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- Destination: China, Nepal
- Duration: 10 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
Experience the ultimate Himalayan adventure on a 10-day Lhasa to Kathmandu tour via Mount Everest, combining sacred Tibetan landmarks, breathtaking landscapes, and Nepal’s iconic cultural sites. Begin in the holy city of Lhasa, home to Potala Palace and vibrant Tibetan traditions. Travel overland across high mountain passes to Everest Base Camp for a once-in-a-lifetime night near the world’s tallest mountain. Conclude in Kathmandu Valley, exploring ancient Durbar Squares and UNESCO-listed temples.
This trip is ideal for travelers seeking both Himalayan nature and cultural discovery.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 6
China
Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Gyantse Mount Everest: Overnight at Everest Base Camp, Rongbuk Monastery
7 - 10
Nepal
Kathmandu: Durbar Square, Kumari Temple Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
Begin your journey in Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet. Receive a warm blessing with a traditional white Khata scarf and transfer to your hotel via expressway.
Spend the remainder of the day acclimatizing to the 3,650m altitude and absorbing the city’s sacred atmosphere.
- Lhasa
- Day 2: Drepung & Sera Monastery
Discover Tibetan Buddhism’s intellectual power at Drepung Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in the world. Walk through ancient assembly halls and learn about monastic life.
Later visit Sera Monastery, famous for its dramatic debating monks, a unique cultural highlight in Lhasa.
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- Lhasa
- Day 3: Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple
Explore the awe-inspiring Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic symbol of Tibet. Wander through its White and Red Palaces, learning about the Dalai Lamas and Tibetan governance.
Continue to Jokhang Temple, the most sacred pilgrimage site in Tibet, and stroll Barkhor Street, the ancient ritual circumambulation path filled with markets and prayer wheels.
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- Lhasa
- Day 4: Lhasa – Yamdrok Lake – Gyantse – Shigatse
Embark on the scenic Lhasa to Shigatse drive, witnessing some of Tibet’s most striking landscapes. Enjoy panoramic views of Yamdrok Lake, the turquoise jewel of the Himalayas.
Visit Karola Glacier, an incredible wall of ice cascading toward the road. Pass through Gyantse’s ancient town, and arrive in Shigatse, the gateway to Everest.
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- Shigaste
- Day 5: Shigatse – Tingri – Mount Everest Base Camp
Travel deeper into the Himalayan region toward Mount Everest. Stop at Gawula Pass for sweeping views of the world’s highest peaks.
Reach the north face of Everest and settle into your accommodation for a rare overnight stay at Everest Base Camp — the closest travelers can sleep to the summit.
Sunset views are unforgettable as golden light hits Everest’s massive peak.
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- Everest Base Camp
- Day 6: Everest Base Camp – Rongbuk – Gyirong
Rise early to watch a sunrise over Mount Everest, weather permitting. Visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monastery, set dramatically against Everest’s backdrop.
Then descend toward the lush scenery of Gyirong Valley, passing Shishapangma and the serene Peiku Tso Lake before reaching the Tibet–Nepal border area.
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- Gyirong
- Day 7: Gyirong – Kathmandu
Cross the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge and continue through the green Himalayan foothills into Kathmandu. Enjoy a relaxing evening at your hotel in the capital of Nepal.
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- Kathmandu
- Day 8: Kathmandu & Patan Tour
Start with a local immersion at Ason Tole market, filled with spices, vegetables, and daily Nepali life.
Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square — home to palaces, temples, and the Kumari, Nepal’s living goddess.
In the afternoon, explore Patan Durbar Square and end with sunset views from Swayambhunath Stupa, overlooking Kathmandu Valley.
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- Kathmandu
- Day 9: Bhaktapur & Sacred Heritage
Travel to Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal’s most important Hindu pilgrimage site. Continue to Boudhanath Stupa, a Tibetan spiritual center in Nepal.
Later, visit Changu Narayan Temple, the oldest temple in Kathmandu Valley, known for exquisite wooden carvings.
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- Kathmandu
- Day 10: Kathmandu Departure
Your Lhasa to Kathmandu Mount Everest tour concludes. A private transfer will take you to the airport for your onward journey.
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