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Day 01: Kathmandu
In the morning arrive in Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you will be
transferred to the hotel. Today you will enjoy the first
impression of Kathmandu. In the afternoon you will proceed for
a half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city and Durbar
Square.
Day 02: Kathmandu
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to
Bodhnath. Bodhnath is the largest stupa of Nepal. Around the
octagonal base of stupa there are 108 images of Buddha where
prayer ceremonies of Buddhist Lamas are taking place since
over 2000 years. Then you will proceed to visit the temple of Pashupatinath which is Nepal's most important Hindu pilgrim
site on the banks of the Bagmati river. The temple of
Pashupatinath is dedicated to god Shiva. In the afternoon
proceed for a half day sight seeing tour of Patan city. Patan
was the second largest town in the valley but it has been
absorbed into Kathmandu. After visiting Patan you will proceed
to visit the Swayambhunath. The stupa at Swayambhunath is the
most important and oldest site of Buddhist worship in Nepal.
Swayambhunath Stupa is famous for the eyes of Buddha which
seem to observing the world from all 4 directions.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Kodari - Zhangmu (about 123 kms.)
In the morning after having breakfast drive from Kathmandu to
Kodari at Nepal / China border for about 115 km. After the
immigration and custom formalities cross friendship bridge on
foot and then drive further 8 km to Zhangmu. Overnight stay at
the hotel in Zhangmu.
Day 04: Zhangmu - Xegar (about 212 kms.)
After having breakfast drive from Zhangmu to Xegar and cross
the Nyalam (3800m) and Lulung (5050m) passes. This drive
offers fantastic views of the high Himalayan Mountains
including Mt. Everest (8848 m). With a population of 3000, its
importance lies in the fact that it is the center of this
large and remote country and also because it is the base from
where expeditions to Mt. Everest and other peaks are launched.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Xegar.
Day 05: Xegar - Shigatse (about 244 kms.)
In the morning drive from Xegar to Shigatse for 8 hrs.
Shigatse is Tibet's second largest city. It is the
administrative centre for 18 countries in southern and western
Tibet. Besides the rich cultural heritage, Shigatse has an
abundance of native fruits and products. Overnight stay at the
hotel in Shigatse.
Day 06: Shigatse - Gyantse (about 90 kms.)
In the morning visit the Tashilumpo monastery and the market
of Shigatse. Tashilumpo monastery is the seat of the Panchen
Lama. The monastery, built in 1447 by a nephew of Tsong Khapa
once housed over 4000 Monks, but now there are only 600. After
visiting the monastery we visit the market of Shigatse. In the
market there are more than 300 stalls selling local produce as
well as colourful and elaborate handicraft, accessories,
antiques and porcelains. Afterwards drive from Shigatse to
Gyantse. yantse was earlier the Tibet's third most important
city, lying in the Nyangchu valley and along the main routes
from India and Nepal to Lhasa. In former times it was a fort,
the centre of Tibet's wool trade and a gateway to the outside
world. In the evening visit the Phalkor Monastery and Kumbum
Stupa. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 07: Gyantse - Lhasa (about 259 kms.)
After having breakfast drive from Gyantse to Lhasa. Cross the
Karo (5010 m) and Kamba (4794 m) passes via Yamdruk Lake. Upon
arrival drive to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 08: Lhasa
In the morning after having breakfast you will visit the
Potala Palace. Potala Palace is the dominant landmark of Lhasa
situated at a heights of 117 meters above the sea level. The
construction of this palace was started on the red hill in
1645 under the 5th Dalai Lama. The Potala Palace is full of
elaborate art work and frescos that tell many stories. After
the visit of Potala Palace you will visit the Jokhang temple.
Jokhang temple was built in the 7th century AD and houses the
most prized Buddhist relic, a 1300 year old Sakyamuni Buddha
statue. The main section of the temple is topped with golden
roofs found nowhere else except in Tibet. After visiting the
temple you will have a walk in the Barkhor Bazaar. It is a
lively and colourful market where you can bargain over such
treasures like a ornate long bladed knives, prayer wheels and
exquisite jewellery.
Day 09: Lhasa
In the morning after having breakfast proceed for a full day
sightseeing tour of Lhasa city covering Sera Monastery,
Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Sera is more like a small
town on the outskirts of Lhasa at the base of Tatipu hill. It
is the main teaching monastery and one of the three great
Gelukpa Universities - once housing more than 5500 monks.
After visiting the Sera Monastery you will drive to visit the
Drepung Monastery. Of particular interest is the medieval
monk's kitchen with its great cauldrons of steaming barley
'stamp' sitting on top of huge earthen stoves and tented by
saffron robed monks wielding massive ladles. From the roof of
the monastery one can enjoy the natural beauty of the Lhasa
valley.
Day 10: Lhasa - Kathmandu (by air)
In the morning after having breakfast transfer to airport for
the flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu
stay at the Kathmandu airport until the flight to home
destination.
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