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Day by day itinerary
Day 01 Arrive at Lhasa by air or train for acclimatization
Today's highlights:
Airport/train station transfer to hotel, Acclimatize to the High Altitude.
Yarlong Tsangpo river
Details:
Fly into Lhasa or arrive in Lhasa by train. Local guide will meet you and transfer you to Lhasa. On the way, you can appreciate the heart-beating highland view along the Yarlong Tsangpo river (the longest river in Tibet and highest river on the earth with an average altitude of 4,000 meters), originating from Jiemayangzong Glacier on the northern Himalayas.
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Day 02 Sightseeing in Lhasa
Today's highlights:
Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, Barkhor Street
Details:
Today, you will visit the highest palace in the world-Potala Palace which is the Dalai Lama's winter palace. It locates on the red hill, a good viewing point in Lhasa.
Jokhang Temple
In the afternoon, we go to the renowned Jokhang Temple which will provide you one of your first sights of devout Tibetans. In the temple you will see the glistening Sakyamuni statue which is considered as Tibetan Buddhism's rarity.
After that, stroll around the bustling Barkhor Street.
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Day 03 Lhasa-Yamdrok Yumtso-Gyantse-Shigatse
Today's highlights:
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkhor Monastery, Kumbum Stupa, Nunnery, Village Family Visit
Yamdrok Yumtso
Details:
About hundred kilometers, you will appreciate the holy Lake of Yamdrok Yumtso Lake.The sacred lake of Yamdrok Yutso is revered as a talisman, supporting the life-spirit of Tibet. It is said that should its waters dry, Tibet will no longer be habitable.
On the way to Gyantse, have a look at the Karola Glacier. Visit the Pelkhor monastery for its famous Kumbum Pagoda. Besides Pelkhor, we will also visit a Nunnery to watch the chanting.
Drive to Shigatse. On the way to Shigates have a mountain village family visit for a glimpse of everyday Tibetan life.
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Day 04 Shigatse-Mount Everest Base Camp
Today's highlights:
Rongbuk Monastery, Mount Everest Base Camp
Mount Everest
Details:
After hours of driving we arrive at the highest monastery of the world, the Rongbuk monastery. Upon arrival, take carriage or hike to Mt. Everest Base Camp. You can appreciate the spectacular Himalayan and the highest mountain in the world-Mount Everest.
Since you will stay overnight at EBC or Rongbuk guesthouse, you will have great chance to see the sunset of Mount Everest.
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Day 05 Mount Everest Base Camp-Shigatse
Today's highlights:
Sunrise of Mount Everest
Details:
Get up early in the morning to appreciate the sunrise of Mt. Everest if you are lucky. Drive back to Shigatse. On the way enjoy the Himalayan Mountain Range.
Day 06 Shigatse-Lhasa
Today's highlights:
Tashilumpo Monastery, Local Market
Details:
Morning time visit Pachen Lama's seat palace, the great Tashilumpo monastery, a very big and complex monastery in Tibet. Have a look at the Local Market, then back to Lhasa. You can stroll around the Old Town at your disposal.
Day 07 Bid farewell to Lhasa
Today's highlights:
Transfer from hotel to airport or train station, Say goodbye to Lhasa
Details:
Our guide will meet you at your hotel, and you will be transferred to Gonggar Airport or Lhasa Railway Station to take flight or train out of Lhasa.
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