7 Night 8 Days Lhasa Tibet Everest Base Camp

  • Duration 8
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals Lunch, Breakfast and Dinner
  • Accommodation Included
  • Max. Altitude
  • Activity Trekking and Exploring
  • Group Type Private
  • Group Size
  • Best Season

7 Night 8 Days Lhasa Tibet Everest Base Camp Overview

Central Asia’s Tibetan Plateau beckons. This isn’t only a tour; it’s a religious journey on all parts of the highlands of Tibet, an experience that takes you to the focus of traditional customs and amazing terrains. The 7-night  8-day Lhasa Tibet Everest Base Camp starts from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. We leave behind the active markets and traditional shrines, switching for the meandering roads that climb against the high mountain ranges. The air leans when we ascend, the cosmos altering to a stark, amazing canvas of rough mountains and gorges. 

Passing through the Friendship Bridge to the border, we enter Tibet, a destination furnished with charisma and religiousness. Kerung, the tour’s beginning stop, is a tiny town adhering to the hillside, prayer flags will be fluttering like vivid whispers. From this place, the tour truly starts. Every day uncovers a fresh facet of the attractiveness of Tibet. The limitless expanse of the highlands extends in advance of us, emphasized by migrant tents and swarms of yaks pasturing on the low vegetation. We will travel through elevated mountain passes, the fresh and clean air, prayer wheels rotating with the aspirations and visions of numberless devotees.

Icebergs sparkling on the horizon, their glacial breath a tribute to the brute strength of nature. The expectation builds when we arrive at Everest Base Camp. This isn’t only a journey’s end; it’s a sign of human venture, evidence of our abiding fascination through the planet’s tallest mountain. The last stretch of road is deliberate, winding ascending, every turn uncovering a more amazing view. And then, there it is – Mt. Everest, standing up magnificently high up the nearby mountains, its ridge enveloped in clouds. Arriving at the base, you can feel the power is perceptible. We rise in the shade of a mighty Mt. Everest, encircled by fellow visitors who share a similar perception of amazement and admiration. 

Prayer flags flutter with the wind, carrying our ambitions upwards. The quietness is broken just by taking pictures and the whispers of soft voices. Time seems to impasse when we soak up the enormousness of the tour. Yet this experience is greater than only arriving at the station. It’s regarding the individuals we meet while on the way – the wandering herders through their eroded faces and captivating smiles, the monks reciting ages-old prayers in faraway monasteries, the Tibetan families presenting butter tea from yak, and warm reception. 

It’s regarding witnessing a custom that has thrived for a hundred years in this severe but beautiful surrounding. When we move down from the high elevation and reiterate our steps, we carry with us the enduring stain of Tibet. The unforgettable moments of soaring peaks, lively prayer flags, and the wholehearted tranquility of traditional monasteries will forever be engraved in our brains. We travel back to Kathmandu, not only as travelers but as visitors who have impressed the spirit of Tibet and caught sight of the magnificence of Everest. 

Best Time for 7 Night 8 Days Lhasa Tibet Everest Base Camp

Entering on a 7-night 8-day Lhasa Tibet Everest Base Camp is a wish for many explorers and inclusive faith practitioners. This experience, combining ethnic immersion and amazing raw beauty, assures the most memorable tour. Hence, to openly increase your amusement and ensure appropriate conditions, choosing the proper season is important. Although Tibet possesses its distinct charm all over the year, the mid-seasons of spring (April to May)  and autumn (September to October) come out as the strong favorites for this significant tour. 

These shoulder seasons provide a balanced convergence of pleasant weather, an attainable number of visitors, and amazing scenery. Let us examine deeper into what causes spring and autumn seasons to reign chief for the  Lhasa Tibet Everest Base Camp adventure. 

Weather

The weather in Tibet can be unforeseeable, yet the seasons of spring and autumn provide the most steady and favorable weather conditions. At the time of these seasons, the days are normally mild and bright, through good weather for discovering both the busy streets of Lhasa and the high-elevation landscapes of Everest Base Camp. The skies appear to be consistently clear, offering unhindered vistas of the spectacular mountain ranges that involve the paragon, Mt. Everest. This lucidity is important for taking beautiful images and for truly connecting yourself to the amazement and magnificence of the planet’s tallest mountain. 

Crowds

Summer season (June – August) marks the season when travel is most active in Tibet. Although warmer weather may seem pleasurable, the access of travelers can lower the tranquility and religious basis of the journey. Overcrowding at famous landmarks such as the Potala Palace and Everest Base Camp can lead to lengthy queues and less close connection through the surroundings. Spring and autumn provide a more peaceful ambiance, letting you relish the experience at your leisure and immerse profoundly in the Tibetan ethnicity and terrain. 

Landscape

Both the seasons of spring and autumn furnish the highlands of Tibet with distinct and capturing colors. Spring season arrives providing a lively rebirth to the territory. The valleys are filled with white flowers bursting into colors, gracefully at variance against the snow-clad mountains. The snows of the winter season have diminished, making the travel conditions smoother and more approachable. At the same time, the autumn season casts a golden vividness across the terrain. The ephemeral tree’s leaves alter into a tapestry of lighted tinctures, generating an amazing scene. The air in this season is fresh and invigorating, excellent for trekking activities and immersing in the beautiful views. 

Significant Benefits

Spring (April-May)

Experience of the topography arises through a fresh start. Witness flowers that are blossoming, recently born yaks, and migrant birds traveling back to the highland. Experience the Saga Dawa Festival, a particular holy event, on the condition that your tour coincides with its schedule. 

Autumn (September-October)

Witness the fresh air and golden shades of the autumn foliage. Experience the clear blue skies and perfect visibility, excellent for taking pictures and astrography. Take part in the lively harvest festivities and experience the native communities celebrating their agrarian reward. 

What about winter and summer?

Summer (June-August)

Although the season of summer provides warmer weather, it is also the monsoon season in Tibet. Rainfall can be consistent and heavy, which can lead to possible road closures, avalanches, and obscured highland vistas. The moistness may also make trekking at high elevations more difficult. 

Winter (November-March)

The winter season in Tibet is challenging, through cold weather, significantly to the higher altitudes. Everest Base Camp itself may be unreachable because of the too much snowfall. While the clear blue skies provide amazing vistas, the exceeding cold can impact the travel making it uncomfortable and possibly dangerous. 

Day to Day Itinerary
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  • This tour starts in Lhasa city, where we are going to spend 3 solid days plunging ourselves into the Tibetan form of Buddhism and adjusting to the elevation. We’ll also discover the classic Potala Palace, preceding the residence of Dalai Lamas, and stroll to the lively Barkhor market, loaded with prayer wheels, vivid prayer flags, and the scent of butter tea from the yak. We’ll experience the religious observance at the Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s religious heart, and interact with monks at the Drepung and Sera Monasteries, acquiring perceptions of their teachings and living styles. 

 

  • Leaving Lhasa, we’ll enter on a picturesque ride to Gyantse, stopping at the amazing green-blue Yamdrok Lake, where we’ll confront migrant yak shepherds and experience their culture and living style. In Gyantse, we’ll discover the distinct Pelkor Chode Monastery and its Kumbum, a multi-storied formation furnished through thousands of complex wall paintings and idols, evidence of Tibetan creativity. 

  • On day five, head to Shigatse, which is the second-largest city in Tibet, and explore the magnificent Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama. We can experience monks committed to their everyday rituals and be amazed by the golden idol of the Maitreya Buddha, a sign of aspiration and sympathy. 

  • On day 6, we’ll travel to Rongbuk Monastery, the most high-rise on the planet, located at the foot of Mt. Everest. The vistas are purely amazing – the dignified north face of Mt. Everest influences the horizon, and its top is accessible. In the afternoon we’ll discover the monastery and immerse ourselves in the amazing view. 

  • The high point of our tour! We’ll travel to Everest Base Camp by environment-friendly bus, where we’ll be filled with amazement at the tallest mountain on the planet. We’ll have sufficient time to discover the location, take amazing pictures, and cast back on the thrilling tour that directed us to this classic destination.

  • We’ll bid farewell to Everest and start our round-trip travel to Lhasa city, taking with us memorable moments of ethnicity and natural marvels of Tibet. This itinerary provides a distinct mixture of ethnic connection, beautiful views, and a religious journey, assuring a rewarding and evolving tour.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
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