- 18 Days
- Overland Adventure
From the thrilling first glimpse of the summit of Everest aboard a Boeing 757 on the flight between Kathmandu and Lhasa, this adventure unfolds on a colossal scale. Upon arrival, we begin our overland journey at the Yambulagang tombs and at Samye Gompa in the great valley of the Yarlung Tsangpo. We travel north to Lhasa to visit the Barkhor and the enduring spirit of the Jokhang Temple before scaling the Potala Palace, for centuries the world's tallest building. From here, we make the 500-mile journey across the high plateau, passing villages and farms and eventually descending 8,800 feet through a spectacular gorge into the Kathmandu Valley. Along the way we veer south, spending several days exploring the base camp of Everest's towering north face. The vantage points from Rongbuk Monastery, Everest Base Camp and the Pang La provide expansive views of the Himalaya.
Illustration of Himalayan Rain Shadow shows how this region stays dry.
Trip Highlights
- Lhasa / Barkhor Market / Jokhang Temple / former palaces of the Dalai Lamas
- Everest Base Camp (north face)
- Exotic, exuberant Kathmandu
- Rural Tibetan villages and nomad camps
- Vibrant Buddhist traditions in ancient monasteries
- Breattaking Himalayan peaks
What's Included
- Services of an English-speaking guide
- Double-occupancy hotel accommodations in the cities
- Meals as per itinerary
- Guided sightseeing / admission fees as per itinerary
- Private land transportation and driver
- Four nights of deluxe camping with Nepalese sherpas, cook and kitchen staff, North Face dome tents, thick foam pads, dining tent with chairs, chemical toilets, and shower tent
- Airport-hotel transfers
