 DAY 01 Flight TO Lhasa (3650m.) from KATHMANDU (1400M) :
Transfer to airport to take flight it takes one and half hour to be at GONGGAR AIRPORT - Lhasa. See all the Himalayan range and provides us with magnificent mountain views form the window. After landing meet our Tibetan guide, it is a further 2 hour drive to Lhasa City.
DAY 02 - LHASA CITY:
In the morning - Visit several of Lhasa’s many monasteries with our guide. One of these is the best Sera Monastery in Tibet. Within its white-washed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study. After lunch visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jokhang Temple. This temple is possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet.
DAY 03 - LHASA CITY:
In the morning visit the Potala Palace which dominates the city of Lhasa. A spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. In the fternoon visit to the Drepung Monastery this afternoon will complete a truly awe- inspiring day. Founded in the 14th century, this monastery was once the largest in the world with a population of around 10,000 monks.
DAY 04 - GYANTSE (3950m) 260km:
Drive to Gyantse by jeep along the friendship Highway we cross the Khamba La [4794m] from which there are stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso Lake to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa [7252m]. We continue westwards over another high pass the Karo La [5045m] where we are treated to the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down.
DAY 05 – GYANTSE TO SHIGATSE (3900m) 90km.:
In the morning to visit the Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley.
DAY 06 SHIGATSE TO SHEGAR (4050m) 90km.:
After leaving Shegar, we cross another two high passes, the Lalung La [5124m] and the Shung La [5200m]. With magnificent views of the surrounding peaks of Shishapangma (8046M), Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar.
Day 7 DRIVE SHEGAR - RONGBUK (5000m) 68km.:
After Short drive from Shegar, heading south over the Pang La 5150m towards the main Himalayan range. The view from the top is incredible with uninterrupted views stretching from Makalu to Shishapangma. Stay at the Gompa Guest House.
Day 8 REST DAY AT BASE CAMP (5200m) 68km:
We will take a short drive to the rough and barren Everest Base Camp.
Although we drive it is possible to trek Rongbuk to Base Camp, which takes about 5 to 6 hrs slowly. It is tough journeys, Stay at the Camp.
Day - 9 REST DAY AT EVREST BASE CAMP (5200m):
Spend one more day in Base camp to acclimatise, you have the chance to explore around the area.
Day –10 TREKS FROM EVERSET BASE CAMP TO CAMP 1 (5460m):
Rongbuk Glacier is an impressive frozen ocean waves; the views of the glacier and the Himalayan peaks are some of the most dramatic. Along the east side of the glacier is the trail that expeditions use to begin their climbs of Everest and this is the trail Basis.
Day 11 TREKS TO INTERIM CAMP (5760m):
The trail to the Interim Camp climbs and descents over the gravel hills, always staying above the west edge of the ice. Interim camp is a good place to spend a night acclimatising before trekking to Camp 2.
Day 12 REST DAY AT ENTERIM CAMP 2 (5760m):
Spend a day here in the intermediate camp, rest one day more for acclimatise.
Day 13 TREK TYO CAMP 2 (5970m):
About two hours above the Interim camp,the central ridgeline leads in to a confused of ice at the confluence with the Changtse glacier. Camp 2 [5970m] is only ten minutes after the treks, set in a beautiful location; glaciers large and small.
Day 14 TREK TO CAMP 3 (6340m) and return to Camp 2 :
Each one has the choice of making a day trip to ABC and sleeping at Camp 2, or of spending the night at Camp 3. Beware though, the altitude is extreme. Camp 3, the advanced base camp for the North Col route up Mount Everest, is situated within a group of flattened gravel mounds beside the glacier. Most amazing of all is the ridge extending above the Pinnacles to the southwest: the striated rock summit of Everest. The top of this mountain appears phenomenally close; it is little more than 2400 meteres higher than camp 3. This is the closest non-climbers can get to the top of Everest.
Day 15 RETURN TO BASE CAMP:
After a long day trekking down to Base Camp and stay at the camping..
Day 16 DRIVE BASE CAMP TO NYALAM (215km):
Return back over the Pang La, and you have a great chance to look again where you have come from. We rejoin the Friendship Highway and drive to Tingri for lunch. Beyond Tingri are more views of Everest, Cho Oyu and other giants. Then we cross two high passes, the Lalung La (5124m) and the Shung La (5200m). Once more we are rewarded with magnificent views, this time Shishapangma (7045m), Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar. Stay at the Guest house.
Day 17 DRIVE NYALAM (3750m) TO KATHMANDU:
After complete customs and immigration formalities drive to Kathmandu by Coach. It takes about 5hrs. Check in Hotel.
Available Tour Packages In Tibet
|
