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You must make a trip here
to come across with experiences that excite, romanticize and chill
at the same time.
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Kathmandu Lhasa Tour
Duration - 09 Nights/ 10 Days (Drive in
- Drive out)
Destination - Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Xegar - Xigatse -
Gyantse - Lhasa - Lhatse - Nyalam - Kathmandu
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Day 01 : Kathmandu - Zhangmu
Departing at 0530 am from Kathmandu, approx. 05 hrs drive along the
Arniko Highway, will take us to Kodari (China / Nepal Border). We cross
the Friendship Bridge at the border & drive to Zhangmu by jeep, where
after completion of immigration formalities, we will enter to the Chinese
Autonomous Region & start the first night in the Tibetan plateau. We
will be staying at the hotel/guest house nearby Zhangmu. Overnight at
Zhangmu.
Day 02 : Zhangmu - Xegar
From Zhangmu, we drive to Lhase, following the Bhote Koshi River valley
with the plenty of waterfalls on our eyes. This route is the most
adventurous route among the others as it offers the panoramic views of the
high mountains including the highest peak Everest (8848m) with Langtang
(7367m), Xixapangma (8012m), Makalu (8464m) Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu
(8153m). We get chance to pass by the high passes like Nyalam Pass (3750
m), Tong-La (5120m) La Lung-la (5124m) & Gyatso-la (5220 m). We
continue our drive passing Tingri (4390 m) & stay at Xegar (also known
as New Tingri,). Overnight at Xegar.
Day 03 : Xegar - Xigatse
From Xegar, we continue our drive to Xigatse, Tibet's second-largest
city, lying near the union of the Nyang Chu and the Tsang Po, on the main
route between Gyantse and West Tibet. It is the place of famous Tashilumpo
Monastery. Overnight at Xigatse.
Day 04 : Xigatse - Gyantse
In Xigatse, we visit Tashilumpo Monastery, one of the four great Gelug
monasteries renowned as the seat of the Panchen Lama until his death in
1989. After visiting Tashilunpo Monastery in the morning including the
Bazaar of Xigatse, We drive to the capital of the small kingdom in 15th
century. Gyantse. Visit Gyantse Kumbum (the highest Chorten in Tibet) &
Pelkor Chode Monastery founded in 1418. Overnight at Gyantse.
Day 05 : Gyantse - Lhasa
Drive to Lhasa, crossing the Karo-la Pass (5045m), we pass by the Yamdrok
Tso, the turquoise lake & one of the four holy lakes in Tibet. Then
after passing the Kamba-la Pass (4794m), we find ourselves close to the
Lhasa Valley. After crossing the Brahmaputra River, we reach Lhasa, our
final destination. Lhasa lies in the Kyichu river valley at 3,595m and is
dominated by the magnificent Potala Palace, built in the 17th century by
the Great Fifth Dalai Lama. The accompanied guide will reconfirm your
onward airline ticket. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day 06 & 07 : Lhasa
These Days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursion of the
Potala Palace (A great museum with its proportions and priceless
treasures) Jokhang Temple (the holiest of Tibetan shrines, houses two
images of the Buddha brought as dowry by Songtsen Gampo's Nepali and
Chinese queens) along the bustling street of Barkhor Market. In Lhasa you
will also visit Norbu Lingka (the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas),
Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day 08 : Lhasa - Lhatse
Start your return journey to Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse.
Day 09 : Lhatse - Nyalam
Drive to Nyalam from Lhatse, your another stoppage back from Lhasa.
Overnight at Nyalam
Day 10 : Nyalam - Kathmandu
Drive to Zhangmu & complete immigration formalities, drive back to
Kathmandu.
The
cost of Trip - ( On The base of 5 person in one group - Private)
Standard Accommodation : US $ 780 Per-person
Deluxe Accommodation : US $ 1150 Per-person
Tibet Visa : Us $ 45 Per-person (For American Nationals
US $ 45 + US $ 14)
Cost Includes
Accommodation on twin sharing basis on Bed & Breakfast basis., all
necessary sightseeing tour as per the program, all necessary monastery
entrance fees, English speaking guide, private ground transfers, Tibet
travel permit.
Cost Excludes
Hard & Soft drinks, all expenses of personal nature, Personal
Insurance, Personal tips, Nepal re-entry visa fee, Airport Tax, Charge for
photography, Travel Insurance, Emergency evacuation, Visa fee, &
Flight arrangements.
The Himalayas are not mere rocks and snows
but an ubfailing storehouse of adventure and beauty.
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You may not be a pilgrim at first hand but
you'll soon become one as you arrive here!
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Accommodations that come coupled with
galvanising environs for a stay of its kind...
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