Duration :	11 Days
Accommodation :	Hotels & Guest Houses on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
Max Elevation :	5100 m.
Season :	March to October.
Difficulty :	Adventure
Accessible :	Fly in & Fly out from Kathmandu or china/Beijing
Group Size :	From 2 Person

Outline Itinerary
Day 01 : Fly (1400m) - Lhasa (3660m)
Arrive Lhasa via Chengdu/Kunming/Beijing/Shnaghai. This spectacular flight, on a China Southwest Airlines Boeing 757, takes us right across the main Himalayan range and provides us with magnificent mountain views. After landing at Gonggar Airport and meeting our Tibetan guide, it is a further 2 hour drive by Landcruiser jeep to Lhasa where we will check in to the Hotel Dhood Gu. It's advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa's altitude.

Day 02 : In Lhasa
Today will be spent visiting several of Lhasa's many monasteries in the company of a guide-interpreter. One of these is the Sera Monastery, one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet. Within it's white-washed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study.After lunch we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jokhang Temple. This temple is the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets which is the central market of Lhasa.

Day 03 : In Lhasa
This morning we visit the Potala Palace which dominates the city of Lhasa. A spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. A visit to the Drepung Monastery this afternoon will complete a truly awe-inspiring day. Founded in the 14th century, this monastery was once the largest in the world. with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution.

Day 04 : Drive to Lake Nam Tso (220kms/4600 Meters).
After Breakfast our overland journey towards Lake Nam Tso begins; huge nomadic grass land, huge hot spring, geothermal, deep and narrow gorges, herd of sheep and yaks and we will cross Lar geh La Pass 5180m along the foot of mount Tanglha (7088m).

Day 05 : Drive Lhasa - Gyantse (3950m) 261 km
Today we start our overland journey towards Kathmandu. Travelling by Landcruiser along the Friendship Highway we cross the Khamba La (4794m) from which there are stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso (lake) to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa 7252m. We continue westwards over another high pass, the Karo La 5045m, where we are treated to the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred metres of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colourful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of Gyantse. Our overnight accommodation is at the Gyantse Hotel.

Day 06 : Drive Gyantse - Shigatse (3900m) 90km
Before leaving Gyantse we have time this morning to visit the Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley. The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa and its many small chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals.We then continue on to Shigatse, a short drive of only 90kms, arriving in time for lunch. Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet and after exploring the local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery. This monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is much to explore within its high surrounding walls. Our overnight accommodation will be at either Shigatse Hotel or Shandong Mansion.

Day 07 : Drive Shigatse - Xegar (New Tingri: 4050m) 244km
Today we continue along the Friendship Highway, marvelling once more at the barren yet spectacular landscape of Tibet. Beyond the small town of Lhatse we cross the highest pass on our journey, the Gyamtso La, 5220m. From here we descend to the plains, passing lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herders, en route to Shegar and our overnight accommodation at Hotel Quomolongma (the Everest Hotel).Day 8 - drive Shegar - Rongbuk (5000m) 68kmShortly after leaving Shegar, we turn off the Friendship Highway and head south over the Pang La 5150m towards the main Himalayan range. The view from the top is incredible with uninterrupted views stretching from Makalu to Shishapangma. Below the pass, Everest initially is hidden from view, but as we turn the corner into the Rongbuk Valley it reappears, more impressive than ever.

Day 08 : Drive Rongbuk - Tingri (4350m) 65km
This morning we have the opportunity to Sky Adventures Base Camp 5200m. The base camp itself is dry and barren, but the views of Everest more than compensate for this. It is a truly awe-inspiring place with the sheer north face of the highest mountain in the world towering above us.No vehicles tour vehicles, apart from expeditions, are allowed beyond Rongbuk so you can walk the 9kms or take a horse cart that will cost $3-5 per person.After lunch, we return to the Friendship Highway and drive to Tingri where we will stay overnight at the Snow Leopard Lodge.

Day 09 : Drive Tingri - Shigatse (3900m/300 kms/7-8hrs)
Day 10 : Drive to Lhasa via northern Highway 350 KIms.
Day 11 : Transfer to Gongar Airport

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Cost Includes :
Accommodation on twin sharing and BB Basis as per Hotel during trip.
All the sightseeing Tours, necessity private ground transportation (4WD).
Tibet permit, Travel Permit, Tibet/China Visa fees, all the entrance permit, to the temple and monasteries and English speaking Tibetan Guide.

Cost Excludes :
Airfare ,Airport Taxes, Nepal re entry visa fees, Travel Insurance, Extra Cost in the event of landslide for hiring porter age, ($10-15), Evacuation and Nature of Personal expenses.