Begin with a spectacular flight over the Himalayas followed by a widespread insight into Tibetan culture with visits to all the famous sights and monuments within Lhasa and its surrounds. Start an overland journey by Land Cruiser to the famous Monastery at Rongbuk and an excursion to the Base of Everest visiting a number of important sights of historical interest on the way.
Itinerary In Details
Day 01: Kathmandu-Lhasa by flight
Transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest Airlines. This one hour trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalaya Peaks (weather permitting). Arrival Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two hours drive to cover the 93 KM. to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650m. Upon arrival we check in at the Snowland Hotel, right in the heart of the old city.
Day 02-04: Sightseeing in Lhasa.
During these three days in Lhasa we visit the Potala Palace, Drepung and Sera Monasteries, the Narbulinka and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor.
Day 05: Lhasa-Gyantse.
You begin your overland adventure with a full day drive to Gyantse. Along the way you cross the Kamba La (4794m) and the Karo La pass (5010m), both grant spectacular views. After the Kamba La you come to Yamdrok Tso, also known as the Turquoise lake. You will want to have your camera ready. Altitude 3900m.
Day 06: Gyantse-Shigatse.
This is a busy Day. In the morning visit Gyantse stupa and monastery followed by a 2 hrs. drive to Shigatse. Here see the.giant Buddha in the famous Tashilunpo monastery. The seat of the Panchen Lama.
Day 07: Shigatse-Shegar/Lhatse.
Takes you to visit Sakya monastery. Here you can spend the afternoon enjoying the scenery. You'll spend the nigh t in the Tibetan truck stop town of Lhatse.
Day 08: Shegar/Lhatse-Rombuk.
Begins with the Tsho La (4500m) and ends with the spectacular view of Mt. Everest from Rombuk monastery(5,000m). Relax tonight and stroll around the monastery.
Day 09: Rombuk-Lao Tingri.
Get up early and start the 2-3 hour leisurely walk (1-way) to the base-camp (5,200m) itself. You should return early afternoon to head to Lao Tingri. Lao Tingri is a small Tibetan town that offers the best view from a toilet that your liable to get any where in the world.
Service Includes: All necessary Tibet entry permits, Chinese group visa, Lhasa Gonggar airport pick-up and transfer, Escorted sightseeing in Lhasa with a Tibetan local English, Speaking tour guide, 3 star standard hotel accommodation in Lhasa, all entrance fees
Services Excludes: All arrangemets in Kathmandu, flight ticket Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu, Airport tax, medical/ travel insurance, any meals not specified in the itinerary, personal expences, tips to tour guide and driver, unexpected expences in the event of emergency evacuation & prices beyond our control.
