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise.

Taking the flight into Tibet upon your arrival. Local guide will meet you and transfer you to Lhasa. On the way, you can enjoy the heart-beating highland view along the Yarlong Tsangpo River (the longest river in Tibet). The rest time is free for relax and more oxygen.

The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa’s cardinal landmark- Potala Palace, a structure of massive portions. Its towering image already appearing on various occasions, but your first sight of the Potala will still be an awe-inspiring moment. It takes at least a good 2-hour to visit those rooms, halls and chapels. In the afternoon, we will drop a visit of the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibet. Every day, pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek a long distance to the temple. The temple is the product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architectural techniques. Then we will visit Barkhor, the oldest street in a very traditional city in Tibet.

About 8km west of central Lhasa is the Drepung, once world’s largest monastery with about 10,000 monks. This day’s sightseeing begins with these white monastic buildings piled up on the hillside. Walking up to the hill is a pleasant thing, an easy break from the solemn ambience inside the halls and chapels. At the plat roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains. Drepung is one of Lhasa’s two great Gelugpa monasteries, the other is Sera. Around 5km north of central Lhasa, Sera may not be as grandiose as Drepung, but is more serene surrounded by many small temples. The ‘Buddhism Scriptures Debating’ in Sera is very famous.

Today you will drive about 300KM to Gyangtse. Take a look at YamzhogYumco Lake on the way and overlook Kalais Kora Glacier. Yamdrok Lake is a coiling, many-armed body of water shaped like a scorpion. It doubles back on itself on the western side, effectively creating a large island within its reaches. For Tibetans, it is one of the four holy lakes of Tibet. And the home of wrathful deities. The lake lies several hundred meters below the road, and in clear weather is a fabulous shade of deep turquoise. Far in the distance is the huge massif of Mt. Nojin Kangtsang (7,190 m)

In the afternoon, you will arrive in Gyangtse and go for the tour of Palkhor Temple, built in the 15th century, and is situated in the west of Gyantse Town with mountains enclosing form three sides of the east, west and north. Its uniqueness is that its three sects of Buddism-Shaja, Ningma and Guolu stayed harmoniously under one roof.

Drive about 90 KM to Shigatse which is the second largest city in Tibet. It’s also the home town of Banchen Lama. In the afternoon, you will drop a visit of Tashilumpo monastery. Tashilumpo, sprawls on the slops of Mt. Niser, southwest of Shigatse. It covers an area of about 300,000 square meters. There are many valuable and rare historical articles in the monastery.

This morning we’ll visit Tashilumpo Monastery before driving on to reach Shegar. Tashilumpo lies at the foot of Drolmari, or Tara’s Mountain, on the western side of Shigatse. It is one of Tibet’s most influential monasteries, founded in 1,477 by Gendun Drukpa, the first Dalai Lama. Inside the monastery, the Maitreya Chapel is the tallest building and houses the world’s largest brass statue of Buddha at 26.2 meters (86 feet) high, seated on a 3.8 meter (12 foot) high lotus throne made of gold, brass and precious gems. We’ll carry on reaching at Shegar. Shegar is not far (around 100km) from Base Camp but the poor road means it takes around 4 hours to reach there.

This morning we’ll visit Tashilumpo Monastery before driving on to reach Shegar. Tashilumpo lies at the foot of Drolmari, or Tara’s Mountain, on the western side of Shigatse. It is one of Tibet’s most influential monasteries, founded in 1,477 by Gendun Drukpa, the first Dalai Lama. Inside the monastery, the Maitreya Chapel is the tallest building and houses the world’s largest brass statue of Buddha at 26.2 meters (86 feet) high, seated on a 3.8 meter (12 foot) high lotus throne made of gold, brass and precious gems. We’ll carry on reaching at Shegar. Shegar is not far (around 100km) from Base Camp but the poor road means it takes around 4 hours to reach there.

This day we are visiting the world highest mountain Mt. Everest base camp, a truly amazing and memorable experience. This morning we’ll drive to Everest Base Camp and take plenty of time to explore the area and back to Rongbuk for overnight. Remaining time think about the amazing memorable scenery and relax at the hotel watch and go by Tibetan lifestyle.

We following our breakfast and continuing our further journey to Zhangmu with long drive today. This place also known as Khasa bazzar, Zangmu sits on a mountainside10km inland from the Friendship Bridge over the Bhote Koshi River. It’s a small town built along a winding road that has become a major trading post between Tibet and Nepal that also enjoys a subtropical climate of warm, humid weather and beautiful scenery throughout the year. En route we’ll be crossing over the Lalung La pass from where we’ll have magnificent views of Mt Cho Oyu (8,201 m/26,900 ft) and Mt Shishapagma (8,21 2m/26,935 ft), magnificent peaks that seem dwarfed by the height of Tibet itself and we descent from Nyalam to Zhangmu for overnight.

This morning we’ll drive back across the Tibet -Nepal border at Kodari and after the custom formalities we drive to Kathmandu through the beautiful Nepalese countryside takes (4-5 hours). After check in to the hotel remaining time rest and relax at the hotel.

After your breakfast at hotel we’ll be ready for 3 Hrs Kathmandu valleys sightseeing as visit Swayambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple covering wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, architectures and Kumari (living goddess) and walk in a freak street and afternoon back to hotel.

This day you will departure from Tribhuvan International Airport.

Cost Includes

  • Domestic flight Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu.

  • Accommodation with breakfast included throughout the tour.

  • Private vehicle and professional driver for all road transfers.

  • English-speaking local guide in Tibet.

  • Entrance fees to all listed cultural sites and monasteries.

  • Government taxes and service charges.

  • Bottled water during sightseeing and transfers.

Cost Excludes

  • International airfare to and from Nepal/Tibet.

  • Tibet Travel Permit and visa fees.

  • Meals other than breakfast unless specified.

  • Personal expenses: tips, laundry, beverages, or souvenirs.

  • Travel insurance including emergency evacuation.

  • Optional excursions or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Costs due to natural events, flight delays, or road closures.

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