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Day 01:
Kathmandu 1300m, Nyalam (3700m): 156 km
Early morning scenic drive to Kodari (Nepal-Tibet border)
through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary
border formalities at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventurous
uphill drive by truck (normally) or 2 hours walk uphill (in case
of landslide) to Chinese immigration, check-in to hotel or
continue drive to Nalam. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 02:
Nylam-Tingri (4300m)/Lhatse (4,350m): 225 km/244 km
Day drive uphill 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 Lalungla
(5050m), from where, weather permitting, breathtaking panorama
of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho-Oyu (8201m) and
Mt. Xishapangma (8012m) but dwarfed by the vastness of the
Tibetan plateau, from Tingri, one can enjoy the magnificence of
Mt. Everest (8,848m). Overnight at Guest House.
Day 03: Tingri/Lhatse-Xigatse
(3,950m): 244 km
Continue scenic drive crossing over Gytchu La (5220m), the
highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to
Mt. Kailash bifurcates to the west. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04:
Xigatse-Gyantse (3950m) 90 km
Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery.
Drive to Gyntse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor
Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05:
Gyantse-Lhasa (3950m): 261 km
Full day picturesque drive crossing oer Karola (5010m), Kambala
(4794m), colorful Yamdrok Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river
Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo)-Overnight at hotel.
Day 06-07: In
Lhasa
Two full days sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang
Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Potala Palace Drepung & Sera
Monasteries. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08:
Lhasa-Kathmandu
Early morning drive to Gonggar airport for departure flight to
Kathmandu or to your onward destination.
Cost: US$ 290
Service Includes:
Accommodation on BB Basis, Sightseeing tours, Monastery entrance
fees, English speaking Tibetan Guide, Private ground transfers
and Travel permit. Service Excludes:
LXA-KTM Airfare (US$ 273 + $3), Airport Tax, Tibet/China
Visa fee ($26), Nepal re-entry visa fee, travel insurance, Extra
cost in the event of landslide for hiring porterage or arranging
additional transportation and expenses of personal nature. |
