Trip Style : Cultural Tour, Overland Driving Adventure
Trip Difficulty : Moderate
Trip Guide : Guided Tour
Destination : Lhasa, Tibet
Max Altitude : 5250 Meters - 17,224Ft
Daily Walking Hours : 4 to 5 Hours Driving Holidays
Accomodation: Hotel & Guesthouse
Food : Daily Breakfast
Start-End : Lhasa - Kathmandu
Transport : Flights, Private Jeep, Van & Bus
Best Season : April to December
Tibet EBC Namtso Lake Tour Overview
Tibet EBC Namtso Lake tour starts from the vibrant city of Lhasa by appreciating its prominent historical and religious sites like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera and Drepung monastery.
Your arrival to the holy city will be greeted by the lovely blue sky and an impressive glimpse of gigantic Potala palace perched on the red hill, while during a couple of days acclimation and jet-lag alleviation, we have thoughtfully selected mystical Potala Palace, divine Jokhang temple, straggling Drepung and Sera monastery to explore. Before immersing into the terrains of the young Himalayan region, the sprawling holy Yamdrok Lake, thriving Karo la glaciers, mystical Gyantse Khubum stupa, and Tashi Lhunpo monastery keep you stirring with astonishment and appreciation.
The terrain of mighty Himalayan is remarked by different geological formations and superb panorama of Himalayan range, spend a night at the foot of the world tallest mountain, you may have a short hike 12km at the Everest Base Camp which a challenging at the high altitude, then we retrace the road back along the Northern friendship highway we plunge into the Changthang (Northern nomadic grassland), within the impressive Oyuk valley, beautiful village farm and typical villages are peacefully enjoying their remote location, this part is rarely traveled by mass tourism and further cross the Shogula pass to Yangpache and then to Namtso Lake, overnight on the Tashi Do peninsula.
Trip Highlights
Explore the ancient Lhasa city, Shigatse, Everest Base camp Tibet, Namtso lake, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Sera and Drepung Monastery
Participants of the trip must keep in mind that this is an adventure journey that takes you into one of the remotest corners of the Tibetan plateau where many unexpected and unpleasant events may contribute to the need for a change in the itinerary. Depending on the prevailing situation, the itinerary can be modified to some extent after consulting with your guide. However, the date of the tour conclusion should always coincide with the original plan.
Tour Cost
In order for us to quote you the cost, please write to us with the number of members in your group, the type of vehicles you want and the category of hotels you would like to stay in.
List of Gears
1 large duffel bag or backpack
1 small backpack or day pack
2 pair of warm synthetic or cotton pants
1 pair light hiking pants
2 pair long underwear tops and bottoms
1 fleece/wool jacket / pants
1 down jacket
1 Sleeping bag
1 set of light rain gear tops and bottoms
1 warm hat and 1 sun hat
6 pair of warm socks
1 pair comfortable waterproof hiking boots
I pair comfortable shoes (for wearing around camp)
2 pair long sleeve cotton shirt
1 pair warm gloves or mittens
1 pair of sunglasses (100% UV protective)
Sunscreen/lip salve (at least SPF 25)
1 silk or polyester scarf (to protect neck from the sun)
We provide basic 1st aid items but we highly recommend that please bring a well-stocked personal medical kit. The suggested items are below. Consult your doctor for all prescription medicine.
Band-aids, bandages, medical tape, Neosporin, and other wound dressings
Blister dressings, moleskin, spenco, 2nd skin
Cold and flu tablets / nasal decongestant
Antihistamine (for allergies)
Aspirin or ibuprofen
Imodium or Lomotil (anti-diarrhea)
Hydration powder
Throat lozenges/cough medicine
Small pair of scissors /tweezers/thermometer
Antibiotics (consult a doctor)
Full supply of all current prescription medications.
We booked Lhasa, EBC, Kathmandu overland tour from Alpine Eco Trek. The manager Ram Kumar organized the tour and answered very quickly to all of our questions. Tibetan part of the tour was done by their partner Tibet Kyunglung Travel service which was a very good and professional company as well. Overall we were very satisfied with the tour and would definitely consider using them again.
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