This is the essential central Tibet, and the perfect way to see it. We start with 3 nights in Lhasa itself, visiting the Potala, the Jokhang, the Barkor market, the Norbulinkha and all the great Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the area. Then we set off on a 5 day journey taking in the very best of this great Buddhist homeland. Day one takes us to the vast scintillating Yamdrok Lake on the way to Gyantse; visit famous Pelkhor and Kumbum stupa. Shigatse is the next stop where we visit the great Tashilunpo monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama. After Shigatse, we drive towards Sakya, an ancient monastery and head towards Everest base camp North face. The next two days cover the high plateau approaching the great spine of the Himalaya, Everest, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma. The two 5000m road passes are quite unbelievable viewpoints. The contrast as we descend into the green foothills of Nepal is another eye-opener. This is a week so well spent, taking in the all the cultural essentials yet still giving an insight into the remote and wonderful location that shaped its very existence.
Tour Name: Cultural highlights of central Tibet and Everest base camp (North Face)
Duration: 10 Days.
Destinations: Central Tibet.
Max Elevation: Everest Base Camp (North Face).
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa. Overnight at
Lhasa.
Days 02-03: Sightseeing tour in Lhasa. Overnight at
Lhasa.
Day 04: Lhasa drive to Gyantse. Overnight at
Gyantse.
Day 05: Gyantse drive to Shigatse. Overnight at
Shigatse.
Day 06: Shigatse drive to Shegar. Overnight at
Shegar.
Day 07: Shegar drive to Sakya. Overnight at Sakya.
Day 08: Rongbuk (Everest Base Camp), Overnight at
Rongbuk.
Day 09: Rongbuk drive to Zhangmu. Overnight at
Zhangmu.
Day 10: Zhangmu drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight
at Kathmandu hotel.
Note: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
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