Trip Code: TTE-03

The tour itinerary:
Day01  Day01 Chengdu/Beijing/Shanghai/Xian/Chongqin/Kunming flight to Lhasa
   Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day02 Lhasa sightseeing (B + L + D)
   Visit Potola Palace, Johkang temple, and Barkor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day03 Lhasa sightseeing (B + L + D)
   Visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, overnight at Lhasa

Day04 Lhasa / Yumbulakang /Trundruk monastery (B + L + D)
   Morning drive to Tsedang, located by Yarlung Valley, is the capital of Shannan Prefecture. It's reputed as "the cradle of Tibetan Civilization. In the afternoon visit Yumbulakang Palace and Trundruk Monastery. Overnight at Tsedang.

Day05 Tsedang / Samye Monastery (B + L + D)
   Today's visit is to Samya Monastery which is the first one built in the 7th century and has three building with different style (Tibetan Hans and India), Overnight at Tsedang.

Day06 Tsedang / Yamdrok Lake / Shigatse / Lhatse (B + L + D)
   Up to Kambala pass which is 4794m high, you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso there. It is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Then drive back to Chushul, along Nepal friendship way to Shigatse, visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhatse.

Day07 Lhatse/ New Tinggri (Shegar)/ Rongphu Monastery / E.B.C (B+L)
   Early morning start driving to Rongphu via Shegar, some parts of the road is with constructions. On the way you will cross over Gyatsola Pass at 5,220 m, which is the highest enroute, and from the pass you will see the Himalaya mountain ranges in a clear day.
   Rongphu is the highest monastery in Tibet, still a good point to see Mt.Everst. Afternoon start trekking from Rongphu to E.B.C, it takes about 2 hours. Or you can take animal carriage ( 30rmb/per person,round-trip). Overynight at Rongphu guest house.(dorm beds) 
  
Day08 Rongphu/ Shegar/Shigatse (B + L + D)
   If you are lucky enough, you will see sunrise at E.B.C.. About noon time, start driving back to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.

Day09 Shigatse / Gyantse / Lhasa (B + L + D)
   After breakfast, drive to Gyantse, only 90km from Shigatse. You will visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumpum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa along the friendship way. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day10  Lhasa airport dropping off
   Morning Airport dropping off, end the trip.

Price( Price valide 01/01/2007 - 30/04/2007 ):

The tour service includes:
  1. Meals: 23 meals
  2. Transport: Landcruiser
  3. Accommodation: 10N hotels/guesthouses, overnight trains 4N, monastery accommodation 3N, overnight boat 3N
  4. Guide: Chinese, English speaking guide available
  5. Entrance tickets
  6. Tibet entry permit
  7. Tibet Travel Permit
  8. Airfares: Chengdu-Lhasa-Chengdu
  
The tour service excludes:
  1. Your international flight
  2. Your own expense
  3. Tips for the guide and driver

Note:
1.We can offer you the flight ticket from any other places your require, and the train tickets from Beijing/Xingning/Xian or Chengdu 10 days before reservation.
2.The entrance fee of Mt. Everest Base Camp is 65rmb/per person. Then Entry fee of the Landcruiser to E.B.C. is 405rmb. It is a bit cold to stay at Rongphu, so you'd better to take your sleeping bag with you.