8-Day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tour

Pilgrimage to the Roof of the World

Some say the earth has three poles: the North Pole, the South Pole, and Tibet. The collision of tectonic plates has brought about the world\’s highest peak and incredible plateau scenery. Its location at the crossroads of oasis culture, nomad culture, farming culture, and ancient Indian culture helped its people cultivate their unique Tibetan culture and mysterious religion.

This 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp private tour includes all the cultural heritage sites that you are probably looking forward to seeing in Lhasa followed by a holy lake, a glacier, and awesome snow-capped mountains on your way to EBC. Some activities allowing you to interact with local people have been added to enrich your experience on this once-in-a-life-time pilgrimage.

Lhasa to EBC Tour Map

Tour \’Wow\’ Points

Stand in Front of the \”Apex\” of the Roof of the World

Travel to Everest Base camp, and witness the starry sky and the morning sunshine as never before on \”the roof of the world\”.

Be Blessed by a Lama in the Highest Monastery

Talk with a lama in Rongbuk Monastery, which is at the foot of Mt. Everest. Receive a most sacred blessing in the highest monastery in the world.

Unlock Stories of the Mysterious Dalai Lamas in the Potala Palace

Discover the secrets of building the highest palace in the world. Be impressed by the priceless treasures in the palace. Listen to stories of Dalai Lamas who lived in the palace.

Step into Tibetan Life in the Less-Touristy Corners of Barkhor Street

Feel the piety of local Tibetans as you see them worship with their whole body touching the ground. Explore a local market to experience Tibetan daily life and sit in a peaceful nunnery for a cup of sweet tea that\’s loved by locals.

Enjoy a Picnic on the Bank of the Holy Lake

Pilgrimage to the Lake Yamdrok and enjoy a picnic on the bank with a great view of the lake.

Encounter a Fabulous Glacier

Get close to the Karola Glacier which is one of the top three continental glaciers in Tibet.

Experience a Local Tibetan Family\’s House and Farming Work

Discover Tibetan folk customs when you visit the living room of a local family\’s house. Listen to the hosts talking about their daily life. Help Tibetan people with their farming work, such as seeding, cutting barley, or hanging barley on racks.

Listen to the Stories of Panchen Lamas in Splendid Tashilunpo Monastery

Admire the architectural beauty of Tashilunpo monastery: its golden roof, red walls, and white pagodas. Get to know the relationship between Dalai and Panchen lamas and the reincarnation system of Tibetan Buddhism.