Tibet

Lhasa Everest Base Camp Trek

Lhasa to Everest Base Camp | Tibet Everest Base Camp Trek w/Prices

Trip ID
HWT065
Duration
14 Day(s)
Difficulty
Demanding
Max altitude
5,360m
Group
1–12 Pax
From
US$ 3,999
Best season
Apr–Nov

Journey overview

The experience at a glance

Explore Tibet's ancient palaces and monasteries, drive through pristine lakes and glaciers, visit historic towns and villages, and 4-Day trek to the 'Roof of the World' are the top highlights of this amazing Tibet Everest Base Camp Trek.

Lhasa Everest Base Camp Trek– 13 Nights 14 is Tibet's most adventurous and exciting tour trekking package. During the Lhasa Everest Base Camp Trek, you will discover the land of myths and secrets along with the trek to the Base camp of the world's highest peak Mt. Everest (8,848.86m). This trail from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is 459 Kilometers, but you will only trek for a few kilometers from Tingri to Rongbuk. By completing the Tibet Everest Base Camp Trek, you will achieve your vision of an approach to Everest and explore the spiritual Tibet and its historical city at a time.

Tibet Everest Base Camp trek - one of the most popular tours and trekking packages in Tibet starts from Lhasa, exploring ancient sights and monasteries, driving through the tranquil Yamdrotso, exploring Shigatse - the second largest city of Tibet, and following the trail to Tingri crossing breathtaking high passes and ends at Everest Base Camp after four days of challenging trek in the high altitude.

Our 4-Day EBC trek starts from Old Tingri to Tingri Plains to Lungthag, passing Ra-Chu Valley. You will see the beautiful scenery of Ra-Chu valley with extensive meadows and packs of sheep and goats. The next day we trek from Lungthang to Lamna La, where we will camp above the top of this Lamna La Pass (15600ft). On the third day, we climb over Lamna La and decent to Zommug (15700ft). Our fourth and final day is the trek to Rongbuk (16,434ft), the final destination of this Tibet Everest Base Camp Trek. The next day early morning, we hike to Everest Base Camp (16732ft) to complete our ultimate goal, return to the Kyirong border, and finally, exit from Tibet to enter Nepal. Accommodation, Meals, and Luggage

You will be staying at hotels and guesthouses except for three nights. During the trek, you will be staying at our Tented Camps. Our Sherpa crew will fix the tents and prepare the meals for you. Regarding the luggage, you can bring only the required items for the trek; the unnecessary items can be kept in the car and received from Rongbuk after the tour. If you can not carry your stuff, you can also use Yak and Yak men to carry your bags.

You can drive up to the Everest Base Camp north without having a multi-day trek. However, trekking for a few days to reach the base camp is a lifetime experience. At the same time, the tour is challenging as you will be hiking at a high elevation with very thin oxygen; travelers from overland may not be well-adjusted to the altitude. So it is advised to consider this trek as tricky as you do it from the South col (Nepal side).

Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek "South Face Vs. North Face"

Mount Everest (8,848 m) has two popular Base Camps; called Everest South Face Base Camp (South Col) and Everest North Face Base Camp (North Col); these two base camps locate in different countries of Nepal & Tibet (China). The EBC South Face Base Camp in Nepal lies at an altitude of 5364m (17598 ft), whereas the North Face Base Camp in Tibet lies at an altitude of 5150m (16900 ft).

These two base camps are used as campsites to summit Mount Everest. Thousands of trekkers have made their way up to Everest Base Camps as an Everest Base Camp Trek from both countries. Adventure trekkers mostly use the South col as an Everest Base Camp trekking -14 Days and one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayas where you will require 7-8 days to walk into the base camp and more 3-4 more days to be back in a total of 62 Kilometers whereas; to reach North ridge of EBC; you will only trek for 4-5 days. Alternatively, the Lhasa Everest Base camp tour (8 Days) could be an ideal option who want to drive up to the base camp of Mount Everest.

Trip highlights

What makes this journey

  1. 01

    Explore Tibet's ancient palaces and monasteries

  2. 02

    Drive through amazing glaciers and pristine lakes

  3. 03

    Visit historic towns and villages in Tibet

  4. 04

    Challenging 4-Day high-altitude Trek from Tingri to Rongbuk

  5. 05

    Explore the world's famous Everest Base Camp (5100m) from the North

Day by day

14 days · 1 region

Walk the route one day at a time — meals, overnight stays, and the details that shape each stage.

Follow the path day by day

14 nights

  1. Arrival Lhasa. You can reach Lhasa either taking a flight from Kathmandu or taking a flight/train from Mainland China. Upon arrival at Lhasa airport or train station, you will be met by our Tibet representative and transferred to the Hotel. Please read: If you are flying from Kathmandu, arrive in Kathmandu at least 3 working days before to process Tibet Group Visa (TGV). Your original passport is a MUST to process the visa. Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa

Private vehicle & English-speaking guide throughout · Lhasa to Kathmandu

Places covered

Destinations on this trip

The places this journey moves through, in the order they shape the experience.

  1. Lhasa

  2. Shigatse

  3. Dingri

  4. Rongbuk-EBC

  5. Kerung/Kyirong

  6. Kathmandu

Trip essentials

What your journey covers

A clear split between what we arrange and what you budget yourself.

Included

  • Accommodation as per the above itinerary (Twin sharing at the hotels)
  • Private Transportation throughout the tour
  • All Sightseeing and entrance fee as per the itinerary
  • All Necessary Travel and Trekking Permit
  • All trekking Equipment in including mattress and tent
  • One Small Supporting Truck to bring logistic support + foods (Above 03 Pax)
  • Yak and Yak men to bring logistic support + Food on the trek (Above 03 Pax)
  • Daily Breakfast and Meals provided during the trek (4 Days)
  • Necessary Government taxes and Service charge

Not included

  • Lunch and Dinner during stay in Hotel/Guest House
  • Tibet Group Visa (Traveling from Kathmandu) - US$ 175 for Americans
  • US$ 155 for Canadian
  • US$ 85 for others
  • Airfare or train fare
  • Yak and Yak men during the trek (to carry trekkers personal stuff)
  • Nepal Entry Visa Fee (US$ 30 for 15 Days)
  • Sleeping bag
  • walking stick
  • and Down Jacket (Good Quality thick one)
  • Laundry
  • Telephone call and hot water Bottle
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for Guide
  • Driver
  • and Sherpa Staffs
  • Gyammow Bag (Pressure Bag)
  • Medical fee if in case of emergency
  • Hiring porter or Horse
  • Rescue and Evacuation Service
  • Any additional cost due to Natural calamity and Unforeseen Circumstances and etc

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Trip Information

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