Ten years and over 13,000 lives later, the armed insurgency in Nepal has finally been declared officially over. In a historic ceremony held at the Birendra International Convention
An in depth expedition into this fabled realm begins with a spectacular flight across the Himalayas from Kathmandu to the Tibetan Plateau. Visiting monasteries and pilgrimage sites our journey leads to Lhasa, with its dominating Potala Palace. Returning Overland to Kathmandu the scenery of vast valleys deep lakes of aqua blue will take your breath away.
Itineraries:
Day 01.
Fly Kathmandu
Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa. Transfer to Tsetang. Later in the afternoon visit The Yambhulakhang, Tibet's first castle and Cha - Duk Monastery. O/nt at Hotel Tsetang.
Day 02.
Lhasa
Cross the Brahmaputra on a ferry to explore the SAMYE MONASTERY. Proceed to Lhasa for O/nt.
Day 03-04
Visit Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. O/nts at Hotel in Lhasa.
Day 05
Gyantse
Drive to Gyantse via Lake Yamdrok - Tso enroute. O/nt at Hotel Gyantse.
Day 06
Shigatse
Drive to Shigatse visiting Shalu Monastery enroute. O/nt at Hotel Shigatse.
Day 07
Shigatse
Sightseeing tour of Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market in Shigatse. O/nt at Hotel Shigatse.
Day 08
Sakya
Drive to Sakya. Explore the Sakya Monastery. O/nt at Guesthouse.
Day 09
Tingri
Drive to Tingri to view the Himalayas including Everest. O/nt at Guesthouse.
Day 10
Zhangmu
Drive to Zhangmu stopping at Nyalamu. Time permitting, visit the Milarepa's Cave. O/nt at Hotel Zhangmu.
