DAY 1: DRIVE KATHMANDU [1400M]- NYALAM [3780M]:
Leave Kathmandu early in the morning, driving for 125km through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to Kodari on the Nepal - Tibet border. After completing the border formalities at both the Nepalese and Chinese immigration posts we drive up to Nyalam stay at the Guest
DAY 2: A DAY REST FOR ACCLIMMITIZATION:
We spend a day the acclimatize. A short way out of Nyalam bazaar there is a small temple, called Nyalam Pelgye Ling, which is associated with eleventh- and twelfth-century poet-lama Milarepa.
DAY 3: TREK TO DRAABOCHHAN [4110M]:
Start our trek from Nyalam and reach the Tshongde Phu river valley. After a couple of hours we will reach to the lake Tara Tsho. The pilgrimage route up to Tara Tsho is a long climb of two - three hours on a steep trail. The lake is quite large, though it remains hidden until you are fairly close. The shoreline is speckled with hundreds of small stone offering piles and larger Cairns with prayer flags. Stay at the herders' camp at Draabochhan.
DAY 4: TREK TO SINGDIP [4560M]:
Continued climbing to the top of a ridge; From the summit we walk parallel to the ridge, along some nice hills thick with dwarf rhododendrons. We end up in Shingdip a beautiful meadow camp with a large boulder near the junction of converging moraine valleys.Stay at the camping.
 DAY 5: TREK TO BASE CAMP [4980M]:
Afre the trek of Shingdip, we take a cross-country route west towards the Base camp. Again today climb to a ridge and follow it for some time, with Jugal Himal towering across the valley to the south of us. We reach the base camp by a little glacial lake after two hours of walking. Shishapangma is out of view from the base camp, but we have plenty of time to head further up towards advanced base camp and explore around base camp, there is good views of Shishapangma on a boulder-plateau an hour above base camp. Stay at the Camping.
DAY 6: TREK TO DRAABOCHHAN:
Early morning start,ascend to the Shao La Pass [4,970 metres] from where we get our first views of Mount Everest [8,848 metres], Makalu We walk all the way down to Draabochhan; all the way we will have outstanding views of Jugal Himal. We will walk through the beautiful alpine meadows and the dwarf rhododendrons on the hills. We will stay at the herders' camp in Draabochhan.
DAY 7: TREK TO NYALAM [3780M]:
Reach lower and more fertile ground in the Tshongde Phu river valley, and drive to Nyalam stay at the guset House of Nyalam.
DAY 8: DRIVE TO LHATSE [4050M]:
Today's drive takes us from the lush, green lower hills into the dry, arid landscape of the Tibetan Plateau. We cross several high passes including the Lalung La [5050m] from which, [weather permitting], there is a breathtaking panorama of the Himalayan range including Mt Everest - a fitting backdrop to the vastness of the Tibetan Plateau. We stay overnight in the town of Lhatse.
DAY 9: DRIVE TO SHIGATSE [3900M]:
Continuing along the Friendship Highway, we pass by lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herders. We then cross the highest pass of our journey, the Gyamtso La [5220m] before descending once more to the barren splendor of the plains. Tonight, we stay in Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet at either the Shigatse Hotel or Shandong Mansion.
DAY 10: DRIVE TO GYANTSE [3950M]:
This morning we have time to visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet, before setting off on the relatively short drive to Gyantse. Once in Gyantse, we can explore the Pelkor Chode Monastery and the Gyantse Kumbum. The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa and its many chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals. Our overnight accommodation is at Hotel Gyantse or similar type.
DAY 11: DRIVE TO LHASA [3660M]:
A spectacular day's drive today will take us over the Karo La [5045m] where we are treated to the awesome sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred meters of the road. Beyond the small, developing town of Nagartse, the road follows the bank of a beautiful turquoise lake, the Yamdrok-tso, for about 20 Km. We then cross the Khamba La [4794m.] and continue on to Lhasa, where we check in at the Dhood Gu / Dhood Gu Hotel.
DAY 12 - 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 13: IN 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 14: FLY LHASA TO KATHMANDU:
Early morning transfer to Gonggar Airport driving hrs 2 hrs.and flight back to Kathmandu for our onward destination.
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