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 Tashilhunpo at Shigatse, the Khumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautiful Turquoise Lake. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinka palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkhor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu (or onward to China). A choice of hotels is available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places and an unforgettable encounter with forbidden Tibet. Although a part of China, Tibet has a unique culture of all there own. Tibetans, a minority nationality of old and mysterious people, mainly inhabit it. Tourist attractions include the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Jhokhang Temple, and a number of Buddhist sacred places. Most tourists come to visit Tibet only in the warmest seasons, April to September period of the year. Visit the famous Potala Palace, the Jhokhang, great monasteries and walk through the bustling Barkhor Market, a fine introductory tour to the heart of Tibet. At the end of your tour flies over the Himalayas from Lhasa to Kathmandu and tour end at Gongkar airport.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 Kathmandu / Zhangmu (2300m)
Drive to Zhangmu early in the morning from Kathmandu to Kodari. After doing immigration and custom formalities drive uphill to Zhangmu Immigration Post. Complete custom and its distance 123kms and O/nt at Hotel in Zhangmu.
Day 02 Zhangmu / Xegar (4350m)
Drive to Xegar crossing Nyalamu pass (3,800m) and Lalung la pass (5,050m). This drive offers fantastic view of the high mountain including Mount Everest (8,848m) and its distance 244kms and O/nt at Hotel in Xegar.
Day 03 Xegar / Shigatse (3900m)
Drive to Shigatse and after noon visit the famous Tashilhunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama and its distance 244kms and O/nt at Hotel in Shigatse.
Day 04 Shigatse / Gyantse (3900m)
In the morning, visit the FREE MARKET in Shigatse then after proceed to Gyantse and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa and its distance about 90kms and O/nt at Hotel in Gyantse.
Day 05 Gyantse / Lhasa (3650m)
Drive to Lhasa, crossing 2 passes The Karo La (5010m) and Kamba La (4794m) and Yamdrok Tso Lake and its distance 259kms and O/nt at Hotel in Lhasa.
Day 06 Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa
Sightseeing tour of Sera Monastery, Jhokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar and O/nt at Hotel
Day 07 Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa
Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace and Drepung Monastery and O/nt at Hotel
Day 08 Lhasa / Gongkar / Kathmandu (1350M)
Transfer to Gongkar airport as departure on you is schedule with Air China’s flight to Kathmandu. Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport you shall be met our airport representative then after transfer to Thamel or provided hotel in Valley. |
