Everest Base Camp Trek

If your dream is to visit Tibet Everest Base Camp (north side) then this tour is for you. You will fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa where you begin your Tibetan travels visiting many major sites along the way to the base camp, including Gyantse, Shalu Monastery, Shigatse, and Sakya.

We begin our trek from Lao Tingri (old Tingri) on the Friendship Highway. This is a popular spot for travelers to stop as it provides a nice view of Mt. Everest. We will take four days to arrive at our goal: Everest Base Camp. This trek requires that we carry all of our equipment and camp every night as there are no lodges or guesthouses along the way.

You can combine your trek to Everest Base Camp with a tour of Lhasa or even a tour to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. The tour can begin from either Kathmandu or mainland China depending on your location.

We recommend visiting Tibet Everest Base Camp anytime from the end of April to the beginning of October; otherwise due to the extreme weather conditions on the mountain, you could freeze to death. The best time to visit is between May and September.

Route: Kathmandu – Zhang-Mu - Everest Base Camp Trek
Mode of transport: Land Cruiser
Ideal Time: May, August and September
Departure date: Any time on request
Group size: Any

Sample Itinerary

Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa (3650 m) / transported to hotel / Free time in Lhasa
Day 02: Lhasa tour
Day 03: Lhasa tour
Day 04: Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse (3950 m)
Day 05: Gyantse - Shigatse (3900 m), via Shalu Monastery
Day 06: Shigatse - Lhatse (3050 m) via Sakya (3950 m)
Day 07: Lhatse - Xegar (4500 m)
Day 08 - 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp via Pang La and Phadhruchi
Day 12 & 13: Trek around Everest Base Camp
Day 14: Everest Base Camp - Old Tingri (4310 m)
Day 15: Tingri - Nyalam (3750 m)
Day 16: Drive to Zhangmu, cross the border then drive back to Kathmandu

Cost includes:
All necessary Tibet travel permits
Tibet visa
Kathmandu - Tibet boarder (Zhang-Mu) transfer in private vehicle
Zhang-Mu - Lhasa transfer by private vehicle (4WD TOYOTA)
Accommodation in Tibet on twin sharing basis (except in Nyalam and Lhatse) with breakfast
All sightseeing entry fees
English speaking Tibetan guide
All applicable taxes and service charges

Price doesn't include:
Accommodation in Kathmandu
Urgent visa fee for Tibet if necessary (only required if you do not have a week for visa processing)
Your travel and medical evacuation insurance
Meals other than breakfast in Tibet (one meal costs approximately US$8 to US$10)
Tips for staff
Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
Nepal entry visa fee ($25 for 15-day; $40 for 30-day; $100 for 90-day)

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