OUTLINE
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Kathmanud - Lhasa (3650m)
Fly on China South West Airlines fight to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Gonggar Airport, you shall be met by your Tibetan Guide and transfer provided to Lhasa City. O/nts at Hotel Flora.
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Lhasa Sightseeing Tour
Visit the Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar.
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Lhasa Sightseeing Tour
Visit the Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar.
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Lhasa - Gyantse (3650m.) - 259 Kms.
Drive to Gyantse crossing the Kamba La ( 4794m.) & Karo La ( 5010m. ) Pass via The Lake Yamdrok-Tso. O/nt at Hotel Utse.
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Gyantse - Shigatse ( 3900 ) - 90 Kms
AM: Visit The Khumbhum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery at Gyantse. Embark on a pleasant 2 hrs. drive to Shigatse.
PM: Sight seeing Tour of The Tashilunpo Monastery and the free Tibetan market. O/nt at Hotel Everest Friendship.
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Shigatse - Xegar (3900m.) - 244 Kms.
Drive to (Approx. 8 hrs) Xegar. O/nt at Guest House.
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Xegar - Dza Rongphu (4920m.) - 60 Kms.
Drive over rocky terrain on 4-WD Land cruiser/s to the village of Dza Rongphu. O/nt at Rongphu Lodge
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Everest Base Camp Excursion (5090m.)
A 2 hr. trek from The Rongbuk Monastery will lead you to the base of the highest peak on earth - The North Face Of Mount Everest (8848m.) Or Mount Quomolangma in Tibetan. Explore the Base Camp and The Rongphu glacier. Retreat to lodge. Later in the afternoon, return to Tingri (approx 96 Kms / 3hrs). O/nt at Hotel Snow leopard.
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Tingri - Nyalamu (3750m.) - 214 Kms.
Drive downhill to Nyalam crossing two spectacular passes - The Lalung La (5082m.) & Nyalamu (3800m.) PASS. O/nt at Snow lion Guest House.
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Nyalamu - Kathmandu (1200m.) - 123 Kms.
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