The breathtaking
trans-Himalayan flight from Kathmandu 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 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4:
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 5:
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 6:
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 7:
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 8: EVEREST BASE CAMP
We have the option to hike or drive to Everest
Base Camp. Rongbuk Guest House.
Day 9: NYLAM
After watching sunrise over Everest, we drive on
to Nylam. Nylam Guest House.
Day 10: KATHMANDU
Walk across Friendship Bridge & transfer to
Kathmandu.
