TRANS HIMALAYAN JOURNEY &
EVEREST |
| Country:
Tibet |
| Description |
| The
breathtaking trans-Himalayan flight from Kathmandu or
via Mainland China to Lhasa & the overland route
from Lhasa to Nepal border offers truly spectacular
views of the Himalayas, high mountain passes, ancient
monasteries, fortresses & a people & culture
from a bygone era. The highlight of this trip is a visit
to the Dza Rongbuk Monastery & the Everest Base
Camp. |
| Itinerary |
| Day
01
Kathmandu - Lhasa (3650m)
Fly on China South West Airlines fight to Lhasa. Upon
arrival at Gonggar Airport, you shall be met by your
Tibetan Guide and transfer provided to Lhasa City.
O/nts at Htl Flora.
Day 02/03
Lhasa Sightseeing Tour
Visit the Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Drepung
& Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor
Bazaar.
Day 04
Lhasa - Gyantse (3650m.) - 259 Kms.
Drive to Gyantse crossing the Kamba La ( 4794m.) &
Karo La ( 5010m. ) Pass via The Lake Yamdrok-Tso.
O/nt at Htl Utse.
Day 05
Gyantse - Shigatse ( 3900 ) - 90 Kms
AM: Visit The Khumbhum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery
at Gyantse. Embark on a pleasant 2 hrs. drive to Shigatse.
PM: Sight seeing Tour of The Tashilunpo Monastery
and the free Tibetan market. O/nt at Htl Everest Friendship.
Day 06
Shigatse - Xegar (3900m.) - 244 Kms.
Drive to (Approx. 8 hrs) Xegar. O/nt at Guest House.
Day 07
Xegar - Dza Rongphu (4920m.) - 60 Kms.
Drive over rocky terrain on 4-WD Landcruiser/s to
the village of Dza Rongphu. O/nt at Rongphu Lodge.
Day 08
Everest Base Camp Excursion (5090m.)
A 2 hr. trek from The Rongbuk Monastery will lead
you to the base of the highest peak on earth - The
North Face Of Mount Everest (8848m.) Or Mount Quomolangma
in Tibetan. Explore the Base Camp and The Rongphu
glacier. Retreat to lodge. Later in the afternoon,
return to Tingri (approx 96 Kms / 3hrs). O/nt at Htl
Snowleopard.
Day 09
Tingri - Nyalam (3750m.) - 214 Kms.
Drive downhill to Nyalam crossing two spectacular
passes - The Lalung La (5082m.) & Nyalam (3800m.)
PASS. O/nt at Snowlion Guest House.
Day 10
Nyalam - Kathmandu (1200m.) - 123 Kms.
Drive downhill to Zhangmu and to The Friendship Bridge
where transportation awaits for the Groups final journey
to Kathmandu. |
| Departure |
| Kathmandu,
Nepal |
|
| Included |
| Accommodation
on twin sharing & BB basis, Sightseeing tours,
Monastery entrance fees, English speaking Tibetan
Guide, Private ground transfers, Travel permit &
Tibet - China Visa fee. |
| Departure
Dates |
| April to Oct. |
|
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