Mt. Qomolangma(Everest)

Everest base camp trekking, one of the most popular trekking routes of Nepal is hinted with the fiction of being to the base of world’s highest mountain; Mt. Everest. The Everest region, often also referred as Khumbu region is the ancient residence of the Sherpas with their unique culture, religion and untouched lifestyle isolated to the rest of the world of modernization. The Khumbu region is a hub of Buddhism with plenty of monasteries alongside in Namche bazaar, Lukla, tengboche, Pangboche and Khumjung. Khumbu Region can also be an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. In the Everest base trekking, you will fly to the incredibly situated airport of Lukla, follow the Dudh Koshi valley to Lukla from where you will have the first glimpse of Mt. Everest, giant and smiling in front of you.  You will cross most of Sherpa settlements of the region to reach Gorakshep, from where Everest is seen from the nearest distance and the clearest.

Everest base camp trekking itinerary:

Day 01: Arrrival to Kathmandu. You will be picked up by Indo Nepal Trips P. Ltd. representatives. Transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu. Evenings are generally allowed free to shop around at your own. Overnight in hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu. A day in Kathmandu includes sightseeing which gives you major highlight’s visit inside Kathmandu valley. Visit the Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swaymabhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar square etc. overnight in Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. The Flight to Lukla is wonderful, passing above the mountains; the landing is an exciting moment in almost inclined airport where one end is 60 mtrs higher than the other. Start hiking along the Dudh Koshi to stay overnight in Phakding (2600 mtrs.). You will encounter the first procession of Yaks carrying the goods and creating temporary roadblocks while you are on your way. Yaks, Sheeps, Mule and horses are major transport mean in the region.

Day 04: Trekking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Continue walking along the Dudh Koshi to reach the Namche Bazaar. This famous trade center of the region is facilitated much than the other villages of the region. The Saturday market in Namche bazaar remains one of the important venues for the villagers to gather for need of home appliances, goods, clothes. Overnight in Namche bazaar (3440 mtrs.).

Day 05: Free day in Namche bazaar. Acclimatization in Namche bazaar, you may also wish to visit the places around. Overnight in Namche.

Day 06: Trekking from Namche bazaar to Tengboche. The real romance of being in the Everest region starts on this day. The Dudh Koshi River is far below while Giant white snow mountains are in front of you including Thamserku (6623 mtrs.), Ama Dablam, Katenga Mountain and Even Everest (8848 mtrs.). Way through Rhodondren forest, along many Mani walls, Rivers with suspension bridges let you forget all the plains of walking ups and downs on this day. Overnight in Tengboche (3860mtrs.).  Religiously, Tengboche is important site of the region with the most famous Tengboche monastery. The monastery was destroyed by earthquake frequently and re-built.
Day 07: Trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche. Follow the way down to Deboche village where there is a small nunnery. The part of the trek is wonderful; you will encounter many pheasant species on this day’s walk. The part of the trail has had a hunting ban from a long time which makes it decorated with increasing number of bird species as well as animals. Arrive Dingboche Village for an overnight stay (4400 mtrs.).

Day 08: Free day in Dingboche village. Acclimatization is allowed on this day here in Dingboche, you may wish to visit the Chukung Village from where you can see the Island peak. Overnight.

Day 09: Trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche. Alpine fields combined with a summer graze pasture of the Yaks lead to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier on this day.You can see the memorial remnants of the climbers here in Lobuche who died of the Avalanches many years ago. Lobuche offers the views of Nuptse, mainly at its sunset is breathtaking. Overnight in Lobuche after around 5 hours trekking (4900 mtrs.).

Day 10: Trekking from Lobuche to Gorakshep. This is most wonderful day. You are trekking at much altitude. Gorakshep has some tea shops, an almost all time frozen lake nearby, and the Kalapattar peak are just nearby. Overnight in Gorakshep preparing next day’s tough trek (5150 mtrs.).

Day 11: Trekking from Gorakshep to Kalapatta, climb the Kalapattar. The day is tough, long yet spectacular day. You will start as early as possible to climb to Kalapattar to avoid the large wind on the top of peak. From Kalapattar, the Everest is seen from the nearest distance. Sunrise view from Kalapattar peak will be one of the wonders of your life. Trek back to Gorakshep to continue your trek back to Lobuche Village (4900 mtrs.).

Day 12: Trek back from Lobuche to Pangboche. Pangboche is one of highest permanent settlements of the world and conserved one of the oldest Gompas of the region. Overnight in Pangboche (3950 mtrs.).

Day 13: Retrace the way back to Namche bazaar.

Day 14: Retrace the way back to Lukla.

Day 15: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Day 16: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping, resting.

Day 17: Free time in Kathmandu, departure in the afternoon.

Experience the journey to the Roof of the World. Climb the spectacular Potala Palace. Visit various and mysterious local Tibetan temples. View the pure scenery of pilgrim road. Trek to the Everest Base Camp. 4 WD Car Support.

Lhasa Aattraction: Yamdrok Lake, the Palgor Chorten (Palkhor Monastery).

Shigatse Aattraction: Shigar, Old Tingri, LungThang, Lamna La, Zommug, Rongbuk, Everest Base Camp.

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The tour includes all the important places of interest in central and south Tibet. We start two-day excursion to visit the most important monasteries in Lhasa and get the impression of the daily life of Tibetans at the commercial trading place at Barkhor Street. After feeling the religious atmosphere from the crowds of pilgrims, magnificent murals, Buddhist statues and scriptures, we start our overland trip through the Himalaya range. 
 
We spend a lot of time on the vehicle to the visit Qomolangma Peak (the highest peak on earth above sea level) due to the vast land of Tibet. On the way, we pass by Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet and visit some monasteries. 
 
When you finally get to Everest Base Camp, the first sight of the mighty Everest simply leaves you speechless. All the hardship you bear along the way makes sense at this while. This pilgrim tour in Tibet will make your journey a life-time trip.
 

Arrival in Lhasa 

Day 1
  
Arrive in Lhasa.  Acclimatize for weather of high plateau. Transfer to Hotel

Overnight at Lhasa Hotel (3*) 
 
 
Lhasa (B/L)

Day 2
  
In the morning we visit Potala Palace, which was originally constructed in 637AD by Songtsen Gampo, the first king of the united Tibet, and later expanded and served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas as well as becoming the religious - political nexus of traditional Tibet. The crowds of pilgrims, innumerable magnificent murals, Buddhist statues, scriptures and rare treasures altogether creative a dense religious and artistic atmosphere that impresses every visitor. In the afternoon we visit Jokhang monastery, the center of the Tibetan Buddhist region and the sacred land of Buddhist followers where thousands of pilgrims come to worship every day. The temple, built in 647AD, is the earliest wood-and-masonry structure still existing in Tibet. We will then walk along the Barkhor street surrounding Jokhang Monastery, a big market with prolific stalls selling local specialties. 
 
Overnight at Lhasa Hotel (3*)

Lhasa (B/L)

Day 3
 
In the morning we visit Drepung monastery, the sacred land of Gelug Sect., which was established in 1416 and the second, third and fourth . In the afternoon we visit Sera monastery, which was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. As roses are planted everywhere in the monastery, it is also called osestill 200 Lamas live there. 
 
Overnight at Lhasa Hotel (3*)
 
Lhasa  Gyantse- Shigatse (about 435km) (B/L)

Day 4 
 
Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse (3,950 m) via Yamdrok Lake (4408 m), one 3.5 hours to Yamdrok Lake, most of the time we are driving on the mountain road, winding and bumpy. Far in the distance is the huge massif of Mt. Nojin Kangtsang (7191m). After down from the mountain, there is about 30km road along lakeside, with barley fields on the other side of the road. A nice walk by the lakeside can be a great joy. At arrival at Gyantse visit the Palcho Monastery and its associated Kumbum (three dimension mandala) temple. Gyantse is a relaxed town offering a splendid sight of the Kumbum Stupa situated at its Northern edge. Housed within the compound of a rather barren looking  Palcho Monastery, Kumbun consists of 8 levels and a total of 75 chapels with wonderfulmurals revered by art scholars around the world. Drive another 95km (about one hour) to Shigatse. It would be a long day for about 10 hours. 
 
Overnight at Shigatse Hotel (3*)

Shigatse  Tingri (about 300km) (B/L)
 
Day 5
 
This day can make you tired as you basically spend the whole day on the road (about 7 hours on the drive). On the way, you will cross over Gyatsola Pass at 5,220 m. You will also visit Sakya Monastery and see Mt. Everest far away on the way. Tingri is the last stop before Mount Everest Base Camp. 
 
Overnight at Tingri (3*)
 
 
Tingri - Mt. Everest Base Camp (about 100km) (B/L)
 
Day 6
 
Although it's just 100km from Tingri to Mt. Everst Base Camp, it takes about 5 hours since the cracked winding roads demand much caution. But the views are stupendous on a clear day, and feature a huge sweep of the Himalaya range including peaks over 8000, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Gyachung and Cho Oyu. When you finally get to Everest Base Camp, the first sight of the mighty Everest simply leaves you speechless. All the hardship you bear along the way makes sense at this while. The best moments to watch Mt. Everest's are early morning and late evening when Everest is shining like a goddess in the sunglow. This afternoon is left free for you to wondering around the Rongbuk Monastery or hiking to the base camp of Mt. Everest. 
 
Overnight at Rongbuk Monastery Hotel (3*)
 

Rongbuk Monastery  Tingri  Shigatse (B/L)

Day 7
 
Drive from Rongbuk Monastery to Shigatse through Tingri, about 9 hours on the way. 
 
Overnight at Shigatse Hotel (3*)

 
Shigatse  Lhasa (B/L)

Day 8
 
We will visit Tashilhunpo Monastery this morning. Built in 1447 and the seat of the Panchen Lama, the monastery houses a giant statue of the Maitreya Buddha and a tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama, which contains masses of jewels and gold. Just close Tashilhunpo is the Old Town of Shigatse, a great place to wander around: Nicely decorated Tibetan houses and interesting market and bazaar give you a vivid picture of local people's life. We drive back to Lhasa (about 5 hours) in the afternoon. At arrival, you could walk around the old town and do some shopping for old prayer wheels, tankas, etc.on your own. 
 
Overnight at Lhasa Hotel (3*) 
 

Lhasa  Home (B)

Day 9
 
Transfer service to the airport for the flight out of Lhasa. The end of our journey.