Tibet known as the roof of the world is highlighted by Potala palace. You will observe a spiritually enlightened and awakened sentient place of his holy Dalai Lama in this tour. Tour review the Tibetan civilization is a primitive and unique one to the rest of the world along with different monasteries and temples. The mountains, artistic building from the centuries, historical culture, various Buddhist temple and monasteries, Tibetan monks are the major highlights of the Lhasa tour. Sera Monastery, Norbulinka place and old Tibetan market Barkhor Street are the attractions of the first day visit. In second day sightseeing Patala place is iconic place to visit and another place is Derpung Monastery. This is the world biggest Monastery in the world, where 10,000 Buddhist monks are chanting for peace and stability in world. The culture of Nepal and Tibet is always welcome tourist to have the experience for lifetime. We will go through Tibetan settlements, nomadic herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains and awe-inspiring mountain peaks. Equally as fascinating is the wealth of cultural interest and we will have plenty of opportunity to explore this side of Tibet, both in Lhasa and the other towns we pass through on our journey.
Itinerary
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Upon arrival at Lhasa airport, you are met by our Tibetan Guide transferred to the hotel in the city of Lhasa. Take rest for acclimatization. You might experience some mild symptoms of altitude sickness. Drink plenty of water.Overnight in Lhasa at Kyichu Hotel or Shambala palace or hotel of your choice and Budget.
Full day sightseeing of Lhasa, visiting Potala Palace-probably the principal target of most of the Visitors, Sera Monastery-the last of the three Yellow Sect monasteries to be built in Lhasa and the tour concludes in Norbulinka – the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Overnight in Lhasa at Kyichu Hotel or Shambala palace.
Today, you will visit Drepung Monastery-the largest, richest and the most powerful of the three major Yellow Sect monasteries of Tibet, the ancient Jorkhang Temple in the old Tibetan quarter of Lhasa and the Barkhor Street that forms the pilgrim circuit around the JorkhangTemple.potala palace tibet tour Overnight in Lhasa at Kyichu Hotel.
Today you will Drive to Gyantse-the least Chinese influenced city along the highway. The journey involves crossing of two high passes Kamba La (15,700 ft) and Karo La (16,500ft) and the follows the bank of Yamdrok Tso Lake for more than 40 miles. Check in hotel and take rest for the day. Overnight in Gyantse at Jianzang Hotel
Today after breakfast you will Visit the highlights of Gyantse such as Pelkor Chode Monastery and Kumbum Stupa. From the stupa, take rickshaw ride back to the parking and drive back to the hotel. Collect your luggage and set out for Shigatse. Check in hotel and after refreshment, visit the famous Tashilunbo Monastery-the principal seat of Panchen Lama the second most venerated religious leader of Tibet. Overnight in Shigatse at Manasarovar Hotel
Having breakfast you will drive to Shegar, also known as New Tingri enroute visit Sakya monastery. The journey involves Crossing of two high passes Tropu La (16,236 ft) and Gyatso La (17,122 ft). Check in hotel and take rest for a while. Later visit the ruins of historic Shegar Dzong, once the capital of Tingri region. If time permits, visit hegar Chode Monastery, which is a small Gelugpa institution. Overnight in Shegar at Qomolongma Hotel.
After breakfast you will drive from Shegar to Dza Rongbuk Monastery in the morning. The journey involves driving over Pang La (5120m/16,794 ft) that rewards you with the views of several 8 thousanders like Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and Mount Everest. The journey mostly goes through dirt road, passing through several picturesque villages. Upon arrival, check in a guesthouse or monastery accommodation and after refreshment; take an hour walk trek to the Everest Base Camp (5200m/17,333ft). The driver will pick you up at the base camp and drive you back to Rongbuk. Overnight in Rongbuk at Everest View Hotel.
Drive along the Friendship Highway. You will cross two high passes Lablung La ( 5, 124m) and Tong La ( 5, 120m) and have the last views of Mount Everest, Sishapangma and Cho Oyu. Then the road drops to Nyalam-the last Tibetan town where you may stop for some refreshment. The road drops sharply along the bank of a river. Upon arrival in Zhangmu-the last Chinese frontier town, check in hotel and take rest. Overnight in Zhangmu at Caiyuan Hotel
After breakfast at your hotel, queue up in Chinese immigration and customs for the last border formalities. From here, Nepal border is about 20 minutes' drive downhill. At the Friendship Bridge, pick up by Nepali guide from border and drive to Kathmandu. It’s a steep descent towards the border as we leave the barren landscape behind and begin to see more vegetation, eventually turning to forest. Crossing the Friendship Bridge, we enter Nepal past villages and fields. Overnight in Kathmandu.