Small Group Overland Expedition to Kathamndu 7 Days Tour

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The Friendship Hwy between Lhasa and Kathmandu in Nepal is the main travelers’ route through Tibet and allows a number of excellent detours. It's an ideal route in that it takes in most of Tibet's main sights, offers superb scenery and features a spectacular roller-coaster ride down from high La Lung-la into the Kathmandu valley. With this small group, you can head straight from Lhasa to the coiling scorpion-lake of Yamdrok and the glacier-draped Karo-la pass to Gyantse. Then a 90-minutes drive away is Shigatse with its impressive Tashilumpu Monastery. The most popular excursion from the road is to Rongbuk Monastery and Everest Base Camp. A new paved road has cut down driving time to just a few hours. This classic overland route of around 1300km can be done in just 7 days on this well organized trip, and it takes in central Tibet’s most important monasteries, plus views of the world’s highest peak.

Minimum number of people for the trip : 2 person

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive in Lhasa ( Alt. 3600m)

  Accommodation: Yak Hotel 3 stars or the same level hotel
  
  Today's activities: Rest and take a peak of Lhasa by yourself Welcome to the "Roof of the World." On your arrival to Tibet, we will meet you at the airport or train station and transfer you to the hotel, after you check in, you could either rest a bit or see the city yourself, get the first impression of this ancient city!

• Day 2 : Lhasa Sightseeing

  Accommodation: Yak Hotel 3 stars or the same level hotel
  Today's activities: Lhasa escorted tour – Potala Palace ,Jokhang Temple ,Barkhor street This morning our tour guide will meet you at hotel .You'll wind your way up through the stunning, awe-inspiring Potala Palace,built in 637 AD by Songtsen Gampo, it was the former winter residence for the Dalai Lamas and is truly a splendor of Eastern architecture. After lunch,we will visit the Jokhang Temple, the center of Tibetan Buddhism, also built in the 7th century on the legendary pond of "Wothang." After that you have time to walk around the Bakhor street which is one of the most devotional circuit as well as crowded central market of Lhasa.During the old days it is the most famous local market but now it is changed to tourist gift shopping center. We'll finish the day by taking a Kora around the Barkhor.

• Day 3 : Lhasa Sightseeing

  Accommodation: Yak Hotel 3 stars or the same level hotel
  Today's activities: Lhasa escorted tour - Drepung Monastery ,Tibet Museum,Sera Monastery Drepung monastery is located at the foot of a holy mountain and was established by Jamyang Choeje (a follower to Songtsen Gonpo) in 1416. It was used as the home of 10,000 monks and it was the center government before fifth dalai lama, and then the government was moved to the famous Potala palace. later on, you can also visit the Nechung monastery which located 1km southeast of Drepung and is the abode of the protector deity pehar and the seat of the state Oracle of Tibet. In the afternoon, we will visit Tibet Museum , as Tibet's first museum in the modem sense, the museum of Tibet, situated at the southeastern comer of the Buddhist religious garden Norbulingka in Lhasa, was inaugurated in October 1999 on occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding the People's Republic of China and the 40th anniversary of the Democratic Reforms in Tibet as the product of one of 62 Chinese government funded projects launched in July 1994 in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the formation of the Autonomous Region of Tibet. Coveting 53,959 square meters. At around 3:00pm ,we will go on visiting to the Sera monastery which was founded in 1419 by Jamchen Choeje .

• Day 4 : Lhasa (3650m) Drive to Shigatse(3900m) Via Gyantse

  Accommodation: Yak Hotel 3 stars or the same level hotel
  Today's activity:Yamdrok lake, Karo-la Glacier Palkor monastery (Optional)
  In the morning you'll start the drive to Shigatse , via Gyantse on the Southern Friendship Highway. Crossing over the summit of Kamba La (4794 m), you'll see the tranquil turquoise waters of Lake Yamdrok below; one of the three holiest lakes in Tibet. Far in the distance you'll spot the towering massif Mt. Nojin Kangtsang (7191 m), and the staggering Karo-la Glacier (5045 m). Afterwards, you'll drive to Shigatse and we'll visit Tashilumpu monastery , the seat of Tibet's second highest incarnation, the Panchen Lama.and overnight there.
  Tips: After you arrive in Shigatse, our guide will collect your passport to transact the PSB permit to Everest Area, it will take few mins (pending the queue at the office), and you may either wait in the vehicle or just walk around. The application could be arranged next morning alternatively.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 5 : Shigatse(3900m) to Everest(5200m) Via Tingri

  Accommodation:Rongbuk Guest house
  Today's activity: EBC and the sunset. We'll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien's travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse. It is a small town where you can take lunch. After that, you will drive to Shegar and if the weather is clear enough then on the way down to shegar you will view the Mt, Everest in the far distance. On the way, you will pass one of the highest passes in Tibet (pang la pass height 5050m) from there you will view the whole five highest peaks in the world. After 4 to 6 hours then you will arrive at Rongbuk monastery, the highest monastery in the world. Today,we will stay overnight at tent or Rongbuk monastery guest house with dormitory bed. Ps: Tent will be only available from May to Oct according to weather condition

• Day 6 : Ebc(5200m) & Forward to Old Tingri(4300m)

  Accommodation:Snow-leopard Hotel
  Today's activity: EBC and sunrise. Wake up below the stunning north face of Mt. Everest, (8848) the tallest mountain on earth. After breakfast, drive forward to Old Tingri, where you could enjoy the fabulous views of the 4 peaks above 8,000 meters on earth including Mt. Everest, Luozi , Makalu, Zhuoayou, which are all competing to stand up higher than other peaks on earth.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 7 : Transfer to Geelong Border and see off

  Accommodation:-
  Today's activity：Tashilumpo monastery，skyline train from Shigatse to Lhasa 280km, 3 hrs.
  In the morning, we will transfer you to the Geelong Border, our guide will help you go through the formalities of China Customs and apply for your Nepali visa, then you need to cross the Friendship Bridge to Nepali side by yourself.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

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Inclusions

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* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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