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FLIGHT KATHMANDU - LHASA
Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa This one hour flight will give you a chance to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks (weather permitting). From Gongkar airport it will take about a two hour drive to Lhasa Upon arrival we check in at the Hotel. |
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| Day 02 and 03 |
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SIGHTSEEING
During these two days in Lhasa we visit the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera monasteries, the Norbulinka and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor. |
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| Day 04 |
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LHASA - GYANTSE
You begin your overland adventure with a full day drive to Gyantse. Along the way you cross the Kamba la (4794m) and the Karo la pass (5010m), both grant spectacular views. After the Kamba la you come to Yamdrok tso, also known as the Turquoise Lake . You'll want to have your camera ready. Altitude 3900 m. |
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| Day 05 |
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GYANTSE - SHIGATSE
This will be a busy day. In the morning visit Gyantse stupa and monastery followed by a two hour drive to Shigatse. Here see the giant Buddha in the famous Tashilumpo monastery. The seat of the Panchen Lama. Altitude 3800 m. |
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SHIGATSE -LHATSE
The journey today brings you over two high passes with fine views. For lunch we stop in the small town of Lhatse . Depending on how much time we spend during the morning in Shigatse we might stay overnight in Lhatse. Altitude 4350 m. / 4000m.* |
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| Day 07 |
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LHATSE - ROMBUK
Begins with the Tsho La (4500m) and ends with the spectacular view of Mt. Everest from Rombuk monastery. Relax tonight and stroll around the monastery. Altitude 5050m., hotel. |
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| Day 08 |
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ROMBUK - LAO TINGRI
Get up early and start the 2-3 hour leisurely walk (one way) to the base-camp (5200m) itself. You should return early afternoon to head to Lao Tingri. Lao Tingri is a small Tibetan town that offers the best view even from a toilet that you're unable to experience from anywhere in the world. Altitude 4200 m., hotel |
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| Day 09 |
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LAO TINGRI - ZHANG MU - KATHMANDU
Make sure you have some photos left for the panoramic view of the Himalayan range as you cross the Lalung la pass (5050m). In the evening relax in Kathmandu . |
