EX : Kathmandu/Chengdu/Beijing/Kunming
Best Season : March - November
The breathtaking trans-Himalayan
flight from Kathmandu or via Mainland China
to Lhasa & the overland route from Lhasa
to Nepal border offers truly spectacular views
of the Himalayas, high mountain passes, ancient
monasteries, fortresses & a people &
culture from a bygone era. The highlight of
this trip is a visit to the Dza Rongbuk Monastery
& the Everest Base Camp.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 : KATHMANDU-LHASA (3650
M), 90 KMS Transfer to airport to connect SZ
408 KTM-LXA flight.
Upon arrival you will be met by our Tibet representative
& transfered to Hotel.
Day 02 : LHASA
Guided sightseeing tour of Potala, the winter
palace of the Dalai Lama; Drepung, the biggest
monastic university of Tibet & Nechung Monastery,
temple of the State oracle of Tibet.
Day 03 : LHASA
Guided sightseeing tour of Jokhang, the central
cathedral of Tibet, Barkhor, the bustling Lhasa
market encircling the Jokhang Temple, Tibetan
Medical Center & Norbulinka Palace.
Day 04 : LHASA-GYANGTSE
(3990 M), 350 KMS
Drive via Yamdrok, the Turquoise Lake to Gyangtse
across Kampa la pass 5050 m& Karo la (5045
m)passes. Visit Kubum stupa & Pelkor Chode
Monastery.
Day 05 : GYANGTSE-SHALU-SHIGATSE
(3860 M), 90 KMS
Drive to Shigatse. En route visit Shalu Monastery.
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen
Lama who is the 2nd in the Buddhist religious
hierachy & Shigatse Market.
Day 06 : SHIGATSE-SAKYA-SHEGAR/DINGRI(4350
M)
Drive to Shegar across Tsoula pass (4500 M)
& Gyatso la pass (5220 M). En-route visit
Sakya Monastery.
Day 07 : SHEGAR-RONGBUK(5050
M)
Drive via Pangla pass (5200 M) to Rongbuk Monastery,
world's highest monastery situated at 5200 M.
O/N Rongbuk Guest House.
Day 08 : EVEREST BASE
CAMP
We have the option to hike or drive to Everest
Base Camp. Rongbuk Guest House.
Day 09 : NYLAM
After watching sunrise over Everest, we drive
on to Nylam. Nylam Guest House.
Day 10 : KATHMANDU
Walk across Friendship Bridge & transfer
to Kathmandu.
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Accommodation on twin sharing basis on Bed &
Breakfast basis as per the hotel plan, all necessary
sightseeing tour as per the programme, all necessary
monastery entrance fees, English speaking guide,
private ground transfers, Tibet travel permit.
COST EXCLUDES:
Hard & Soft drinks, all expenses of personal
nature, Nepal re-entry visa fee, Airport Departure
Tax, Charge for photography, Travel Insurance,
Emergency evacuation, Visa fee, Urgent Visa
Fee & Airfare.
