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Day 01 - Drive to
the border, Cross border and drive to Nyalam |
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After an early
morning departure from Kathmandu we will begin
our drive with a short trip through alluring
Nepalese countryside. We will soon reach the
border and complete all the necessary paper
work. After this is finished we will ascend a
string of steep switchbacks on our way to Nyalam.
Mossy gullies and beautiful cascading waterfalls
surround us along the way. |
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Day 02 - Rest day
at Nyalam for acclimatization |
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Our second day is a
day for you to rest and enjoy Nyalam. We must
properly acclimatize before we move on. You can
also explore the small temple Milaripa Cave near
by this small town. |
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Day 03 - Drive to
Tingri |
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Today is another amazing driving day as we view
the sharp contrast of lush lower hills to the
barren landscape of the Tibetan Plateau. Along
the way we will cross Lalung La pass, where
views of Everest and much of the Himalayan range
are first seen. Tonight we will stay in the
small town of Tingri |
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Day 04 - Trek to
Lungthang [4510m] |
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Our trekking
adventure begins today as we make our way
through the Tingri plain. Throughout the day we
can visit a small gompa in Chholun. Tonight will
be spent in a comfortable campsite in Lunthang.
This bleak region is home only to herders and
barley harvesters. |
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Day 05 - Trek to
Lamna La [5150 m] |
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The challenging trekking really starts today as
we ascend into the mountains. Much uphill
walking is done as we climb towards the top of
Lamna La. Camp will be made right near the top
of this pass. |
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Day 06 - Trek to
Zommug [4790 m] |
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In the morning we
descend steeply into lush vegetation. The only
other people we will encounter are yak herders
and their families. Camp will be made in the
small village of Zommug. Truly amazing views can
be seen as the sun sets in this barren town. |
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Day 07 - Trek to
Rongbuk |
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On our last day of
trekking we will wind our way to the end
destination of Rongbuk Everest Base Camp. Along
the way we can also visit the Dza Rongbuk
monastery and gompas. They are truly ancient
sites, but nothing compared to our night camping
at Everest Base Camp. |
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Day 08 -
Exploration Rongbuk Glacier |
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Our eighth day will
be spent enjoying the barren yet awe-inspiring
surroundings of the Everest Base Camp. It is a
life changing experience to stare up into the
world's largest mountain. |
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Day 09 - Drive to
Shegar |
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As we leave the
wondrous views of Everest behind we drive a
short distance to Shegar. Along the way we cross
the Pang La pass, with more views of the
Himalayas. Tonight will be spent in the
comfortable Hotel Quomolongma. |
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Day 10 - Drive to
Xigatse |
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Our day today will
be spent along the Friendship Highway as we
cross the highest pass of our journey, Gyatmso
La, and head through Lhatse. We continue on with
a short drive to Shigatse, the second largest
city in Tibet. |
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Day 11 -
Sightseeing & Drive to Gyantse |
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Not a minute is
wasted as we have a full morning of exploring
the local markets and Tashilungpo Monastery. It
is very intriguing to see how ancient Tibetan
culture compares to the modern day culture we
will experience. There are endless amounts of
sights, both modern and ancient, to see around
this city. A short drive will take us to the
city of Gyantse. We will be given the
opportunity of experiencing more wondrous
Tibetan culture as we see the Gyantse Dzong and
Kumbum. Expansive views of the valley can be
seen from the ancient Dzong fort. The Kumbum is
much more than a stupa, as numerous Tibetan
murals and small chapel houses surround it. Even
if you are no art connoisseur these ancient
murals and architecture will amaze you. Another
comfortable night will be spent in a hotel in
Gyantse. |
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Day 12 - Drive to
Lhasa |
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Today is an amazing
day of driving as we head towards Lhasa.
Numerous passes, such as Khambo La and Kharo La,
provide wondrous views of the Himalayan range. A
colossal glacier rises nearly straight up from
the road as we pass Kharo La. The turquoise
Yamdrok Lake. The drive is no daunting task as
we pass through many more beautiful Tibetan
valleys and quiet villages along the way. Our
final destination is a first rate hotel in Lhasa. |
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Day 13 -
Sightseeing in Lhasa |
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Today we will take
an easy visit to Jokhang Temple. This temple is
the most revered shrine in all of Tibet and is
constantly bustling with devout worshippers. We
will also be given the opportunity to shop in
Barkor, the crowded central market of Lhasa. In
the afternoon we will visit is Sera Monastery, a
fifteenth century sprawl of golden roofs and
whitewashed walls. This well preserved monastery
is located just a few miles North of Lhasa and
is home to several hundred monks. its famous
debating activities are happening 3-4pm quite
regularly every day, so remind our guide not to
miss it. |
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Day 14 -
Sightseeing in Lhasa |
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A trip to Tibet
would not be complete without experiencing the
vital Potala Palace. This palace is Lhasa's
cardinal landmark and is a wonder of Eastern
architecture. Your first site of this massive
structure will be a magical moment remembered
for years to come. It has been a palace since
the fifth or sixth century and was once home to
the Dalai Lama. This truly amazing day will
ended with a visit to the Drepung Monastery.
Once the world's largest monastery, housing
10,000 monks, Drepung monastery lies hidden in
rocky ridges just beyond the city. Surprisingly
much of the building was left untouched
throughout so many hundred of years. |
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Day 15 - Fly back
to Kathmandu |
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Today we will fly
back to kathmandu, This is a sad day for many.
However, the memories will last for a lifetime. |
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