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A good option for
travellers operating in a limited time frame,
this tour - one of our most popular - takes
advantage of the so-called 'Friendship Highway'
between the two capital cities. Highlights en
route are Sukya, the largest monastery in Tibet,
Shigatse, Tibet's second largest city,
Tashilungpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen Lama,
Shalu Monastery, Gyantse (Tibet's ancient
trading hub) and the beautiful Turquoise Lake,
Yamdruk Tso, which is Tibet's largest freshwater
lake.
Arriving in Lhasa
on Day 6, we will provide you with two days of
guided sightseeing, encompassing all the major
historic landmarks including the Potala Palace,
Norbulinka, the Jokhang Temple and the bustling
Barkhor bazaar.
On Day 8 you have
the option of flying back to Kathmandu or
extending your holiday by flying from Lhasa to
mainland China. Another popular choice now is to
take the new train trip from Lhasa to Beijing
(40 hours), which is the highest railway journey
in the world.This tour is available all the year
round. Please note that the tour comes in two
versions - a basic tour for those on a limited
budget, or a more deluxe tour for those with a
little more money to spend.The budget tour we
arrange for you through agents and involves
travelling in larger groups with one guide with
basic, sometimes dormitory style accommodation
and economy class transportation.
If you prefer a tour tailored to your individual
requirements, we can arrange this for you
following the same itinerary, but offering you
stays in better quality (usually three-star)
hotels, a luxury standard Land Cruiser and a
personal guide whose services will be available
to you at all times throughout your trip. This
kind of tour is recommended for individual
travellers and small groups or
families.Whichever tour option you select, you
are at liberty either to ask us to plan your
onward trip from Lhasa - or to make your own
independent travel arrangements |
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Itinerary: |
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Day 01: Kathmandu -
Nyalam (3750 m.) |
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Drive from
Kathmandu to the Tibetan border at Kodari (Zhangmu).
Continue up the steep switch back road to Nyalam. |
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Day 02: Jeep tour,
Nyalam to Lhatse (3950 m.) |
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A remarkable day's
drive across the Tibetan plateau with
Spectacular Mountain views from Lalung-La pass
(5050m). Passing through the town of Tingri
there are more views of Mt. Everest and Cho-Oyu. |
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Day 03: Jeep tour,
Lhatse to Shigatse (3900 m.) via Sakya Monastery |
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En route, visit
Shakya Monastery before crossing the Lalung-La
(4500m) and continuing across the plains to
Shigatse. |
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Day 04: Jeep tour,
Shigatse to Gyantse (3950 m.) via Shalu
Monastery |
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After visiting the
Tashilimpu Monastery, it's a short drive to
Gyantse with its amazing sights - Khumbum,
Palkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Dzong. |
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Day 05: Jeep tour,
Gyantse to Lhasa (3650 m.) via Yamdruk Lake
(Turquoise Lake)) |
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The highlight of
this day is the beautiful turquoise lake,
Yamdruk - Tso. After crossing the Kamba- La and
the Yarlung (Brahmaputra) River, the journey
ends in Lhasa. |
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Day 06: Lhasa
sightseeing tour |
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Guided sightseeing
tour of Lhasa - You will see Potala Palace,
Jokhang temple and Norbulinkha Palace (the
Summer Palace of Dalai Lama). |
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Day 07: Lhasa
sightseeing tour |
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Guided sightseeing
tour of Lhasa - You will visit Drepung
Monastery, Sera Monastery and a Tibetan medical
center. |
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Day 08: Flight,
Lhasa to Kathmandu OR mainland China |
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Drive to Airport
and fly out from Lhasa. |
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