Trip Code:TTO-

The tour itinerary:
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner, N=overnight
Day01 Lhasa/ Draksum Tso ( L +D)
  After breakfast, drive from Lhasa to Nyingchi. On the way you will cross over Mila Pass, enjoy the scenery along the Niyang River. Afternoon drive to visit Draksum Tso, also known as Basum-Tso. The lake and its surrounding views are beautiful and the site is also connected to the semi-mythical ruler of the Kham region and Guru Rinpoche. Take a ferry ride off the southern shore of the lake to visit the Tsodzong Monatery, most probably the highest attraction of this site. Overnight in Draksum Lake Tourism Holiday Village.
 
Day02 Draksum Tso/ Bayi (B +L +D)
  In the morning, take walk along the lake shore. In the late morning, retrace the way to the Highway that joins at Bahel and continue 30 miles further to Bayi, the major town of Nyinchi region, passing Shoka and Jara villages en route. Check in hotel . In the afternoon visit the nature reserve with 2500-year old cypresses. Overnight at Bayi town.

Day03 -Day04  Bayi / Nang county/ Tsedang (B+ L +D)
  En route, visit an ancient Gelug Monastery-Buchu, that lies only 18 miles south of Bayi . If the heavy rain has not damaged the road, visit the Lamaling Monastery near Bayi. Return to the main highway and continue towards Tsedang, following the bank of Yarlung Tsangbo River, with one possible overnight in Nang county. In Tsedang, you will visit the ancient Yambulakhang Palace and Tradruk Temple.

Day05 Tsedang / Samye Monastery/ Tsedang (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 / Gyangtse (B +L +D)
  Trip to Gyangtse by land and enjoy the Yamdo Tso Lake and KonglGlacier on the way. In Gyangtse City visit Plokon Monastery and Kumbum Pagoda, and over see Zhongsan Mountain site.

Day07 Gyantse/ Shigatse / Sakya /Lhatse (B + L + D)
  Morning drive to Shigatse, about 90km from Gyantse. Visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas in Shigatse, then drive to visit Sakya Monastery. Overnight at Lhatse.
 
Day08 Lhatse/ New Tinggri (Shegar)/ Rongphu Monastery / E.B.C (B + L + D)
   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) 
 
Day09 Rongphu/ Old Tingri/ Nyalam (L+D)
    After see the sunrise at Rongphu, start driving to Nyalam via Old Tingri. Overnight at Nyalam ( Nyilam Nga-Dhon Hotel or Snowland Hotel, dorm bed)

Day10 Nyalam/ Zhangmu ( Nepal Boarder)/ Kathmandu (B + L + D)
    After breakfast, drive about 30km to Zhangmu (Nepal Boarder). Our guide will help you clear the customs and transfer you to the Friendship Bridge at the border. You need cross the Bridge by yourself, and get to Nepalese side. Our Nepalese guide will pick you up there. Then drive about 5 hours to Kathmandu city, enjoy the scenery of great white waters along the way. Overnight in Kathmandu ( 4 star standard hotel).

Day11 Kathmandu sightseeing one day (B + L + D)
    Morning drive to the great Buddhist Temple of Swayambhunath, People still call it 'Monkey temple'. It is located on the top of a hill west of Kathmandu, Where you can have a good views over Kathmandu valley.
    Visit Newari architecture of Patan's Durbar Square, with its superb art museum.
    Afternoon visit one of the world's largest stupas - Boudha.
    Overnight at Kathmandu ( 4 star standard hotel)

Day12. Kathmandu airport dropping off (B )
    Kathmandu airport dropping off, end the trip.
   
The tour service includes:
  1. Meals: 27 meals
  2. Transport: Landcruiser
  3. Accommodation: 7N hotels with standeroom, 4N dorm beds.
  4. Guide: Chinese, English speaking guide available
  5. Entrance tickets
  6. Tibet entry permit
  7. Tibet Travel Permit
  
The tour service excludes:
  1. Animal carriage fee at E.B.C
  2. Your international flight ticket
  3. Your own expense
  4. Tips for the guide and driver
  5. Nepal Visa

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.