The roof of the world as it is called for the Tibet. The tour to the world highest mountain of the world Everest from the roof of the world Tibet would be the once in a lifetime moment in your life. Everest base camp tour journey starts from the majestic flight trip from Kathmandu to Lhasa. On the way to Lhasa, the spectacular mountain views can be seen as the aircraft fly over the snow-capped mountains like Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Everest, Mount Makalu, and other Himalayan ranges.
The acclimatization tour in the Lhasa takes about two days according to the itinerary and time permit. Everest base camp tour visit of mystic monasteries and Palace would give you the different viewpoint of the Tibetan Culture. The sophisticated roadways and the modern facilities present in this ancient city would amaze you. The effort of the Chinese government in creating modern Tibet can be seen here to the fullest. The visit to Potala the iconic palace of Kings and Dalai Lamas with its numerous chapels would take your breath away. The spectacular views of the holy city of Lhasa can be magnificent while staying in the Potala Palace. The short excursion of the Drepung and Sera Monasteries in the largest monasteries institutions of the world can be very informative. These monasteries are best preserved and are the icon of the city. After acclimatization tour in Lhasa, the journey to Everest Base Camp tour takes momentum. The tour takes us past the beautiful and romantic Turquoise Lake on the way to the historic city of Gyantse.
It is very luring because of the monumental multi-storied Kumbum Stupa. Further past the Gyantse, the city of Shigatse could be another fascinating stop as it has the massive Tashilungpo monastery and the memorial of Chorten of the late Panchen Lama. The trekking starts along the Old Tingri meeting the trekking crew and starts the trekking to the North Everest Base Camp. The trekking will take you to the milestone expedition route of the Mount Everest from Old Tingri to Rongbuk Monastery passing by the Langma La Pass which is an altitude of 16900ft. The further hike to the Northern Everest Base Camp would endow you the opportunity to explore the Rongbuk glacier situated below the north face of Mount Everest. At the high plains of Old Tingri meet up with the trek crew and start trekking to North Everest Base Camp. Later hike up to the North Everest Base Camp and explore the Rongbuk glacier set directly below the massive north face of Mount Everest. Once you have savored the visual delights of the Majestic Mount Everest than the glorious drive back to the Friendship Bridge in Nepal China Border where you will again enter Nepal. The 5 hours drive from Friendship Bridge will take you back to Kathmandu.
Witness this amazing and luxurious journey to the Everest Base camp tour and savor the northern face of this gigantic mountain.
Additional cost
Re-entry visa fee USD 85 & USD 175 for American Nationals
Lhasa - Kathmandu flight ticket USD 490 Economic class.
