| Day
01 |
: |
Kathmandu
(1300m) Zhangmu (2500m): 123 Km.
Early morning scenic drive to Kodari (Nepal - Tibet border)
through the beautiful Nepalese country side and start a short
walk (approx. 1/2 hrs) up hill with porters to Zhangmu immigration
overnight at hotel. |
| Day
02 |
: |
Zhangmu
- Xegar (4350m): 244Km
Day drive up hill to the highest plateau of the world with
the typical view of Tibetan Landscape offering sheer feeling
of standing on the roof of the world crossing over Nyalampass
(4800m) and Lalungla (5050m), weather permitting breath taking
panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Everest
(8848m) but dwarfed by the baseness of the Tibetan plateau
overnight at hotel. |
| Day
03 |
: |
Xegar
- Xigatse (3,900m): 90Km
Scenic drive from Xigatse to Lhatse (T-cross to Mt. Kailash)
crossing over Gyuatsola pass of 5220m which is the highest,
route. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day
04 |
: |
Xigatse
- Gyantse (3950m): 90Km
Morning sightseeing to the Pachen Lama's Tashilhupu Monastery
drives to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor
Monastery. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day
05 |
: |
Gyantse
- Lhasa (3650m): 261 Km
Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5010m), Kambala
(4794m), colourful Yamdrok Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river
Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) overnight at hotel. |
| Day
06-07 |
: |
In
Lhasa
Two full day sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jolhang Temple,
Barkhor Bazaar, Potala Palace, Drepung and Sera Monastries.
Overnight at hotel. |
| Day
08 |
: |
Lhasa
- Kathmandu
Early morning drive to Gongaar airport for departure flight
to Kathmandu or to your onward destinations. |
