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Tibet
Tours from Nepal
8 Days - overland tour to Tibet
Day to Day Itinerary for Kathmandu to Lhasa Tour
Day 01 Kathmandu to Nyalam -3,750m (12,300ft)-162Kms.
Early morning drive (Approx. 5 hours) from Kathmandu to Kodari (1,873m/6,140ft).
After completing immigration and custom formalities drive up hill to
Zhangmu (2,300m/75,44ft). This is Tibetan border town. The Tibetan Guide
will meet the Group on arrival at the check post and we drive further
road climbs and climbs to Nyalam for overnight. On the way you will
see fantastic view of deep valley with some overflowing waterfalls.
Day 02 Nyalam to Lhatse -4,350m (14,270ft)-220Kms.
Drive (Approx. 7 hours) to Xegar crossing two spectacular passes. Nyalam
pass (3,800m/12,464ft) and Lalung La pass (5,082m/16,670ft). This drive
offers fantastic view of the high mountains including, Mount Everest
(8,848m/29,021ft) Jugal Himal, Mt. Makalu (8464m) etc. Overnight in
Lhatse
Day 03 Lhatse to Shigatse -3,900m (12,790ft)-244Kms.
Drive (Approx. 6 hrs) to reach Shigatse, the place of famous Tashilunpo
Monastery and seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its
huge Thangka wall which is clearly visible from the north side of the
road . Overnight in Shigatse.
Day 04 Shigatse to Gyantse -3,950m (12,955)-90kms.
In the morning visit the Tashilunpo Monastery and the free bazaar of
Xigaste. After lunch embark on a pleasant 2 hours drive to Gyantse.
Here you visit the Khumbum Stupa and Phalkot Monastery. Overnight in
Gyantse.
Day 05 Gyantse to Lhasa -3,650m (11,970)-259kms.
The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours, crossing 2 passes The Karo La (5010m)
and Kamba La (4794m) pass and Lake Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake). You
will cross the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahamaputra) river and see the distant
views of the Potala Palace. Overnight in Lhasa
Day 6&7 Lhasa Sightseeing Tour.
Visit the Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera Monastery,
Lokhang Temple & Markhor Bazaar. Overnight in Lhasa
Day 08 Lhasa to Kathmandu Trans Himalayan Flight.
Transfer to Gonggar Airport, which takes 2 hours driving. The flight
duration is 1hr and 10 minutes and it is one of the most beautiful flights
in the world. On your flight (don't forget to get right side seat) you
shall see the Yalung Tsangpo River, Lake Yamdruk, kancenjunga (8,586m/28,160ft),
Makalu (8,463m/27,760ft) and Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,021ft).
Tibet Tour 8 Days/7Nights - $965 -- plus Visa fee $150 for Americans*
*American citizens are required an extra fee by the Chinese gov't. Please
choose option 2 under "Tour Prices."
DEPARTS ON TUESDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY.
Includes:
Price Includes:
" All land transfers
" Flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu
" All airport transfers
" All accommodation in Hotel or Guest House including Breakfast
(lunch/dinner on your own)
" English speaking Tibetan Guide
" Tibet Travel Permit
" Entrance to all sights and national park entrance fees
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