Tibet & Everest Base Camp : Across The Roof Of The World

26th September - 6th October
Mixed Group Excursion

We don’t just visit Tibet.
We experience it in silence, in ceremony, in stories.

Flight Recommendation

To secure the best available airfare, we recommend booking flights as early as possible.

Our preferred option is Thai Airways, departing Mumbai at 2:40 AM, arriving at Chengdu International Airport at approximately 3:00 PM the same day via Bangkok.

For the return journey, we recommend Thai Airways departing Chengdu International Airport at 4:00 PM, arriving back in Mumbai at approximately 10:00 PM the same day via Bangkok.

This routing offers a comfortable and reliable connection between Mumbai and Chengdu for the Tibet journey.

  1. Chengdu-Xining flight
  2. Qinghai-Tibet Railway soft sleeper
  3. Lhasa-Chengdu flight
  4. Tibet Travel Permit and all required permits
  5. Private vehicle throughout Tibet
  6. English speaking Tibetan guide
  7. Premium hotels throughout the journey
  8. Oxygen-supported accommodation in Lhasa, Shigatse and EBC
  9. Daily Breakfast
  10. Traditional Tibetan welcome dinner
  11. Everest Base Camp hot pot dinner
  12. Potala Palace afternoon tea experience
  13. Entrance fees to all the listed monuments
  14. Mineral water during sightseeing
  15. Airport and Railway station transfers

To maintain flexibility and personal choice:

✖️ International airfare to Chengdu

✖️ Visa fees

✖️ 5% GST

✖️ Lunches & dinners 

✖️ City tax (if applicable, payable locally)

✖️ Travel insurance

✖️ Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, beverages, tips, etc.)

INR 210000 + 5% GST per person on twin sharing

INR 240000 + 5% GST per person on single occupancy

Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Chengdu

Your journey begins in Chengdu, the gateway to Tibet. After arriving from Mumbai, settle into your hotel and rest before the adventure ahead. Wander through the city if time permits, enjoy a warm Sichuan dinner, and prepare for one of the world’s most extraordinary journeys.

Overnight: Chengdu – Tianfu International

Day 2 – From Chengdu to Xining, Then Onto the Tibetan Plateau
A short flight takes you to Xining, where you board the legendary Qinghai–Tibet Railway.
As the train slowly leaves the city behind, anticipation builds. Tonight, you sleep aboard one of the world’s highest railway lines, heading towards the Roof of the World.
Overnight: Soft Sleeper Train
Day 3 – The Great Tibetan Plateau
Wake to breathtaking views outside your window.
The train crosses vast grasslands, frozen lakes, remote settlements and the wild landscapes of Kekexili. Snow-covered peaks rise in the distance as you pass the Tanggula Mountains, one of the highest railway passes on earth.
By evening, you arrive in Lhasa, Tibet’s spiritual heart.
Take it easy tonight and allow your body to adjust to the altitude.
Overnight: Lhasa-Zashpozhang hotel or similar
Day 4 – Potala Palace & The Soul of Tibet
Today, step into the world you’ve imagined for years.
The magnificent Potala Palace rises above Lhasa like a dream. Once the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas, its golden roofs, ancient chapels and sacred halls tell centuries of Tibetan history.
Later, visit the Jokhang Temple, the most revered temple in Tibet. Outside, pilgrims circle Barkhor Street, turning prayer wheels and chanting prayers.
As evening falls, enjoy a traditional Tibetan welcome dinner.
Overnight: Lhasa-Zashpozhang or similar
Day 5 – Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier & The Road to Shigatse
Leave Lhasa and begin one of the most beautiful drives in Asia.
Cross high mountain passes before the stunning turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake suddenly appear below. Sacred and impossibly blue, it is one of Tibet’s most treasured landscapes.
Continue past the dramatic Karola Glacier, where ice spills down the mountainside almost to the road.
By evening, arrive in Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city.

Overnight: Shigatse-Zangyu Yabu hotel or similar

Day 6 – Journey to Everest Base Camp
Today is the day many travellers dream about.
Driving deeper into the Himalayas, you’ll pass vast valleys, grazing yak herds and snow-covered peaks.
As you cross Gyatso La Pass, the Himalayan giants begin to reveal themselves.
Then comes the moment you’ve been waiting for—your first glimpse of Mount Everest.
Arrive at Rongbuk, home to the world’s highest monastery, and continue to Everest Base Camp. As the sun sets behind the Himalayas, Everest stands before you in all its glory.
Overnight: Everest Base Camp-Rongbu Monastery Oxygen supply hotel
Day 7 – Sunrise Over Everest
Rise before dawn.
As the first rays of sunlight touch the summit of Everest, the mountain glows gold against the dark Himalayan sky.
It is a moment few people ever experience.
After breakfast, begin the drive back through the dramatic Himalayan landscape to Shigatse.
Overnight: Shigatse-Zangyu Yabu Hotel
Day 8 – Tashilhunpo Monastery & Return to Lhasa
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama and one of Tibet’s most important religious centres.
Its golden rooftops, prayer halls and giant Maitreya Buddha statue offer a fascinating insight into Tibetan Buddhism.
Later, return to Lhasa, following the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, the cradle of Tibetan civilisation.
Overnight: Lhasa-Zashpozang hotel or similar
Day 9 – Namtso Lake: Tibet’s Heavenly Lake
Your final full day takes you north across the Tibetan grasslands.
Cross high mountain passes and arrive at Namtso, one of Tibet’s three sacred lakes.
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and endless skies, the lake feels almost otherworldly.
Spend time soaking in the silence before returning to Lhasa for your final evening.
Overnight: Lhasa-Zashpozang Hotel
Day 10 – Farewell Tibet
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Chengdu and onwards.
You leave with memories of sacred monasteries, turquoise lakes, vast plateaus, the world’s highest railway, and sunrise over Mount Everest, a journey across one of the last great frontiers on earth.

With tons of memories fly back home

No trekking required. Comfortable for all ages

Many travellers assume that a journey to Tibet and Everest Base Camp involves trekking. This itinerary does not require any trekking and is designed to be comfortable and accessible for travellers of all ages.


The journey is primarily by train and private vehicle, with sightseeing at a relaxed pace. While the itinerary takes us to high altitudes, we stay in comfortable hotels, including oxygen-supported accommodation, and allow adequate time for acclimatization.


If you can comfortably manage short walks while sightseeing, you can enjoy this journey.

 

The Weather

For a September–October Tibet & Everest Base Camp journey, the weather is actually one of the best reasons to go.
 
Weather in Tibet (Late September to Mid-October)
Lhasa (3,650m)
 
-Day: 12°C to 22°C
-Night: 2°C to 8°C
-Mostly sunny with clear blue skies
-Low humidity
 
Shigatse (3,900m)
-Day: 10°C to 18°C
-Night: 0°C to 5°C
 
Everest Base Camp (5,200m)
-Day: 0°C to 10°C
-Night: -10°C to -2°C
-Strong winds possible after sunset
 
September and early October are among the clearest months for Everest views. The monsoon has largely retreated, leaving crisp skies and excellent visibility.

What to Pack

Clothing Strategy: Layers, Layers, Layers

Temperatures can swing dramatically between sunny afternoons and freezing nights.

Base Layer

  • 2–3 quick-dry T-shirts
  • Thermal top (for EBC)
  • Thermal leggings (for EBC)

Mid Layer

  • Fleece jacket or warm sweater
  • Light insulated jacket
  • Outer Layer
  • Down jacket (essential for Everest Base Camp)
  • Windproof jacket

 

Bottoms

  • 2–3 comfortable travel pants
  • Thermal bottoms
  • Avoid jeans for long drives

Footwear

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm socks (3–4 pairs)
  • One thicker woollen pair for EBC

A Note From Suitcase Stories

We don’t design fast trips. We design journeys that breathe.

This Tibet is balanced, iconic yet intimate. Structured yet fluid.

And like all Suitcase Stories departures. We don’t repeat them the same way twice.

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