Lhasa:

Lhasa,the heart and soul of Tibet, abode of the Dalai Lamas, an object of devout pilgrimage, is still, a city of wonders.Since the major sacred places such as Potala, Jokhang, and Three Monasteries are located in Lhasa, the township itself has become somewhat the ;Mecca'' of Tibet. Pilgrims crowd the year round. Today, the population has grown into a sizable city of 120,000 people. Tibet Autonomous Region is located in the southeast of Lhasa, a tributary of the north bank of the Yarlung Zangbo River, longitude 91 ° 06 ', latitude 29 ° 36'. Nyingchi east, west Rikaze region, north Nagqu area, at the junction of South and Shannan. The North and the South's largest vertical distance 202 kilometers east to west and 277 kilometers away from the largest cross, a total area of area 29 thousand square kilometers, of which the urban area of 210 square kilometers in urban area of 50 square kilometers. Is located in the Tibetan Plateau, about 3650 meters above sea level. Seongnam have Lhasa River constant flow all the year round, around the east sleep mother fishes, the South East have Pearl rtse day, there is music gala on Southwest, Northwest has Kong Zi, such as the mountains surrounded connected

The Tibet with Mount Everest BaseCamp Tour is a very comprehensive tour of Tibet with visits to the cultural, historic and natural attractions of Tibet. The tour includes all the important places of interest in central south,Tibet including a visit to Rongphu Monastery and Mt. Everest Base Camp. After flying in to Lhasa from Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing, explore the cultural and historic sites of Lhasa, Shigatseand Gyantse.Afterwards drive overland, in 4-WD jeeps, across the Tibetan highlands and high passes to the fabled Rongphu Monastery and Mt. Everest Base Camp from where the view of the great North face of Mount Everest is the most spectacular of all. Tour starts with flight in and out of Lhasa.

With an average altitude in excess of 3500m, Tibet can truly be described as the roof of the world. Lying to the north of the great Himalayan range which separates it from its neighbours India, Nepal and Bhutan, much of the country is high-altitude desert. With its spectacular mountain scenery and rich Buddhist culture, Tibet is a remarkable place to visit.

On this trip, we will follow the Friendship Highway through some of the most amazing landscape on Earth. We'll pass small Tibetan settlements, nomadic herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains and awe-inspiring mountain peaks. Equally as fascinating is the wealth of cultural interest and we will have plenty of opportunity to explore this side of Tibet, both in Lhasa and the other towns we pass through on our journey to Kathmandu.

We spend 3 nights in Lhasa, staying right in the centre of the old city. This will allow both plenty of time for acclimatisation and easy access to the city's main attractions - the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple. Leaving Lhasa in our Toyota Landcruiser 4 wheel drive, we'll travel through this amazing country,staying in the best traditional hotels Tibet has to offer. In the towns of Gyantse and Shigatse we explore further monasteries and fully immerse ourselves in the Buddhist culture. Without doubt, a highlight of this trip is the visit to Everest Base Camp,. This adventure tour, the highest tour in the world, is an incredible journey to Everest Base camp and the base of the Everest North Face via the Rongbuk Valley. Nowhere else on this planet can you tour to such a high elevation without any problem......

Lhasa,Potala,Tashilhunpo, Pelkhor, Samye…all monasteries and Temples you really can not miss. Furthermore, the breath-taking landscape and Mt.Ervest are no doubt your once-in –the-lifetime expirence!