Duration : 10 Nights - 11 Days
Places Covered : Kathmandu - Lhasa -
Gyantse - Shigatse - Sakya - Tingri - Zhangmu - Kathmandu
An
in depth expedition into this fabled realm begins with a spectacular flight
across the Himalayas from Kathmandu to the Tibetan Plateau. Visiting
monasteries and pilgrimage sites our journey leads to Lhasa, with its
dominating Potala Palace. Returning Overland to Kathmandu the scenery of
vast valleys deep lakes of aqua blue will take your breath away.
Day 01
Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa. Transfer to Tsetang. Later in the afternoon visit
The Yambhulakhang, Tibet's first castle and Cha - Duk Monastery. O/nt at
Hotel Tsetang.
Day 02
Cross the Brahmaputra on a ferry to explore the SAMYE MONASTERY. Proceed to
Lhasa for O/nt.
Day 03 / 04
LHASA SIGHTSEEING TOUR. Visit Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Drepung &
Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. O/nts at Hotel in Lhasa.
Day 05
Drive to Gyantse via Lake Yamdrok - Tso enroute. O/nt at Hotel Gyantse.
Day
06
Drive to Shigatse visiting Shalu Monastery enroute. O/nt at Hotel Shigatse.
Day 07
Sightseeing tour of Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market in Shigatse.
O/nt at Hotel Shigatse.
Day 08
Drive to Sakya. Explore the Sakya Monastery. O/nt at Guesthouse.
Day 09
Drive to Tingri to view the Himalayas including Everest. O/nt at
Guesthouse.
Day 10
Drive to Zhangmu stopping at Nyalamu. Time permitting, visit the Milarepa's
Cave. O/nt at Hotel Zhangmu.
Day 11
Drive to Kathmandu.
