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.
| Day to Day 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. |
