Tingri to Everest base camp trek

Full day guided tour in Lhasa. In the morning visit Potala, which was originally constructed in 637 by Songtsen Gampo, the first king of the united Tibet, and later expanded and served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas as well as the religious-political nexus of traditional Tibet? In the afternoon visit Jokhang monastery, the center of the Tibetan Buddhism and the sacred land of Buddhist followers where thousands of pilgrims come for worship every day. The temple, built in 647, is the earliest wood-and-masonry structure still existing in Tibet. Walk on the Barkhor street surrounding Jokhang, a big free market with its prolific stalls for selling local specialties.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Place: Lhasa

In the morning visit Drepung monastery the sacred land of Gelug Sect., which was established in 1416 and the second, third and fourth Dalai Lama once resided in. Afterwards visit Norbulinka, the summer residence of the Dalai Lamas. In the afternoon visit Sera monastery, which was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. As rose are planted everywhere in the monastery, it is also called “the court of wild rose”. Today still 200 lamas live in there. The "Buddhism Scriptures Debate" in Sera is very famous.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Place: Lhasa

In the morning drive to Gyantse along the Kyichu River. On the Kamba La (4.796 m) have a fantastic view of the holy lake Yamdrok (4,441 m), one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and the largest habitat of waterfowls in south Tibet. On one of the peninsulas of the spear-shaped lake lies the holy Mt. Donang Sangwari (5,340m), and the snow peaks of Nojin Gangzang (7,191m) and Jangzang Lhomo rise in the distance. Afterwards Pass by the 5,010 m high Karo La and the Simi La to Gyantse (approx. 3,950 m). In the afternoon visit Pelkor Monastery as well as the splendid Kumbum Stupa (100-Thousand-Buddha Pagoda) nearby, both of them built in the15th century and situated in the northwestern edge of Gyantse. Drive to Shigatse (3,880m), the second largest city with 40,000 inhabitants in Tibet and the traditional capital of the Tsang.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Place: Shigatse
• Maximum Altitude:3880m

In the morning visit Tashilunpo monastery of Gelug Sect, the seat of the Panchen Lama built in 1447 and one of the six grand monasteries in Tibet. PM drive to Old Tingri (4,350 m; approx. 300 km) over Tso-La (4,500m) and Gyatso-La (5,252m). Meet with trek guide and crew. Guest house

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Place: Old Tingri
• Maximum Altitude:4350m

Start trek along Ra Chu stream to beyond Chholling and Lungchang villages (4,350 m). Camping.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Place: Lungchang
• Maximum Altitude:4350m

Continue trek to Drokpa (4,860 m) encampment below Lamna La. Camping.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Place: Drokpa
• Maximum Altitude:4860m

Cross over Lamna La (5,075 m) to Draka Chu river (4,730 m). Camping.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Place: Draka Chu
• Maximum Altitude:4730m

Trek up Drakaa Chhu river to Rongbuk Monastery (5,030 m). With an altitude of 5,030 meters it is the highest temple in the world. It was said the Rongbuk Monastery had been built as early as the time of the Fifth Dalai Lama. Mount Everest, which stands 8,848 meters (29,021 ft) above sea level, is often referred to as 'the third pole on earth'. Being the world's highest peak, its legendary status holds a fascination to many trekkers and mountaineers. Camping

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Place: Rongbuk
• Maximum Altitude:5030m

In the morning we walk 7 km to the Everest Base Camp and do some sightseeing there. Walking or drive by horse vehicle to Rongbuk. In the afternoon on trek back to Rongbuk. Guest house.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Place: Everest Base Camp

Leave for Shigatse via Shegar. On the way at Pang La (5,150m) we can get a nice view to snowy peaks of akalu, Lhotse, Everest, Nuptse and Cho Oyu one by one from left to right. Overnight at hotel.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Place: Shegar

Check out and drive back Lhasa. On arrival, we will visit the nunnery Ani Sangkhung on the holy Barkhor Circuit in the old town of Lhasa. Overnight at hotel.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Place: Lhasa

Transfer to the Airport fly to Kathmandu or the railway station, leave Tibet.