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Travel Route

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Day01: Kathmandu to Zhangmu to Nyelam ------ L -------- Nyelam guesthouse

Enterring China via Zhangmu (the Nepal - China border town), upon arrival, met and transferred to Nyelam, 35km to the north of Zhangmu town. From Zhangmu to Nyelam, the elevation rises from 2300m to 3800m.

Day02: Nyelam to Mt. Everest ----- B/L --- Rongbuk guesthouse

Between Nyelam and Ganggha, there is a 5200m - high pass, named Lalonglha pass, at the pass (70km from Nyelam), you will view Mt. Xixiabangma (8027m) and Mt. Labgyekham (7374m). 40km after the pass, there is another 6495m - high mountain - Mt. Zanglha. Ganggha is a small town but a nice site for watching Mt.Chowowuyag and Mt.Everest. It is also a nice route for trekking to Mt.Everest. Drive into a valley to Mt .Everest, it is a shortcut, in other conditions, take road via New Tingri and Tsaxi Dzong to Mt. Everest. Ending the day at Rongbuk monastery. It is about 8km from here to Base camp.

Day03: Rongbuk monastery to Lhatse ---------- B/L --------- Lhatze hotel

After viewing the sunrise on the highest peak of the world, leaving for Lhatse via Tsaxi dzong and New Tingri town. Between New Tingri and Lhatse, there is a high pass (5250m).

Day04: Lhatse to Shigatse -----------------------------B/L --------- 3* Shigatse Hotel

150km driving. On the way, visit Sakya monastery of Sakyapa order which was once the political center of Tibet in 13th and 14th century. 25km before Shigatse, pay a quick visit to Nathang monastery which is just by the road in a village. In history, this monastery was listed one of the most famous and biggest printing houses in Tibet. (the other two are Derge printing house in Kham area of Sichuan Province, and Potala palace printing house at Lhasa of Tibet). At Shigatse, visit Tashilunpu monastery, the biggest monastery in rear Tibet and the perminent residence of Successive Panchan Lhamas.

Day05: Shigatse to Gyangtse to Lhasa  ---------B/L ----------3* Xiongba-Lha Hotel

In the sun's glory, leaving Shigatse to Gyangtse town, visit Perkhor monastery (built in 1427 --1437), Karula glacier at Karula pass (5160m) and Yangdrok Lake (4441m, the 2nd biggest holy lakein Tibet).

Day06: Lhasa sightseeing  ----------B/L --------3* Xiongba-Lha Hotel

Visit Potala palace, the winter palace of successive Dalai Lamas and the Jokham temple, the spiritual place for all believers of Tibet Buddism. The rest of the day, stroll in the famous local bazaar -- Parkhor street.

 

Day07: Lhasa sightseeing  -----------------------------B/L ---------- 3* Xiongba-Lha Hotel

Visit Tsepun monastery, the biggest monastery in present Tibet and Sera moanstery, the so - named “Rose” monastery. The last stop of the day will be in Norbulingka, the summer palace.

Day08: Lhasa to Namtso Lake ---------------------- B/L ----------- Lakeside Guesthouse

Drive north to see the biggest lake in Tibet - Namtso which is the most beautiful scenic area in Tibet with a lake surface over 1964 km 2 and a peak over 7162 M. Around the lake, there is a wide and open grassland. If you feel cold there, you can choose to go back to Lhasa city in the same day.

Day09: Namtso Lake to Lhasa city ---------------- B/L ----------- 3* Xiongba-Lha hotel

After viewing the sunrise over the grand wide lake, drive back to Lhasa, on the way, visit Ganden monastery which is the first monastery for Gelupa (the Yellow Hat)

Day10: Lhasa to your destination by air

Take morning flight to your next stop.

If you do not want to tour lake Namtso, you can choose to stay in Lhasa city and travel around by yourselves

End of this kathmandu lhasa overland travel

 

Noting:
If your tour spans China May Day (from May 1st to May 7th), China National Day (from Oct. 1st to Oct. 7th), Tibet Shoton Festival  (from Aug. 12th to Aug. 18th) and Tibet Nakchu Horse Race Festival (from Aug. 10th to Aug. 16th), the tour charge will be different.

Price includes:
1. 3* hotel and guesthouse accommodation services as listed in the itinerary.
2. Meals service stated in the tour. (All breakfast will be served in hotel; all lunches are to be served outside hotel in tourist restaurants)
3. Traffic service specified in the tour
4. English speaking guide service in the tour
5. Scenic visit charges listed in the itinerary
6. Land surface insurance

Price excludes:
1. All air tickets and air taxes
2. Air travel insurance
3. All personal expenses beyond the tour
4. Expenses and charges caused by natural reasons and elements beyond the control of us (such as flight delay, flight cancellation, street protesting, war, mudslides, low water level affecting ship access, porter service charge if there is, hotel charges beyond the tour above, lose because of air delay or air cancellation)
5. Tips to your guide and driver through the tour.
6. Extra RMB20.00 per person in Potala palace.

 

 

Information:

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1. Pictures of the vehicle to be used for running this tour; you can decide which type of land cruiser you wish to use by clicking to view the vehicle's picture

A. 4WD Land Cruiser TOYOTA 6200 (old style, which had been out of use since the end of 2005);
B: 4WD Land Cruiser TOYOTA 4500_ Prado /EFI (Not licensed in Tibet tourism fields)
C. 4WD Land Cruiser TOYOTA 4500 ( Modeled in 1996 and 1998, the best land cruiser available in present Tibet tourism)
D: 4WD Land Cruiser Mitusubishi
E: 4WD China made Beijinig Jeep
F. Mini Van 9 Seats (Jin Bei /Delika /Fulika type)
G. 17+2 Seats Coach for group (Coaster /19 or 20 seats coach)
H. 23 seats Hino (non air conditioned)
I: : 27+2 Seats Coach for group (Jin Long)
J: : 27+2 Seats Coach for group (Yu Tong)
K: : 4 seats Small Vehicle for transfer in city area
L: : Local Taxi in Chengdu for airport-hotel transfer