Days 01 : |
Kathamndu- Zhangmu/Nyalam (3600)- 153 km :
Departure at 05.30 hrs from in front of Fire
& Ice Restaurant, Thamel Square 1.
Approximately 05 hours to Kodari
(China/Nepal boarder), Half an hour drive to
Zhangmu, where after completion of
immigration formalities (if time permits) We
drive further to Neylam following Bhote
Koshi river in a deep valley with some
overflowing waterfalls. Overnight in
guesthouse |
Days 02 : |
ZhangmuNeylam- Tingri/Xegar (4050M)- 285 kms :
Drive through Neylam pass (3800m) with the
view of Jugal Himal. A continued drive via
Lablungla Pass (5050) has some of the
outstanding view of Mt. Xixapangma (8201 m
highest in Tibet), Mt. Makalu (8464m),
Mt.Lhotse (8516), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) and
Mt. Everest (8848m). Overnight in
Guesthouse. |
Days 03 : |
Tingri/Xegar-Xigatse (3950m)-90 or+kms :
Drive to Xigatse, the place of the famous
Tashilhunba monastery and the seat of
Panchen Lama. Overnight at Hotel Xegar.Way
to Xigatse. |
Days 04 : |
Xigatse-Gyantse (3900m)- 90kms :
After
visiting Tashilhunba in the morning
including the Bazaar of Xigatse. Drive to
Gyantse, which is 02 hrs. Gyantse is small
busting town steeped in history. It lies 264
kms. Southwest of Lhasa on the northern bank
of Nyang Chu river. In the 15th century it
served as the capital of a small Kingdom.
Visit Kumbum Chorten which was built around
1400 AD. It later became the main center for
trade with British India. |
Days 05 : |
Gyantse- Lhasa (3650m)-261 kms :
08-hrs drive
takes you to Lhasa crossing the Karo La Pass
(5010m) and Kampala Pass (4794m). The Karo
La climbs between two lofty mountains,
Nozing Khang Sa (7223m) and Ralung (6236m).
While driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso
(Turquoise Lake) which takes approx. 1 hour
to cross around. After passing Kamba La,
Lhasa valley is seen to north. You will also
cross the Brahmaputra River. Arriving Lhasa
and check into hotel. The accompanied guide
will reconfirm your onward airlines ticket,
make sure of it. Overnight will be in a
guesthouse using twin-sharing room. We
always try our best to provide centrally
located guesthouse during your stay in Lhasa. |
Days 06-07 : |
In Lhasa : These days you
will be engrossed with sightseeing and
excursions of the Potala Palace, Norbhu
Linkha Palace, the Jokhang temple, and
surrounding Barkhor market. Drepung
Monastery and Sera monastery. |
Days 08 : |
Airport transfer on
your own after breakfast : If you
fly back to Kathmandu or any other
destinations we drop you airport in the
morning after breakfast. Our representative
will assist you on departure. If you fly
back to Kathmandu we will pick up at airport
and drop you to hotel.
Departure: Every Tuesday and Saturday in
group joining basis |