Tibet - The Forbidden Land

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Tibet, one of the most interesting, remote and undeveloped regions of the world. Surrounded by vast mountains, century old caravan trails cross the mysterious landscape through hidden valleys to exotic cities. Also known as 'The Roof of the World', this mysterious Buddhist kingdom remained long closed to foreigners, exerting a stronghold on people's imaginations and giving appeal to travellers to visit Tibet at least once in their lifetime.

Our journey starts with a spectacular flight over the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lhasa, where we visit the Potala Palace, once home to the Dalai Lama, Sera and Drepung Monastaries, as well as the Summer Palace of Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple and the bustling Barkor Market. Crossing the arid Tibetan plateau we come to Gyantse and Shigatse, visiting the Kumbum and Tahilumpo Monastery, and then over the Gyatmso La Pass, the highest point in our journey at 5220m on our way to Shegar. Crossing the Pang La Pass will give spectacular views of the Himalayas. From Rongbuk Monastery, we walk to the Base Camp of the highest mountain in the world - Everest or 'Quomolangma' as it is known in Tibetan, another highlight of the trip. We then journey to Zhangmu across the spectacular Lalung La and Nyalamu Passes.
From there we head back to Kathmandu via the Friendship Bridge.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Join Kathmandu - Arrival Transfer Included

Day 2

Kathmandu - City Tour

Day 3

Morning Flight over Himalayas to Lhasa

Day 4

Lhasa - Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, Barkor Market

Day 5

Lhasa - Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery

Day 6

Drive to Gyantse via Khamba La & Karo La Pass

Day 7

Gyantse - Dzong Fort & Kumbum Stupa. Drive Shigatse & visit Tahilhumpo Monastery

Day 8

Drive to Shegar along Friendship Highway, Gyatmso La Pass

Day 9

Drive across Pang La Pass to Rongbuk. Trek to Everest Base Camp from Rongbuk Monastery. Overnight Rongbuk.

Day 10

Drive via Lalung & Nyalamu Passes to Zhangmu

Day 11

Drive to Kathmandu via the Friendship Bridge. Overnight Kathmandu

Day 12

Kathmandu - Tour Ends After Breakfast. Departure Transfer Included

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