The Grand Himalayas - Lhasa-Mt Everest-Kathmandu 9 days
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This adventure tour presents the different faces of the mighty Himalayas. On the north side, the ever-stretching snow mountains and atrocious weather make it an inhospitable land. While the south side of the Himalayas embraces luxurious shades of green, with waterfalls and cascades flushing almost everywhere. On top of everything is Mt Everest, world's highest peak.
Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa
Altitude: 3,658mGet transferred to Lhasa city and acclimatize. Overnight in Lhasa
Day 02: Lhasa sightseeing
Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhore Streets. Overnight in LhasaDay 03: Lhasa sightseeing
Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight in LhasaDay 04: Lhasa-Yamdroktso-Gyantse-Shigatse
Altitude: 3,658m-4,441m-3,900mEst. Distance: 350km, about 6.5 hours' driving
Road Conditions: mostly tar road, winding mountain road to Yamdroktso
In the morning, drive up the mountain road to visit the holy lake Yamdroktso. In the afternoon, go to the small Tibetan town Gyantse and visit the famous Kumbum there. Proceed to Shigatse city. Overnight in Shigatse.
Day 05: Shigtase-Tingri
Altitude: 3,800m-4,300mEst. Distance: 250km, about 6 hours' driving
Road Conditions: bumpy mountain road entering Tingri
In the morning, visit Tashilunpo Monastery - Panchen Lama's seat. In the afternoon, drive to Tingri. Overnight in Tingri
Day 06: Tingri-Base Camp
Altitude: 4,300m-5,200mEst. Distance: 100km, about 3 hours' driving
Road Conditions: bumpy and broken mountain road
Get up close to Mt Everest. Overnight in Base Camp tent.
Day 07: Base Camp-Zhangmu
Altitude: 5,200m-2,300mEst. Distance: 340km, about 8 hours' driving
Road Conditions: bumpy mountain road
A day drive to the border town of Zhangmu. Enjoy the dramatic changes of the landscape and mountain views. Overnight in Zhangmu.
Day 08: Zhangmu-Kathmandu
Altitude: 2,300m-1,300mEst. Distance: 250km, about 6 hours' driving
Road Conditions: bumpy mountain road
Cross the China-Nepal border, get picked up at Nepal's border town Kodari. Get transferred to Kathmandu city. Overnight in Kathmandu.