The journey from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp is an unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever. The tour begins in Lhasa, allowing you to acclimate to the high altitude while visiting some of Tibet’s most famous landmarks.
Once you’re prepared, you embark on a unique adventure to Everest Base Camp, surrounded by stunning landscapes, breathtaking views, and awe-inspiring scenery. The base camp itself provides some of the most spectacular vistas of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, making the trip an incredible accomplishment. Bookmundi offers this exclusive 8-day Lhasa to Mt. Everest tour for those eager to undertake this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Everest Base Camp
Mount Everest’s towering height is so immense that even reaching the Everest Base Camp, situated at 17,590 feet, feels like only a glimpse of its grandeur. An 8-day exploratory tour is the perfect way to build the excitement and anticipation for this incredible adventure. The life-changing views of Mount Everest from the base camp are truly unparalleled. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the local culture, visit historic villages, explore stunning mountain landscapes, and discover remote monasteries. While the sunrise and sunset views of Everest will undoubtedly be the highlights of your journey, the entire route to the base camp is filled with its own unforgettable experiences.
Lhasa
Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, was once home to the Dalai Lama, but is now famous as a major tourist center and the perfect place to get acclimatized before embarking on your trip to the Everest Base Camp. The city is home to a number of Tibetan gems and it always promises a spectacular adventure. What makes it feel so special and unique is its friendly locals, mouthwatering Tibetan cuisine, gorgeous vistas and traditional lifestyle. The Bookmundi trek gives you 3 full nights in Lhasa to ensure that you acclimatize to the higher altitude and are physically and mentally ready for the next leg of your journey, the road to Everest Base Camp. And while you’re in Tibet, we keep you entertained by scheduling trips to places such as the Drepung and Sera Monasteries, two of the greatest Gelug monasteries in Tibet; the Jokhang Temple, an ancient temple founded in the 7th century by the 33rd king of Tibet; and the Potala Palace, a splendid palace that was once home to the Dalai Lama, and is now full of historic treasures from the region. We also let you enjoy the Monks’ debate that takes place between 3 and 5 in the afternoon.
Shigatse
Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, may not be as popular as Lhasa, but it is every bit as beautiful, perhaps more so. The city is also famous for its delicious cuisine and some of the best dishes found here include the Tibetan sausage, yak butter, tongue of yak, tsampa, shapu and barley wine. On your way to Shigatse, we introduce you to other superstars of the region such as the Gampala Pass, the perfect spot to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Yamdrok-tso and the Pelkor Monastery. It is at Shigatse you realize just how compelling a trip to Mount Everest really is. It inspires you for the next leg of your journey and drives you to challenge your being to its limits. After all, simply visiting Everest Base Camp would put you in the company of a select few. Climbing all the way to Mount Everest? Well, that’s a story for another day!
Permits and Restrictions
Those wanting to visit Mt. Everest need two permits – the Tibet Entry Permit and the Aliens’ Travel Permit. Travelers are not allowed to explore Tibet without a guide and neither can they apply for permits by themselves. This is why you always need a reliable tour operator when planning a trip to Mt. Everest.
When to Visit
The best time to visit Mt. Everest is between the months of April to June and October to November as the temperature is usually above freezing point and there is little or no rainfall or snow. Avoid visiting Mt. Everest during the winter season as it tends to get very cold, and Tibet is usually closed between February and March.
Is There Any Hiking Involved
Hikers would rather visit Everest Base Camp from Nepal, as that’s where most of the action takes place. The Tibetan side of Everest Base Camp doesn’t require any hiking and you can simply drive all the way to the camp.
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