This tour only operates from April through October due to weather conditions and flights operate on a Tuesday or a Saturday for clients arriving from Kathmandu. 

Tibet remains one of the most interesting, remote and undeveloped states of the world, situated at an average elevation of 5000m (16000 ft.) above sea level. Its limited facilities for tourists are only now approaching a reasonable standard. A trip to Tibet is not for the faint-heart. The travelling can be hard, adventurous and often unpredictable. Due to Tibet's high altitude, travellers with a history of heart, lung or aneamia problems should consult a doctor before even thinking about visit. Visitors should also understand before taking this trip that Tibet was only opened to Tourism 19 years ago. The infrastructure of the tourism Industry is still very basic in this remote country. Please do not expect the standard you are accustomed to in the west. However, every effort will be made under the circumstances to ensure a smooth and pleasant trip. 

Note: Road conditions between Nepal and Tibet may deteriorate at certain times of the year resulting in routings having to be revised, which may entail additional costs. 

The Chinese agents with whom we work reserve the right to change the itineraries and/or costs due to reasons beyond their control. Any such increases will be borne by the participants and will be collected in Kathmandu. 
 

This trip begins with a flight across the Himalayan chain to Lhasa. After a couple of days sightseeing around the Potala and local places of interest, we begin our drive across Tibet, the world's highest country. The views from the Northern Base Camp on the Rongbuk Glacier are even more impressive then those from the south. Given that one has acclimatised well we are able to enjoy a day of high altitude trekking before returning to our transport for a memorable overland journey to Kathmandu via the "Friendship Bridge". 

Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa and overnight hotel. 
Day 02: Day visit to Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Jokhang and return to Lhasa and overnight hotel. 
Day 03: Day visit to Drepung, Sera and overnight hotel. 
Day 04: Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse and overnight hotel. 
Day 05: Drive from Gyantse to Shigatse and overnight hotel. 
Day 06: Drive from Shigatse to Xegar and overnight hotel. 
Day 07: Drive from Xegar to Rongbuk Glacier and overnight hotel. 
Day 08: Drive from Rongbuk Glacier to Everest Base camp and overnight hotel. 
Day 09: Everest Base Camp to Xegar via Rongbuk Glacier and overnight hotel. 
Day 10: Drive from Xegar to Zangmu and overnight hotel. 
Day 11: Drive from Zangmu to Kathmandu. 

Note: Road conditions between Nepal and Tibet may deteriorate at certain times of the year resulting in routings having to be revised, which may entail additional costs. 

The Chinese agents with whom we work reserve the right to change the itineraries and/or costs due to reasons beyond their control. Any such increases will be borne by the participants and will be collected in Kathmandu. 

DAY 01 (SAT): KATHMANDU (1,300M)- LHASA (3,650M): - 
Fly to Gongar airport in Lhasa & transfer to hotel. After check-in hotel rest for acclimatisation. During the flight you will see the following River, Lake & Mountain: Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lake Yamdrok, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m) and Mt. MAKALU (8463M) and Mt. Everest (8848m). (If weather permitting). 

DAY 02-03(SUN-MON)-IN LHASA: 
These two days you will be engrossed oith sightseeing and excursions of the POTALA PALACE, THE JOKHANG TEMPLE surrounfing BARKHOR market DREPUNG MONASTERY and SERA MONASTERY. Overnight in hotel. 

DAY 04(TUE)-LHASA-KATHMANDU: 
Transfer to the airport 02 hr. drive –Representative will assist you. Departure of flight for Kathmandu would be approx. 10 hr. China standard time and arriving Kathmandu at 09 hr. Nepal Standard time. Flight Lhasa/Kathmandu lasts for 01 hour Ten minutes. During the flight you will see the following: Yarlung Tangpo River, Lake Yamdrok, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), Mt. Makalu (8463m) and Mt. Everest (8848m). (If weather permitting). 
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DAY 01(TUE) Kathmandu (1,300m)- Lhasa (3,650m): 
Fly to Gongar airport in Lhasa & transfer to hotel. After check-in hotel rest for acclimatisation. During the flight you will see the following River, Lake & Mountain: Yarlung Tsangpo river, Lake Yamdrok, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m0, Mt. Makalu (8463m) and Mt. Everest (8848m). If weather permitting. 

DAY 02-04 (WED-FRI.)-IN LHASA: 
These three days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of The Potala Palace, The Jokhang Temple surrounding Barkhor market Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight in hotel. 

DAY 05(SAT.)-LHASA-KATHMANDU: 
Transfer to the airport 02 hr. drive –Representative will assist you. Departure of flight for Kathmandu will be approx. 10.00 hr. China Standard Time and arriveng Kathmandu at 09 hr. Nepal standard time. Flight Lhasa/Kathmandu lasts for 01 hr. Ten minutes. During the flight you will see the following: Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lake Yamdrok, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), Mt. Makalu (8463m) and Mt. Everest (8848m). (Weather permitting.) 

Day 01: Kathmandu –Nyalam (3600m.)-154kms. 
Departure at 5:30 hr. from Nirvana Treks & Expedition. Thamel after an approx. 6 hours drive we reach Kodari (China/Nepal Boarder). Further half hour drive by truck will bring us to Zhangmu, where after completion of Immigration formalities all check drive to Nyalam. Overnight in hotel. 

Day 02: Nyalam –Lhatse (3950m)-370kms. 
From Zhangmu or Nyalam, the road follows the Bhote Koshi River in a deep valley with plenty of Waterfalls. After 1.5 hr. drive bring us to Nyalam pass (3800m) with the Jugal Himal in view. A continued drive via Lalungla (5050m0 will bring us in view of Mt. Langtang (7245m), Mt. Xixapangma (8013m), Mt. Dorje Lakpa (6980m), Mt. Makalu (98464m), Mt. Everest (8848m),Mt. Lhotse(8516m), & Mt.Chooyu(8209m). Overnight at Hotel.  

Day 03: Lhatse –Xigatse (3900m)-(150+60)=210kms.  
Lhatse is 03 hr. away over a 5220m pass near the petrol station; there is a small restaurant where tea/snacks are available. Depending upon the road conditions, Sakya Monastery, which is 26km. off from the main road, will be visited. Sakya is one one of the oldest and most important monastery. Reach Xigatse, the place of the famous Tashilumpo Monastery the seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge Thanka Wall cleary visible on north side of the road. Overnight in Hotel. 

Day 04: Xigatse-Gyantse (3950m)-90km. 
After visiting Tashilunpo Monastry in the morning including the Bazaar of Xigatse, drive to Gyantse, which is 02 hr. Gyantse, is small bustling town steeped in history. It lies 264km southwest of Lhasa on the northern bank of Nyangchu river. In the 15th.century it served as the Capital of a small Kingdom. Visit Kumbum Chorten & Phklkor Monastery, which was built around 1400A.D. It later became the main centre for trade with British India. Overnight at hotel. 

Day 05: Gyantse-Lhasa (3650m)-260 kms.  
08 hr. drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the Karolapass (5010m) and Kambala pass (4794m). The Karola climbs between two lofty mountains, Nozing Khangsa (7223m) and Ralung (96236m). While driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso (Truquoise Lake), which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing Kambala, Lhasa valley is seen to the north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra River. Reaching Lhasa and check in hotel. The accompanied guide will reconfirm your onward airline ticket. Overnight in hotel.  

Day 06 &07: In Lhasa  
These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of The Potala palace, The Jokhang Temple surronding Barkhor market Drepung Monastery and Seramonastery. Overnight in hotel.  

Day 08: Lhasa-Kathmandu  
Transfer to airport 02 hr. drive- Representative will assist you. Departure of flight for Kathmandu would be approx. 10.00 hr. China Standard time and arriving Kathmandu at 09 hr. Nepal Standard time. Flight Lhasa/Kathmandu takes 01 hour 10 minutes. During the flight you will see the following: Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lake Yamdrok, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), Mt. Makalu (8463m) and Mt. Everest (8848m). If weather permitting. 
 

COST INCLUDES: 
Chinese visa, Tibet travel permit, accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast, monastery entrance fees, English speaking guide, all sightseeing, airport transfer.   

COST EXCLUDES: 
Airfare from and to Nepal, Airfares, airport taxes, Nepal re entry visa, travel insurance, urgent visa processing fees, extra visa fees in case current visa fee is increased, additional transport and porter expenses in case of road blockages due to landslides, snow or other natural calamities, meals other than breakfast, personal expenses. 

Best season for Tibet Tour: May to August