Tibet remains one of the most interesting, remote and undeveloped parts of the world, situated at an average elevation of 5,000 (16,000ft) above sea level. Its limited facilities for tourists are only now approaching a reasonable standard.

A trip to Tibet is not for the faint hearted, the traveling can be hard, adventurous and often unpredictable. Due to Tibet’s high altitude travelers with a history of heart, lung or Pneumonia problems should consult a doctor before even thinking about a visit.

Visitors should also understand before taking this trip that Tibet was only opened to tourism 19 years ago. The infrastructure of the tourist industry is still very basic in this remote country. Please do not expect the standards you are accustomed to in the West. However, every effort will be made under the circumstances to ensure a smooth and pleasant trip.

Trip Facts

Destination: Tibet
Trip Duration: 8 Days
Season: Spring & Autumn
Trip Start/End: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel, lodge (tea house)
Transportation: Flight/Tourisrt Bus/CAR/Van

ITINERARY

Day 01: KATHMANDU-NYALAM (3600 M)-154 km.
Departure at 5:30 am from thamel after an approx. 5 hours drive we reach KODARI (China/Nepal Boarder). Further half hr. drive by jeep/truck will bring us to Zhangmu, where after completion of Immigration formalities all check drive to Nyalam (2 hrs) and then Over night in guest house.

Day 02: NYALAM-LHATSE (3950M)- 370 KM:
From Nyalam, the road follows starting of BHOTE KOSHI, after 1 hr. drive you will be able to view Milarepa cave. Drive brings us to NYALAM PASS (5320 m) with the JUGAL HIMAL in view. A continued drive via LALUNGLA (5050M) will bring us in view or MT. LANGTANG (7245m), MT. XIXAPANGMA (8013m), MT. DORJE LAKPA 6980m), MT. MAKALU(8464m), MT. EVEREST (8848m), MT. LHOTSE 8516m), & MT. CHO YU (8201m) and then Over night in guest house.

Day 03: LHATSE-XIGATSE (3900m) -210 kms.
Lhatze is 6/7 hr. away over a 5220 m pass near the petrol station, there is a small restaurant where tea/snacks are available reach XIGATSE, the place of the famous TASHILUMPO MONASTERY the seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge Thanka wall clearly visible on north side of the road and then Over night in guest house.

Day 04: XIGATSE-GYANTSE (3950m)-90KM
After visiting TASHILUNPO MONASTRY in the morning including the Bazaar of XIGATSE, drive to GYANTSE which is 03 hr. Gyantse is small bustling town steeped in history. It lies 264 km South West of Lhasa on the northern back of NYANG CHU river. In the 15th century it served as the capital of small kingdom. Visit KUMBUM CHORTEN & PHKLKOR MONASTERY which was built around 1400 AD it later become the main centre for trade with British India and then Over night in guest house.

Day 05: GYANTSE-LHASHA (3650m)-260km.
08 hr. drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the KAROLA PASS (5010m) and KAMABALA PASS (4795m). The KAROLA climbs between two lofty mountains, NOZING KHANGSA (7223m) and RALUNG (6236m) while driving you will see the YAMDROK TSO (Turquoise lake) which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing KAMBALA, Lhasa valley is seen to the north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra River. Reaching Lhasa and check in hotel. The accompanied guide will reconfirm you onward airline ticket and then Over night in guest house.

Day 06/07: IN LHASA:
These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of THE POTOLA PALACE, THE JOKHANG TEMPLE surrounding BARKHOR market DREPUNG MONASTERY and SERAMONSTERY and then Over night in guest house.

Day 08: Lhasa-Kathmandu:
Transfer to airport 2 hr. our representative will assist you. Departure of flight for KATHMANDU.it takes to get Kathmandu 01 hour ten minutes. During the flight you will see the following: YARLUNG TSANGPO RIVER, LAKE YAMDROK, MT. KANCHENJUNGA (8586 m) Mt. Everest (8848 mtrs.) and many more snow capped peaks.

Which includes:
All transfer by tourist bus to border, jeep, border -Lhasa, flight Lhasa-Kathmandu, sightseeing in route and Lhasa, lodge accommodation along the way in two in sharing basis with breakfast. Monastery entrance fees, one English speaking guide for all tour, budget hotel in Lhasa, Tibet travel permit, group visa etc.
Exclude in cost:
Meals, personal expenses, airport tax, insurance, emergency visa fees, tips, extra portering charges incase of land slide on the way porter fee etc.

Short Note: The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. This trekking can be modified according to your time and requirements. Trekking price will be according to luxurious, classic trekking, group size so if you provide details about it we will be pleased. Customize »

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