Exploring the 'Roof of the World' including Everest Base Camp
Lhasa has traditionally been the main goal for most visitors to Tibet, but this high, wild, magnificent land has much more to offer.
Three full days in Lhasa allows plenty of time to explore the Potala Palace, temples, monasteries and market. We also visit the Yarlung Tsang Po Valley, cradle of Tibetan civilisation and home of Tibet's first monastery.
Two off-the-beaten-track excursions take us to the great Nam Tso Lake at 4590m, where pilgrims from all over Tibet congregate in the summer, and to the Rongbuk Monastery (4900m) and Everest Base Camp (5100m), boasting beautiful views of the world's highest mountain. With superb views of the landscape all along the road from Lhasa to Kathmandu, this is a remarkable expedition in a harsh but beautiful land.
What makes this trip responsible?
This trip employs local leaders and staff through all aspects of the trip whenever possible. To be using local leaders in Tibet is a very important factor of this trip that ensures that Tibet benefits as much as possible from our tourism.
We use predominantly locally owned and run accommodation on this trip which benefits the local community, especially as they source local food where possible.
Countries visited: Nepal, Tibet
6 - 7
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Prayer flags and Shishapangma from Tibet
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