BOOK A TRIP

North Everest Base Camp Tour via Lhasa

5.0/1

North Everest Base Camp Tour via Lhasa
North Everest Base Camp Tour via Lhasa North Everest Base Camp Tour via Lhasa
North Everest Base Camp Tour via Lhasa
Trip Duration

Trip Duration

10 days

Maximum Altitude

Maximum Altitude

5,150m/16,892ft at Everest Base Camp

Trip Introduction:
North Everest Base Camp Tour via Lhasa is a trip that combines several elements to give you a memorable trip of a lifetime. The mesmerizing mountains, Tibetan plateaus, pristine lakes, glaciers, cultures and religions, monasteries, and palaces will give you a very authentic touch to the natural magnificence of the place. The tour takes you around the advanced Everest base camp and explores the view of the giant snow-capped mountains. 
 
Mt. Everest is known as “Qomolungma” in Tibet, which is also considered a holy mountain by the locals. The North Everest Base Camp Tour can be a challenging trek. The northern base camp treks lesser than its southern counterpart which makes the trail less crowdy and easy to explore. But unlike the southern side, the north Everest base camp can be reached with an overland drive. The only obstacle here will be to sustain the rapid rise in altitude. The tour is worth the challenges and difficulties. 
 
The stunning views of mountains, glaciers, plateaus, lakes, glaciers, and mountain terrain in Tibet compare to nothing like elsewhere in the entire world. Besides, the trek takes you through the colorful city of Lhasa, the forbidden city. The tour also includes exploring the city of Lhasa, observing the Tibetan culture, and mingling with the locals.
North Everest Base Camp Tour via Lhasa Route
Everest camp

Day 01: Arrival day in Lhasa and transfer to hotel. (3,650m/11,972ft), 60km, 1 hour 
Day 02: Lhasa sightseeing: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace and Tibet Traditional Hospital: 5 - 6 hours
Day 03: Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar: 5 - 6 hours
Day 04: Day Excursion to Ganden Monastery and Drayerpa Caves, 110km, 5-6 hours
Day 05: Lhasa to Gyantse (3,950m/12,956ft) via Karo La Pass and Yamdrok Tso Lake: 325km, 5-6 hours
Day 06: Gyantse to Shigatse (3,900m/12,795ft) via Shalu Monastery: 95km, 2 hours
Day 07: Shigatse to Rongbuk via Sakya Monastery (5,000m/16,400ft): 390km, 7-8 hours
Day 08: Rongbuk to Kyirong (1,895m/6,217ft) via Everest Base Camp: 335km, 7-8 hours
Day 09: Kyirong to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft): 130km, 8-9hours
Day 10: Departure from Kathmandu

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Lhasa and transfer to hotel. (3,650m/11,972ft), 60km, 1 hour
We will begin our trip after we will arrive in Lhasa either by taking a direct flight from Nepal or via Mainland China. Upon your arrival in Lhasa, a representative from Nepal Vision will escort you either from the airport or the train station to your designated hotel in Lhasa. You are advised to take plenty of rest for the remainder of the day in order to minimize altitude sickness. Overnight in Lhasa.
 
Day 02: Lhasa sightseeing: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, and Tibet Traditional Hospital: 5 - 6 hours
After breakfast, we will begin our trip exploring Lhasa, visiting the beautiful Potala and Norbulingka Palaces, better known as the winter palace and the Summer Palace respectively. Built in the 17th century, Potala Palace provides amazing views of the entire city and houses the private quarters of the Dalai Lama. The Norbulingka Palace houses are considered to be the largest man-made garden in Tibet. After that, we will visit the Tibet Traditional Hospital, which is the center for the treatment, training, research, and production of Tibetan medicine. Overnight in Lhasa.
 
Day 03: Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar: 5 - 6 hours
We will visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar on the third day of the trip. Drepung Monastery was built in the 14th century and is the world’s largest monastery and is believed to have sheltered around 10,000 monks in the past, but as of now, there has been quite a decline resulting in only a few hundred. The history, culture, and religious beliefs of the Tibetan people are strongly concentrated and centered in this marvelous monastery.  Sera Monastery is a preserved monastery with whitewashed walls and golden roofs.  
 
The main attraction to visiting this monastery is to see the monks debating which is held from 3-5 pm every day apart from Sundays. Jokhang Temple is another important sacred site, which unravels more deep-seated mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. You can also see the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha when he was twelve years old inside the palace. We will further stroll through Barkhor Bazaar (market). The place is known as the nerve center of Lhasa with its open-air stalls, shops, and crowds of pilgrims. Overnight in Lhasa.
 
Day 04: Day Excursion to Ganden Monastery and Drayerpa Caves, 110km, 5-6 hours
After breakfast, we will drive 110km to Ganden monastery, Drayerpa Cave, and back to Lhasa. Ganden Monastery is located at the top of Wangbur Mountain (3,800m) in Lhatse County, around 55km east of Lhasa. It is the oldest and one of the ‘great three’ of the six Gelug Sect monasteries in Tibet. Ganden Monastery has extremely delicate and fine murals and sculptures. 
 
It also keeps a suit of armor decorated with gems, which was worn by Emperor Qianlong and was bestowed to the monastery as an offering to Tsong Khapa, founder of the Gelug Sect. During the afternoon, we will drive to Drayerpa Cave, located in a beautiful valley with a stunning landscape. There are more than 30 caves for Lamas who wish to meditate in a silent environment. In the evening, we will drive back to Lhasa and spend the night. Overnight in Lhasa.
 
Day 05: Lhasa to Gyantse (3,950m/12,956ft) via Karo La Pass and Yamdrok Tso Lake: 325km, 5-6 hours
After breakfast, we will drive through the friendship highway to Gyantse, a small town known for its giant stupa and fortress. En route, we will be crossing high Himalayan passes. We will also visit Lake Yamdrok -Tso, a wonderful turquoise blue lake, the third largest on the Tibetan Plateau (Note: There is two way to get to Gyantse, and depending on the season and operation, we have reserved the right to make a decision alternative way). The lake is sacred to Tibetan Buddhists and lies like a beautiful giant sapphire set amidst the surrounding mountains, at an elevation of (4400m/14,432ft) above sea level. After we reach Gyantse, we will check in to our hotel for the overnight. We will spend the rest of the time exploring the surrounding area.
 
Day 06: Gyantse to Shigatse (3,900m/12,795ft) via Shalu Monastery: 95km, 2 hours
Gyantse prides on gyantse dsong and Kumbum. Gyantse Dzong is a historical fort built in the 14th century and overlooks a mesmerizing view of the entire Gyantse and surrounding Nyang Chu Valley. Kumbum has a large gold-domed stupa and houses several chapels and Tibetan Buddhist murals. After we enjoy exploring Gyantse, we will take a 90 km drive to Shigatse. We will reach the place after we drive for about two hours to reach Shigtase (3900 meters). It is the second largest city in Tibet. Tashilhunpo Monastery is the largest functioning monastery in Tibet.
 
Day 07: Shigatse to Rongbuk via Sakya Monastery (5,000m/16,400ft): 390km, 7-8 hours
After breakfast, we will drive to Rongbuk, beginning our journey right through some beautiful villages and getting the first glimpse of Mount Everest from the foot of the Gyatso la pass (5220m). On the way, we will also visit Sakya Monastery, which is also known as Pel Sakya, the ancestral temple of the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, which provides access to the Buddha’s teachings. 
 
After the visit to Sakya Monastery, we will continue our drive toward Rongbuk. We will then cross the Lalung la pass, which will further take us to the Rongbuk Monastery, located at the foot of the mighty Everest. It is the highest monastery in the world. We will enjoy the stunning mountainous scenery all around us, including the breathtaking views of the north face of Mt. Everest. Overnight in Rongbuk.
 
Day 08: Rongbuk to Kyirong (1,895m/6,217ft) via Everest Base Camp: 335km, 7-8 hours
Early in the morning, we will drive to Everest Base Camp (5,250m/17,220ft.), the foot of the world’s highest mountain.  On the way, we will be enjoying the spectacular views of 3 eight-thousander peaks, Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, and the mighty Everest, also known as Mt. Chomolongma on the Tibetan side. We will accomplish one of the major highlights of our trip on this day. We can catch a glimpse of the marvelous Rongbuk glacier upon reaching the base camp of Mt. Everest. We will make a 16km round trip to the Everest Base Camp. After spending some quality time at the base of Mt. Everest, we will make Kyirong our next destination. This will be the last contact with the Tibetan plateau where most of the pilgrims stop to hang prayer flags, burn incense and throw prayer notes into the air. Overnight in Kyirong.
 
Day 09: Kyirong to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft): 130km, 8-9hours
On completion of the border formalities after breakfast, we will travel onward to Kathmandu. We will pass through the highway connecting Tibet to Nepal via Kyirong which will take us through the Nepalese towns of Trishuli, Dhunche, Syabrubesi, and Rasuwagadi driving along a small mountainous road. On the way, we can have glimpses of numerous waterfalls, rivers, gorges, and lush forests and enjoy the scenic views. On arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to our hotel, where you can take a rest for a while. Later in the evening, we will enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine for our farewell dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.
 
Day 10: Final Departure
On the last day of the trip, you can go for some last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive. You can also commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If you are ready for departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination.
We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!

 

Trip Cost Includes:

✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast
✅ Farewell dinner(Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel costs within itineraries
✅ Government Registered guide (English speaking, First Aid and Eco trained)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, and permits
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes

Trip Cost Excludes:

❌ Visa fees
❌ International airfare to and from Tibet
❌ Lunch and dinner apart from the tour except for welcome & fare well dinner 
❌ Any extra night accommodations because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the tour (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
 

ONGOING TRIPS

JOIN FIXED DEPARTURE TRIPS

Departure Date Status Prices
{{ departure.package.duration }}
From {{ formatDate(departure.start_date) }} - {{ formatEndDate(departure.start_date, departure.package.duration) }}

guranted Guaranteed

{{ departure.total_seats - departure.booked_seats }} Seats Left
${{ departure.package.discounted_price }} ${{ departure.package.price }}
${{ departure.package.price }}
No departures found for {{ getMonthName(month) }}, {{ year }}

TESTIMONIALS

star
tripadvisor
FAQs

The road from Lhasa to Tibet EBC covers about 618 km, and is mostly well-paved, following the famous Friendship Highway so you can easily reach Everest Base Camp from Lhasa.

Yes, you can easily see from the Lhasa. Lhasa is only 618km away from the Base camp.

Yes, the North Everest Base Camp climb from Tibet is comparatively easier than the South because the road is paced and easier and shorter too.

The highest peak in the world can be climbed from both south, Nepal and north, Tibet. Hence, the Mount Everest can be climbed from both.

All Inclusive Cost

US $3150 per person

Total Price
US ${{ totalPrice }}
BOOK A TRIP

Got Queries? We’re at your service

whatsapp

+977-9802342081

Get in Touch

We’d love to hear from you. Please fill out this form.

HOLIDAY PACKAGE OFFER

GET SPECIAL OFFERS

Sign up now to receive hot special offers and information about the best tour packages, updates, and discounts!

Subscribe to receive exclusive deals, destination highlights, and insider travel tips delivered straight to your inbox.

Contact Us
  • tripadvisor
  • newyorktimes
  • expedia
  • condé nast
  • lonely planet
  • forbes travel