The Overland Joining Tibet with EBC Tour is an exhilarating 8-day adventurous journey that takes you through the north foot stand of the largest mountain peak in the world, Mt. Everest, also called Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in China, to the wonderfully isolated realms of Tibet. Starting from the capital city of the landlocked country Nepal, known for its grand and beautiful hills and mountains, Kathmandu, the tour offers a unique opportunity to traverse the vibrant town of Lhasa, with its enriching cultural heritage and spirituality which shares a border with Nepal, including Mt. Everest (8,848 m).
Mt. Everest (8,848 m) has two camps: one in Nepal, at an altitude of 5,364 m (17,598 ft), and one in Tibet, at a relatively low elevation, which is also one of the major highlights of Tibet. EBC by Overland Tour, along with Tibet’s prominent iconic landmarks like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street, show an interesting and harmonious fusion of ancient Tibetan culture, modern influences, and religious learnings that has led to controlled numbers of visitors only throughout the years.
Therefore, the Overland Tibet Tour with a side trip to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is an excellent opportunity to travel around Tibet and unveil its cultural, historical, and religious mystery, progressing through the breathtaking Tibetan plateau dotted with sacred lakes, high mountain passes, remote villages, Buddhist monasteries, gompas, and other monuments dating back centuries, offering a glimpse into the typical Tibetan way of life along with rare opportunity to witness the grandeur of Mt. Everest and notable eight thousanders such as Lhotse(8,516 m), Makalu (8,485 m), and Cho Oyu (8,188 m).
What makes the Overland Group Joining Tibet with the EBC Trip special?
The Tibet Everest Base Camp Overland Tour offers an unmatchable blend of cultural immersion, spirituality, awe-inspiring landscapes, and high-altitude adventure, including a visit to the northern Everest Base Camp featuring Lhasa, the heart of Tibetan Buddhism, crossing high-altitude passes, and visiting remote traditional dwellings and monasteries in high altitude, which is a semi-deserted area.
Hence, on the way to Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour, you can expect to be surrounded by the grand Himalayan peaks, hills, and immeasurable cultural exploration like never before, with some potential risk of acute mountain sickness as you approach highly elevated areas, specifically the Everest Base Camp (EBC) coming altogether to have created you unforgettable memories to cherish throughout your lifetime, as assured by:
Scenic Overland Journey through Unique Route
The 8-day Overland Group Joining Tibet with Everest Base Camp (EBC) Tour involves a journey across the vast Tibetan Plateau, which is stunningly characterized by high altitude passes, expansive grassland, and other fascinating locations such as the Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, and ancient Gyantse Dzong, through a relatively lesser-known Himalayan route called the Silk Road, which once served as a treading trail between several countries, experiencing all the dramatic scenery of the Himalayas.
This specific itinerary is designed so that you get to experience the striking views of Mount Everest from a unique perspective, where Rongbuk Monastery and EBC can be the best vantage points for you. At the same time, the overall journey is diverted from the classic Everest Base Camp Trail which usually tends to begin with a scenic flight to Lukla. However, this tour promises a well-rounded experience of Tibetan culture, history, and natural beauty, much added by an in-between visit to Everest Base Camp.
An unparalleled cultural immersion
The Overland Group Joining Tibet with an EBC tour of 8 days begins with a drive to Kerung from Kathmandu, passing by beautiful traditional villages in the countryside areas of Nepal largely influenced by Tibetan Buddhism and the Tibetan way of life, offering a rich cultural immersion amidst the awe-inspiring landscapes rich in spiritual experiences. Lhasa, the main trade and cultural hub of Tibet, alone gives you access to the astounding Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lama; Jhokhang Temple, the most sacred temple in the region; and Barkhor Street, the bustling market to observe the daily lives of locals.
In addition, the Drepung and Sera monasteries (some of the largest monasteries in Tibet), the Tashilhunpo monasteries in Tibet), the Tashilhunpo monastery in Shigatse with the seat of Panchen Lama (the second highest most influential person in Tibetan Buddhism), Gyantse (the largest stupa of the region), and Shigatse (the second largest city in Tibet after Lhasa), and Ronbguk Monastery at an altitude of 5,009 m in proximity to the Everest Base Camp in the north with one of the most panoramic views of Mt. Everest (8,848 m) add much to the cultural immersion during the Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour.
An amazing side visit to the Everest Base Camp (EBC)
No wonder reaching the base of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, is the dream of every adventurous soul, leading to multiple itineraries such as Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with Two High Passes, and other luxurious routes such as Everest Base Camp by Helicopter, and others.
Much to the pleasure of cultural enthusiasts, the Overland Group joining Tibet with the EBC Tour is also an unforgettable opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring scale and beauty of the Himalayas to arrive at the Everest Base Camp (EBC), a natural amphitheater serving as an impressive viewpoint.
Reaching this side of the Everest Base Camp in Tibet at an altitude of 5,150 m is also easily accessible even by vehicle, unlike the South Everest Base Camp in Nepal, both of which serve as the gateway to summiting the largest mountain peak on the planet, including the North Col route, which offers unparalleled views of Everest’s towering North Face through the remote and rugged landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau.
Warming hospitality of locals
The combined overland Tibet with EBC Tour goes to the traditional villages of Sherpa and Tibetan people, who are renowned for their resilience, rich cultural and religious heritages, and spirituality, eager to share them with the world. These Himalayan locals often welcome you with genuine warmth, mostly of a friendly and helpful nature, as they offer you butter tea and typical Himalayan snacks and meals such as Thukpa, Thenduk, Dal-Bhat (a staple Nepalese dish), and others in their tea houses, local lodges, or guest houses.
Further, Tibetans and Sherpas hold a strong identity bearing their kind of cultural attire, dialects, culture, festivals, celebrations, music, and dance guided by Tibetan Buddhism deeply connected to the land, Himalayas, nature, and spiritual belief, and are much famed for their superhuman adaptation to the high altitude, even above 4,000 m, where acute mountain sickness (AMS0) or altitude sickness is a common occurrence.
Therefore, the Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour is a unique opportunity to live the moments with the locals from the Himalayas and create unforgettable memories noted for their legendary hospitality, who believe guests to be another form of god reflecting Buddhist values of compassion, kindness, and community.
A demanding high altitude experience in Tibet
The Overland Trip to Tibet with Everest Base Camp (EBC) includes traversing through high-altitude regions mostly above 5,000 m/16,404 ft above sea level in the rugged Himalayan landscapes of Tibet, including the epic Everest Base Camp (EBC) and highly elevated cultural and historical landmarks such as Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery on the planet, requiring profound acclimatization and resilience to the challenge.
Therefore, though there is no age or experience restriction on who can go on the Tibet with Everest Base Camp (EBC) overland tour, individuals need to be mentally and physically prepared for the journey to avoid possible accidents, acute mountain sickness (AMS), or altitude sickness. This is a golden chance for those looking forward to challenging themselves in the majesty of the Himalayas and demanding a good amount of physical fitness.
Why is the 8-day itinerary the best route for the Overland group Joining Tibet with the EBC Tour?
The 8-day itinerary to the Overland Tibet Tour combined with a visit to Everest Base Camp (EBC) begins with a joyous drive to Kerung, also known as the gateway to Tibet. The trip then onwards goes through the quaint yet beautiful villages of Tingri, eventually leading you to the North Everest Base Camp in Tibet, where Everest is known as Chomolungma, which translates to “mother of the world.”.
On relishing one of the best moments at the footstand of the top of the world, Mt. Everest (8,848 m) at ultimate serenity, marveling at the 360-degree view of the surrounding snow-clad peaks, trekkers, travelers, and visitors descend to one of the most popular stops in Tibet for tourists, Shigatse. From Shigatse, you will head to Gyantse before eventually making your way to the capital city of Tibet, called Lhasa.
Upon arriving at Lhasa, it would be gratifying to take yourself on day tours to the Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama, Drepung, the largest monastery of its kind in Tibet, Nechung Monastery, along with Jhokhang, Barkhor, the Tibetan Medical Center, and Norbulinka Palace, seemingly balancing the challenge of having to cross the high pass from Gyantse to Lhasa with the striking view and rhythmic sound of the Brahma Putra River called Yarlung Tsangpo.
This 8-day itinerary grants you the optimal blend of time efficiency, cultural immersion, thorough altitude acclimatization, and top-notch scenic Himalayan beauty, ensuring a comprehensive experience of Tibet’s iconic sites and striking an uncanny balance between exploration and relaxation that doing it in groups can reduce the individual cost, making it an extremely budget-friendly option. It is undoubtedly the best route and choice for the Overland Tibet with the EBC Tour.
Overland Group Joining Tibet with Everest Base Camp (EBC) Tour Cost
At Adventure Himalayan Travels and Tours, the standard Overland Tibet Tour package cost is USD 1,475 per person, which may vary depending on the group size of the travelers and trekkers. We offer group discounts on any trip you do with us, including the Himalayan voyages to theAnnapurna Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit Expedition, Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar Trek, Pokhara Kathmandu Tour, and many others.
Further, with us, you are flexible in planning your itinerary, side trips, and budget as per your needs and preferences, which are best informed before the beginning of your trip. Contact us now to mold your dream journey in the Himalayas to meet your niche of interest!
