Visiting the
Monastery at highest altitude in the world and excursion the
glacier of the highest mountain-Mt. Everest. is the extra adventurous
experience. After couple of days sight-seeing tour of Lhasa
city, we start our overland driving adventure to Gyantse-Sigatse-Lhatse
and then to Rombuk through the high passes, lakes, monasteries/Gomba
and of course beautiful landscape wit beautiful sceneries along
the way. After the exploration of the Monastery and glacier
on the Everest Base Camp, we drive to Tingri also the viewpoint
for the Himalaya then to Ghangmu the last village in the Tibet
part and down to Friendship Bridge from where we drive to kathmandu-Nepal.
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu - Lhasa,
Transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest
Airlines. This one-hour trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity
to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks (weather
Permitting). Arrival at Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. local time. After
clearing immigration and customs it will be a tow hour drive to cover the
93 km. to Lhasa, which is situated at an altitude of 3650meters (13,000 ft.)
Day 02/ 03/ 04: Sight-seeing in Lhasa,
-During these three days in Lhasa we visit the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera
monasteries, the Norbulinka and of course the famous Jokhang Temple including
the surrounding Barkhor.
Day 05: Lhasa - Gyantse,
You begin your overland adventure with a full day drive to Gyantse. Along the
way you cross the Kamba la (4794m) and the Karo La pass (5010m), both grant
spectacular views. After the Kamba la you come to Yamdrok tso, also known
as the Turquoise lake. You'll want to have tour
camera ready. Altitude 3900m.
Day 06: Gyantse - Sigatse,
This will be a busy day. In the morning visit Gyantse Stupa and monastery followed
by a tow hour drive to Shigatse. Here see the giant Buddha in the famous
Tashilumpo monastery. The seat of the Panchen Lama. Altitude 3800m.
Day 07: Shigatse - Lhatse,
The journey today brings you over two high passes with fine views. For lunch
we stop in the small town of Lhatse. Depending on how much time we spend
during the morning in Shigatse we might stay overnight in Lhatse. Altitude
4350m/ 4000m.*
Day 08: Lhatse - Rombuk,
Begins Everest Base Camp excursion with the Tsho La (4500m) and ends with the
spectacular view of Mt. Everest from Rombuk monastery. Relax tonight and stroll
around the monastery. Altitude 5050m hotel*
Day 09: Rombuk - Tingri,
Get up early and start the 2-3 hour leisure walk (one way) to the base camp
5200m itself. You should return early afternoon to head to Lao Tingri. Lao
Tingri is a small Tibetan town that offers the best view even from a toilet
that you're unable to experience from anywhere
in the world. Altitude 4200m. hotel*
Day 10: Tingri - Zhangmu
Kathmandu, -Make sure you have some photo left for the panoramic view of the
Himalayan range as you cross the Lalung La pass (5050m). In the evening relax
in Kathmandu. |