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11 day Lhasa & Everest Base Camp Overland Tour [Fixed departure]   
Major Highlights:
Hike or drive to Mt. Everest north base camp.
4 nights in Lhasa, staying near the city's main attractions - the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple & 1 free day for self exploration in Lhasa.
Adventurous drive by 4WD land cruiser across the ‘roof of the world’.
Inspiring landscapes, superb mountain views, rich Buddhist history and culture.
 
Outlined Itinerary  
Day 1 fly Kathmandu (1400m) - Lhasa (3660m)
Day 2 sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 3 sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 4 in Lhasa, free day for acclimatisation
Day 5 drive to Gyantse (3950m) 261 km
Day 6 sightseeing & drive to Shigatse (3900m) 90km
Day 7 sightseeing & drive to Shegar (4050m) 244km, en route visit Shakya monastery & Shekar Chode
Day 8 drive to Rongbuk (5000m) 68km
Day 9 explore Everest base camp & drive to Tingri (4390m) 65km
Day 10 drive to Zhangmu (2300m) 181km
Day 11 drive to Kathmandu (1400m) 123km 

INCLUDED
Hotel Dhood Gu or similar on BB basis in Lhasa & best available en route with breakfast, transportation by 4WD land cruiser, flight either to or from Lhasa, guided sightseeing tours with all entry fees, travel permit, Tibet visa & airport transfers.
 
EXCLUDED
Lunch & dinner, airport tax, 3nights hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast, Half day sightseeing and entry fee USD 90 per person extra. International Flights.
 
Fixed Departure Dates  (ex-Kathmandu)
29 Mar-8 Apr, 9-19 Apr, 30 Apr-10 May, 21-31 May, 11-21 Jun, 2-12 Jul, 23 Jul-2 Aug, 13-23 Aug, 20-30 Aug, 3-13 Sep (Shoton Festival), 24 Sept-4 Oct, 15-25 Oct and 5-15 Nov