Name: EVEREST: From Tibet to Nepal
Start: 2027-05-23
End: 2027-06-05
Location: Lhasa, Mount Everest, Kathmandu

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May 23 - Jun 5, 2027

Group size: 1 - 20

EVEREST: From Tibet to Nepal

Lhasa, Mount Everest, Kathmandu

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May 23 - Jun 5, 2027

Group size: 1 - 20

English speaking guide
A local guide at all times
Internal transportation
Including bus and train transportation from start to finish
Accommodations
In 3 and 4 star hotels wherever possible for all 14 days. Some of the places on our itinerary are very small and lodging in those locations will be rustic but safe and warm.
Three group meals a day
All included meals will be vegetarian with vegan and gluten free options available upon request. Any other meals and snacks are paid for by the client.
Permits & Entrance Fees
All entrance fees or permit within Tibet & Nepal (included in the itinerary) will be paid for.
Drinking water
1.5 liters of safe filtered/bottled drinking water per day per person

International flights
You must arrange and pay for your own international flights.
Travel insurance
Please purchase your own travel insurance
Any visa application fee
You will need a visa to China, please apply well in advance of the trip.
Hotel extras
Telephone calls, bar bills, room service, laundry service, etc. are not included.
Alcohol
Consumption of alcohol is strongly discouraged on this trip
Gratuity & tips
We highly encourage participants to tip our guides and the servers at the restaurants and hotels we visit
Shopping
We can advise how much cash to bring for personal expenses and shopping during our orientation call.

Day 1 — Arrive in Xining
Day 1 — Arrive in Xining
Arrival & first day in China’s high-altitude gateway.
Arrive in Xining, Qinghai province.
Free day to gather, rest, and acclimatize.
Overnight stay in Xining.
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Day 2 — Train to Tibet
Day 2 — Train to Tibet
Scenic train journey across the Tibetan Plateau.
Board the Qinghai–Tibet Railway (20–21 hours).
Cross Tanggula Pass, the highest point of the railway.
Enjoy dramatic landscapes: snow-capped mountains, lakes, and grasslands.
Overnight on the train in your soft sleeper berth.
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Day 3 — Arrive in Lhasa
Day 3 — Arrive in Lhasa
Arrival and acclimatization in Tibet’s capital.
Arrive in Lhasa at midday, transfer to hotel.
Rest completely to acclimatize to high altitude.
Optional gentle evening walk in Barkhor Square.
Overnight in Lhasa.
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Day 4 —Jokhang Temple
Day 4 —Jokhang Temple
Spiritual heart of Lhasa
Visit Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibet.
Walk the Barkhor kora and explore old city streets.
Afternoon free for rest or light exploration.
Overnight in Lhasa.
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Day 5 — Potala Palace
Day 5 — Potala Palace
Iconic Tibetan architecture and monastic culture
Morning visit to Potala Palace.
Afternoon visit to Drepung Monastery or Tibet Museum
Overnight in Lhasa.
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Day 6—Gyantse (3,950 m)
Day 6—Gyantse (3,950 m)
Stunning Yamdrok lake and Himalayan passes.
Drive via Kamba La Pass (4,794 m) to Yamdrok Tso (turquoise lake) on a bus.
Cross Karo La Glacier Pass (5,036 m).
Visit Kumbum Stupa and Pholkor Monastery in Gyantse.
Overnight in Gyantse.
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Day 7—Shigatse (3900 m)
Day 7—Shigatse (3900 m)
Explore the seat of the Panchen Lama
Short scenic drive (~2 hours).
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery.
Explore local markets or rest.
Overnight in Shigatse.
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Day 8 —Shegar (4300 m)
Day 8 —Shegar (4300 m)
High-altitude plateau views and Himalayan scenery.
Drive west across high passes, including Gyatso La (5,200 m).
Marvel at sweeping plateau landscapes and distant peaks.
Overnight in Shegar.
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Day 9— Everest Base Camp
Day 9— Everest Base Camp
Everest base camp North (Tibet side)
Visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monastery.
Views of Mount Everest and surrounding glaciers.
Overnight at Rongbuk guesthouse.
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Day 10 —Drive to Kerung
Day 10 —Drive to Kerung
Dramatic descent from high plateau to lush valleys.
Early morning Everest views from Rongbuk.
Drive through high passes and valleys into the Kyirong region near the Nepal border. (9.5 hours)
Scenic landscapes all along the route.
Overnight in Kerung / Kyirong.
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Day 11— Cross into Nepal
Day 11— Cross into Nepal
Enter Nepal through the Langtang region
Clear immigration at Kerung (China) and Rasuwagadhi (Nepal).
Drive through the scenic Langtang region to Kathmandu.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
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Day 12 — Kathmandu
Day 12 — Kathmandu
Stretch and explore Nepal’s capital.
Visit the monkey temple & Boudhanath stupa in Kathmandu
Optional Rest day after high-altitude journey.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
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Day 13 — Bhaktapur
Day 13 — Bhaktapur
Cultural immersion in Nepalese heritage.
Explore Nepal's old capital Bhaktapur.
Visit local markets, ancient temples, and vibrant neighborhoods.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
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Day 14 - Departure
Day 14 - Departure
End of an unforgettable journey.
Transfer to Kathmandu airport as per flight schedule.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Xining

Arrival & first day in China’s high-altitude gateway.

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Prema and Manjari have travelled to over 50 countries between them, lived on three different continents, and led retreats and pilgrimages for the past 5 years. Prema is a historian (with a PhD in History) and Manjari is an artist (working on her MFA). They are both trained Yoga teachers and Ayurvedic Marma bodywork practitioners. They have over two decades of combined experience studying the philosophy of yoga and teaching from the sacred texts of India.

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