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Tibet Tour (7 Nights / 8 Days)

Day 01 : Kathmandu – Zhangmu/Nyalamu (3600 m) –153 km: Departure at 5.30 am from infront of Fire & Ice restaurant, Thamel Squere 1. Appproximately 05 hours drive to Kotari ( China/Nepal boarder), Half an hour drive to Zhangmu, where after completion of immigration formalities ( if time permits) we drive further to Nyalamu following Bhotekoshi river in a deep valley with some overflowing waterfalls. overnight in guest house (using group- sharing room).

Day 02: Zhangmu/ Nyalamu – Tingri/Xegar ( 4050 m)–285 km: Drive through Nyalam pass ( 3800m) with the view of jugal Himal. A continued drive via Lablungla pass (5050m) has some of the outstanding view of Mt. Xixapangma (8013m highest peak in Tibet) Mt. Makalu (8464m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Cho oyu (8201m) and Mt. Everest (8848m). Overnight in guest house (using group- sharing room).

Day 03: Tingri/ Xegar -Xigatse ( 3900m) -90 km: Drive to Xigatse, the place of the famous Tashilhunbo Monastery and the seat of Pancen Lama. Overnight at Hotel Xegar. Way to Xigatse ( not sure, depending upon situation) we visit Shakya Monastery which is 52 kms return journey off the main road. Guest House ( using twing/ group-sharing room).

Day 04 Xigatse –Gyantse(3950 m) –90km: After visiting Tashilhunbo Monastery in the morning including the Bazaar of Xigatwe. Drive to 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 entury 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. Using twin sharing room.

Day 05 Gyantse – Lhasa(3650m) –261kms: 08 – hrs drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the Karo La pass (5010m) and Kambala pass ( 4794m). The Karo La climbs between two lofty mountains, Nozing Khang Sa (7223m) and Ralung (6236). 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 the north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra River. Arriving Lhasa and check into hotel. The accompanied guide sharing room. We always try out best to provide centrally located guest house during your stay in Lhasa.

Day 06 and 07 in Lhasa: These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of the Potala Palace, the Jokhang temple, wsurrounding Barkhor market, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight.

Day 08 Lhasa–Kathmandu: In the morning after breakfast around 6 am/ transfer to airport, which is 02 hrs, driving distance. Drive- representative will assist you. Departure of flight for Kathmandu would be approx. 10:00 am, China Standard Time and arriving Kathmandu at 9:00 am. Nepal Standard time. Flight Lhasa/Kathmandu lasts for 01 hour’s ten minutes. During the flight you will see ( if weather is fine;) Yarlung Tsangpo river, Lake Yamdrok, Mt. Kanchenjunga ( 8586 m) and Mt. Makalu ( 8463 m) and Mt. Everest ( 8848 m). The best way to see Himalaya is from air!.

Cost Includes:

  • Tibet permit, entrance fees
  • Twin sharing accommodation as per choice of hotel
  • Daily breakfast
  • All guided tours & transfers as per given itinerary in Toyota Landcruisers

Cost Excludes:

  • Airfare and airport tax
  • Insurance & emergency rescue charges
  • Tibet visa fee
  • Additional transportation & porter charges in the event of landslides
  • Others not specified in the above cost inclusion lists.
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