| |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
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 Tashilungpo
at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the
beautiful Turquoise lake. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala
and Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk
through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu
(or onward to China). A choice of hotels are available in
Lhasa and best hotels in other places. An unforgettable encounter
with forbidden Tibet. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Day To Day Itinerary |
|
| |
| Day
01 |
Kathmandu
- Zhangmu (2300m) - 123 Kms.
Early morning drive to Kodari. After doing immigration
and custom formalities drive uphill to Zhangmu Immigration
Post. O/nt at Hotel Zhangmu |
| Day 02 |
Zhangmu
- Xegar (4350m)- 244 Kms.
Drive to Xegar crossing Nyalamu Pass (3800m) & LALUNG
LA PASS (5050m). This drive offers fantastic view of
the high mountains including Everest (8848m). O/nt at
Hotel Xegar. |
| Day 03 |
Xegar
- Xigatse (3900m) - 244 Kms.
Drive (Approx 8 hrs) to Xigatse. Xigatse has the famous
Tashilunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen lama. O/nt
at Hotel Xigatse. |
| Day 04 |
Xigatse
- Gyantse (3900m)-90 Kms.
In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free
market of Xigatse. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse
and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa. O/nt.
at Hotel Gyantse. |
| Day 05 |
Gyantse
- Lhasa (3650m)- 259 Kms.
The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours crossing two passes
- THE KARO LA (5010 M.) AND KAMBA LA (4794m.) via Yamdrok
Tso lake. O/nt in Lhasa. |
| Day 06 - 07 |
Lhasa
Sightseeing Tour.
Visit The Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Drepung &
Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar.
|
| Day 08 |
Transfer to Gonggor airport
for your onward flight to Kathmandu.. |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
