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Our latest Tibet trip flys you from Kathmandu, with
stunning views over the Himalayas, into the tranquil
Lhasavalley.Then, you will embark on an overland adventure
which takes you to Everest base-campandalong the same
route early explorers took to reach the border.
Day 01: Enjoy the most spectacular flight in the world.
1hr. 10 min. to Lhasa (3,660m) with views oftheentireHimalayanrange.
Day 02 : Take it easy today and this evening stroll
around the Barkhorbazaar.
Day 03 : Visit the two most renowned monasteries of
Lhasa; DrepungandSera.
Day 04 : Visit the world famous Potala Palace and go
through the JokhongTempleintheafternoon.
Day 05 : Begins your overland adventure with a full
day drive to Gyantse. Along the way you cross the Khamba
La pass (4794m) and the Kara La pass (5010m), both grant
spectacular veiws. After the Khamba La you come to Yamdrok
Tso, also known as the Turquoise lake. You'll wanttohaveyourcameraready.
Day 06 : Is a busy Day. In the morning visit Gyantse
stupa and monastery followed by a 2 hr. drive to Shigatse.
Here see the.giant Buddha in the famous Tashilunpo monastery.
The seat of thePanchenLama.
Day 07 : Takes you to visit Sakya monastery. Here you
can spend theafternoonenjoyingthe
scenery. You'll spend the night in the Tibetan truck
stop town of Lhatse.
Day 08 : Begins with the Tsho La (4500m) and ends with
the spectacular view of Mt. Everest from Rombuk monastery(5,000m).
Relaxtonightandstrollaroundthemonastery.
Day 09 : Get up early and start the 2-3 hour leisurely
walk (1-way) to the base-camp (5,200m) itself. You should
return early afternoon to head to Lao Tingri. Lao Tingri
is a small Tibetan town that offers the best view from
a toilet that your liable to get any whereintheworld.
Day 10 : Make sure you have some photos left for the
panoramic view of the Himalayan range as you cross the
Lalung La pass (5050m). On your way to the border town
of Zhangmu you may visit Pelgyeling monastery where
Milarepa's cave (Tibet's most famous Yogi) is situated.
This evening relax in Nepal
Days 11 : Sightseeing and Farewell Diner
Day 12 : Return in your home town
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