Day 01 KATHMANDU LHASA (3650m.)
Fly on AIR CHINA flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Gonggar Airport, You shall be met by your Tibetan Guide and transfer provided to Lhasa city. O/nts .at Hotel Flora.
Day 02/03 LHASA SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Visit the Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera monastery, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar.
Day 04. LHASA GYANTSE (3650m.)-259/kms.
Drive to Gyantse crossing The KAMBA LA (4794m.) & KARO LA (5010m.) PASS via The Lake Yamdrok-Tso. O/nt at Hotel Utse.
Day 05. GYANTSE-SHIGATSE (3900m.)-90/kms.
AM: Visit The Khumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery at Gyantse. Embark on a pleasant 2 hrs. drive to Shigatse.
PM: Sightseeing Tour of the Tashilunpo Monastery and the free Tibetan market. O/nt. at Hotel Everest Post Office.
Day 06. SHIGATSE XEGAR (3900m.)-244/kms.
Drive to (Approx. 8hrs.) Xegar, O/nt. at Guest House.
Day 07. XEGAR DZA RONGPHU (4920m.)-60/kms.
Drive over rocky terrain on 4-WD by Landcruiser/s to the village of Dza Rongphu. O/nt. at Rongphu Lodge.
Day 08. EVEREST BASE CAMP EXCURSION (5090m.)
A 2 hrs. trek from The Rongbuk Monastery will lead you to the base of the highest peak on earth The North Face of Mount Everest (8848m.) Or Mount Quomolangma in Tibetan. Explore the base camp and The Ronghu Glacier. Retreat to lodge. Later in the afternoon, return to Tingri (approx 96 kms/ 3hrs). O/nt. at Hotel Snowleopard.
Day 09. TINGRI NYALAMU (3750m.)-214/kms.
Drive downhill to Nyalam crossing two spectacular passes- The LALUNG LA (5082m.) & NYALAMU (3800m.) PASS. O/nt. at Snowlion Guest House.
Day 10. NYALAMU-KATHMANDU (1200m.)-123/kms.
Drive downhill to Zhangmu and to The Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the Groups final journey to Kathmandu.
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Tour Departure Dates 2007
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April
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April 07th Sat & April 24th. Tue
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May
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May 08th Tue & May 29th Tue
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September
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Sep 11th Tue & Sep 29th Sat
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October
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Oct 09th Sat & Oct 20th Sat
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Cost on group joining basis for Fixed Departures 2007
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Cost is nett US$ 1169 per person on twin sharing.
Single Supplement: US$ 125 per person.
Kathmandu – Lhasa Flight USDUSD273 + $43 Tax Additional (subject to change without prior notice)
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Tour Packages Includes :
- Accomodation on twin sharing & BB Basis as per hotel plan.
- Sightseeing Tours,Monastery entrance fees.
- English Speaking Tibetan Guide.
- Private Ground Transfers.
- Travel Permit & Normal Tibet/China Visa Fee.
Cost Excludes:
- Airfares on Kathmandu – Lhasa sector.
- Airport Taxes.
- Nepal re-entry visa fee.
- Travel Insurance.
- Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring porterage or arranging additional transportation and expenses of personal nature.
- Transfers, Hotel & meals while staying in Kathmandu.
- Nepalese visa fee.