Our objective is not just about
summating a Himalayan peak, although this is a major
accomplishment in itself. We specialize in teaching
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Cuddled by the Herculean Himalayas on the highest plateau
of the world, has volumes to echo regarding its miraculous possessions.
Located with pride at an average altitude of 16,500 ft, Lhasa the capital
city surpasses all its neighbours from its beauty point of view.
During the decades Geographers and Naturalists were shamefully defeated
and perplexed to find a solution for its access. However, today mankind's
enthusiasm and curiosity has flung open the "Mighty Doors" to
experience the lifestyle, culture and landscape of this "Virgin Land."
Despite the many diversities that has arisen from Geographical and Social
aspects, it has a unique unity that outwits the diversities and binds it
together to give the name "Tibet."
We welcome you with a warm "Tashi Delek" and hope that you will
find our itineraries best to your requirements. If not, please let us know
and we will provide you with what you are looking for in Tibet.
Overland Tour
Traveling overland between Nepal and Tibet is an incredible journey in which
you will be visiting
the world's highest plateau. This is a wonderful and amazing trip. However,
if you are not up for a bit of adventure, or for accommodation and amenities
that may be far from perfect, perhaps this trip is not for you. The infrastructure
of the tourist industry is still very basic in this remote region. Despite
all our well preparation, please do not expect the standard you are accustomed
to. Although we try our best to see that our tour runs smoothly, we have
to let you know that we have to rely heavily on our Tibetan Counterpart
Agent for delivering the services who again has to depend and comply with
the strict travel rules and regulations of the Chinese Government.
Risk & Liability
We extend out best hands to see to your convenience at all times. As
the Tibet Authority and the Chinese Tour Operators strictly conduct the
Tibet-China programmes, we will not be held responsible for alteration of
programmes, sightseeing in restricted areas, nature's disruption for transportation
(air or land), delay in the arrival of the client's vehicles, ill health,
accidents or loss or personal belongings. For such inconvenience, clients
will have to bear the extra cost on the spot. The amount paid for travel
doesn't include any insurance against accidents, injuries, sickness, emergency
evacuation. The client travel at their own risk while in Tibet. Insurance
is highly recommended for such incidents in your own country.
Minimum Pax: A minimum of 4 pax is required to operate
this tour.
KATHMANDU - NYLAM. ( 3800 m ) - 127 Kms. This tour
starts at 05:00hrs. from the Equator Expeditions. An approx.05-hrs
drive brings us to KODARI (Nepal -China Friendship bridge). After
completion of immigration and custom formalities, a continued journey
to Nylam. Overnight in Guest House.
DAY 02
NYLAM - TINGRI. ( 4390 m ). Drive follows the BHOTE KOSHI river
fed by plenty of waterfalls. This drive goes through the Nylam Pass.
Further along the drive, an excellent view of good mountain ranges
and a visit of the Milarepa's cave . Overnight in Guest House.
DAY 03
TINGRI - RONGBOK. ( 4980 m ). Early morning drive to Rongbok,
approximately 07 hours by Land cruiser. Overnight in Guest House.
DAY 04
RONGBOK - EVEREST BASE CAMP (5200 m) - RONGBUK. Day excursion
to the Everest Base Camp and back to Rongbuk. Views of the mountain
can even be had on the Friendship Highway in the vicinity of Tingri.
But it is from Rongbok Monastery and the Everest Base Camp that the
true grandeur of Everest's sheer north face becomes apparent. Overnight
in Monastery or Guest House.
DAY 05
RONGBOK - LHATZE ( 4500 m ). Early morning drive to Lhatze. Approximately
150km south-west of Shigatse and some 30mk west of the Sakya turn-off,
Lhatse(4050m). There are a couple of attractions in the vicinity that
can be hiked to in a day, but it should be emphasized that they are
minor attraction and probably of most interest to the archaeologically
minded. At each end of town, there are ruined dzongs. Overnight in
Guest House.
DAY 06
LHATZE - XIGATSE. ( 3900 m ). Reaching Xigatse, the place of the
famous TASHILHUMPO MONASTERY, and seat of PANCHEN LAMA until his death
in 1989 visit the Xigatse bazaar. Overnight in Hotel Samdruptse or
similar standard.
DAY 07
XIGATSE - GYANTSE. ( 3950 m ). After a morning visit to THE TASHILHUMPO
MONASTERY, a short 02 hours drive to Gyantse, a small town steeped
in history. In the 15th century it served as the capital of a small
kingdom. After lunch visit the Palkhor monastery and Kumbum Stupa.
Overnight in Hotel Utse or similar standard.
DAY 08
GYANTSE - LHASA. ( 3650 m ). 08 hours drive through the PARO LA
PASS and KAMBA LA PASS with a very good view of the YAMDROK TSO (Torquise
Lake) and crossing the mighty BRAHMAPUTRA river, we reach LHASA. Overnight
in Hotel Mandala or Snowland.
DAY 09-10
IN LHASA These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and
excursion of THE POTALA PALACE. THE JOKHANG TEMPLE, surrounding BAKHORR
market. DREPUNG and SERA MONASTERIES. Overnight in Hotel Mandala or
Snowland.
DAY 11
LHASA - KATHMANDU ( OR TO YOUR ONWARD DESTINATIONS ). In the morning
after breakfast, transfer to airport, which takes 02 hours drive.
Representative will assist you. Departure of flight of Kathmandu would
be approximately 10:00 hours. CHINA STANDARD TIME and will arrive
to Kathmandu at 09:00 hours. NEPAL STANDARD TIME. Flight Lhasa / Kathmandu
last for 01 hour 10 minutes. During the flight ( if weather permits
) you will see the following: Yarlung Rsangpo river, Lake Yamdrok
Tso, Kanchenjunga (8586 m), MAKALU (8465 m) and Everest (8848 m).
LHASA TOUR
& TREK TO SAMYE & EVEREST BC - 19 / 20 DAYS
ITINERARY BEST SEASON : APRIL - OCTOBER
DAY 01
KATHMANDU - LHASA. Fly Kathmandu - Lhasa and transfer
to hotel.
DAY 02
LHASA. Sightseeing in Lhasa visit the Jokhang temple, Barkhor
market and Sera monastery . Overnight in hotel Mandala or similar
hotel.
DAY 03
LHASA. Sightseeing in Lhasa. Visit the Potala palace and Drepung
monastery.Overnight in hotel Mandala or similar hotel.
DAY 04
LHASA - GANDEN. Drive to Ganden , visit monasteries. Overnight
in tented camp.
DAY 05
GANDEN - SAMYE TREK STARTS. Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 06
TREK. Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 07
TREK. Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 08
TREK END AT SAMYE. Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 09
SAMYE - TSEDANG. Drive to Tsedang. After lunch visit, the Yarlung
valley, Yambulakhang, Trandruk monastery and Tombs of the ancient
Tibetan kings.Overnight in guest house.
DAY 10
TSEDANG - GYANTSE. Drive to Gyantse. Overnight in hotel Utse or
similar standard.
DAY 11
GYANTSE - XIGATSE. Drive to Xigatse. Overnight in hotel Samdruptse
or similar standard.
DAY 12
XIGATSE - TINGRI. Drive to Tingri . Overnight in guest house.
DAY 13
START TREK toward the Everest Base camp. Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 14
TREK. Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 15
TREK.Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 16
TREK. Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 17
TREK END AT RONGBUK. Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 18
RONGBUK - EVEREST BASE CAMP - RONGBUK. Day excursion to the EBC
and back to Ronbuk. Overnight in guest house or monastery.
DAY 19
RONGBUK - NYLAM. Drive to Nylam. Overnight in guest house.
BEIJING - LHASA. (3650m). Fly Beijing to Lhasa and
our counterpart guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer
to the hotel. Overnight in hotel Shambala, which is centrally located
in the Barkhor market area in Lhasa.
DAY 02
LHASA. Sightseeing in Lhasa - visit the Jokhang temple, Barkhor
market and Sera monastery. Overnight in hotel Shambala.
DAY 03
LHASA. Sightseeing in Lhasa.Visit the Potala palace, Norbulinka
and Drepung monastery.Overnight in hotel Shambala.
DAY 04
LHASA - GANDEN (4500m) - SAMYE TREK STARTS. Drive to Ganden (2hrs
) and then start trek for 3 hrs. Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 05
TREK for 5/6 hrs. Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 06
TREK for 5/6 hrs.Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 07
TREK for 4/5 hrs and reach SAMYE. Overnight in tented camp.
DAY 08
SAMYE - TSEDANG. ( 3550m).Day excursion in Samye and after lunch
drive to Tsedang. Overnight in hotel Tsedang.
DAY 09
TSEDANG. Sightseeing tour in Tsedang visit Yumbu Lakhang Dhendruk
Monastery and Tombs of Ancient Tibetan kings. Overnight at Hotel Tsedang.
DAY 10
TSEDANG - GYANTSE. (3950m) Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok ( Turquise
) Lake . Overnight in hotel Gyantse.
DAY 11
GYANTSE - XIGATSE. (3900m) After breakfast visit the Palkhor monastery
and Kumbum Stupa and drive to Xigatse (2hrs). Afternoon visit of the
famous Tashilumpho monastery and Xigatse Bazaar. Overnight in hotel
Xigatse.
DAY 12
XIGATSE - LHASA. Drive to Lhasa (5hrs). Overnight in Shambala.
DAY 13
LHASA. From this day you will be free on your own without any services
provided from our side.
the world's highest plateau. This is a wonderful and amazing trip. However,
if you are not up for a bit of adventure, or for accommodation and amenities
that may be far from perfect, perhaps this trip is not for you. The infrastructure
of the tourist industry is still very basic in this remote region. Despite
all our well preparation, please do not expect the standard you are accustomed
to. Although we try our best to see that our tour runs smoothly, we have
to let you know that we have to rely heavily on our Tibetan Counterpart
Agent for delivering the services who again has to depend and comply with
the strict travel rules and regulations of the Chinese Government.
As
the Tibet Authority and the Chinese Tour Operators strictly conduct the
Tibet-China programmes, we will not be held responsible for alteration of
programmes, sightseeing in restricted areas, nature's disruption for transportation
(air or land), delay in the arrival of the client's vehicles, ill health,
accidents or loss or personal belongings. For such inconvenience, clients
will have to bear the extra cost on the spot. The amount paid for travel
doesn't include any insurance against accidents, injuries, sickness, emergency
evacuation. The client travel at their own risk while in Tibet. Insurance
is highly recommended for such incidents in your own country.