Everest, Cho Oyo, Shishapangma - Three Base Camp Trek in Tibet.
Visit Kathmandu, Lhasa and the famous Rongbuk Monastery.
ITINERARY, 20 days
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Day 01: ARRIVAL DAY, KATHMANDU
Transfer day, briefing and welcome dinner in Katmandu. We will be staying near Thamel, the main tourist section of town in order to allow you to shop without having to take a taxi.
Day 02: SIGHTSEEING IN KATHMANDU
Sightseeing for half a day, visiting Swayanbhunath, Bouddhanath, and Pashupatinath, Buddhist and Hindu temples. Visiting these temples early in the morning is a magical experience as the faithful from both religions make offerings and perform religious ceremonies. Beware of the monkeys though, as they tend to like to be at the centre of the action!!
Day 03: KATHMANDU - LHASA
Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, which will give you spectacular views of the Himalaya Range.
Transfer to our hotel in Lhasa, free time.
Day 04 + 05: LHASA
Two days of sight-seeing and free time in Lhasa, to allow your body to acclimatize.
Visit of the Pothala and Jokhang Temple
Day 06: GYANTSE
Travel by jeep to Gyantse, a small Tibetan town. On the way we have time to see Yamdrok-Tso Lake. Visit of the town and Gyantse Monastery, relaxing to allow acclimatizing slowly.
Day 07: SHIGATSE
Travel by jeep to Shigatse, visit of Tashilunpo Monastery and the market.
Ample free time to explore the village.
Day 08: CHO OYO BASE CAMP
Today we will reach Cho Oyo Base Camp, where we will camp overnight.
This is the starting point of our trek to Everest Base Camp.
Day 09 - 12: CHO OYO BASE CAMP TO EVEREST BASE CAMP
Trek from Cho Oyo Base Camp to Everest Base Camp: Stunning views of the highest mountains on earth, arriving at Everest BC on foot is one of the amazing experiences during this trip.
Day 13: EVEREST NORTH BASE CAMP
Relax at base camp, taking in the views, or explore the site from where Mallory and Irvine started their fatal ascent of Everest. We will of course visit the famous Rongbuk Monastery.
Day 14: EVEREST NORTH BASE CAMP - TINGRI
We pack up camp and take the jeep to Old Tingri. Free time to explore Tingri.
Day 15: TINGRI - SHISHAPANGMA BASE CAMP
Today we will reach Shishapangma Base Camp, where we will set up camp.
Day 16: SHISHAPANGMA BASE CAMP
Day-hike at Shishapangma Base Camp
Day 17: SHISHAPANGMA BASE CAMP - ZANGMU
Our time in Tibet is nearly over, we will start heading back to Nepal and Kathmandu by road. Overnight stay in the border town of Zangmu
Day 18: ZANGMU - KATHMANDU
The jeep will bring us back to Kathmandu today. Free time in the afternoon, and a well deserved dinner at Kilroy's after some hard days trekking / travelling.
Day 19: KATHMANDU
Rest day in Kathmandu to do some final shopping, relaxing and sight-seeing.
Good-bye dinner in Kathmandu.
Day 20: DEPARTURE DAY
Transfer of all guests to Tribhuvan International Airport for flights home.
