Day 01 FLIGHT KATHMANDU - LHASA, transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest Airlines. This one hour trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks (weather permitting). Arrival at Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two hour drive to cover the 93 km. to Lhasa which is situated at a altitude of 3650 meters (13,000ft). Upon arrival we check in at the Snowland hotel, right in the heart of the old city.

Day 02/03/04 SIGHTSEEING, during these three days in Lhasa we visit the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera monasteries, the Norbulinka and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor.

Day 05 LHASA - GYANTSE, you begin your overland adventure with a full day drive to Gyantse. Along the way you cross the Kamba la (4794m) and the Karo la pass (5010m), both grant spectacular views. After the Kamba la you come to Yamdrok tso, also known as the Turquoise lake. You'll want to have your camera ready. Altitude 3900 m.

Day 06 GYANTSE - SHIGATSE, this will be a busy day. In the morning visit Gyantse stupa and monastery followed by a two hour drive to Shigatse. Here see the giant Buddha in the famous Tashilumpo monastery. The seat of the Panchen Lama. Altitude 3800 m.

Day 07 SHIGATSE -LHATSE, the journey today brings you over two high passes with fine views. For lunch we stop in the small town of Lhatse. Depending on how much time we spend during the morning in Shigatse we might stay overnight in Lhatse. Altitude 4350 m. / 4000m.

Day 08 LHATSE - ROMBUK, begins with the Tsho La (4500m) and ends with the spectacular view of Mt. Everest from Rombuk monastery. Relax tonight and stroll around the monastery. Altitude 5050m., hotel

Day 09 ROMBUK - LAO TINGRI, get up early and start the 2-3 hour leisurely walk (one way) to the base-camp (5200m) itself. You should return early afternoon to head to Lao Tingri. Lao Tingri is a small Tibetan town that offers the best view even from a toilet that you’re unable to experience from anywhere in the world. Altitude 4200 m., hotel *Day 10 LAO TINGRI - ZHANG MU - KATHMANDU, make sure you have some photos left for the panoramic view of the Himalayan range as you cross the Lalung la pass (5050m). In the evening relax in Kathmandu.

TOUR COST: US $ 680 per person
SINGLE SUPPLIMENT: US $ 120 per person
FLIGHT COST: US $ 273 per person
Tours include: all land transportation
twin sharing accommodation with attached bathroom
places marked with a have common bathroom
sightseeing with local English speaking guide
entrance fees
transfers to and from airport
all necessary permits
flight ticket

Tours exclude: airport tax at Kathmandu Airport RS. 1000 personal expenses / insurance Nepal re-entry visa China visa fee all meals

Fixed Departure dates for 2002:
February:14, 19, 25 and 29
APRIL: 3 and 17
MAY: 1, 15 and 29
JUNE: 9 and 23
JULY: 5, and 19
AUGUST: 2, 16 and 30
SEPTEMBER: 13 and 27
OCTOBER: 4, 18 and 30
NOVEMBER: 10 and 24
If you have your own group of minimum 4 pax you can leave any day you like