Tibet Everest Base Camp Journey | Lhasa, Shigatse & Mount Everest

Highlights

Highlights: Lhasa • Potala Palace • Jokhang Temple • Yamdrok Lake • Karola Glacier • Shigatse • Everest Base Camp • Rongbuk Monastery

Trip Overview

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Best Time: April–October

Altitude: 3,600–5,200 m

Fitness Level: Moderate to Challenging

Travel Information

Accommodation: 4-star hotels

Departure: Any date upon request

Ideal For: First-time Tibet visitors • Mount Everest enthusiasts • Photography lovers • Tibetan culture explorers

Photos

Potala Palace overlooking the city of Lhasa, Tibet

Historic Barkhor Street surrounding Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet

Tibetan pilgrims turning prayer wheels on Barkhor Street in Lhasa

Everest Base Camp elevation sign with Mount Everest in the background, Tibet

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Starry night sky above Everest Base Camp with Mount Everest in Tibet

Tibetan nomads living on the plateau in Tibet

Basongcuo Lake surrounded by mountains and forests in Tibet

Explore the Spiritual Heart of Tibet

Begin your journey in Lhasa, the historic center of Tibetan Buddhism. Visit iconic landmarks including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street while discovering Tibet’s spiritual traditions, architecture, and daily life.

Journey Across the Tibetan Plateau

Travel through some of Tibet’s most spectacular landscapes, including turquoise alpine lakes, snow-covered mountains, high mountain passes, and vast plateau scenery on the way from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp.

Stand Before Mount Everest

Reach Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side and experience unforgettable views of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain. Enjoy sunrise over the Himalayas and visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monastery.

Classic Tibet Experience in One Journey

This private Tibet tour combines cultural discovery, Himalayan landscapes, and the legendary Everest Base Camp experience, making it an ideal introduction to Tibet.

Day 1 — Arrival in Lhasa

Distance / Time: Airport/Railway Station transfer
Altitude: Lhasa approx. 3,650 m
Accommodation: Lhasa

Arrive in Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet. Transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day resting and adjusting to the high altitude.

Highlights: Lhasa arrival • Altitude acclimatization

Day 2 — Lhasa Cultural Exploration

Distance / Time: City sightseeing
Altitude: Lhasa approx. 3,650 m
Accommodation: Lhasa

Explore Tibet’s most important cultural landmarks, including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. Discover the history, religion, and traditions that have shaped Tibetan civilization for centuries.

Highlights: Potala Palace • Jokhang Temple • Barkhor Street

Day 3 — Lhasa • Yamdrok Lake • Karola Glacier • Shigatse

Distance / Time: Approx. 360 km / 6–7 hrs driving
Altitude: 3,650–5,000 m
Accommodation: Shigatse

Cross the Tibetan Plateau and visit Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s most sacred lakes, known for its turquoise waters surrounded by snow-covered mountains.

Continue through high mountain passes and visit Karola Glacier before arriving in Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city.

Highlights: Yamdrok Lake • Karola Glacier • Tibetan Plateau scenery

Day 4 — Shigatse • Everest Base Camp

Distance / Time: Approx. 350 km / 7–8 hrs driving
Altitude: Everest Base Camp approx. 5,200 m
Accommodation: Everest area guesthouse

Drive toward the Himalayas through dramatic plateau landscapes, crossing high mountain passes and remote valleys before reaching the Everest Base Camp area.

Stand before Mount Everest from the Tibetan side and experience one of the world’s most unforgettable mountain landscapes.

Highlights: Everest Base Camp • Himalayan scenery • High-altitude adventure

Day 5 — Everest Sunrise • Rongbuk Monastery • Shigatse

Distance / Time: Approx. 350 km / 7–8 hrs driving
Altitude: 5,200 m → 3,800 m
Accommodation: Shigatse

Wake early for sunrise views over Mount Everest, then visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monastery located near the northern face of Everest.

Return toward Shigatse through the vast Tibetan Plateau landscapes.

Highlights: Everest Sunrise • Rongbuk Monastery • Himalayan landscapes

Day 6 — Return to Lhasa

Distance / Time: Approx. 280 km / 5–6 hrs driving
Altitude: Lhasa approx. 3,650 m
Accommodation: Lhasa

Return to Lhasa along the Yarlung Tsangpo River Valley, enjoying the changing scenery of mountains, rivers, and Tibetan villages.

Highlights: Yarlung Tsangpo River Valley • Tibetan countryside

Day 7 — Departure from Lhasa

Distance / Time: Airport/Railway Station transfer
Accommodation: Not Included

Transfer to the airport or railway station and conclude your Tibet Everest Base Camp adventure.

Highlights: Lhasa departure • End of journey

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Scheduled tours require a 30% deposit to confirm the booking.
Customized or private tours require a 50% deposit after itinerary confirmation.
The remaining balance is payable upon arrival before the tour starts.

Cancellation Policy

More than 30 days before departure: Full refund
15–29 days before departure: 70% refund
7–14 days before departure: 50% refund
Less than 7 days before departure: No refund

Travelers are responsible for ensuring valid passports, visas, and travel documents before departure.

Some services, including permits, transportation tickets, and hotel reservations, may be non-refundable once confirmed.

By booking with PandaRoaming, travelers agree to our full Cancellation & Refund Policy.

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✓ What’s Included

✓ English-speaking local guide
✓ Private vehicle and experienced driver
✓ Accommodation during the tour
✓ Tibet Travel Permit
✓ Entrance fees to listed attractions
✓ Travel insurance
✓ Bottled drinking water

✕ What’s Not Included

✕ International flights
✕ Domestic flights/trains to Lhasa
✕ China visa fees
✕ Meals
✕ Personal expenses
✕ Tips for guide and driver