Tibet Spiritual Journey
Lhasa · Shigatse · Everest Base Camp — Roof of the World
Tour Overview
Few journeys on earth compare to Tibet. At over 4,000m, the 'Roof of the World' offers spiritual depth, epic landscapes, and ancient monasteries that will stay with you forever. This carefully paced itinerary allows for proper altitude acclimatization while exploring Tibetan Buddhism's most sacred sites.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1Arrive Lhasa — AcclimatizationArrival · Barkhor Square · Rest and acclimatize↓
Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (3,656m). Transfer to hotel — rest is essential today. Light walk around Barkhor Square at your own pace. No rushing.
2Potala Palace & Jokhang TemplePotala Palace · Jokhang Temple · Barkhor Kora walk↓
Morning: the magnificent Potala Palace — 13 stories of white and red rising above Lhasa. Afternoon: Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibet, with pilgrims prostrating in the courtyard.
3Drepung & Sera MonasteriesDrepung Monastery · Sera Monastery debates · Norbulingka summer palace↓
Drepung Monastery, once the world's largest, houses 7,000 monks. Afternoon: Sera Monastery for the famous monk debating session — a mesmerizing spectacle of clapping hands and theological argument.
4Lhasa → Gyantse via Yamdrok LakeYamdrok Lake · Karo La Glacier · Gyantse Kumbum stupa↓
Drive south through the spectacular Tibetan plateau. Stop at turquoise Yamdrok Lake (4,441m) — one of Tibet's three sacred lakes. Karo La Glacier viewpoint. Arrive Gyantse.
5Gyantse → ShigatsePelkor Chöde Monastery · Kumbum stupa · Drive to Shigatse↓
Morning at Gyantse's remarkable Pelkor Chöde Monastery and the unique multi-storied Kumbum stupa with 108 chapels. Afternoon: drive to Shigatse, Tibet's second city.
6Tashilhunpo MonasteryTashilhunpo Monastery · Shigatse Market · Tibetan crafts↓
Visit the magnificent Tashilhunpo — seat of the Panchen Lama and one of Tibet's six great monasteries. Over 600 years of history and home to 2,000 monks.
7Shigatse → Rongbuk / Everest Base CampPang-la Pass viewpoint · Everest Base Camp (5,200m) · Rongbuk Monastery↓
Epic drive toward Everest. Stop at Pang-la Pass (5,150m) for a panorama of four 8,000m peaks. Arrive at Rongbuk Monastery and Everest Base Camp (5,200m) — face to face with the world's highest peak.
8Everest Sunrise → Back to LhasaEverest sunrise · Scenic drive · Return to Lhasa↓
Wake before dawn for the spectacular Everest sunrise — the summit turns pink and gold in the early light. Long but scenic drive back to Lhasa.
9Depart LhasaMorning at leisure · Airport transfer · Departure↓
Last morning in Lhasa — optional visit to a local market or temple. Transfer to airport. Farewell, Roof of the World.
✅ What's Included
- 8 nights accommodation (4-star hotels + EBC guesthouse)
- All meals as listed (high altitude nutrition focus)
- Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) + EBC permit — fully arranged by us
- Private English-speaking Tibetan guide
- All transportation in Tibet
- All entrance tickets
- Oxygen supplement available on vehicle
- 24/7 emergency support
❌ Not Included
- Flights to/from Lhasa (we assist with booking)
- Chinese visa
- Travel insurance (mandatory for Tibet)
- Personal altitude medication
- Tips
Tour Pricing (USD)
* Prices based on double-occupancy hotels. Solo supplement applies. Contact us for custom group pricing.
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