Summit Week: One-week Lhasa To Everest Base Camp Adventure
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
- Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and get transferred to your hotel.
- Check in and acclimatize to the high altitude (3,650 meters/11,975 feet).
- Visit the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibet.
- Take a leisurely walk around Barkhor Street, a vibrant pilgrimage circuit.
Day 2: Lhasa Exploration
- Visit the Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Explore the Norbulingka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama.
- Learn about Tibetan history and culture at the Tibet Museum.
Day 3: Drive to Shigatse
- Drive along the Friendship Highway, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas.
- Stop at the Yamdrok Tso Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in Tibet.
- Visit the Pelkor Chode Monastery in Gyantse, an architectural masterpiece.
- Arrive in Shigatse (3,800 meters/12,467 feet).
Day 4: Shigatse to Tingri
- Continue driving along the Friendship Highway, ascending to higher altitudes.
- Stop at the Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama.
- Reach Tingri (4,300 meters/14,108 feet) and spend the night at a guesthouse.
Day 5: Tingri to Everest Base Camp
- Embark on a scenic drive to Everest Base Camp (EBC) along the North Face of Mount Everest.
- Marvel at the towering peak and the surrounding landscape.
- Stay overnight at a basic guesthouse near EBC.
Day 6: Trek to Rongbuk Monastery
- Trek to Rongbuk Monastery, located at the foot of Mount Everest.
- Visit the monastery and enjoy panoramic views of the mountain.
- Return to Everest Base Camp.
Day 7: Farewell and Departure
- Bid farewell to the Himalayas and drive back to Lhasa.
- Depart from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) with unforgettable memories of your adventure.
