Guge Kingdom was founded by the descendants of Tobo Dynasty before the 10th century. Kingdom has the history over 700 years. The Site of Guge Kingdom is located in western Ngari Prefecture. The ancient Guge Kingdom were placed up on the mountain slope. On the mountain, there are golden Relics of palaces, caves, monasteries and houses, which witness the prosperity and decay of an ancient kingdom.

Besides its historical significance, the Site of Guge Kingdom is also a great attraction to enjoy the barren landscape of nature and admire the lost civilization.

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This is the Classic tour itinerary to visit Lhasa and Everest Base camp. If you are not used to the high altitude, then
this is one of the best itineraries that cover the all the Lhasa main tourist sites like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple,
Barkhor street, Drepung and sera monastery with GyantseKumbum and ShigatseTashiLhunpho monastery.
Tourists can see much natural scenery like beautiful sacred LakeYamdroktso and karo glacier with beautiful views of
Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world from Everest Base Camp.

Highlights:

Potala Palace: Winter palace of the Dalai Lama
Jokhang Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in Tibet
Sera Monastery: One of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate.
-DrepungMonstery: Drepung used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace.
-Namtso Lake:It is the “Heavenly Lake” which is one of the four holy lakes of Tibet and also the highest salt-lake.
-Mt. Everest: The highest mountain in the world.

Itinerary

Cost

Day 1 :

Arrival in Lhasa.

After arriving in Lhasa, local tour guide will welcome you at the airport/train station, then transfer the guests to the hotel. Acclimatize the high altitude in the hotel. Overnight in Lhasa

Day 2 :

Lhasa City, Potala Place and Barkhor Street.

The tour will begin from UNESCO World Heritage site - Potala Palace, which is also the winter palace of Dalai Lama. It's situated at 12,139 feet above sea level. It's a 13-story high building that contains over 1,000 rooms, various statues, stupas, murals and artifacts. Then continue to Jokhang Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a spiritual center for Buddhists in Tibet. Next to the temple there is Bakhor Street, filled with pilgrims and street vendors, selling traditional Tibetan items such as prayer wheels and jewelry.

Day 3 :

Monasteries in Lhasa, Drepung and Sera.

In the morning, tourists are going to visit Drepung monastery which was one of the “three greet” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1416. Ganden palace is used as Dalai Lama’s palace in the Drepung before moving to the Potala palace. Afternoon, Sera Monastery---It was one of the “three great” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1419. The highlight is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.

Day 4 :

Lhasa –Gyantse - Shigatse

Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse. Admire the Gampala pass (4790 m)on the way, and get a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m), which is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains. Then continue to drive west towards Gyantse. In Gyantse, tourists will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and GyantseKumbum. After one and a half hour's drive, clients will arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet.

Day 5 :

Everest Base Camp

Drive to Lhatse where tourists can take lunch. Then drive to Shegar and if the weather is clear enough, tourists can view the Mt. Everest in the distance on the way back down. After 4 to 6 hours, arrive at Rongbuk monastery, but on the way there, clients will pass Pang la Pass, one of the highest passes in Tibet at 5050m. From that pass, enjoy view all of the five highest peaks in the world.

Day 6 :

Everest Base Camp Return to Shigatse

In the morning, tourists can see the sunrise appear on the top of Mt Everest, and have a full view of the magnificent Mount .Tourists may trek from tent to the base camp 4km one way, or go to EBC by local bus. Then drive back to Shigatse.

Day 7 :

Shigatse - Lhasa

Today,explore Tashilunpo monastery of Gelug Sect, the seat of the Panchen Lama, built in 1447. The monastery houses a giant statue of the Maitreya Buddha - the biggest gilded statue of Maitreya (Buddha of the future) in the world and a tomb of all the Panchen Lama, containing jewels and gold. In the afternoon, you will drive back to Lhasa, which will take around 6 hours.

Day 8 :

Depart from Lhasa

Transfer clients to the airport or train station.