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Fixed Departure Tibet Tour: 7 Nights / 8 Days Drive
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Day 01 KATHMANDU-NYALAM (3600m)-154 Kms.
Departure at 5:30 hrs from Loyal Travel & Tours Thamel
after an approximately 6 hour's drive we reach KODARI (China/Nepal
Boarder). Further half an hour drive by truck will bring us
to Zangmu, where after complete of Immigration formalities
all check and drive to Nyalam. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02 NYLAM-LHATSE (3950m)-370 Kms.
From Zangmu or Nyalam, the road follows the BHOTE KOSHI River
in a deep valley with plenty of Waterfalls. After 1½
hrs drive bring us to NYALAM PASS (3800m) with the JUGAL HIMAL
in view. A continued drive via LALUNGLA (5050m) will bring
MT. CHO OYU (8201m) & us in view of Mt. LANGTANG (7245m)
Mt. XIXAPANGMA (8013m) & MT.DORJEE LAKPA (6980m) Mt. EVEREST
(8848m) Mt. LHOTSE (8516m). Overnight in hotel.
Day 03 LHATSE-XIGATSE (3900m)-210 Kms.
Lhatse is 03 hrs away over a 5220pass near the petrol station.
There is a small restaurant where tea/coffee/snacks are available.
Depending upon the road conditions, SAKYA MONASTERY which
is 26 Kms . Off from the main road will be visited. SHAKYA
is one of the oldest and most important monasteries. Reach
XIGATSE, the place of the famous TASHILUMPO MONASTERY the
seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge
Thanka Wall vary visible on north side of the road. Overnight
in hotel.
Day 04 XIGATSE-GYANSE (3950m)-90Kms.
After visiting TASHILAUMPO MONASTRY in the morning including
the Bazaar of XIGATSE, drive to GYANTSE, which is 02 hrs Gyantse
is small bustling town steeped in history. It is lies 264
Kms Southwest of Lhasa on the northern bank of NYANG CHU River.
In the 15th Century it served as the Capital of a small Kingdom.
Visit KUMBUM CHORTEN & PHKLKOR MONASTERY which was built
around 1400 AD It later became the main center for trade with
British India. Overnight in hotel.
Day 05 GYANTSE-LHASA (3650m)-260 Kms
08-hrs drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the KAROLA PASS (6236m)
while driving you will see the YAMDROK TSO (Truquoise Lake)
which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing
KAMBALA, Lhasa Balley is seen to the north. You will also
cross the Brahmaputra River. Reaching Lhasa and check in hotel.
The accompanied guide will reconfirm your onwards airline
ticket. Overnight in hotel.
Day 06/07 IN LHASA
These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions
of THE POTALA PALACE, THE JOKHANG TEMPLE surrounding BARKHOR
MARKET DREPUNG MONASTERY and SERAMONASTERY. Overnight in hotel.
Day 08 LHASA-KATHMANDU
Transfer to airport 02-hrs drive Representative will assist
you. Departure of flight for KATHMANDU would be approx.10.00hrs
ten-minute. During the flight you will see the following YARLUNG
TSANGPO RIVER, LAKE YAMDRROK, Mt. KANCHENJUNGA (8586m) Mt
Makalu (8463m) and Mt. EVEREST (8848m) IF WEATHER PERMITTING.
Cost includes: Twin-sharing accommodation
as per your choice and as per our different standard of package
in LHASA. Best available Hotel/Guest house en-route on bed
and breakfast basis, Tibet special Permit, all necessary transportation
KATHMANDU /LHASA Sightseeing tour as per the Programs, an
English speaking guide and monastery entrance fees.
Cost Excludes: Meals except breakfast, all
expenses of personal nature, Nepal re-entry visa fee, Airport
Departure Tax. Charges of Photography, Air Tickets reconfirmation
fee, Insurance, Emergency evacuation in case of Landslides
extra charge for porters and airfare LHASA/KATHMANDU, TIBET/CHINA
VISA FEE and Urgent Visa Charge.
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