Amazing views of the Himalaya and the Tibetan countryside greet you on the overland drive from Kathmandu to Lhasa [The most beautiful picturesque highway in the world]. En route, visit Everest base camp [Rongbuk], Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, site of the Tashihunpo monastery.
The seat of the Panchen Lamas, Tashihunpo is a vast complex with a golden rooftops and impressive chapels. Although having suffered the ravages of man and time, Gyantse, our next stop, with it's unique Palkor Chode temple and Kumbum Chorten, offers a glimpse of an irretrievably lost era in some of the most extraordinary works of art found in all Tibet.
In the mystical capital of Lhasa, there is ample time to explore the former home of the Dalai Lama, Potala Palace, Tibet's world famous resplendent landmark with over 1,000 rooms and 10,000 shrines. There is also Jokhang, Tibet's holiest temple with its priceless statues and frescoes, and the Norbulinka, or Summer Place, from which the present Dalai Lama fled in 1959.
Shoppers mustn't miss the Barkhor, the bustling bazaar of old Lhasa which is right on the pilgrim's circumambulating route around Jokhang. Laden with souvenirs and memories of Tibet, you fly back to Kathmandu from Lhasa in a mountain flight that treats you to close-up views of the mighty Himalayas. This adventure begins and ends with two days in Kathmandu, with plenty of time for discovering the city's many attractions.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival day, check into hotel and rest.
Day 2: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley (world heritage sights), it should be Monday, Wednesday or Friday (pick up Tibet visa).
Day 3: Drive to Nepal. Tibet border and transfer to Tibet [Naylam]
Day 4: Lo-Tingri. Drive along the Bhote Koshi River through the Nyalam Pass. Excellent views of mountains along the way. O/N at Hotel.
Day 5: Rongbok. Early morning drive to Rongbok, by Land cruiser. O/N at Guest house.
Day 6: Everest Base Camp excursion, from here the true grandeur of Everest’s sheer north face is visible. Overnight in Monastery or guest house.
Day 7: Xigatse. We drive to Xigatse city, the house of the famous Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama until his death in 1989. O/N at Hotel.
Day 8: Gyantse. After a morning visit to the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, a short two hours drive to Gyantse, a small town that once served as the capital of a small kingdom. O/N at Hotel.
Day 9: Lhasa. A scenic drive through the Karo La Pass and Kamba La Pass with a very good views of the Yamdrok Tso Lake. Then you cross the mighty Brahmmaputra River to arrive in Lhasa. O/N at Hotel.
Day 10 - 11: Lhasa. 2 days Sightseeing and excursion of the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, surroundings of Bharkhor Market, Drepung and Sera Monasteries. O/N at Hotel.
Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lhasa, free time and evening join Nepali dinner & cultural show (You have option to fly Chendu or take train to Beijing or Xi'an of China).
Day 13: Final departure, transfer to airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transport: Jeep/Car/Bus/Flight
- Meals: 13 breakfasts, 1 dinner.
Price: US$ 1290 per person (twin sharing) Tourist class (standard hotels / lodges).
Note: Minimum 4 person in a group but if there is just 1 or 2- person price will be revised Group joining basis trip, departure every Saturday and Tuesday except special one.
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