Tibet is the magic land, the land of mysterious culture and
tradition. Each parts of Tibet give the different test of the
tours. We are well established in both our knowledge and
experience of Tibetan travel, we are keen to share this
experience with you. We offer the following itineraries to our
clients even we are always open for new ideas on it. If you have
a specific itinerary of your own, we’d be happy to work with you
to design a tailor made journey with your questions and we’ll
reply promptly with costs, timings, and suggestions.
Tibet Encounter tours (8 Days, Drive
in/ Fly out):
We start our journey early at morning to Kodari, Friendship
Bridge (Nepal /China Border). On clear mornings some great
views of Mt. Langtang, Mt. Gaurishankar, Mt. Melungtse and
Khumbu Himal. After completion of customs and immigration
check in, we leave for Zhang Mu. Overnight Hotel.
DAY 02: ZHANG MU- XEGAR
From Zhangmu the road follows the deep Bhote Koshi river
valley with lots of waterfalls. After two and half hrs we
reach to Nyalam (3750m), view Jugal Himal. Continueing via
Lalung La (5050m.)splendid views of Mt. Langtang (7245 m),
Mt. Xixapangma (8013 m), Mt. Dorje Lakpa (6980 m), Mt.
Makalu (8464 m), Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt.Lotse (8501 m),
Mt. Cho oyu (8200 m). Overnight Hotel.
DAY 03: XEGAR - XIGATSE
Drive over a high pass at (5220m) then descend along a
small river. Depending upon the road conditions, SHAKYA
Monastery which is 26 km. up from the main road will be
visited. It is one of the oldest and most important Bonpo
Monasteries. Reach XIGATSE, site of the famous TASHILUNGPU
MONASTERY, the seat of the Panchen Lama until his death in
1989. Its huge Thanka wall is clearly visible from the
North side of the road. Overnight Hotel at Xigatse.
DAY 04: XIGATSE - GYANTSE
After visiting Tashilungpu Monastery in the morning, drive
to Gyantse 2 hrs. away. Gyantse is a small bustling town
steeped in history. It 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, Palkor Chode Monastery, Gyantse Dzong. Built
around 1400 A.D., later it became the main centre for
trade with British India. Overnight Hotel.
DAY 05:
GYANTSE - LHASA
An eight hour. drive brings us to Lhasa crossing the Karo-La
(5010m) and Kamba-La (4794m) on the way. The Karo-La
climbs between two awesome mountains, Nozing Khang Sa
(7223m) and Ralung (6236m).We pass the Yamdrok Tso
(Turquoise Lake) on route. After passing Kamba-La, the
Lhasa valley can be seen to the north. We cross the
Brahmaputra River before reaching Lhasa. Check in for
Overnight Hotel
DAY 06 - 07: LHASA SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Guided sightseeing of Lhasa including the Potala Palace,
the Jokhang Temple surrounding Barkhor market, Drepung and
Sera Monasteries. Overnight at Hotel at Lhasa.
DAY 08: LHASA - KATHMANDU
After breakfast, transfer to airport (2 hrs. drive).
Departure for Kathmandu at approx.10 a.m. (China standard
time) for one of the most dramatic flights in the World,
traveling the huge backbone of the Himalayas arriving
Kathmandu.
Nepal
