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Northern Everest Base Camp Explore Tour(TripID #NV-00144)

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Trip Overview

Our Everest Base Camp overland tour offers a unique mystery and attraction of the Tibetan land with profound atmosphere and enjoys the landscapes that seem to be part of a fairy land. The great mountain views and exciting landscapes, rich Himalayan Buddhist culture and history complementary makes your Tibet tour a truly unforgettable experience. Everest Base Camp overland tour covers a vast tract of this ancient land, crossing spectacular passes, through unforgettable landscapes and spiritual heart of the country. In these eight days, this tour manages to take in a little bit of everything of the attractions that world's highest mountainous region has to offer.

In the initial days of this tour, we arrange sightseeing tours in Lhasa which would very useful for acclimatization with Tibet's high altitude. After visiting the holiest Jokhang temple, the legendary Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace (the summer palace of the Dalai Lama), Drepung, Sera Monastery and many more, we start our exciting journey to Everest Base Camp. On the way we stop at Gyangtse and Sigatse where we can explore the Tibetan lifestyle and its people. Eventually, we reach our final destination, the northern Base Camp of Everest where the splendor of Everest's north face has to be seen. After viewing the splendor of the Himalayas, we retrace our path still mesmerized by the snow peaks and get back to Lhasa for onward journey.


Outline Itinerary

Day 01: 
Arrive Day at Lhasa
Day 02: 
Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 03: 
Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 04: 
Lhasa- Gyangtse- Shigatse
Day 05: 
Shigatse- Rongbuk Monastery- Everest Base Camp- Rongbuk
Day 06: 
Rongbuk - Shigatse
Day 07: 
Shigatse- Lhasa
Day 08: 
Departure to your onward destination

Detail Itinerary for Northern Everest Base Camp Explore Tour


Day 01: Arrive Day at Lhasa
Welcome to the land of the forbidden city of the world, Lhasa! Upon your arrival at the Lhasa airport/train station, you will be greeted by out Tibet counterpart and transfer to hotel in Lhasa (95 km). Lhasa is at the height of 3640m from sea level, if you are coming from low land, you need a time to relax and acclimatize at altitude so we have no tour plans today. Just relax by yourself, acclimatize and adopt the altitude.


Day 02: Sightseeing in Lhasa
From today, we start our tour. At morning after breakfast, we visit the Lhasa's cardinal Mark-Potala Palace. You first sight of the Potala will still be an awe-inspiring moment. Drop a visit of Jokhang Temple in the afternoon, which is the spiritual center of Tibet and one of the oldest buildings. Every day, pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek a long distance to the temple which is the product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architectural techniques. Then you will visit Barkhor Bazaar nearby the temple, the oldest street in a very traditional city in Tibet. Visit a big free market with its prolific stalls for selling local specialties. Return back to your hotel and overnight.


Day 03: Sightseeing in Lhasa
Today we visit two biggest monastery of Tibet, Lhasa. Visit once world's largest monastery housing with about 10,000 monks--Drepung Monastery, about 8km west of center Lhasa. At the plate roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains. Onward drive to Sera Monastery to catch the "Buddhism Scriptures Debating Session" in Sera which is very famous. Visit Norbu Linka Palace and return back to hotel and overnight.


Day 04: Lhasa- Gyangtse- Shigatse
Breakfast at hotel then continue drive to Gyangtse. On the Kamba La pass (4.796 m) have a fantastic view of the turquoise-like Yamdrok Lake which is regarded as one of the 3 holy lakes. You can enjoy Ningjinkangsang Snow Mountain and Karola Glacier from a distance on the way as well. Upon arrival in Gyangtse, visit Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa-the only monastery that houses monks from different sects. Later drive to Shigatse, the hometown of Bachen Lama. Upon arrival, visit Tashilumpo Monastery which sprawls on the slope of Mount Niser, southwest of Shigatse, exhibits lots of rare and invaluable articles. Overnight at Shigatse


Day 05: Shigatse- Rongbuk Monastery- Everest Base Camp- Rongbuk
Today is a big day, our visit to Mt. Everest Base Camp. On the way the stupendous view will seize your sight. In a clear weather, you could have a clear view of 3 mountains above 8000m and many others above 7000m near Shegar. En route visit Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery on earth. Then take the local minibus or hike to the base camp (10km). When arrive at the base camp, walk around to shoot valuable photos and appreciate the beautiful views of Mt. Everest. Many tourists like collecting some stones as the souvenirs. If you are lucky enough, you could see a fantastic view of the moon illuminating the mountain in the night. Overnight at Rongbuk.


Day 06: Rongbuk - Shigatse
Enjoy the morning view the sunrise of the Mt. Everest. Breakfast then drive back to Shegar. Have a lunch here and then drive back to Shigatse. Upon arrival in Shigatse, free time at your disposal. After a nice journey to the base camp, you will enjoy a good sleep in a nice hotel here.


Day 07: Shigatse- Lhasa
In the morning pick up at the hotel and drive back to Lhasa along the grand Yarlong Tsangpo River. Upon arrival in Lhasa, free time and relax.


Day 08: Departure to your onward destination
After breakfast if you are flying out, we drop you to airport or if you're taking a train to mainland China we drop you to train station. Your wonderful trip of short, quick Tibet EBC ends here.

Prices

US$1300 per person
Single Room Supplement US$ 0

All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.

Cost Included:

Airport Pick Up & Drop Services:
  • » Drop to Airport » : transferred to intl. airport for your flight to Lhasa
  • » All the pick up and drop as per the itinerary
Trip Briefing & Information:
  • » We provide you Eco-friendly Tour file consisting broad trip information 
Sight Seeing:
  • » Sightseeing » : Sightseeing in Potala palace
Accommodations & Meals: 
(All twin sharing basis) 
(Single room also served with extra charge) :
  • » Accommodation in Lhasa on twin sharing basis with breakfast
Flight / Transportation:
  • » Hotel arrival and departure transfer by private vehicle
  • » Transportation » Kodari (Tibet boarder) to Kathmandu transportation by comfortable vehicle
  • » Lhasa to EBC to Lhasa transfer by non AC Land Cruiser (4WD TOYOTA)
Tour permit :
  • » All necessary Tibet travel permits
National Park Fare :
  • » All fees for sightseeing and Monasteries as per the itinerary
First Aid :
  • » N/A
Tour crews :
  • » Guide » : Government Registered, well trained English speaking Tibetan guide
Porter Equipment :
  • » N/A
Insurance :
  • » Guide » : Company provide insurance for our guide and porters as per state law.
Tour Equipment :
  • » Nepal Vision Duffel Bag and a t-shirt
Certificate :
  • » Nepal Vision adventure certificate 
Others :
  • » All applicable taxes and service charges


Cost Excluded:

VIsa:
  • » Nepal » Nepal entry visa fees is not included
  • » Chinese visa fee (US$ 175 for the US citizens and US$ 85 for the other national people)
Airfare:
  • » Intl. airfare KTM-LXA-KTM & all departure taxes
Meals:
  • » Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
  • » Meals other than breakfast in Tibet
Drinks :
  • » All cold drinks and any beverages are not included on trip price.
  • » Drinking Water » : Drinking water is not included in the trip price. 
Insurance :
  • » You have to make your travel & rescue insurance by yourself before leave for travel. 
Optional Exursion :
  • » Provide such service with extra charge on your request. 
  • » Optional Excursions » Our optional excursions are culture trips, ethno trips, and festival trips, monastery meditation with Lama & monks, nature medicine trips, bird watching, sports, farming trips and other incentive trips as per the client’s interest.
Tour Equipment :
  • » You have to arrange your personal trekking equipment such as trekking poles, water bottle etc… by yourself (see our equipment list).
Tipping :
  • » Tips for driver, guides and porters are not included in the cost.
Others :
  • » Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters.
  • » Hot Shower in during the trekking period is not included.
  • » Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control.
  • » Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section. 

Departure Dates Northern Everest Base Camp Explore Tour

We provide a series of fixed departure trek, tour and expeditions in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. If you are single and wishing to be with a group, you can join our fixed departure schedule. If the schedule dates are not convenient for you, contact us & let us know; we are more than happy to customize our trips to suit your needs. If any individuals or group doesn’t want to join with our other group, we can operate as per your wish and requirement. We are ground operator of these Himalayan destination and able to arrange your trip as per your interested date and choice.

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Booking
Sat 19 May, 2012
Sat 26 May, 2012
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US$ 1300
Thu 24 May, 2012
Thu 31 May, 2012
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US$ 1300
Wed 30 May, 2012
Wed 6 Jun, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Fri 1 Jun, 2012
Fri 8 Jun, 2012
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US$ 1300
Wed 6 Jun, 2012
Wed 13 Jun, 2012
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US$ 1300
Tue 12 Jun, 2012
Tue 19 Jun, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Sun 17 Jun, 2012
Sun 24 Jun, 2012
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US$ 1300
Fri 22 Jun, 2012
Fri 29 Jun, 2012
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US$ 1300
Thu 28 Jun, 2012
Thu 5 Jul, 2012
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US$ 1300
Sun 1 Jul, 2012
Sun 8 Jul, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Fri 6 Jul, 2012
Fri 13 Jul, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Thu 12 Jul, 2012
Thu 19 Jul, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Thu 19 Jul, 2012
Thu 26 Jul, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Wed 25 Jul, 2012
Wed 1 Aug, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Tue 31 Jul, 2012
Tue 7 Aug, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Fri 3 Aug, 2012
Fri 10 Aug, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Thu 9 Aug, 2012
Thu 16 Aug, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Tue 14 Aug, 2012
Tue 21 Aug, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Mon 20 Aug, 2012
Mon 27 Aug, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Fri 24 Aug, 2012
Fri 31 Aug, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Thu 30 Aug, 2012
Thu 6 Sep, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Sat 1 Sep, 2012
Sat 8 Sep, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Thu 6 Sep, 2012
Thu 13 Sep, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Wed 12 Sep, 2012
Wed 19 Sep, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Tue 18 Sep, 2012
Tue 25 Sep, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Sat 22 Sep, 2012
Sat 29 Sep, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Wed 26 Sep, 2012
Wed 3 Oct, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Sun 30 Sep, 2012
Sun 7 Oct, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Tue 2 Oct, 2012
Tue 9 Oct, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Mon 8 Oct, 2012
Mon 15 Oct, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Wed 17 Oct, 2012
Wed 24 Oct, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Mon 22 Oct, 2012
Mon 29 Oct, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Tue 30 Oct, 2012
Tue 6 Nov, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Fri 2 Nov, 2012
Fri 9 Nov, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Wed 7 Nov, 2012
Wed 14 Nov, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Sun 11 Nov, 2012
Sun 18 Nov, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Sat 17 Nov, 2012
Sat 24 Nov, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Fri 23 Nov, 2012
Fri 30 Nov, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Thu 29 Nov, 2012
Thu 6 Dec, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Sat 1 Dec, 2012
Sat 8 Dec, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Fri 7 Dec, 2012
Fri 14 Dec, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Wed 12 Dec, 2012
Wed 19 Dec, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Tue 18 Dec, 2012
Tue 25 Dec, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Mon 24 Dec, 2012
Mon 31 Dec, 2012
Available
US$ 1300
Mon 31 Dec, 2012
Mon 7 Jan, 2013
Available
US$ 1300

 

Any Dates are available for the chosen product in the year 2013 .
Please contact us to inquire about your desired package.

 

Useful information before joining this trip


Tour Group

In our tour group the minimum number will be 2 persons and the maximum number will be 10 persons. For single also we organize the trip with single supplement (except some region most require minimum 2 persons), also you may join with our group in Kathmandu or Lhasa but make sure before you book the trip and concern more than 11 persons it doesn't mean we are not operating, we do on request. To keep the limit group size which means we can provide a best services and personal take care to our valuable clients.

Physical Requirements

Travellers who are making their plan to travel in the Himalaya, this most require a good health condition and physically fitness with mentally refreshed. You are reaching in the high Himalaya and depends on your trip you are starting your tour from 1000m/3280 feet to 5550m/18204 feet approx. So, health is a most essential part for your adventure travel. Nepal Vision treks most require your medical fitness certificate prior to your booking. Before the trip booking with us we suggest to consult with your Medical Doctor and in his/her references go for your trip booking process with us.

Our Tour Staffs

For our tour group, there will be one Tour guide & driver in Kathmandu sight seeing and in Tibet their will be one Tibetan Guide and driver during the Tibet visit. In fact during the Kathmandu visit our guide will be fluent English speaking as well treated you as a well coming good hospitality. During the visit in Tibet all the Tibetan guide recruit by the Tibetan tourism council and there is shortage of guide. They speak good English and don't aspect good hospitality like as Nepal. Our all guide is very good and well treat during the journey.

Meals and Accommodation

We provide on twin sharing accommodation with private bathroom in Kathmandu as per your requested categoies, which is as Hotel Blue Horizon (standard hotel)/Hotel Marshyangdi (3 star hotel)/ Yak & Yeti (5 star deluxe) or similar. While visiting in Tibet we provide the twin sharing accommodation on Hotel Flora (budget hotel)/ Hotel Sambala (standard hotel)/ Hotel Lhasa (deluxe hotel) or similar in Tibet. Assume that during the real adventure in Tibet some place has a basic guesthouse and you need to accept this case and we provide the best option for you as per your booking.

During the visit in Nepal and Tibet we provide you breakfast only. Lunch and dinner are excludes in the price except well come dinner.

Clothing and Equipment

While you traveling Himalayan country this is most essential to know what to bring with you and what are the essential clothing and equipments during the travel. Basically, we suggest bringing based on season and altitude. During the trip you'll needed down, medium fabrics and good hiking boot. Generally find the equipment list below for your personal use during your travel with us,

A pair of light hiking/trekking boots depend on your season and altitude, a pair of sandals, 2 pairs of woolen socks and some pair of hiking socks, 1 medium poly pro shirt, 1 pile jacket, 1 down jacket, 1 woolen hat , a pair of sunglasses, a pair of glove with liner, a pair of woolen gloves, 1 trekking pack 3000 cubic inches capacity, sunscreen lotion SPF 10 to 25 and sunscreen stick SPF 10 to 30, some reading books (optional), 1 walkman (optional) and music tapes (optional), a one liter water bottle, a pair of trekking poles as per your physical condition , 1 flash light with few sets of batteries, 1 sleeping bag (-5 to -20) depends on your season and altitude, 2 t-shirts and one long sleeve t-shirt, 1 trekking baggy pant, rain poncho, nail cutter, Swiss knives etc. are the recommendable to bring with you. Also most of the equipments can buy or hire in Kathmandu.

Acclimatization

Our itinerary specially tailored considering with a high degree of minimization of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Normally, altitude sickness stars from 3,600 meters/11808 feet and there is no problem below this standard. During your trip this is a best solution go slowly with body acclimatization. Consider in the higher altitude there is less oxygen in the air. Suppose, crossing high passes more than 5,000 meters/ 16,400 feet, there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Your body needs many days to acclimatization during the travel in high Himalaya.

Check out "Altitude illness" by Dr Jim Duff.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is most essential if you are going to travel in the Himalaya; which protect your financial securities and compensate your lost property as well as life security. We are requesting to bring your travel insurance with you. Travel insurance should cover helicopter evacuation to be required and in case of any emergency, we talking with your insurance company then provide the evacuation for your life safety. Unless here in Kathmandu available on request.

Climate and Weather

In fact, Nepal is best time to travel in autumn and spring season but in the Tibetan climate is not as harsh as many people imagine it to be. It is suitable for travel to Tibet from April to the beginning of November, and the best time is August and September. But if you only stay in Lhasa, you can go there anytime of the year. Sun radiation is extremely strong in Tibet. The sunlight in Lhasa is so intense that the city is called Sunlight City. The thin air can neither block off nor retain heat so that the temperature extremes can be met in daytime and the same night respectively in Tibet. However it is not impossible to visit the holy snow land. May, June and September are the tourism season in east Tibet.

Most annual rainfall comes in the rainy season that starts from June to September. Usually it rains at night in Lhasa, Shigatse and Chamdo area. The rainfall may block roads and make travel difficult but the scenery at the time will be the best.


Passport and Visa Requirements

Before you traveling check your passport and validity date. You most require a valid passport to visit out of country. Passports most have at least 6 months validity after finish date of your trip. We most require your copy of full passport details with correct spelling written in your passport or scan copy is most preferable.

In Nepal you will require a visa which can be obtained in advance from the Nepalese Embassy from your country or you can get on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu with a cost of US$30 which is single-entry tourist visas and valid for up to 60 days and can be extended to a maximum of three months for an additional charge. But on arrival please get a multiple entry visa. Please visit for more information; www.newweb.net/nepal_embassy/visaform.htm

During the Visit in Tibet Chinese Government require original passport to obtain the Chinese visa most take from Nepal and even if you have already obtain from your county this visa doesn't work travelling from Nepal. Recently, they providing visa on Monday, Wednesday and Friday on evening valid till 20 -25 days in total and we most require our passport copy before your arrival. Without Package tour this is worthless try to visit Tibet. It means you are not allow to travel alone.

Permits and fees

In Nepal, you most require a permits and fees to enter a certain areas such as World heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing as well. All the trip prices are including the cost of relevant permits and entrance fees. Incase of any such conditions we will inform you if required any additional permit fees before you make a booking with us.

During the Visit in Tibet, they require the Chinese visa fees, Tibet special permit, and Everest permit as well as charge each monastery while you enter. This major fee includes in our package tour.

Health and Medical Information

Our all staffs are well experienced travelers and sharing since 1 ½ decade to achieve the traveler's ambition. In fact, we specialized in the Himalayan travel and we all are from Himalayan region with plenty of local knowledge, which is a key factor to provide the standard service to our clients. Our all services based on client's safety and satisfaction. We provide the high range of quality services and personally taking care during the trip. Each of our guides carries medical kit bag for occurring incidents during the travel. As a result we have best recommendation from our previous clients.

Environmental Concerns

We are highly sensible to protect our natural environment and participating with many environmental clean up campaigns. Our responsible tourism carries good message to the locals and we insists and train them do's and don't, how to keep good environment etc. Besides this tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve the natural environment for future generations as well.

To find out more about the clean-up campaigns and environmental awareness events we've run with KEEP, please click here for more information.

Our Experience

Nepal vision trek has been stabilized in 1992 with Govt. registered company based in Kathmandu, Nepal and we are working in adventure travel in the Himalaya of Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India carries long experience and built up own history in tourism. Our long experience in adventure travel, we are even more dedicated to fulfill our clients' requirement and always sincere with clients gratification. We are also delighted to say that many of our clients return again and again to travel with us and many of our new clients are through recommendations and word of mouth from happy and satisfied clients who have previously traveled with us.

How to Book

While you have chosen your trip, contact our head office by mail or phone to check the availability dates, groups or any remaining question you may have. We are happy to help and reply responsively as soon as possible. We'll hold your booking with us before your final decision. Please read properly our trip booking terms & conditions before your booking and fill up the booking form (download from our website) along with the appropriate deposit of 20 % per person in advance and payment made through the bank transfer or submit your credit card (visa/master card) details with booking form. When you choose the method of advance payment in an appropriate way, a signed and completed booking form will still be required for confirmation of booking. Bookings will only be confirmed once we receive a completed and signed booking form along with appropriate payment.

The final balance for your booking will be on arrival in Kathmandu. We will invoicing you after your arrival for the final balance along with other final pre departure details as appropriate. Your final invoice will show the price based on the previous quote at the time of invoicing.

We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!

Clothing and Equipment