Trip Code: TTO-
The tour itinerary:
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner, N=overnight
Day01 Lhasa / Yumbulakang /Trundruk monastery ( 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.
Day02 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 Samye monasatery.
Day03 Samye Monastery /Chim-puk hermitage / Tsedang(B + L + D)
North-east to the Samye Monastery,a saint place for the Lama and which one wanna to get the achievement in Budhism. It is a popular day hike for the travelers. The walk takes around four or five hours up and three hours down. Overnight at Tsedang.
Day04 Tsedang/Gyantse ( 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 Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumpum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet.
Day05 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.
Day06 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)
Day07 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)
Day08 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).
Day09 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)
Day10 Kathmandu airport dropping off(B)
Kathmandu airport dropping off, end the trip.
Price( Price valide 01/01/2007 - 30/04/2007 ):
The tour service includes:
1. Meals: 26 meals
2. Transport: Landcruiser
3. Accommodation: 6N hotels with standeroom, 3N dorm beds.
4. Guide: 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.