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Fly to Lhasa (3650m). On arrival at Gonkar airport meet by our representative and transfer to hotel in Lhasa . It will take about 2-3 hours to reach the main city from the airport. Rest of the day free for rest and acclimatization. Overnight hotel.
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| Day 02 and 03 |
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Lhasa Sightseeing Tours : Visit the great Potala Palace the residence of the Dalai Lamas of Tibet; Norbulinka, the Summer Palace ; Drepung & Sera, two of the biggest Buddhist monasteries of Tibet ; the Jokhang Temple , the holiest shirne in Tibet ; and the bustling Barkhor Tibetan Bazaar. Overnight hotel. |
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| Day 04 |
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Lhasa - Gyantse (3650m / 259 Kms). Drive to Gyantse passing besides the beautiful Yamdrok Tsho ( Turquoise Lake ), crossing the Kamba La pass ( 4794m) and Karo La pass ( 5010m). Continue to Gyantse and halt overnight. |
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| Day 05 |
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Gyantse - Shigatse (3900 / 90 Kms).
AM: Gyantse is a small agricultural town famous for its wool carpets and Kumbum Stupa & Pelku Chode Monastery. You can visit these places. Embark on a 3 hour drive to Shigatse through Tibetan farmlands and settlements.
PM: Sight seeing Tour of The Tashilunpo Monastery and the free Tibetan market.Overnight hotel in Shigatse.
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| Day 06 |
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Shigatse - Xegar (3900m / 244 Kms). Drive for approx 8hours over to Xegar. Overnight hotel in Xegar. |
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| Day 07 |
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Xegar - Rongbuk Monastery (4920m.) - 60 Kms.Drive over rocky terrain on 4-WD Landcruiser/s to the village of Dza Rongphu . Overnight Rongphu Monsatery. |
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| Day 08 |
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Full day explore the Everest base camp. O/n Monastery or lodges. |
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| Day 09 |
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Drive Tingri to Nyalam (3750m.) - 214 Kms.Drive downhill to Nyalam crossing two spectacular passes - The Lalung La (5082m.) & Nyalamu (3800m.) PASS. Overnight Guest House. |
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| Day 10 |
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Nyalam - Kathmandu (1200m.) - 150 Kms. Drive downhill to Zhangmu and to The Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the Groups final journey to Kathmandu . |
