8 Days EBC Odyssey

The moment you land in Tibet, your guide will receive you at the exit gate of the airport or train station with a white scarf (Khadark in Tibetan). This is the Tibetan tradition for welcoming someone. Then, they will drive you to your reserved hotel. It will take more than one hour from the airport to the hotel. On the way, you will experience the crystal-clear blue sky and the high ranges of mountains.

If you come by train, it will take 20 to 30 minutes to reach your hotel. On the way, you will catch a glimpse of the magnificent Potala Palace while entering Lhasa City.

After checking in at your hotel, you can take a rest to adapt to the altitude. Compared to other regions in Tibet, Lhasa will be more comfortable for foreigners. If you feel any discomfort, you can get help at your hotel as they will provide you with all the necessary equipment.

Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast and drive towards the magnificent Potala Palace, which is the main attraction of your Tibet tour. The Potala Palace has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was built in the 7th century during the reign of King Songtsen Gampo and was also the seat of the Tibetan Government before the liberation of Tibet.

It will take a maximum of 2 hours to complete your visit, and you will have a breathtaking view of the entire Lhasa city from the top.

After the visit, you will descend from the back side of the palace and join the locals in circumambulating the palace. You can mingle with the locals to experience the spiritual practices.

Then, you can visit the cultural folk dancing park, where you will find many Tibetans dancing in groups. You can also participate in the dancing as Tibetans are very friendly to foreigners.

You can have your lunch in a local Tibetan restaurant to enjoy truly authentic local cuisine. In the afternoon, your guide will take you to visit the Jokhang Temple, which is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. There will be fewer crowds in the afternoon, and foreigners have a separate entry point. That temple was built in the 7th century and houses the precious Jowo Shakyamuni at present. The temple has a very unique design, composed with cultural varieties such as Tibetan, Indian, Nepalis and Chinese style of crafting inside the temple. For detail, you can ask your guide who will explain each and everything clearly as per your request.

Today, your tour is totally spiritual, at first you will visit at one of the largest and most stunning monastery in Tibet which is known as Drepung and had the largest numbers of monks in history, also the house of Tibetan Government before shifting to Potala Palace during 5^th Dalai Lama. Your guide will lead you to the most important chapels of the monastery, there you can discovery the houses of Past Buddha, Present Buddha and Future Buddha according to Tibetan Buddhism,that will be a great spiritual tour.

In afternoon, your guide will take you to another famous monastery, that is Sera Monastery, you can discover many interesting Buddha statues and the main chapel of the monastery is Sera Tamdin( Hayagriva), the wrathful deity, the protector of the monastery.

In evening around 5 pm, you can visit at debate section of the monks, according to Buddhist way of learning, debate is the best method in boosting verbal skill and to enhance the concentration of the mind.

The next trip will commence from Lhasa and pass through Gampala Pass (4790M). You will admire the splendid scenery of Yamdrok Lake (4400 M) from afar. Then, we will halt at Yamdrok to capture photos and experience the natural charm of the lake, which is one of the precious lakes in Tibet. Subsequently, you can have a simple lunch near the lake as there are numerous small Tibetan restaurants.

After lunch, you will resume your journey to Shigatse and enjoy the distinctive view of Holy Mt. Nanchenthangla along the way. Next, you will pass by the largest glacier in Tibet, known as Karola Glacier. You will make a stop to take photos and feel the sharp and crystalline ice on that mountain. Then, you will arrive at Simila Mountain Pass where you can hang the prayer flags.

Finally, you will reach Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet. After checking in at the hotel, you can have a good rest.

Overnight stay at Shigatse.

Today, you are going to EBC, one of the most splendid natural scenic spots and a lifetime aspiration for millions of both foreigners and locals.

Your journey will begin with crossing the Gyatsola Pass (5280M), and you will behold the mighty Himalayan Range across the region. Subsequently, you will get a peek of Mt Everest behind those grand mountains.

Then gradually, you will enter the Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve. Through Gawula Pass (5198M), you will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the world’s five highest peaks in the Himalayas, among which is the majestic Mt. Everest.

Afterward, you will drive along that nearly completed road to the Everest Base Camp (5000M), and you will have a very clear sight of Mt. Everest.

If time allows, you can pay a visit to the mysterious Rongbuk Monastery, which is the highest and the only monastery where both monks and nuns can be found. Or you can visit in next morning.

Stay overnight at the EBC Guest House or the Rongbuk Monastery Guest House.

Today, you need to get up a little earlier to enjoy the best view of Mount Everest. The morning sunrise will emerge on the eastern slope of Mount Everest. It is a wonderful moment for taking photos.

Then, you will continue your journey back to Shigatse.

Stay overnight in Shigatse.

In the morning, we’ll visit one of the most magnificent monasteries, which is the seat of the second-highest Lama in Tibetan Buddhism. You’ll uncover various tombs of the 7 deceased Panchen Lama, and the main attraction of the temple is The Buddha of the Future.

Then you can take a tour around the city with a guide and have lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Lhasa.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Now the time to say Goodbye to Tibet and your guide and driver will see you off at the exist point that will be either Airport or train station.

Important Note: You should verify your departure time as per your mode of transportation to your guide clearly in advance.

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