Lhasa Tour With Everest Base Camp Via Kerung Border

Early morning drive from Kathmandu (1310m) to Kerung Border(2800m) takes about 8-9 hours. Enjoy the beautiful hills and rivers along the way. Cross over to Tibet region of China after going through official border formalities.

Stay overnight at a guest house.

Drive from Kerung (2800m) to Tengri (4,300m)/ Lhatse(4,350m) takes about  6 hrs. Drive through exotic Tibetan landscape with breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt. Sishapangma (8,012m). Tengri offers spectacular view of Mt. Everest (8,848m).

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Leaving Tengri you will soon drive on Tibetan highway approaching Mt. Everest. En route you will cross over Pang-la pass (5,200m) which offers spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu before reaching Tashi Dzong village. From Tashi Dzong it is another 1 hour before you arrive at the 200 year old Rongbuk monastery. The monastery is perhaps the highest monastery in the world. Another half an hour drive from here takes you to Everest Base Camp. The towering image of north face of Mt. Everest along with Rongbuk glaciers enthrall you.

Overnight in camp. 

Exploring Everest Base Camp in the morning, you will depart for Larze. You will pass through the Xegar village before crossing Gyatchu- La pass (5220m). From here it it is all the way down to Larze village, located alongside Nepal- China Friendship Highway.

Overnight in hotel in Larze. 

Today you will drive from Larze to Shigatse. Most of the trail is through rural villages surrounded by barley fields. After reaching Shigatse you can pay a visit to Tashilumpo Monastery and local Tibetan market.

Overnight in hotel in Shigatse. 

The drive makes a scenic crossing over Gyatchu La(5,220m),the highest pass en route to Lhasa. En route you will stop over at Lhatse from where a road to Mt.Kailash bifurcates to the west. You can spend rest of the afternoon in Shigatse, home to Tashilumpu Monastery.

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Drive from Shigatse(3,900m) to Gyantse (3,950m) takes about 5 hrs. You will continue driving through the vast expanse of Tibetan landscape. You can visit Kumbum Stupa and Phalkhor Monastery in Gyantse.

Stay Overnight at hotel. 

Drive from Gyantse(3,950m) -  Lhasa(3,650m) takes about 6 hrs. After Breakfast full day picturesque drive crossing over two high passes, namely Karo-La(5,010m), Kamba-La (4,749m). On the way you will stop over to appreciate the ethereal beauty and serenity of the colorful Yamdrok- Tso Lake and Yarlung Tsangpo River.

Stay Overnight at hotel.

Two days Sightseeing in Lhasa(3,600m). The sightseeing tour of Lhasa includes such landmarks as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, Drepung, Sera Monasteries etc.

 Stay overnight at hotel.

Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu takes about 2 hrs. After Breakfast drive to Gonggar Airport or Train Station for your departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward destination.