Mt. Everest Adventure TourTour Name: 8-day Mt. Everest Adventure Tour from only $739 This Mt. Everest adventure tour offers you a chance to see the great Mt. Everest. The best time to view Mt. Everest is early May and October. Due to the clear weather here, you will have a great chance to see the true face of Mt.Everest from head-to-toe. To view the sunrise and sunset here, you can do nothing but feel marvel for the nature’s masterpiece.
Detailed Itinerary:Day 1 Fly into Lhasa [D] Taking the flight into Tibet. Upon your arrival, local guide will meet you and transfer you to Lhasa. On the way, you can enjoy the heart-beating highland view along the Lhasa River. The rest time is free for relax and adjustment.
Day 2 Lhasa Sightseeing [B+L+D] Today, our highlights are Potala Palace and Jokhang temple. The cardinal landmark of Lhasa, Potala Palace, is a structure of massive portions. Its towering image already appearing on various occasions, but your first sight of the Potala will still be an awe-inspiring moment. Potala Palace is a place where you can appreciate the Tibetan culture, religion and art of architecture as well. Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of Tibet. Every day, pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek a long distance to the temple to pray for their now and future. The temple is the product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architectural techniques. Around the temple is the Barkhor Street, the oldest street in a very traditional city in Tibet. We can have a visit after the Jokhang visit. Out there, we can visit a handcraft product store. Day 3 Lhasa Sightseeing [B+L+D] Today's highlights are Norbulingka and Sera monastery. Norbulingka used to be the Summer Palace for the Dalai Lamas where they handled political affairs, and practiced religious activities. The whole park has more than 370 rooms of different sizes, and lawns, shaded by green trees and embrided by various flowers. With the clear water, and the flowers and trees around, it is known as the "park within the park". Sera is one of the greatest Gelugpa monasteries. Around 5km north of central Lhasa, It was founded in 1419 by Jamchen Choje, one of the eight disciples of Tsongkhapa, the founder of Gelugpa Sect, covering an area of 114,964 square metres. The structure is imposing, picturesque in disorder, and splendid in green and gold. It is a typical Tibetan architecture. The 'Buddhism Scriptures Debating' in Sera is very famous. Day 4 Lhasa-Shigatse [B+L+D] Today we will drive to Shigatse. Make a tour to Yamdroktso Lake on the way. Yamdroktso Lake is a coiling, many-armed body of water shaped like a scorpion. It doubles back on itself on the western side, effectively creating a large island within its reaches. For Tibetans, it is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Day 5 Shigatse- Shegar [B+L+D] After today's visits to Tashilumpo monastery and the local free market in Shigatse, we are heading to the town of Shegar, we might call it the gateway to Mt. Everest area. On the way, you are going to pass two high mountains named Gyula and Gyatsola. Day 6 Shegar- Mt. Everest Base Camp- Lhatse [B+L+D] Today we drive southward to the highest monastery of the world- Rongbuk monastery. We are getting closer to Mt. Everest from now on. Taking carriage up to the base camp, you will have a comparative close view of the highest mountain in world. After the stunning visit, we are getting back to Lhatse. Day 7 Lhatse-Lhasa [B+L+D] Today we will drive back to Lhasa city, other time is free for you, and you can buy some presents for your friends or your family. Day 8 Leave Lhasa [B] Today, we will transfer you to the airport. Say bye-bye to Tibet. Departures
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Price Includes 1) 7 nights accommodation in Lhasa Shigatse, Shegar and Lhatse (combination of three and two star hotels). Price Excludes 1) All air tickets and train tickets to and from Tibet. Interested in this tour?
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