The drive from Kathmandu onto
the Tibetan plateau is an adventure of a lifetime.
Breathtaking scenery, beautiful monasteries and ancient markets make
this the place of legends. We can take you to the holy city of Lhasa,
to see the sacred turquoise waters of Yamdrog Tsho, to explore the ancient
cities of Shigatse and Gyantse, as well as arrange sightseeing trips
and treks to Mt Kailash and Everst Base Camp. Trips last between 7 and
24 days.
Highlights of this tour: Mount Everest North
Face, Gyatso La Pass, Shigatse, Yamdrok lake, Lhasa
Day - 01 Kathmandu /
Kodari / Zhangmu / Nyalam Drive
This morning we depart Kathmandu by surface on a scenic drive to Kodari
(Nepal-Tibet border), through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. We
leave our vehicles here and start a short walk to China side and drive
30 minutes uphill with porters to Zangmu Immigrations - known to Nepalese
as Khasa, situated at a height of 2,500 m. after immigration formalities
continuos drive to Nyalam. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day - 02 Nyalam/ Shergar
Today we drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical
view of Tibetan landscape, crossing over Nyalam Pass (3,800 m) and Lalung-La
(Pass) at 5,050m, with views of beautiful Himalayan Ranges panorama
including the Mt. Everest (8,848 m) to via Tingri. Overnight stay at
the Guesthouse.
Day - 03 Shegar / Shigatse
Drive
We continue on our drive to Lhatse and crossing over the Gyatso La Pass
at 5,220 m. Shigatse is the second largest town in Tibet and the capital
of Tsang, lying 354 Kms. west of Lhasa at an altitude of 3,810 m. Overnight
stay at the Hotel.
Day - 04 Shigatse / Gyantse
Drive
This morning we will visit the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Moanastery,
and continue on our drive to Gyantse (90 Kms) - is a pastoral town between
Lhasa and Shigatse. It is 264 Kms. southwest of Lhasa, and still retains
the charm of a traditional Tibetan town untouched by modern expansion.
As a crossroad on the principle trade route to India, it used to be
renowned for the excellence of its carpets. The compound, encircled
by on impressive wall, once contained 19 monasteries, presided over
by the still intact fortress perched atop a nearby mountain. Later in
the day visit the Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery. Overnight stay
at the Hotel.
Day - 05 Gyantse / Lhasa
Drive
We continue on a full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola Pass
at 5,010m, Kambala Pass at 4,794 m. and a colourful Yamdrok Lake, sometimes
along the Tibetan lifeline river Brahmaputra also known as Yarlung Tsangpo,
to the capital town Lhasa (264 Kms).
Day - 06 Lhasa Sightseeing
Today we will visit the Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Old
Lhasa, it houses Tibet's most precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni
Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng
on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo.
Surrounding the Jokhang Temple is the bustling Barkhor Market place,
which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa. Later in the day visit
the Potala Palace, this legendary palace built atop a single hill is
synonymous with Tibet by the first foremost king Songtsen Gompa. The
5th Dalai Lama expanded it to its present structure during the 17th
century. This 13 story 1000 room citadel served as the headquarters
of the former "Monastic-state" of Tibet and was home to successive
Dalai Lamas, who from the latter half of the 18th century used it as
their winter palace. And largest and second largest monasteries Depong
and Sera, university and Buddhist learning center. Overnight stay at
the Hotel.
Day - 07 Lhasa / Kathmandu
Drive / Fly
Early this morning you will be picked up from you respective hotel to
be transferred in time to gonggar airport to connect your flight to
Kathmandu.
This tourcan be operated with
other activities like short and long tours, wildlife safari, rafting,
bungee jumping, yoga and meditation, social and cultural study. The
itinerary can be further customized according to your duration of your
holiday. For Cost and further information please make inquiry.
