9 days Lhasa-Shigatse-Mt. Everest-Namtso Lake Tour

Tour Route: Arrival Lhasa→Lhasa Traditional Handicraft Center→Sera Monastery→Potala Palace→Jokhang Temple→Barkhor street→Yamdrok Lake→Karola Glacier→Shigatse→Gawula Pass→Rongbuk Monastery→EBC→GyatsoLa Pass→Shigatse→Tashi Lhunpo Monastery→Lhasa→Namtso Lake→Lhasa

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This Trip is Available All Year Around:

From December to March marks Tibet's winter, an off-peak season. Despite this, Mt. Everest enjoys clear weather during these months, providing excellent visibility. It's the perfect time to witness the stunning sunset and sunrise at Mt. Everest, with lower prices making it an affordable option.

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Our youngest client of the Mt.Everest trip is 3 months and seasoned explorers reach up to 86 years! For your well-being, if you have any health issues, we recommend consulting your doctor for expert advice.

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Overview & Highlights of this Trip

Discover Tibet's soul through this meticulously crafted 9-day pilgrimage, blending three UNESCO heritage sites with two celestial lakes. Your journey unfolds with Lhasa's spiritual treasures (Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple), followed by Yamdrok's turquoise waters - a photographer's dream. Experience monastic wisdom at Shigatse's Tashilhunpo, conquer Everest Base Camp's starry night, and culminate at Namtso Lake's sacred shores (4,718m) - the highest saltwater lake on Earth.

Itinerary Details

Trip at a Glance

Day 1: Arrival Lhasa

Day 2:Lhasa Traditional Handicraft Center→Sera Monastery

Day 3:Potala Palace→Jokhang Temple→Barkhor street

Day 4:Lhasa→Yamdrok Lake→Karola Glacier→Shigatse

Day 5:Shigatse→Gawula Pass→Rongbuk Monastery→EBC

Day 6:EBC→GyatsoLa Pass→Shigatse

Day 7:Shigatse→Tashi Lhunpo Monastery→Lhasa(By tourist bus or train)

Day 8:Lhasa→Namtso Lake→Lhasa

Day 9:Lhasa Departure

Day 1: Arrival Lhasa

Upon your arrival at Lhasa airport, your guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel and help you check in. You will have the rest of the day and evening to rest and relax to become acclimatized the high altitude of Tibet.

【Notice】

Pick up/drop off: Foreign and Taiwanese travelers need a tour guide to pick up/drop off according to the regulations of the Tourism Administration. Chinese traveler without foreign partner will pick up/drop off by local professional Transfer Center. Our staff/guide will contact you in advance, please ensure that your mobile phone is unobstructed.

Altitude sickness：With its much higher elevation, some visitors may experience symptoms of altitude sickness. We recommend taking everything slowly, getting plenty of rest the first day and staying very well hydrated by drinking plenty of water to minimize the effects of the high altitude. Usually, you will be fine by the second day, but if you do experience severe and/or worsening symptoms, please contact your guide or a member of our staff immediately

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Day 2: Lhasa City Tour：Lhasa Traditional Handicraft Center, Sera Monastery

【Traditional Handicraft Art center】

Today we will take you to fully immerse yourself in experiencing traditional Tibetan handcraft Center, including making Tibetan incense, woodblock printing and learning about the Tibetan language.

While learning about how the refreshing Tibetan incense is made, you can also participate in making it with your own hands, which is of quite different significance from the purchased Tibetan incense. Knowledgeable teachers will introduce to you the origin of the Tibetan language and help you write Tibetan blessings or your own Tibetan name. Meanwhile, you can also experience the traditional woodblock printing. The incense, printed words and Tibetan calligraphy can all be taken home as souvenirs.

【Sera Monastery】

The monks’ debate is held in the courtyard almost every Monday to Saturday between 3:00pm and 5:30pm. Please note that in case of some special monastery activities such as the Dharma Meeting or the reception of VIPs, the monks’ debate may be canceled that day. After our visit to the monastery, feel free to stroll around the streets of Lhasa as you absorb the atmosphere and spirit of the devoted Tibetan people, or you may return to your hotel to rest and relax from this wonderful Tibetan cultural experience.

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Day 3: Lhasa City Tour：Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, Barhkor Street

【Potala Palace】

Initially built in 641 AD and listed as a world heritage site in 1994, the Potala Palace is the most popular tourist attraction in Tibet. The halls, murals, statues and mountain views will make you shocked even if you are not a Buddhist.

【Ticketing tips for Potala Palace】：

The Potala Palace requires real-name online ticketing and valid document (such as ID card, household registration book or passport) is required to make the reservation. Once the reservation made, the ticket cannot be re-booked within 7 days from the day of visit. If you can not enter the Potala Palace due to the wrong documents provided by yourself, we do not bear any responsibility or consequences.Therefore, it is important to take the valid documents. If the name or ID number is inconsistent with the actual ID used, you will not be able to enter the Potala Palace. Please note the ticket fee has actually been incurred and cannot be refunded.

The visiting time of the Potala Palace is randomly issued by the Potala Palace Management Office and it can not designate the visiting time. Please note the actual visiting route sequences may be different from the provided one.

In peak season, there has restrictions in visiting the Potala Palace and each travel agency has limited group bookings quotas every day. In order to ensure the group tour visiting, we solve the problem through different channels. Due to the special requirements for ticket purchases in different channels, you are requested to follow the tour guide’s arrangement. The normal arrangements are as below：

1）The group tour may be divided into multiple small groups (tourists who book together might be divided, and they join with other small group to visit the Potala Palace).

2）Each small group is divided into different times/dates to visit.

3）Each small group follows the different guide to visit.

【Johkang Temple】

The Jokhang Temple is the final destination for pilgrims. A statue of the 12-year-old Sakyamuni, who lived in India in the fifth century BC, and who was the creator of Buddhism, is collected in the monastery. This is the reason why Buddhists consider Lhasa a Sacred Land.

【Ticketing tips for the Jokhang Temple】：

The Jokhang Temple needs real-name online ticketing. Every day, from 7:00am to 23:59pm the tickets for the next day will be open to book through the We Chat applet "Jokhang Temple Reservation" until the number of reservations is full. Therefore, tickets must be reserved one day in advance. Please follow tour guide’s instruction to make the reservation

The Jokhang Temple is a religious temple rather than a tourist attraction. Please note if encountering important religious activities, it will be closed to tourists.

【Barkhor Street】

Located near the Jokhang Monastery, the Barkhor Street was only a place for Buddhists to do a religious circumambulation in ancient times. Nowadays, tourists can buy exquisite souvenirs on the street, such as handicrafts, costumes, tea, prayer wheels and Tibetan incense.

1 free meal: Tibetan or Nepalese specialty dishes

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Day 4: Lhasa→Yamdrok Lake→Karola Glacier→Shigatse

This morning we’ll take a drive up to the Kampala Pass (elevation 4797 meters) where you’ll have a glimpse of 【Yamdrok Lake】down below as well as spectacular views of the holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance. You will need your camera ready for the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake, which is one of the three holy lakes of Tibet, and the beautiful Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier as seen from the Karol la Pass. Later on we’ll be able to visit the【Karola Glacier】.

【Notice】

Foreign travelers who will visit Mt. Everest need to apply Aliens’ Travel Permit in Shigatse. The tour guide may adjust the itinerary according to the travel permit application status.

Please expect for a long queue time for the travel permit application during peak seasons due to system failure or a sudden increase in the number of applicants

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Day 5: Shigatse→Gawula Pass→Rongbuk Monastery→EBC

After breakfast we’ll set out towards the peak of the world – Mount Everest. Departing from Shigatse you will see some of the most beautiful and unique scenery in the world – incredibly blue skies, floating high clouds, endless grasslands and the highest mountain peaks in the world. We’ll also stop by the【Rongbuk Monastery】– the world’s highest altitude monastery before spending the night at the【Everest Base Camp】.

1 free meal: Mount Everest Hot pot

【Notice】

Tibetan Tent or guesthouse (8-15 pax/tent, multi-beds room, public bathroom). Every year due to cold weather, the tents will be evacuated from the Everest Base Camp, travelers will stay in Basongcun/Tashizongcun guesthouse instead(multi-beds room with public bathroom)

The food and accommodation is poor, the altitude is high, and the temperature is low at the Everest Base Camp. Please pay attention to keep warm and prevent altitude sickness. The temperature is about 0-8 degrees in summer night, so please bring down jackets, or rent one in the Base Camp

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Day 6: EBC→Gyatso La Pass→Shigatse

We will get an early start today to cross the【Gyatso La Pass】, also known as the Dingri Boundary, At an altitude of 5248 meters. In the afternoon we will drive back to Shigatse.

【Notice】

If you are lucky enough, you can enjoy the sunrise at the Base Camp. It depends on the weather conditions and other factors

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Day 7: Shigatse→Tashi Lhunpo Monastery→Lhasa

【Tashi Lhunpo Monastery】

Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, the seat of Tibet's second highest incarnation-the Panchen Lama. The immense complex is a rambling warren of chapels, shrines, and halls linked by mysterious alleyways and steep staircases. At the center of the monastery is a courtyard that was used as a theater for religious dances. Just off the great courtyard in Tashi Lhunpo’s main hall, where, like the explorer Sven Hedin, we may hear “the monks…intone a chant…enthralling, mystical, full of yearning…soothing as a cradle, intoxicating as wine, and sedative as morphia.” We'll visit this dark and evocative chamber and its many side altars, as well as a distinctive red building called the Jamkhang Chenmo, which houses a massive yet lyrical 90-feet tall statue of Maitreya, the Future Buddha, built in 1914 by the Ninth Panchen Lama while Europe was madly at war.

【Notice】

Please note we will arrange you to take train or tourist vehicle back to Lhasa from Shigatse according to conditions. No designation will be acceptable

As part of a join-in group tour, the travel agent has the right to arrange the overnight stay in either Damxung or Lhasa without reducing any scenic spots, depending on the actual situation

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Day 8: Lhasa→Namtso Lake→Lhasa

【Namtso Lake】

Today is a great day for witnessing Tibet’s natural beauty. Namtso Lake, one of the famous Tibet tourists’ attractions, is one of the 3 holy lakes in Tibet, playing an important role among Tibetans. On the way to namtso the road conditions is very good and comfortable. Start from Lhasa around 280 km you will arrive at a scenic point call Nyenchen Thankghula pick (the height is 7162m) and this mountain is the one of the holiest mountain in Tibet. At that moment you will have time to view that mountain and you are standing around at 4800m when that time you can show your photographic skills to that mountain. After that some times on the way also you will see some of the nomads families are roaming on the grass land of the north Tibet. Also on the way to Namtso lake there are lots of real Tibet yak, sometimes if you are lucky you will see some of the wild animals like wild donkeys, wild yaks, wild rabbits and wild fox ext. then also you will pass the pick called Laken La (the height of Laken La 5190m).

【Notice】

The winter climate in Tibet can be harsh, and Namtso Lake, which is situated at a higher altitude, may experience road closures due to heavy snowfall during this season.

If we receive prior notice one day in advance that the Namtso area cannot be visited, the itinerary for that day will be adjusted as follows: Lhasa - Ganden Monastery (light hiking and circumambulation) - Lhasa

If we are already on our way to the entrance of the Namtso area and receive last-minute notification that it cannot be visited, the itinerary for that day will be adjusted as follows: Lhasa - Tsurphu Monastery - Lhasa

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Day 9: Lhasa Departure

Today you will have free time until your tour guide escorts you to the Lhasa train station or airport for your departing train or flight from Lhasa. This will end your tour services in Tibet.

Tour Cost & Schedule in 2025

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Price Inclusions:

Tibet Travel Permit and all required local travel documents for this tour (excluding expedited processing fees);

Local tour transfers, 5-29 seats comfortable tourist vehicle according to the group size;

All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;

All meals listed in the itinerary;

Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide shared in your group (For prices of tour guides in other languages, please inquire);

All hotels listed in the itinerary or equivalent three-star hotels. Upgrades are available for an additional fee. (Single room supplement required when not sharing the room);

Free shuttle between Lhasa Railway Station/Lhasa Gonggar Airport and the downtown hotel;

Service Charge & Government Taxes;

Arrangements including planning, handling, operational, and communication charges;

Tourist accident/casualty insurance;

Additional services include fine Tibetan souvenirs, a tourist map, portable oxygen, medical oxygen in the vehicle, bottled mineral water, and more.

Price Exclusion:

China Visa (If you need visa assistance services, especially for Chinese Group Visa from Nepal to Tibet, feel free to contact us for more details.);

International flight to and out of China;

Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa (If you need us to book the domestic flight/train tickets, please contact us for the details.);

Single Room Supplement: Hotels default to double occupancy with twin-bedded rooms. If you prefer a single room or room sharing isn't possible, a single room supplement is necessary. Please consult the travel consultant for specific pricing details.

Meals not listed in the itinerary;

Porters and Yaks for carrying luggage during Mount Kailash trek;

Tips for the guide and driver. If you are satisfied with their service, it is suggested to tip $7(50 RMB) per day per person to be shared between the driver and the guide;

Other expenses caused by force majeure events (such as natural disasters, traffic control, loss of valuables, visa delays, flight delays or cancellations, etc.);

Personal expenses, like laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks (please do your best to avoid alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.

Mount Kailash Trip Notes

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Health Restrictions: Individuals with infectious/cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, mental disorders, severe anemia, post-major-surgery recovery, mobility limitations, pregnancy, or other contraindicated conditions are ineligible. Agents booking for others must verify health status. Concealment of health risks voids our liability.

Registration Protocol:

Submit completed registration form

Secure booking with non-refundable deposit (20% of total)

Confirmation issued only after deposit verification by customer service

Required Documentation:

Full names

ID/passport numbers

Contact details

Used for:
✓ Travel accident insurance purchase
✓ E-contract execution (sign via SMS link/QR code within 24hrs)

Legal Binding: This itinerary constitutes a contractual appendix with equivalent legal validity.

Common issues during the itinerary

Zero Shopping Policy: This itinerary includes no shopping stops, and guides/drivers will not recommend any. During free time, avoid bargaining or prolonged product inspection unless genuinely interested. Purchases are at your discretion—verify product authenticity and retain receipts. Canceling agreed transactions may cause disputes; you assume full responsibility for such conflicts.

Early Departure (Day 1): Departure between 06:30-07:30. If your hotel offers breakfast, request a grab-and-go pack (e.g., milk, bread) the night before.

Remote Area Preparedness:

Carry non-perishable snacks (energy bars, nuts) due to potential road delays.

Expect extended drives (5-8 hours) on rugged terrain.

Health Precautions:

Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and smoking pre/during travel.

Prevent colds with adequate rest and layered clothing.

Altitude Protocol:

Free oxygen canister per traveler (1L).

Consider altitude medication (e.g., Diamox) 48hrs pre-trip.

Report dizziness/headaches immediately to guides.

Accommodation Notice:

Rural lodging may lack urban amenities (elevators/AC).

Twin-bed rooms default; double-bed requests are not guaranteed.

Alternate hotels assigned if booked out.

Cultural & Safety Conduct:

Respect local customs (no temple photography without permission).

Avoid nighttime solo outings; use group chat for emergencies.

Restroom Fees: Carry 1-5 CNY coins for pay-per-use facilities.

Breakdown Protocol:

Vehicle issues will be resolved within 4hrs (backup transport arranged).

Alternate accommodations may be provided if delays exceed 6hrs.

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