Tibet Overland with Everest Base Camp (10 Days)

Day 01:
Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa (3650m).
On arrival ar Gongar airport meet by our representative and tranfer to hotel in Lhasa. Rest of the day free for rest and acclimatization. Overnight hotel.

Days 02 & 03:
Lhasa Sightseeing Tours:
Visit the great Potala Palace the residence of the Dalai Lamas of Tibet; Norbulinka, the Summer Palace; Drepung & Sera, two of the biggest Buddhist monasteries of Tibet; the Jokhang Temple, the holiest shirne in Tibet; and the bustling Barkhor Tibetan Bazaar. Overnight hotel.

Day 04:
Lhasa - Gyantse (3650m / 259 Kms).
Drive to Gyantse passing besides the beautiful Yamdrok Tsho (Turquoise Lake), crossing the Kamba La pass ( 4794m) and Karo La pass ( 5010m). Overnight hotel.

Day 05:
Gyantse - Shigatse (3900 / 90 Kms).
AM: Visit The Khumbhum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery at Gyantse. Embark on a 3 hour drive to Shigatse through Tibetan farmlands and settlements.
PM: Sight seeing Tour of The Tashilunpo Monastery and the free Tibetan market. Overnight hotel in Shigatse.

Day 06:
Shigatse - Xegar (3900m / 244 Kms).
Drive for approx 8hours over to Xegar. Overnight hotel in Xegar.

Day 07:
Xegar - Rongbuk Monastery (4920m.) - 60 Kms.
Drive over rocky terrain on 4-WD Landcruiser/s to the village of Dza Rongphu. Overnight Rongphu Monsatery.

Day 08:
Full day explore the Everest base camp. O/n Monastery or lodges.

Day 09:
Drive Tingri to Nyalam (3750m.) - 214 Kms.
Drive downhill to Nyalam crossing two spectacular passes - The Lalung La (5082m.) & Nyalamu (3800m.) PASS. Overnight Guest House.

Day 10:
Nyalam - Kathmandu (1200m.) - 150 Kms.
Drive downhill to Zhangmu and to The Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the Groups final journey to Kathmandu.

The Tour Cost Includes:
- Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees
- Twin share accommodation at respective hotels.
- Tours and transfers with English/Chinese speaking guide;
- All land transport using Pvt. Land cruiser/coach.
- Breakfast everyday.
- Transfer from Kodari (nepal/tibet border) to Kathmandu using appropriate vehicle.

The Cost Excludes:
- Nepal visa fees
- All hotels and meals in Nepal and other sightseeing tours in nepal.
- Airport taxes and excess baggage charges.
- EXTRAS - as applicable (given above)
- Lunches & dinners
- refreshments, bottled/alcoholic drinks;
- Any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.);
- Photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites;
- Nepal re-entry Visa (if applicable)
- Extras cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when applicable;
- Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides, road blockage etc (clients have to brone directly a the spot).
- Personal Insurance etc.