The Ascent
Lhasa to Kathmandu via EBC Tour
- Days
- 7
- Highest
- 3,900m
- Total climb
- 240m
- Grade
- 2/5
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Day 1
Arrive in Lhasa
3,660m same altitude
Day 2
Sightseeing in Lhasa - (Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Square)
3,660m same altitude
Day 3
Sightseeing in Lhasa- (Drepung Monastery and Potala Palace)
3,660m same altitude
Day 4
Drive to Shigatse via Gyantse (Sightseeing En-route) Breakfast at the hotel.
3,660m same altitude
Day 5
Shigatse to EBC via Tingri (B)
3,900m ▲ 240m Highest point
Day 6
EBC to Kyirong(Gyirong) Border 370km
3,900m same altitude Highest point
Day 7
Gyirong border to Kathmandu (B)
3,900m same altitude Highest point
That is the whole climb.
7 days, 240 metres of ascent, topping out at 3,900 m on day 5.
Altitudes are read from this trip's own itinerary — 4 of 7 days state one, and a day that does not is shown at the altitude of the day before, which is what an acclimatisation day is.