| country: | Tibet |
| location: | Tibet Everest base camp |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2009: 26 Nov |
| price: | From €920 (14 days) excluding flights. Price based on group departures (2-6 people). Private departures available at any time. Single supplement €260. (Flight costs: Kathmandu-Lhasa €285 or Chengdu-Lhasa €195) |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
The classic route across the roof of the world.
The lure of Lhasa, capital on the roof of the world, cannot be underestimated. Dominated by the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Potala Palace and bustling with pilgrims circling the sacred Jokhang Temple it is a feast for the senses. Cross the spectacular Khamba- La (pass) with the turquoise waters of the sacred lake, Yamdroktso, spread below. Prayer flags, glaciers, snow covered mountain ranges- the scenery is incredible. Gyantse stands at the junction of trade routes of India and retains the feel for a Tibetan town. The forts and well protected monastery of Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya reveal not always peaceful history-the riches within, testament to past glory. From the tiny monastery at Rhongphu the view of Qomolangma (Mt Everest) is absolutely magnificent as it stands alone at the head of the valley - a walk or drive to Base Camp brings you even closer.
The lure of Lhasa, capital on the roof of the world, cannot be underestimated. Dominated by the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Potala Palace and bustling with pilgrims circling the sacred Jokhang Temple it is a feast for the senses. Cross the spectacular Khamba- La (pass) with the turquoise waters of the sacred lake, Yamdroktso, spread below. Prayer flags, glaciers, snow covered mountain ranges- the scenery is incredible. Gyantse stands at the junction of trade routes of India and retains the feel for a Tibetan town. The forts and well protected monastery of Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya reveal not always peaceful history-the riches within, testament to past glory. From the tiny monastery at Rhongphu the view of Qomolangma (Mt Everest) is absolutely magnificent as it stands alone at the head of the valley - a walk or drive to Base Camp brings you even closer.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive in Kathmandu or Chengdu. |
| Day 2: | A half day walking tour of Kathmandu or a morning visit to the Panda Breeding Center. |
| Day 3: | Fly to Lhasa. |
| Day 4-6: | Lhasa - explore this fantastic city including guided tours of the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung & Sera Monasteries. |
| Day 7-8: | A scenic drive to Gyantse where you visit Pelkor Choede & Gyantse Kumbum before the short drive to Shigatse. |
| Day 9: | Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama and Sakya, once the heart of Tibetan political power. |
| Day 10-11: | Spectacular drive to Rombuk, the world's highest monastery (5000m). Visit Everest Base Camp (5200m) before the equally stunning descent to Lao Tingri. |
| Day 12-13: | Awesome passes are followed by the dramatic descent to Zhangmu and on to Dhulikhel and Kathmandu for a final day of shopping and sightseeing. |
| Day 14: | Depart. |
travellers' tales
Besides the monumental and unique sceneries, the best moments of the travel happened during the contact with the beautiful people of the Tibet and of Nepal. Their culture is so rich and different that, as the altitude itself, takes away our breath and turn these days into unforgettable holidays. (more)
this type of trip
Small group departures escorted by an experienced Tibetan guide. Our itineraries operate in remote areas and are by nature 'expeditions' not conventional holidays; conditions are harsher, events less predictable, infrastructure less developed and the lifestyles very different to those you are familiar with. The standards of accommodation and communications are not always up to Western levels. However good our organization is, we are at the mercy of the unexpected, and while most of the time things go smoothly, this cannot be guaranteed. The unpredictable, however often leads to unexpected encounters and the best experiences. how this holiday makes a difference
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These are informal group departures accompanied by local TTB appointed interpreter/guide (Tibetan)
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