Sampurna Adventure

Lhasa and Everest Base Camp Tour Visiting Tsetang, Shalu, Sakya

Duration
14 days
Max. Elevation
5220m
Group size
Min 1+
Level
Moderate
Transportation
flight and all ground transportation as per itinerary
Best Season
April - October
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge/Resort
Meals
13 Breakfast, 0 Lunch, 0 Dinner
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Overview

Discover Monastery of Nepal and Tibet, flying an hour from Kathmandu to Lhasa viewing Mount Everest. 
In Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, visit Potala palace of the Dalai Lama, the sacred Jokhang temple and Barkhor market, the great Sera Monastery with debating courtyard, an oldest Drepung monasteries, know Buddhism, Tibetan architecture, experience lifestyle of local Tibetans. Recommended for travelers of all age group to know the sacred & solemn Tibet by visiting the holiest sacred monasteries in Lhasa and Kathmandu.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, in the morning before 1100 hrs:
Day 02: Visit in Kathmandu: Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu, and Patan/Lalitpur
Day 03: Visit in Kathmandu: Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath
Day 04 Flight: Kathmandu - Lhasa – Tsetang: 104 km, 1 ½ hrs 
Day 05 Visit: Thandruk, Yumbulakhang, 11 km.
Day 06 Tsetang – Samye – Gyantse: 310 Km, 6 hrs
Day 07 Gyantse – Shalu – Shigatse, Visiting Shalu – Tashilhunpo Monastery & Local Market
Day 08 Shigatse – Sakya – Rongbuk (4980 Mt): 380 km, 7 hrs
Day 09: Rongbuk (4980 Mt) – CBE (5150Mt) – Shigatse: 333 km, 6 hrs:  
Day 10 Shigatse – Lhasa (4,300 m)
Day 11 In Lhasa: visit Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market & Sera Monastery:
Day 12 In Lhasa: visit Potala Palace, Drepung:
Day 13: Flight: Lhasa – Kathmandu 
Day 14: Departure: Kathmandu to City of Origin.

Trip Itinerary

The flight into the Himalayas reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks of Mt. Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), Mt. Ganesh Himal (7,422 m), Mt. Langtang (7,227 m), etc., (weather permitting) taking you right into the Himalayan capitals at Kathmandu. After immigration formality at the airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by a Sampurna Adventure personnel & transferred to your hotel, Spend the rest of the day at leisure for personal activities, explore around the city center or take a rest following your program briefing, overnight at the hotel.

Max. altitude

1325m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

NA

(Optional: Early morning an optional Mount Everest flight tour – The Highest Mountain on Earth).

Visit Kathmandu Durbar square (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the most important monuments of the Nepalese capital in the open-air museum filled with the temples, courtyards and palace of the Malla Kings, who ruled over the city. Other impressive sights include a giant statue of Kal Bhairab, the God of Destruction, stunning Shiva-Parvati temples, Taleju, and the Kumari Palace, where the Kumari acknowledges their greetings from her window.

Swoyambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is probably the most sacred ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site soaring above the city on a lofty hilltop, the fascinating, chaotic jumble of Buddhist and Hindu iconography, ancient carvings, the smell of incense and butter lamps, the mystical atmosphere is heightened by devotees who make a ritual circumambulation of the stupa, spinning the prayer wheels set into its base. This famous stupa is surrounded by typical houses of priests, Chaityas and monasteries. 

Later visit Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site), the city of fine arts & crafts in metal, stone, and terracotta, it is famous for its rich cultural heritage, where you will see its ancient palace with golden gate and window, temples of Krishna, Shiva, Golden temple (Hiranya Barna Mahabihar) as well as monasteries & beautiful courtyard. 

Max. altitude

1325m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage site & the medieval capital city, visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, surrounded by spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newari artists and craftsmen over several centuries, an example of exquisite woodworks in the Palace of 55 windows with its golden gate, the beautiful Dattatreya, Nyatapola with Bhairab Temple and ceramics Square, 

Pashupatinath, a "UNESCO World Heritage site", the sacred Hindu Shiva temple, serves as the seat of the national deity, this "extensive Hindu temple ground" offers an "extensive collection of temples, ashrams, sculptures” etc. for centuries along the banks of the sacred river Bagamati, considered Varanasi for Hindus, where we could witness their final rituals of cremation.

Boudhanath, "a UNESCO World Heritage site", it’s a massive mandala that makes it one of the largest spherical Stupas in the world, where many Tibetan refugees residing since 1960, in its premises have built more than 50 Buddhist monasteries. The Stupa is said to have buried the remains of Kassapa Buddha. 

Max. altitude

1325m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

In the morning at the scheduled time transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Lhasa, this hour-enchanting flight over the Himalayas provides us with a spectacularly breathtaking view of the highest peaks on the earth, (Weather permitting) we could see Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), etc. After immigration formality at the airport, we will be greeted with Khata (Scarf) and welcomed by your local Tibetan guide of Sampurna Adventure, then driven 104 kilometers from the airport to our hotel in Tsetang. Tsetang is located in Shannan Prefecture, the area is regarded as the cradle of Tibetan civilization and is filled with important historical landmarks.

After checking in at the hotel, we spend the remainder of the day relaxing and allowing our bodies to acclimate or light walk around the hotel area.

Max. altitude

3650m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Visit The Yumbulakhang Palace 12 kilometers (7 miles) south of Tsetang, built by King Nyatri Tsedpo, it is an amazing sight built on top of a hill with views of the entire region is and thought to be the first building in Tibet.

The palace for the 1st King Niechi in the Yarlung River Valley in the southeast of Naidong County.

The palace is divided into front and back parts, the front part is a three-story building, while the back part is a castle-like tall building. Enshrined the statues of Thiesung Sangjie Buddha King Niechi, King Songtsen Gampo, and the Tobu Kings. The fortress-like dwelling is built on the spur of a bill that commands an impressive view of the entire fertile valley. It was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution and the present structure is an exact replica of the original rebuilt in 1982.

Later we drive Northeast of Tsetang about 40 km through sand dunes to Samye monastery. The road crosses the mighty Brahmaputra River en route to the remarkable Samye Monastery, Samye is the 1st ever built monastery in Tibet in the 8th Century by Tibetan king Trisong Detsen with the help of Padmasambhava. Under the protective gaze of the spectacular Utse building, countless stupas and temples still attract many Buddhists devout.

Max. altitude

3100m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

We will drive over two spectacular high passes – the Khamba La 4,794 m & Kharo La 5050Mt which offer views of the beautiful deep-blue green Lake called Yamdrok Lake or Turquoise Lake. The Tibetan Plateau offers an unusual and spectacular landscape. Arrival in Gyantse offers an old Tibetan Town with magnificent 14th-15th century fortresses and temples. Afternoon visit Pelkor Chode Temple, which served the Gelug Sakya and Buluk orders, and Khumbun Stupa, an architectural masterpiece built in the style of 108-sided Mandala, the most revered Stupa in Tibet and houses 112 chapels of which only 23 are open to the public.

Max. altitude

3977m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

We drive 2 hours, 90km straight to Shigatse, and the second largest town in Tibet. It is the capital of Tsang Province is 395km west of Lhasa. On the way we turn left towards Shalu Monastery, 

Shalu Monastery is a small monastery 22 km before arrival in Shigatse town. Founded in 1040 by Chetsun Sherab Jungnay, for centuries it was renowned as a center of scholarly learning and psychic training and its mural paintings were considered to be the most ancient and beautiful in Tibet. Shalu was the first of the major monasteries to be built by noble families of the Tsangpa during Tibet's great revival of Buddhism, and was an important center of the Sakya tradition.

Later continue drive to Shigatse, in the afternoon visit Tashilhunpo Palace of Panchen Lama (great scholar) the second highest spiritual figure in Tibet after Dalai Lama. Built by 5th Dalai Lama, which offer 39 amazing chapels inside the Palace including the huge Maitreya Chapel coated with gold and Tushita Chapel containing one thousand small statues of Tsongkhappa founder of Geluk order. Victory Chapel, which is converted into a school for study, inside the chapel there is a huge gold image of Tsongkhappa and his two disciples and also the Tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama just to name a few.

Max. altitude

3977m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Breakfast, drive towards Rongbuk through Friendship Highway, by the middle of our journey we turn left towards Sakya County to visit the famous Sakya monastery, founded in 1073 and it was the principal monastery of the Sakya sect of Tibetan Buddhism. In which has kept the most valuable sacred Buddhist script and it is considered a treasure for Tibetan Buddhism history and their culture.

Later continue our trip to Rongbuk, we will cross the Gyatso La pass (5220 Mt). During this journey we may find many nomads along with the yaks and sheep. This route offers beautiful views of the mountain, the lake and the small Tibetan villages, we may have good sight of majestic Mount Everest and other peaks Shisha Pangma, Cho Oyu of the 8000m. 

Rongbuk Monastery lies near the base of the north side of Mount Everest at 5,009 m (16,434 ft) above sea level, at the end of the Dzakar Chu valley. Rongbuk is claimed to be the highest-elevation monastery in the world. However, the true highest monastery in the world is Dhirapuk Monastery in Ngari Prefecture, at an altitude of 5,072 meters (16,640 ft). Rongbuk Monastery was an important pilgrimage site, accessed in a few days' travel across the Himalaya through the Nangpa La. Most of the past and current expeditions attempting to summit Mount Everest from the north, Tibetan side establish their Base Camp near the Rongbuk Glacier about 8 km (5 mi) south of the Monastery.

Later we will explore near the Everest base camp, itself is dry and barren but the views of Everest more than compensate for this. It is a truly awe-inspiring place with the sheer north face of the highest mountain in the world towering above us. 

Today afternoon we will explore the Rongbuk monastery and overnight. 

Max. altitude

4300m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

After early breakfast, explore EBC, 5,150 m. The base camp itself is dry and barren, but the views of Everest more than compensate for this. It is a truly awe-inspiring place with the sheer north face of the highest mountain in the world towering above us. 

Later from Rongbuk we will retrace the same Nepal – Tibet friendship highway towards Shigatse, we will cross the highest pass of the tour “Gyatso La Pass” (5,220 m) that rises steeply up the foothills of the Himalayas to arrive at Rongbuk Monastery. In route we will cross Pang la pass 5,000 m. Today you will see beautiful snow clapped Mt. Everest 8,448 m and some of the outstanding view of Mt. Shishapangama 8,013Mt, Mt. Makalu 8,464 m, Mt. Lhotse 8,516 m and Mt. Cho-Oyu 8,201 m. weather permitting.

Max. altitude

5220m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

After breakfast, continue drives to Lhasa, On the way, you will see the picturesque Yamdrok Lake & Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo) snaking down the plateaus and pastures, arrival at Lhasa, rest of the day at leisure for relax, 

Max. altitude

5050m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

In the morning visit 7th century Jokhang Temple, at the heart of Lhasa is the most sacred temple of all Tibet and a Power Place in all Tibet. Queen Bhrikuti a Nepalese princess married to King Songtsen Gampo founded Jokhang Temple and in recognition of Queen Bhrikuti the main gate of the temple faces west towards Nepal. The most impressive structure of the Jokhang Temple is the many chapels surrounding the temple. Later you can walk and shop in the popular Barkhor Square (Bazaar) where all kind of Tibetan handicraft, Buddhist artifacts, carpets, paintings etc. are all on sale for your delight. 

In the afternoon visit Sera Monastery founded in 1419, 5km away from Lhasa, it sits in the prettiest and most charming atmosphere at the base of Mount Purbuchok. Sera Monastery used to be an important center for learning where about 6,000 monks resided. The most intriguing feature here is the nine-meter gilded image; here one can also witness the practicing debate among the monks, who pitch their knowledge against each other.

Max. altitude

3650m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

In the morning visit the Potala Palace, winter palace of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, it is a 13th storied complex monument rising to a height of above 117m which houses 10,000 shrines and over 200,000 images and about 1000 rooms. This afternoon drive 8km northwest of Lhasa to visit Drepung Monastery. It was the residence of the Third, Fourth and the Fifth Dalai Lamas. This winter Palace was the resident of hundreds of monks from all the major Geluk monasteries for staffing individual Chapels. The 20,000 sq. MT complex has survived unscathed even during the Cultural Revolution.

Max. altitude

3650m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Kathmandu, after immigration formality on arrival you will be greeted and welcomed by Sampurna Adventure personnel & transferred to your hotel, rest of the day is free for personal activities, we can explore the narrow lively and endless streets of Thamel town where we will find all kinds of good restaurants, typical Nepali handicraft, fine jewelry, clothing, and trekking gear store, etc.

Max. altitude

1325m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Leisurely breakfast, In the morning free for personal activities, we can explore the narrow lively and endless streets of Thamel town where we will find all kinds of good restaurants, full of typical Nepali handicraft, fine jewelry, clothing and trekking gear store, later at the arranged time transfer to the airport for final departure to connect onward flight. We wish you a safe flight and hope to serve you back in near future. End of Service.

Max. altitude

1325m

Accomodation

NA

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

  • Meeting & Assistance on Arr. / Dep. at airport / Hotel by Sampurna travels Representatives.
  • All suitable transfers on A/C car, van, coach as per group
  • In Tibet Non- A/C comfortable van/bus, as per the group
  • Sgl/Dbl sharing room with Breakfast basis in Nepal & Tibet
  • English/Italian Speaking local tour guide in Kathmandu 
  • English Speaking Tibetan local tour guide in Tibet
  • EBC & Tibet travel permit fee,
  • Monument entrance fees at all places
  • Emergency oxygen cylinder in the vehicle
  • Exclusive private tour basis
  • All presently applicable Govt & service tax,

Doesn't Include

  • International Air fare to and from Kathmandu 
  • Nepal & Tibet visa cost, it has to pay in cash in Ktm
  • Any meal which is not mentioned in the program
  • Personal Travel insurance
  • Photography fees inside monasteries
  • Extra hotel cost for eventual early return from the trip
  • Extra cost due to natural and political causes such as landslides, unrest, snow, strikes etc.
  • All personal expenses of food & drinks, laundry, Tel. Tips to Guide, Porters, driver, restaurant (customary)
  • Any other service not mentioned in the service includes column

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