Lhasa- Kyirong and Nepal border

Lhasa- Kyirong and Nepal border

Trip Details

Trip Duration
7 days
Group Size
2-8
Trip Type
Cultural Trips, Trekking
Trip Location
Central Tibet, Nepal

Trip Details

Trip Duration
7 days
Group Size
2-8
Trip Type
Cultural Trips, Trekking
Trip Location
Central Tibet, Nepal

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01 – Lhasa – EXACT – Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet 01 – Lhasa – EXACT – Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, Tibet 01 – Lhasa – EXACT – Lhasa Old City Street 01 – Lhasa – EXACT – Lhasa, Tibet monk 01 – Lhasa – EXACT – Pilgrims in Lhasa 01 – Lhasa – EXACT – Potala Palace, Lhasa tibet 02 – Gyantse route – Yamdrok EXACT – Yamdrok Lake and Yak 02 – Gyantse route – Yamdrok EXACT – Yamdrok Lake, on the way to Everest 03 – Gyantse Shigatse – REPRESENTATIVE – REPRESENTATIVE – Tibetan monastery – no exact Gyantse or Shigatse photo in ZIP 04 – Everest Base Camp Rongbuk – EXACT – Drive to Everest Base Camp 04 – Everest Base Camp Rongbuk – EXACT – Everest Base Camp mountains 04 – Everest Base Camp Rongbuk – EXACT – Everest Base Camp Tibet 04 – Everest Base Camp Rongbuk – EXACT – Everest Base Camp 05 – Gyirong Border – REPRESENTATIVE – REPRESENTATIVE – Himalayan border countryside – no exact Gyirong photo in ZIP 06 – Kathmandu Nepal – EXACT – Kathmandu, Nepal 06 – Kathmandu Nepal – EXACT – Nepal countryside 06 – Kathmandu Nepal – EXACT – Nepal

Day 1

Arrival in Lhasa

Lhasa is Tibet’s historic and spiritual capital, where monumental palaces and monasteries stand alongside a living culture of pilgrimage and devotion. Time here reveals both the grandeur of Tibetan history and the intimate rhythms of everyday life.

Overnight: Lhasa

Day 2

Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery (B, D

Lhasa is Tibet’s historic and spiritual capital, where monumental palaces and monasteries stand alongside a living culture of pilgrimage and devotion. Time here reveals both the grandeur of Tibetan history and the intimate rhythms of everyday life. Drepung Monastery was once one of the largest monastic institutions in the Tibetan world. Its hillside courtyards, assembly halls, colleges, and monastic quarters provide insight into Tibet’s great scholarly tradition. Sera Monastery is one of Lhasa’s great Gelug monasteries and is particularly known for its lively monastic debates. The debates offer a fascinating window into the rigorous intellectual training of Tibetan monks.

Overnight: Lhasa

Meals: B, D

Day 3

Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street (B)

Lhasa is Tibet’s historic and spiritual capital, where monumental palaces and monasteries stand alongside a living culture of pilgrimage and devotion. Time here reveals both the grandeur of Tibetan history and the intimate rhythms of everyday life. The Potala Palace rises above Lhasa as the defining architectural symbol of Tibet. Its chapels, ceremonial halls, murals, sacred objects, and panoramic views offer an extraordinary introduction to Tibetan history and religion. The Jokhang Temple is the spiritual heart of Lhasa and one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations in Tibetan Buddhism. Outside, pilgrims move continuously along the Barkhor kora, creating one of Tibet’s most compelling cultural experiences.

Overnight: Lhasa

Meals: B

Day 4

Lhasa to Shigatse via Gyantse 360 km (B,L)

Lhasa is Tibet’s historic and spiritual capital, where monumental palaces and monasteries stand alongside a living culture of pilgrimage and devotion. Time here reveals both the grandeur of Tibetan history and the intimate rhythms of everyday life. Gyantse is one of Tibet’s best-preserved historic towns, surrounded by fertile barley fields and overlooked by its imposing dzong. Its great Kumbum chorten and Pelkor Chode Monastery preserve exceptional examples of Tibetan religious art. Shigatse is Tibet’s second-largest city and the traditional seat of the Panchen Lamas. Tashilhunpo Monastery remains its cultural centerpiece, with grand halls, gilded roofs, and an active monastic community.

Overnight: Shigatse

Meals: B,L

Day 5

Shigatse to Everest Base Camp (B)

Shigatse is Tibet’s second-largest city and the traditional seat of the Panchen Lamas. Tashilhunpo Monastery remains its cultural centerpiece, with grand halls, gilded roofs, and an active monastic community. The northern approach to Mount Everest offers one of the most dramatic mountain experiences in Tibet. Weather permitting, sunrise, sunset, and the immense north face of the world’s highest peak create an unforgettable high-Himalayan finale.

Overnight: Everest Base Camp

Meals: B

Day 6

Everest Base Camp to Gyirong Border (B)

The northern approach to Mount Everest offers one of the most dramatic mountain experiences in Tibet. Weather permitting, sunrise, sunset, and the immense north face of the world’s highest peak create an unforgettable high-Himalayan finale. Gyirong Valley descends dramatically from the high Tibetan Plateau into a greener Himalayan world of forests, waterfalls, and deep gorges. The rapid change in altitude and vegetation makes the approach to Nepal especially striking. Rongbuk Monastery stands in a stark Himalayan valley beneath Mount Everest and is among the world’s highest monasteries. Its remote setting gives the Everest experience a powerful spiritual dimension.

Overnight: Gyirong

Meals: B

Day 7

Gyirong Border to Kathmandu (B)

Gyirong Valley descends dramatically from the high Tibetan Plateau into a greener Himalayan world of forests, waterfalls, and deep gorges. The rapid change in altitude and vegetation makes the approach to Nepal especially striking. Kathmandu is Nepal’s energetic capital and a historic crossroads of Himalayan cultures. Arrival here brings a vivid change of landscape, architecture, and atmosphere after the high plateau of Tibet.

Meals: B

Price Includes

Your Tibetan Trails journey is designed to provide a seamless and authentic travel experience across the Tibetan Plateau. The tour price includes:

  • Accommodation in carefully selected Tibetan boutique hotels, guesthouses, or luxury lodges throughout the itinerary.
  • For trekking and backpacking expeditions, all camping arrangements including tents, cooking equipment, pack animals (horses or yaks where required), and support staff. Guests are welcome to bring their own sleeping bag and sleeping pad, though these can also be provided upon request.
  • Cultural experiences and nomadic activities as outlined in the itinerary.
  • All meals during the tour, typically beginning with lunch or dinner on the first day and continuing through the conclusion of the trip. (Many other travel agencies cut out lunch and dinner for guests to make the prices seem lower, but we believe every traveler should experience the true culinary richness of Tibet and include a generous food budget inside our tours).
  • One professional English-speaking Tibetan guide throughout the journey. Our guides have over 15 years of experience with foreigners.
  • Private transportation in a comfortable van, SUV, or bus, including all ground transportation specified in the itinerary.
  • All entrance fees and permits for attractions, monasteries, parks, and sites included in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation and meals for guides, drivers, and support staff.
  • Local mountain guides where required for specific trekking routes.
  • All required travel permits, legal paperwork, and group insurance required for travel within Tibetan regions.
  • Unlimited bottled drinking water throughout the tour.

Price Excludes

The following items are not included in the tour price:

  • International or domestic flights and train tickets.
  • Personal travel insurance. We require all travelers to obtain their own travel insurance for the duration of their trip. We recommend purchasing coverage through World Nomads or a comparable provider.
  • Visa fees, passport fees, and any related travel documentation costs.
  • Optional activities or excursions not specifically listed in the itinerary.
  • Alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, and personal snacks.
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and support staff (recommended for excellent service).
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and telephone charges.
  • Costs resulting from itinerary changes, flight delays, weather conditions, altitude-related issues, government restrictions, natural disasters, or other force majeure events beyond our control.