| (Drive in - Fly out or v.v.) - Every Saturdays |
| Saturday |
KATHMANDU - NYALAMU (3800 m ) - 165 km.
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kodari (Friendship Bridge), Nepal - China border. After custom formalities drive uphill to Zhangmu than Nyalamu. Complete custom formalities. Overnight at Hotel Nyalamu.
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| Sunday |
NYALAMU - XEGAR (4350 m.) - 202 km.
Drive to Xegar crossing LALUNG LA PASS (5050m). This drive offers fantastic view of the high mountains including Mt. Everest (8848m.). Overnight at hotel
Xegar.
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| Monday
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XEGAR - SIGATSE (3900 m.) - 244 km.
Drive (approx 8 hrs) to Sigatse. Sigatse has the famous Tashilumpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama. Overnight at hotel
Sigatse.
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| Tuesday |
SIGATSE - GYANTSE (3950 m.) - 90 km.
In the morning visit Tashilumpo Monastery and the free market of Sigatse. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa. Overnight at hotel
Gyantse.
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| Wednesday |
GYANTSE- LHASA (3650m)- 259 Kms.
The drive to Lhasa takes 8 hours, crossing two passes- THE KARO LA (5010m.) and KAMBA LA (4794m.) via Yamdrok Tso lake. Overnight in Lhasa.
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| Thursday |
In LHASA
Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace and Jokhang Temple. Overnight at hotel. |
| Friday |
In LHASA
Sightseeing tour of Drepung Monsatery, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar. Overnight at hotel. |
| Saturday |
LHASA - KATHMANDU by Flight - One hour
Transfer to Gonggar airport for flight to Kathmandu. |
