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This tour adds
much more adventure while driving through the beautiful
landscape, high lakes and passes. The views are great of Mt.
Everest, Cho-Yo, Cisapangma and scenery along the way. Finally
you get to Lhasa city with its rich culture, beautiful and
historical monasteries etc. After the exploring the city of
Lhasa, you can either fly back  to Kathmandu or go further on to
your own destination. Tickets are provided in Kathmandu for
those flying out to Kathmandu Thus this overland tour is good
for almost every average people.
Tour Duration: 7 Nights 8 Days Tour Style: Drive in Flight Out
Season: March to September |
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Day 01: Kathmandu-Nyalam (3750m)-123 kms.
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kodari (Approx 4hrs.).
After completing immigration and custom formalities drive uphill
to Zhangmu. The Tibetan guide will meet the group on arrival at
the check post and proceed to Nyalamu.
Day 02: Nyalam-Tingri (4135m)-215 kms.
Drive about 7 hrs. to Xegar crossing two spectacular passes (Nyalamu
pass (3800m) and Lalung La pass (5082m). This drive offers
fantastic view of the high mountains including Mt. Everest
(8848m).
Day 03:Tingri-Xegatse (3900m)-245 kms.
Drive about 6 hrs to reach Xigatse, the palace of famous
Tashilunpo Monastery and seat of Panchen Lama until his death in
1989 with its huge Thanka wall which is clearly visible from the
north side of the road. Enroute you will visit Sakya Monastery,
provided the road condition is good. The Monastery is 26 kms off
from the main road it is the oldest and most important Bonpo
monasteries.
Day 04: Xigatse-Gyantse (3950m)-92 kms.
In the morning visit the Tashilunpo Monastery and the free
bazaar of Xigatse. After lunch embark on a pleasant 2 hrs. drive
to Gyantse. Here you will visit the Khumbum Stupa and Phalkor
Monastery.
Day 05: Gyantse-Lhasa (3650m)-260 kms.
Driving to Lhasa takes about 8 hrs, crossing 2 passes the Karo
La (5010m) and Kamba La (4794m) pass and Lake Yamdrok Tso
(Turquoise Lake). You will cross the Yarlung Tsangpo river and
see the distant view of the Potala Palace.
Day 06/07: Lhasa sight seeing tour.
Visit the Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera
monastery, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar.
Day 08: Lhasa-Kathmandu trans himalayan flight.
Transfer to Gongar Airport, which takes about 02 hrs. driving.
The flight duration is 1 hr and 10 min and it is one of the most
beautiful flights in the world. On your flight you shall see the
Yarlung Tsangpo river, lake Yamdruk, Kanchenjunga (8586m),
Makalu (8465m) and Mt. Everest (8848m). |
