Tibet Tour

(4 night 5 days)

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Day 01

Tuesday, transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest Airlines. This one-hour tarns Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks (weather permitting). Arrival at Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two-hour drive to cover the 93 km. to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650 meters (13,000ft). Upon arrival we check in at the Snowland hotel, right in the heart of the old city.

Day 02

Wednesday, we start our sightseeing with a visit to one of Tibet's most important and biggest monastery, Drepung. Beautifully placed on a mountain slope 12 km. outside Lhasa. After returning to the city for lunch we will go to the Norbulinka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Surrounded by a lush green garden, it's a favorite place for Tibetan people to celebrate their festivals.

Day 03

Thursday, in the morning visit the Potala Palace, one of the wonders in the world and one of the marvels of Tibet. This huge structure is the former home of the Dalai Lama and a sight you will definitely not forget. In the afternoon we visit the Jokhang Temple, the most sacred and oldest temple in Tibet. The walk around it is called the Barkhor and a must for all pilgrims, it is also a famous bazaar for Tibetan handicrafts and antiques.

Day 04

Friday, the morning is free to relax or to explore the small alleys in the old Tibetan part of Lhasa. In the afternoon we will visit Sera monastery, 5 km. outside Lhasa, where we can watch the monks debating. They do this in a very special way by making all kinds of gestures with their hands and arms.

Day 05

Saturday, already the end of our tour and we have to get up very early for our transfer to Gonggar airport to catch the flight back to Katmandu. We arrive around nine o `clock in the morning because of the 2 hrs and 15 minutes time difference with Tibet. Of course we enjoy the spectacular views again while we fly over the Himalayan range.

TIBET TOUR

(8 night 9 days)

DAY 01 Fly to LHASA crossing over the panoramic Himalayan ranges (1 hr). Transfer from Gongar airport to Lhasa (90 Kms-02 hours drive) Afternoon at leisure for acclimatization.

DAY 02

LHASA Breakfast in Hotel. Morning visit of Potala Palace. Afternoon visit of Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar. Overnight in hotel.

Day 03

LHASA Breakfast in Hotel, Morning visit of Drepung Monastery. Afternoon visit of Sera Monastery and Norbulingka. Overnight in hotel.

Day 04

LHASA (3600M) - GYANTSE (3900M) Breakfast in hotel Drive to Gyantse (311 km-07 hours drive) Overnight in hotel.

Day 05

GYANTSE (3900M) - SHIGATSE (3800M). Breakfast in hotel Drive to Shigatse via Shalu Monastery (90 km –02 hours drive) Visit Tashilumpo Monastery Overnight in hotel.

Day 06

SHIGATSE(3800M)-SHEGAR(4150M) Breakfast in hotel Drive to Shegar via Shakya Monastery (239 km-08 hours drive) Overnight in hotel.

Day 07

SHEGAR Breakfast in hotel Day excursion to Everest base camp and return to Shegar. Overnight in hotel

Day 08

SHEGAR(4150M)-ZHANGMU(2100M) Breakfast in hotel, Drive to Zhangmu (251km-6hours drive). Overnight in hotel

Day 09

ZHANGMU-EXIT Breakfast in hotel Drive to friendship bridge (Tibet-Nepal Border 45 minutes drive) 9 days)