Itinerary:
Day 01. Kathmandu to Zangmu (2500m) 116 km
Depart Kathmandu at 6am. Drive to Kodari boarder-Friendship bridge. Normally it is 5 hours drive. Hike up hill to the Immigration check in post. It is about 2 hours walk (11km). There is a rough gravel road to the post which may not be motorable during monsoon seasons.
Day 02. Zangmu to Xegar (4350m) 244 km
Leave hotel around 8am. The road slowly wind up to the plateau. En route cross Nyalamu (3800m) and Lalung –la (pass). After crossing the pass at 5050m you have great view of the entire Himalayan range. Travel further on the dirt road to Xegar.
Day 03. Xegar to Xigaze (3900m) 244 km
Continue the drive, cross a pass (5220m) and arrive at Xigaze. Stay overnight at Xigaze. First part of the drive across the plain provides panoramic view of Mt.Everst, Cho-Oyu, Makalu and other lofty peaks jutting out of the skyline toward the blue sky. This is a day for photography.
At Xigaze visit Tashilhunpo monastery. This is the most important monastery outside Lhasa. It was founded by first Dalai Lama in 1447 in honor of his teacher Kadrub. Gendun Zhuba was the first abbot of the monastery, and in 1600 at the invitation of the monastery the 4th Panchen Lama became its 16th abbot making the monastery the official abode of the Panchen Lama. He is second in rank to Dalai Lama. Visit the monastery can be done next day before heading to Gyantse.
Day 04. Xigaze to Gyantse (3950m) 90 km
Drive to Gyantse. The golden Pagoda or Palgor Chorten at Gyantse is one of the most famous monuments in Tibet. It was built in 15th century for worship only. No monks live in it. The top of the Pagoda is made of copper heavily gilded with gold. It is a short day.
Day 05. Gyantse to Lhasa (3650m) 261 km
It is long and interesting drive. You visit Yamdrok lake. It is situated west of Lhasa over the 479m Kamba-la (pass). It is known to Tibetan as the “Turquoise Lake”. The road to the pass skirts the edge of the lake and gradually winds up to the pass and to Lhasa . It is bluish green color certainly make this big lake an interesting site. You will be passing through several valley and high pass on this day.
Day 06. In Lhasa (3650m)
Sightseeing place includes Potala Palace (seat of Dalai Lama), Jhokang temple and Barkhuo bazaar around it and Norbulinka park. The park covered 360,000 square meter, it is used to be summer place of all Dalai Lama after the 7th Dalai Lama. The park was extended by the 13th Dalai Lama Tudeng Jiacuao (1876-1933). The new palace was built in 1954 by the 14th Dalai Lama, Denzengf Jiacuo.
Day 07. In Lhasa (3650m)
Other interesting sightseeing places includes. Drepung and Sera Monastery.
Day 08. Fly to Kathmandu or fly onward
Transfer to Gonggar airport 96 KM. Flight schedule departure time is 10 am (Beijing time). Arrive Kathmandu at 9am local time.
Cost includes:
01. Land Cruiser transportation as per itinerary from Zhangmu,
02. Guided tour with English speaking guide
03. Daily breakfast with guest house/hotel,
04. Budget hotel in Lhasa like Flora or similar
05. Sightseeing tour in Lhsasa for 2 days includes Potala and other interesting places
06. Tibet Travel permit
Cost does not include:
01. China/Tibet visa (US$45 for European, US$ 103 for US National), Nepal Visa fee,
02. Airfare-Lhasa to Kathmandu (US$ 334 per person one way)
03. Medical evacuation cost, personal insurance
04. Any expenese occur due to landslide or broken of bridge,expenses that are not specify
05. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
The above itinerary and schedule is guideline only. It is subject to change due to logistic, local, technical, weather and other condition beyond our control. In such situation the company or its agent/representative reserve right to alter (lengthen or shorten) any program when necessary. Any cost resulting from Such change must be borne by the passenger.
Note: In monsoon season part of the road from Lamasangu to Kodari can be disrupted due to landslide. In such situation it is often necessary to walk for few hours. In winter snow can disrupt the road that goes through narrow pass from Zangmu to Nyalam.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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Departure dates: as per your choice dates
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