Lhasa Namtso lake EBC tour is one of the most popular trips in Tibet offers awe-inspiring landscapes, ancient cultures, medieval cities and Majestic Mt. Everest. At the historic valley of Lhasa, ancient monasteries full of rich Tibetan architecture, historic fortresses, the serene turquoise lakes and the charming Tibetan people warmly welcome you. The ‘Lost Horizon’ in literature and the ‘Forbidden City’ for the past several centuries is still a city of several wonders. The must-visit places in Lhasa are the legendary Potala palace, the sacred Jokhang Temple, Ganden Monastery, Tibetan Medical Centre and so on; the list goes on as far as time permits you.
Lhasa Namtso lake EBC tour starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa over Mt. Everest. A bonus to this wonderful tour is a journey out of Lhasa to the alluring and beautiful Namtso Lake. The world famous lake is considered the highest-located salt water lakes of the world and one of the most beautiful lakes of entire Tibet. From Namtso Lake the journey continues towards Shigatse through Yangpachen valley. In Shigatse, we can visit the Tashilhunpo monastery, previously the home of Panchen Lamas, among other attractive places. Further on we can trek towards Everest Base Camp (5364m), from where you can see the Mountains Everest (8848m), Pumori (7161m) and Lhotse (8516m) at a very close range. On the way to the base camp, we will come across diverse culture and ethnicity of the Tibetan people and the rich flora and fauna preserved in the Chomolungma (the Tibetan Name for Mount Everest) National Park. Leaving the base camp behind, we drive along the Friendship Highway to Nyalam and then to Zangmu, a border town with Nepal. From here, we will enter the lush green Sunkoshi valley, which leads us to Kathmandu.
Lhasa Namtso Lake EBC tour – Outline itinerary
Day 01: Fly or train into Lhasa – 3650m.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Lhasa.
Day 03: Sightseeing in Lhasa.
Day 04: Lhasa – Namtso lake.
Day 05: Namtso Lake – Shigatse.
Day 06: Shigatse – Sakya Monastery.
Day 07: Sakya Monastery – Everest base camp.
Day 08: Excursion from Rongbuk to Everest Base Camp (12km).
Day 09: Day 09: Drive Rongbuk to Zhangmu.
Day 10: Zhangmu – Kathmandu.
Trip Cost: If you wish to make this tour as a private trip with your family, friends and colleagues then please send us an email and let us know how many members are there in your group to do this trip and the category of accommodation you want to use in Lhasa and en route, and then we quote the best price as per your requirements.
Note: If you wish to join this trip in Kathmandu you have to arrive 2 days prior to trip departure dates (But you need to provide us copy of your passport at least 25 days before the trip departure). Or if you wish to start in Lhasa, you can arrive Lhasa on the date mentioned above or earlier.