|
Drive over the Himalayas by
way of the incredible Arniko
Highway that connects
Kathmandu with Lhasa. Enjoy
fabulous mountain scenery
enroute, visit mystical
Buddhist monasteries of
Tashilungpo at Shigatse, the
Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and
drive past the beautiful
Turquoise lake. In Lhasa
visit the famous Potala and
Norbulinkha palaces, the
great Drepung Monastery and
walk through the bustling
Barkor Bazaar before flying
back to Kathmandu (or onward
to China). A choice of
hotels are available in
Lhasa and best hotels in
other places. An
unforgettable encounter with
forbidden Tibet.
 Day
1 : Drive Kathmandu to
Kodari (6 hrs). After
immigration and custom
formalities drive to Zangmu.
Overnight hotel Zangmu.
Day 2 : Drive to
Tingri (4342m/8 hrs)
crossing two passes Nyalam
(3800m) and Lalungla (5050m)
with excellent views
(weather permitting) of the
lofty Himalayan peaks
including Mt. Everest.
Overnight at EVEREST Hotel.
Day 3 : Drive from
Tingri to Xigatse (3900m/8
hrs) crossing two passes
Lhakpala (5200m) and Tsuola
(4500m). Overnight at
Xigatse Hotel.
Day 4 : Sightseeing
tour of Tashilungpo
Monastery and Xigatse
Market. Afternoon drive to
Gyantse (3950m/3 hrs).
Sightseeing tour of Phalkor
Monastery, Kumbum Stupa and
Gyantse Market. Overnight at
Gyantse Hotel.
Day 5 : Drive Gyantse
to Lhasa (3650m/8 hours)
crossing two passes Karola
(5010m) and Kambala (4794m)
via Yamdrok Lake (Turquoise
Lake). Overnight hotel.
Day 6 : Sightseeing
tour of Drepung & Jokhang
Monasteries and Barkhor
Market. Overnight hotel.
Day 7 : Sightseeing
tour of Potala & Norbulingka
Palaces and Sera Monastery.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Drive to
Gonggar airport and fly out
to (Kathmandu or Chengdu)
for onward journey. |
Day
1 : Fly Kathmandu -
Lhasa. Rest in Lhasa for
acclimatization.