TRIP DETAILS:

The tour departs from Kathmandu  twice or thrice a month. This is the only budget tour we organize from Kathmandu for individual travelers with a need for low cost, but the desire for simple, quality service.

En route to Lhasa, the group will pass through a few of Tibet’s most significant natural and cultural landmarks:

• Lao Tingri village. With clear weather, this location provides travelers a glimpse of Mt. Everest.
• Shigatse. Tibet’s second largest city and home to the throne of Panchen Lama.
• Gyantse. The ancient trading hub of Tibet, where the East and West converged in a bustling ancient metropolis.
• Kamba-La glacier.
• Yam Druk Tso. The largest fresh water lake in Tibet, named Turquoise Lake for its crystalline waters and heartbreakingly beautiful scenery.

The tour also incorporates a two-day cultural excursion in Lhasa. During these two days, the group will visit the Potala Palace (the residence of Dalai Lama), the Norbulinkha Palace (the summer residence of Dalai Lama), Jokhang temple & Barkhor Square, Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery.

On the last day ( Day 8 )the group will be escorted to the Gonggar Airport for flights out of Lhasa (either to Kathmandu OR to any other city of mainland China). Alternatively, it is possible to ride the world famous train over the Roof of the World. From Lhasa, the train reaches Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Xining etc.

Travelers with unique or specialized agendas can easily participate in this tour due to the flexibility of arrival and departure locations. It is possible to head to mainland China after finishing the tour in Lhasa, fly back to Kathmandu or any other destination in the world! We make one group permit for all members, but different group visas, so once the individual finishes the tour in Lhasa, they can simply separate with others and travel freely as they desire.

Trip Itinerary

DAY TO DAY PROGRAM:

Day 01: Drive, Kathmandu to Nyalam (3750 m.): 7 hours

Early morning drive, from Kathmandu to Nepal-Tibet border (Kodari) by private vehicle. After finishing immigration formalities both Nepal & China side, the group will continue up the steep, winding road to Nyalam.

Overnight at Nyalam Guesthouse OR similar (dormitory room with common toilet)

Day 02: Drive, Nyalam to Lhatse (3950 m.): 7 hours

After breakfast, the group will commence the journey to Lhatse. Immediately after passing the Nyalam (after 10 km), the convoy will stop for approximately 15 minutes to visit Milareppa cave(Cave Monastery, where it is said that the famous Tibetan poet and Yogi learned to fly after years of meditation in solitude. After visiting the Cave Monastery, the group will continue the journey to Lablung-La Pass (also called Nyalam Thong-La: 5100 m). There will be a stop on this pass to allow the group to observe the rugged beauty of the Himalayas. Shisapangma, the highest mountain in Tibet, is also visible from the pass. Its mass and majesty inspires the traveler with a sense of humility and awe, which is only to be matched by the glistening waters of Yamdruk Tso.

The group then passes through Lao Tingri, where we will have a lunch break. If the weather is clear, Mt. Everest and Mt. Cho-Oyu can be seen from here. After Lao Tingri, the group will continue drive to Lhatse via Xegar (Tingri) and Gyajo-La Pass.

Overnight at Farmer Guesthouse OR similar (dormitory room with common toilet)

Day 03: Drive, Lhatse to Shigatse (3900 m.): 5 hours

Immediately following breakfast, the group will embark on the journey to Shigatse. Today, you will drive through only one high pass, which follows from Lhatse. Shigatse is the second largest city of Tibet, and is home to the famous Tashilungpo Monastery and throne of the Panchen Lama.

Overnight at Hotel Qomolangma Friendship OR similar (twin sharing room with attached bath)

Day 04: Drive, Shigatse to Gyantse (3950 m.): 3 hours

After visiting Tashilhunpo Monastery in the morning, it is a short drive toGyantse, which is known for its cultural significance – Palkhor Chode Monastery, Khumbum Stupa, and Gyantse Dzong. Gyantse was once the ancient trading hub of Tibet. You will visit monuments in Gyantse in the afternoon, and the group will enjoy free time for personal activities in the evening.

Overnight at Hotel Wutse OR similar (twin sharing room with attached bath)

Day 05: Drive, Gyantse to Lhasa (3650 m.) via Yamdruk Lake: 7 hours

Early morning after breakfast, you will start your journey to the capital city of Tibet. The highlight of this day is the beautiful turquoise lake (Yamdruk Tso, the largest fresh water Lake in Tibet) and Karo-La Pass (Glacier Pass). After crossing Kamba-La and the Yarlung River (River Brahmaputra), the journey ends in Lhasa.

Overnight at Hotel Flora OR similar (twin sharing room with attached bath).

Day 06: A full day Lhasa tour

Lhasa tour – you will visit Jokhang temple, Barkhor Square and Potala Palace (the residence of Dalai Lama).

Overnight at Hotel Flora OR similar (twin sharing room with attached bath)

Day 07: A full day Lhasa tour

Lhasa tour – today the group will visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.

Drepung Monastery is situated on the Western part of Lhasa city. The Monastery was built on 1416, and has served as the spiritual and political center of Tibet. During the reign of 5^th Dalai Lama, the Monastery was occupied by over 10,000 Monks.

Sera Monastery was founded in 1419 and is considered the most influential monastery in Tibetan history, as each Dalai Lama received his education and training from the ancient institution. The monastery is situated on the northern corner of Lhasa, and is characterized by its extensive collection of deity statutes and sprawling galleries.

Overnight at  Hotel Flora OR similar (twin sharing room with attached bath)

Day 08:Departure from Lhasa

You can fly out from Lhasa to Kathmandu or any other major city in China (and beyond). Alternatively you can also make a memorable train journey from Lhasa to mainland China.

Trip Inclusion

Fixed Departure Dates From Kathmandu (2014) Every Saturday

Important Notes:

• All above mentioned hotel names can be changed as per the Chinese Government’s reservation or available situation.
• All necessary Tibet travel permits and Tibet group visa will be arranged by our agency in Kathmandu, all we expect from you is a copy of Passport (main page) and some deposit.
• Flight Ticket:  The flight ticket for Kathmandu – Lhasa or v.v. booked through us in economy fare cost US $ 430 per person one way and round trip cost US $ 760 per person.The flight tickets mentioned above are subject to change as per availability of the seats and according to Air China fare policy.
• Visa:The current visa fee will be effective until Chinese Embassy apply new fee.The current visa fee for US Nationals is US $ 175 and other national fee cost is US $ 85.Visa application days are Monday to Friday so the clients should reach in Kathmandu before a day advance than of these visa working days to apply visa.
• Passport Type: Passport should be normal/ordinary. Chinese Embassy refused to give visa in Kathmandu for Diplomatic passport holder and the passport holder of Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan etc and few South African countries as well as for the reporters/journalist; so we regret for unable to manage tour in Tibet for them. French passport holder can get visa in normal process with 5 working days so they have to reach Kathmandu accordingly about a week before.
• Accommodation:The accommodation for budget tour is basic level. Guesthouse in mountain region has very basic dormitory room with common toilet (not so clean) and 2 star category of hotel will be provided in city area with good twin/double/triple room and attached bathroom (clean).The accommodation for standard tour is upgraded into middle class hotel using 3 star hotel in city only with private room and the same quality of basic guesthouse with sharing in a group in mountain region. 3 star hotel have standard room with attached bathroom and hot shower.
• Deluxe accommodation in 4/5 star hotel will be provided for deluxe tour in Lhasa with all international level of facility and 3 star level standard hotel in Shigatse & in Gyantse city. And the common sharing room with group in budget guesthouse as similar to above description in mountain region.
• Transportation: We will use good comfortable bus for whole tour in Tibet for all group size. And normal private bus or Hiace van in Nepal for Kathmandu – Border (V.V.) transfers.
• Guide: Guide will be English speaking with good knowledge about Tibet and the sightseeing points. However, the quality of English language speaking of guide is standard level, not highly proficient.

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