Lhasa Everest Base Camp Trekking

Lhasa is rightly one of the most featured and dreamt-about cities in the world. This is not only because of its high altitude at (3,650m)(11,975 feet) which means remoteness and limited accessibility, but also because of its over 1,000 years' cultural and spiritual history which leaves an impressive heritage that has helped to create the romantic and mysterious religion. Differing from the inland cities and other places in Tibet, Lhasa is unique with an allure all of its own. In the Tibetan language, Lhasa means the Holy Land or the Buddha Land. It is the center of Tibet's politics, economy and culture. The city has been appointed as one of the 24 historical and cultural cities of China. The splendor and grandeur of the Potala Palace in Lhasa remains a world-famous symbol of the enigmatic power of politics and religion in this region.

I am sure many of you have dreamed of standing below Mt. Everest and staring up at the world's largest mountain towering above you. Now being given a once in a lifetime opportunity to live your dream and truly experience the magic of Mt. Everest.

Unparalleled views of Everest can be seeing clearly from the base camps.

Our journey will begin with some wonderful sightseeing in the ancient town of Lhasa. This wondrous city is generally regarded as the heart of Tibet and is filled with unparalleled history, culture, and beauty. The Potala Palace dominates the skyline with its powerful and ancient architecture. The numerous temples and monasteries surrounding the city, such as the Jokhang and Drepung, allow travelers to experience Tibetan Buddhism first hand. A visit to these ancient monasteries will leave you with a sense of astonishment for years to come! Along the way to Everest, we will also experience Buddhist culture in the awe-inspiring towns of Shigatse and Gyantse. What an amazing journey this is have not you always dreamed of visiting the ancient Tibetan monasteries? Our knowledgeable English-speaking guide will show you everything there is to see in some of these renowned sights. You will see explore the beautifully preserved Sera Monastery. Many of the pictures you see of Tibet are of these buildings with their white washed walls and golden roofs. To this day, several hundred monks live and study in this architecture. The afternoon will be spent in exploring the Jokhang temple and Norbulingka.The Norbunglinka is another astounding piece of architecture and was once the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Jokhang Temple will provide you one of your first sights of devout Tibetans, as hundreds visit this sacred shrine each day. The central market of Lhasa, the Barkor, surrounds the Jokhang Temple. In these cobbled streets, you can experience more Tibetan culture and even purchase some amazing crafts.

You will walk towards the Gyantse and Shigatse, we will visit the Kumbum Monastery, and the former seat of the Pan Chen Lamas.We will visit the Kumbum Monastery in Gyantse and Shigatse, former seat of the Pan Chen Lamas. On the 8th day, we begin our trek to the East Everest base Camp, the Kangshung Valley. This region is one of the most remote trekking destinations in central Tibet. The round trip walk of 8 days to the Makalu Base Camp begins at Yuba. The Kang Shung Valley absolutely roars with the summer monsoon. The snow that accumulates daily on the peaks starts rumbling about noon and continues to fall noisily throughout most nights. This region is one of the most remote trekking destinations in Central Tibet. Then we retrace to Yuba via the Langma La Pass and the Kharta River, from Yuba we drive to Zhangmu, the Tibet border to Nepal.

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