Upon reaching the airport, our amiable Tibetan guide will extend cordial greetings and present you with a Hada, the customary Tibetan ceremonial scarf. Then our guide will transport you to your hotel. You can see the Lhasa River and the Yarlung Tsangpo River on the way.

Overnight at Lhasa.

Today is the first day of your tour, during which you will visit the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Potala Palace is the Dalai Lama’s winter residence and the local Tibetan government’s administrative hub. You can have a bird’ s-eye view of Lhasa’s old town from the top of the palace. Also, one can witness the meditation cave and priceless collection of Dalai Lama burial stupas.

Later, we will visit the Jokhang Temple, which was sacred and constructed in the 7th century to promote Buddhism. Once you get inside, you can witness the Buddha Sakyamuni’s statue of age 12, gifted by the Tibetan King Songsten Gompo’s Chinese wife, Queen Wen Chen.

In the evening, we will visit Barkhor Market, which encircles the Jokhang Temple and is one of Lasha’s most significant marketplaces.  You can blend in with the crowd by purchasing some Buddha relics.

Overnight at Lhasa.

In the early morning, you will eat a decent breakfast at your hotel; later, our guide will pick you up and take you to two of the three great Gelug monasteries in Tibet, Drepung and Sera Monastery.

Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Ganden Monastery are regarded as one of the “Three Great Monasteries.” This monastery is the biggest in the world. It was constructed in the 14th century and used to house 10,000 monks at one point, but there were just a few hundred left.

In the evening, we will visit the Sera monastery, founded by Tsongkapa in 1419. There is a story behind the name Sera: When it was being built, Wild Roses were on the hill behind, and in Tibetan, Wild Roses mean Sera. If you visit between Monday and Friday, you can witness monks debate in the monastery’s courtyard.

Overnight at Lhasa.

After breakfast, we will follow the Friendship Highway to Gyantse. After crossing Kamba La Pass(4794m), we will witness the tranquil, turquoise-toned Yamdrok-tso Lake. Yamdrok-tso Lake is among Tibet’s three holiest lakes and is believed to be the metamorphosis of the Goddess. The turquoise-toned waters of this lake are what makes the view mesmerizing. This lake is 72km long and encircled by snow-capped mountains.

Later, we will pass through the Karo La Pass(5045m), from which we can view the Karola Glacier, which stands 5560m above sea level. After hours of driving, we will reach Gyantse. Gyantse is the third largest historical city of Tibet, where we will visit the famous Khumbum Stupa and Pelkhor Chode.

Khumbum is a spectacular multi-story Buddhist stupa (chorten) with beautiful carvings and paintings and is home to a massive 35-meter-tall gold-domed stupa. Then we will visit the Pelkhor Chode monastery, situated in the Nyangchu river valley, encircled on three sides by the mountains and a unique blend of stupa and temple.

Overnight at Gyantse.

We will have breakfast and then drive to Shigatse, the second-largest town in Tibet. Once we reach Shigatse, we will visit the Tashilimphu Monastery, built by Gedun Druk, a disciple of the renowned scholar Je Tsongkhapa, in 1447. You can view the enormous statue of Future Buddha, which is 26.2 meters in height and 11.5 meters in width. It is adorned with priceless pearls, turquoise, coral, and amber. It is the most enormous statue of its type on the planet.

Overnight at Shigatse.

After breakfast today, we will go to Shegar, now known as the New Tingri. Before reaching Shegar, we will cross the two high passes: Tong La Pass (5130) and Gyatso La(5259m).

During the journey, you will capture stunning views of Shishapangma(8013m) and Mount Everest(8848m), the world’s highest peak. Then, we will reach Shegar. As part of your acclimatization, you can rest the remaining day.

Overnight at Shegar.

After breakfast, we will drive to Kharta. Once we drive about 10 km from Shegar, we leave the main route and head south into Everest. Later, we reach the Pang La pass(5150m), from where we see Mount Everest’s view. Then, we will descend from the pass and get to Phadruchi. From here, we will head west and reach Kharta, a small settlement that serves as a regional administrative center.

Then, a tent will be set up on the bank of the glacier, where it will rest for the remaining time.

Camping at Kharta.

It is always better to acclimatize before starting trekking. So, this wonderful small settlement, Kharta, will be our acclimatization location. Today, we will do a warm-up walk by exploring Kharta and its surroundings.

Camping at Kharta.

After the beautiful camping stay at Kharta, we will start our trek to Lhundrubling. Our trail goes through the shore of the Kharta River. Our eyes will be filled with the breathtaking views of the barley fields and local small settlements. Later, we ascend and reach the Shao La Pass, where we will encounter the rhododendron and highland conifer forests.

Once we reach Lhundrubling, we will pitch our camp on a ledge over the Kharta River.

Camping at Lhundrubling.

We will start our trek early today. We will pass two lakes, Tsho-Shao, and reach the Shao La Pass(4790m). This pass offers fantastic views of three 8 thousanders mountains: Mount Everest, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Lhotse. As we descend from the past, we will encounter four other lakes.

Later, we will reach the Kaamo Tsangpo Valley, where our campground is in a pine forest above the valley.

Camping at Kaamo Tsangpo Valley.

Our morning starts by ascending sharply to about 400m, from which we see the breathtaking view of Nepal and the Arun Valley. You will pass through the alpine ridges where yak herders camp during the summer. As you ascend, you will pass through the beautiful green lakes and reach Kangsung Valley.

Camping at Khangsung Valley.

Today, our journey will be more interesting, and we will get to explore more. We will walk north from our Khangsung Valley camp to reach the sacred lake. You can witness the cave at the lake’s edge, widely known as the cave of meditation of Padmasambhava, a lotus-born Buddha. As we walk further, we will reach Orga, where Mt. Everest sharply comes into view.

Following a few steep descents via loose rock, you will reach the scenic Pethang Ringmo, 4,550 meters below Makalu, and the striking Chomo Lonzo mountain (7,790 meters). Small huts made of stone are seen in this area, which the yak herders use as summer camps.

Camping at Pethang Ringmo.

Today, we will trek towards Hoppo, the last stop, before reaching Kangshung Base camp. As we leave the Pethang Ringmo, we will pass through the green meadows, and later, we will ascend further. After ascending, we view the glittering glaciers of Chomo Lonzo and the Kangshung Face of Everest.

Later, we reach Hoppo, a vast yak pasture, the ideal location to use as a camping site.

Camping at Hoppo.

Today, our journey is toward the final destination, Kangshung Base Camp, located at an altitude of 5050m. Our walk today will be shorter and pass through the Kangshung Glacier. Traveling this route will strengthen your spiritual connection to the natural world.

Camping at Kangshung Base Camp.

As we depart from Kangshung Base camp, we follow a path that descends to Pethang Ringmo, from where we will walk north to reach Langma La Pass. You will walk through the meadows, enjoying the breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges.

We will pitch our camp to the base of Langma La, Shurimo(4800m), an ideal campsite.

Camping at Langma La.

It is best to start early and spend the next two hours climbing to Langma La. As we descend from the Pass, our eyes will be filled with the breathtaking views of Makalu, Lhotse, and Everest. We will pass through Kharta Valley with a view of the Kanchenjunga mountains over the hills. Later, we reach the settlement of Lundrubling, where we will pitch our tent.

Camping at Lundrubling.

Today, we will trek for about 3-4 hours and reach Kharta. Our camping trek journey ends in this village. Once we reach Kharta, we will pitch our tent and rest.

Camping at Kharta.

Today, we will drive to Rongbuk, where we will visit the world’s highest monastery, Ronbuk Monastery. This monastery is situated on the foot of the North Face of Mount Everest, which will take your breath away. A Nyingmapa Lama established this monastery in 1902. You can witness several caves carved into the cliffs for meditation.

Later, we will explore the North face of Everest Base Camp(5250m), from which we will have an unhindered view from top to bottom. On the way, we will witness the three thousanders: Mount Everest (8,848m), Cho Oyu (8,188m), and Shishapangma (8,027m). After reaching the base camp of Mount Everest, the massive white pyramid peak (Mt. Everest) towering in front of us will be an awe-inspiring moment, and we will also watch the Rongbuk Glacier.

Later, we will head back to Rongbuk and set the camp near the Rongbuk monastery.

Camping at Rongbuk.

After breakfast, we will move towards the Kyirong Border. We will enjoy scenic views of mountains, forests, and streams on the way.

Once you reach the Kyirong border, the guide will complete certain formalities, and then you will be driven to Syabrubesi, where you will rest for the day. In the evening, you can stroll around the streets of Syabrubesi. Syabrubesi is also the base point to go for Langtang Trekking.

Overnight at Syabrubesi.

You will have a decent breakfast, and then we will drive back to Kathmandu. Within a few hours, we will reach Kathmandu and drop you off at your hotel.

You can rest the remaining time of the day or stroll around markets like Ason and New Road to shop for something beautiful to take back to your home.