The Great Trans-Himalayan Journey from Nepal to Tibet

This mysterious land has been the epitome of remoteness and mysteriousness for centuries, a land of high, windswept plateaux, cliff-top monasteries and the stronghold of Tibetan Lamaism. You will see wild-looking but hardy and hospitable Tibetans, yak caravans journeying over snowy passes, and the great peaks of the Himalaya, maybe with a foreground of grazing herds, yak skin tents and a glittering turquoise lake. Kathmandu has become one of the main stepping off points for Tibet, taking advantage of the Chinese built highway between Kathmandu and Lhasa. This road allows visits to the famous Tasihi Lumpo monastery at Xjgatse, the historic town of Gyangtse, the old Bon Po monastery at Sakya, the wonderful lake of Yaindrok Tso, the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Drepung monastery, Barkhor market and many other sites as well.

Throughout the drive to Lhasa there are incredible views over this unique landscape, the rolling plateau and its vast open spaces, brown, craggy hills and blue lakes, and the white peaks of Cho Oyu, Everest and many others - the thin, clear air seems to make everything look sharper and brighter. The return from Lhasa is by what must be one of the most sensational flights in the world, weaving a way through the 8000m. peaks of Kangchenjunga, Makalu and Everest and gives a superb retrospective over your land journey to Lhasa.

Best Season: April-November

Tour Attractions :- Drive across the Himalayas from Kathmandu, Nepal to Lhasa, Tibet ,Enjoy great mountain views and visit Tibetan Buddhis Monasteries as you travel along the Friendship Highway.Explore the cultural highlights of the cities of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse.

Itinerary

Day 01 :Kathmandu to Zhangmu(1300m-2500m)
Drive from Kathmandu to Kodari Nepal/Tibet-China border (114 Kms). After Nepalese immigration formalities we trek to Zhangmu (8 Kms in distance). In Zhangmu we pass through immigration formalities. Overnight check into Zhangmu hotel.

Day 02 :Zhangmu to Xegar(4050m)
Day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape

Day 03 :Xegar to Shigatse
This place is famous for its Tashi Lumpu Monasterythe seat of the Panchen Lama. Overnight at Xigatse hotel or similar.

Day 04: Shigatse to Gyantse
Gyantse is a small agricultural town That is famous for the production of woolen carpets and the Palkhor Choide chorten and also the fort amongst the Ruins of Lamasery. Overnight at Gyantse hotel .

Day 05 :Gyantse to Lhasa
Drive from Gyantse to Lhasa (259 Kms). Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 :Lhasa Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing of Sera Monastery, Jokhang temple & the great Tibetan market of Barkhor.

Day 07 :Lhasa Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing of Potala Palace and the Drepung Monastery.

Day 08 :Lhasa to Kathmandu
Transfer from Hotel to Gongar Airport for onward connecting flight for the kathmandu