Everest Advanced Base Camp Trek in Tibet-17 Days

Trip Introduction

Everest Advanced Base Camp trek in Tibet captures the arresting beauties of 'Roof of the World'. Tibet with most of its territories being full of high mountains above 4,000 meters offers extensive views of pristine mountains. Since, after completing this trek, visitors will be able to congratulate themselves for reaching such highest point on the Everest Trail through the Tibet side as a non-climber trekkers! Moreover, since the journey begins in Lhasa and ends in Kathmandu, it is also going to be a primier cultural  journey for the first timers!

We invite passionate trekers to experience the amazings Everest Advanced Base Camp in Tibet which focuses on adventure, fun, cultural exposure, and not the least, proper acclimatization. The journey begins from Lhasa - our stay at the Tibetan capital would serve both the purpose of acclimatization and cultural sightseeing. Two full days in Lhasa is reserved not only for acclimatization to high altitude, but also to explore historical and cultural monuments of Tibet.
 
Then we drive to the Everest Base Camp through different Tibetian towns and villages. From Everest Base Camp, climb along the east Rongbuk glacier sheared in three stages to the Everest ABC North, with intermediate Camps in between. Our initial trek along the flat glacial terrain leads to the steep north ridge. After getting to the Advanced Base Camp, descent back to Rongbuk and drive over the Tibet-Nepal border to Kathmandu.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:  Arrive in Lhasa (3650 m/11972ft) The adventure begins with our arrival in Lhasa. Either a direct flight from Nepal or via Mainland China connects our gateways to Lhasa. If we choose to fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa we will have 1 hour 10 minutes Trans-Himalayan flight which ...read more »»

What's Included

• Hotel, arrival/departure transfer
• 3 star standard hotel on B.B in cities like Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse , Shegar and Kathmandu
• All accommodations, 8 nights hotel and 8 nights in Camps (tent)
• After Rongbuk full camping
• Bus transportation for land transfer
• Truck transportation for equipments
• Full service camping by Sherpa staffs from Nepal
• All cost for a Himalayan Glacier leader and assistance while on trek
• All fees for sightseeing and Monasteries as outlined in the itinerary
• Travel & Rescue arrangements
• All government and local taxes if necessary
• Getting Chinese visa and Tibet Travel permit
• Yak and Yakmen for carrying lugagge
• Emergency equipment like medical oxygen, Gamow bag, base camp medical kit, etc

What's Not Included

• Accommodation and Meals in China
• Accommodation and Meals in Kathmandu if need more then 1 night
• Chinese visa fee {US$ 175 for the US client and US$ 85 for the other national people }
• Lunch & Dinner in Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
• Tips for guides, cook and porters
• Optional trips and sightseeing if extend in Nepal or China
• Nepal visa
• Train ticket from China to Lhasa or Lhasa to China
• International flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa (USD 450 approx) and China to Lhasa
• Personal clothing & accessories including sleeping bags
• Others not specified in above cost inclusions list
• Person use oxygen

Health & Experience Required

Trekking over the higher altitude of Tibetan Mountains generally requires physical endurance. Being in strong physical shape is one of the most important aspects for enjoyment on a high altitude ...read more »»

Accommodations

All accommodations have been chosen for their standard of hygiene, standard of service, location and food quality. All accommodations are based on twin share basis. During tour we will use Kyichu Hotel or similar hotel in Lhasa, Gyantse Hotel or similar hotel in Gyangtse, Mansarover Hotel or Shengkang Hotel in Shigatse and Zhangmu hotel or Caiyuan Hotel in Zhangmu, Hotel Shanker in Kathmandu and throughout the trek visitors will have two min tent. Single supplement will be served on request cost US$390.

Meals

While visitors are in main cities like Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar breakfast is included in the package. The dishes will be Tibetan or continental origin ...read more »»

Information about Visa and Travel Permits

Travelling to Tibet is a dream of many. Here, at Himalayan Glacier we understand this and would like to assist you in making your Tibet tour an adventure of a ...read more »»

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