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 This tour drives overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa across the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Nepal with Tibet. Enjoy fabulous mountain scenery enrooted, visit mystical Buddhist monasteries of Tashilungpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu (or onward to China). A choice of hotels is available in Lhasa and in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden' Tibet.
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| Day 01 |
Drive from Kahmandu to Zhangmu |
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Drive from Kathmandu to Tibet Border. Cross Friendship Bridge into Tibet and meet Tibet Guide. Drive to Zhangmu or continue to Nyalam and overnight at hotel |
| Day 02 |
Drive from Nyalam to Tingri |
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Drive to Tingri crossing Nyalamu pass 3800m. & Lalung La Pass 5050m. This drive offers fantastic view of the high mountains including Everest (8848m.) at a Tingri overnight at hotel |
| Day 03 |
Drive from Tingri to Shigatse |
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Drive Approx 8hrs to shigatse. Shigatse has the famous Tashilunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama and overnight at hotel |
| Day 04 |
Drive from Shigatse to Gyantse |
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In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market of Shigatse. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa and overnight at hotel |
| Day 05 |
Drive from Gyantse to Lhasa |
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The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours, crossing two passes - The Karola 5010m and Kamaba La 4794m via Yamdrok Tso Lake and overnight at hotel in Lhasa |
| Day 06 |
Rest day at Lhasa for Sightseeing |
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Guided sightseeing tour of Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama; Drepung, the biggest monastic university of Tibet & Nechung Monastery, temple of the State oracle of Tibet and overnight at hotel in Lhasa |
| Day 07 |
Rest day at Lhasa for Sightseeing |
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Guided sightseeing tour of Jokhang, the central cathedral of Tibet, Barkhor, the bustling Lhasa market encircling the Jokhang Temple, Tibetan Medical Center & Norbulinka Palace and overnight at hotel in Lhasa |
| Day 08 |
Flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu |
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Transfer to hotel in Kathmandu |
| Day 09 |
Departure to your next destination |
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Cost Includes:
- Twin sharing accommodation tourist standard Hotel with bed and breakfast basis,
- All necessary transportation KATHMANDU / LHASA,
- Sightseeing tour as per the program, an English speaking Guide,
- Monastery entrance fees,
- Permit from Tibet,
- Tibet visa fees and Airfares LHASA / KATHMANDU.
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Cost exclude:
- Lunch and dinner
- Airport taxes
- Nepal re-entry visa fee
- Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature
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