General Information on Tibet


Tibet is a sacred land of myths and mysteries inhabited by the ever smiling people, has not only exerted magnetic spull upon travelers for centuries but also spies, missionaries, scholars, geographers, mystics, soldiers and cranks etc. Yet, few intrepid, serious and determined have been able to make it. Tibet- extremely remote and isolated by the most formidable Himalayan ranges, a fascinating world of timeless splendor , unique tradition and breathtaking scenery awaits all travelers to the "Roof of the World".

For centuries, Tibet has fascinated mankind. This land beyond the mighty Himalaya on the highest plateau of the world, was hardly accessible to the out side world and has always been a challenge to all mortal beings. This "land of mysteries", a "forbidden land" forbidden not only by man but also by nature, appeals to so many explorers, scholars, pilgrims and adventurers in the past, hoping to find probably a real "Shangri-La". In the past, Lhasa, the capital and centre of Tibetan culture, religion and Lama theology, was so far from anywhere and the journey to it so arduous, from any direction, that only the hardiest souls, impelled by the strongest motive or curiosity, penetrated to the holy city. Now fortunately there is an opportunity for all of us to visit Tibet.

Simikot/Kailash/Zhangmu

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu – ZHANGMU (2300m.)/ NYALAM
Day 02: Drive ZHANGMU/NYALAM – PAIKO TSO (4350m.)
Day 03: Drive PAIKO TSO – ZONGBA (4700m.)
Day 04: Drive ZONGBA – NYOGZE (4600m) (6-7 hrs.)
Day 05: Drive NYOGZE – LAKE MANASAROBAR (4550m.)
Day 06: Explore LAKE MANASAROBAR
Day 07: Start trek from DARCHEN – DIRPUK (4890m.)
Day 08: Continue trek DIRPUK – ZUTUL PUK (4790m.)
Day 09: End trek at DARCHEN
Day 10: Drive DARCHEN to TIRTHAPURI (4300m) where one can enjoy hot water spring and have a special relaxation – Camp
Day 11: Drive Drive TIRTHPURI - TSAPRANG (3680m.) / TOLING – Camp (3680m.) / TOLING – Camp
Day 12: Drive TOLING & TSAPRANG (9th century kingdom of GUGE but in ruin form) –Camp
Day 13: Drive TSAPRANG- HORFE (4520m.) (6-7 hrs.) – Camp
Day 14: Drive HORFE – PARYANG (4450m.) (8hrs.) – Camp
Day 15: Drive PARYANG – SAGA (4400m.) (5-6 hrs.) – Camp
Day 16: Drive SAGA - LHATSE (3900m.) (6 hrs.)
Day 17: Drive LHATSE to XIGATSE (3900m.) (6-7 hrs.) – crossing over a pass of 5220m Hotel.
Day 18: Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama’s TASHILHUMPU MONASTERY and drive to GYANTSE (3950m) (2hrs.) and visit KUMBUM STUPA & PHALKOR MONASTERY. Overnight at Hotel GYANTSE
Day 19: Drive GYANTSE to LHASA (3650m) (7-8 hrs.) Full day picturesque drive crossing over KARO LA (5010m), KAMBA KA (4794m.), colorful YAMFRIK LAKE and the Tibetan lifeline river BRAHMA PUTRA (YARLUNG TSANGPO) - hotel
Day 20-21: Two full day sight-seeing tour to LHASA including JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, POTALA PALACE, DREPUNG & SERA MONASTERIES - Hotel.
Day 22: Early Morning drive to GONGGAR airport for departure flight to KATHMANDU or to your onward destination – Transfer to your hotel in kathmandu
 

Zhabgmu/Kailash/Lhasa

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu – ZHANGMU (2300m.)/ NYALAM
Day 02: Drive ZHANGMU/NYALAM – PAIKO TSO (4350m.)
Day 03: Drive PAIKO TSO – ZONGBA (4700m.)
Day 04: Drive ZONGBA – NYOGZE (4600m) (6-7 hrs.)
Day 05: Drive NYOGZE – LAKE MANASAROBAR (4550m.)
Day 06: Explore LAKE MANASAROBAR
Day 07: Start trek from DARCHEN – DIRPUK (4890m.)
Day 08: Continue trek DIRPUK – ZUTUL PUK (4790m.)
Day 09: End trek at DARCHEN
Day 10: Drive DARCHEN to TIRTHAPURI (4300m) where one can enjoy hot water spring and have a special relaxation – Camp
Day 11: Drive Drive TIRTHPURI - TSAPRANG (3680m.) / TOLING – Camp (3680m.) / TOLING – Camp
Day 12: Drive TOLING & TSAPRANG (9th century kingdom of GUGE but in ruin form) –Camp
Day 13: Drive TSAPRANG- HORFE (4520m.) (6-7 hrs.) – Camp
Day 14: Drive HORFE – PARYANG (4450m.) (8hrs.) – Camp
Day 15: Drive PARYANG – SAGA (4400m.) (5-6 hrs.) – Camp
Day 16: Drive SAGA - LHATSE (3900m.) (6 hrs.)
Day 17: Drive LHATSE to XIGATSE (3900m.) (6-7 hrs.) – crossing over a pass of 5220m Hotel.
Day 18: Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama’s TASHILHUMPU MONASTERY and drive to GYANTSE (3950m) (2hrs.) and visit KUMBUM STUPA & PHALKOR MONASTERY. Overnight at Hotel GYANTSE
Day 19: Drive GYANTSE to LHASA (3650m) (7-8 hrs.) Full day picturesque drive crossing over KARO LA (5010m), KAMBA KA (4794m.), colorful YAMFRIK LAKE and the Tibetan lifeline river BRAHMA PUTRA (YARLUNG TSANGPO) - hotel
Day 20-21: Two full day sight-seeing tour to LHASA including JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, POTALA PALACE, DREPUNG & SERA MONASTERIES - Hotel.
Day 22: Early Morning drive to GONGGAR airport for departure flight to KATHMANDU or to your onward destination – Transfer to your hotel in kathmandu

Central Tibet Budget tour/Drive in fly Out.

Day 01: Kathmandu-Nyalamu.(3750m)-156kms.
Early morning drive to Kodari. After doing immigration and custom formalities drive uphill to Zhangmu immigration Post .Comlete custom formalities and drive to Nyalamu.o/nt.
Day 02: Nyalamu –Lhatse.(4350m)-244 Kms.
Drive to Lhatse crossing Nyalamu Pass (3800m)-248 kms and Lalung La Pass (5050m) O/nt.
Day 03: Lhatse – Shigatse.(3900m)-248 kms.
Drive (Approx. 8 hrs) to Shigatse. O/nt.
Day 04: Shigatse –Gantse.(3900 m)-90 Kms.
In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market of Shigatse. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse and Visit Phalkor Monasteryand Khumbum Stupa.O/N.
Day 05: Gyantse-Lhasha(3650m)-259Kms.Drive to Lhasha crossing two Passes The Karo La(5010m)and Kamba La (4794m) via Yamdrok Tso lake .O/Nt. at Hotel Flora or similar.
Day 06/07: Lhasa:Sightseeing tour of Potala palace,Norbulinka palace.Jokhang Temple,Drepung Monastery,Sera Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar.O/nt at Flora or similar.
Day 08: Transfer to the airport for onward flight to Kathmandu.

5 Days Tibet Budget Tour

Day 01: Kathmandu- Nyalamu .(3700m)-156 kms.
Early morning drive to kodari .After doing immigration and custom formalities drive uphill to Zhangmu immigration post .Complete custom formalities and drive to Nyalamu .o/nt.
Day 02: Nyalamu- Lhatse (4350m)-244 kms.
Drive to Lhatse crossing Nyalamu Pass (3800m)&Lallung La Pass(5050m)O/nt.
Day 03: Lhatse- Shigatse.(3900m)-248 kms.
Drive (Approx.8 hrs) to Shigatse. O/nt

Day 04: Shigatse - Gyanste.(3900m)-90 Kms.
Drive to Gyanste.O/nt.

Day 05: Gyanste- Lhasa.(3650m) 259kms.
Drive to Lhasa crossing two passes The Karo La (5010m) and Kamba La
(4794m) via Yamdrok Tso lake.END OF SERVICE.

06 Nights / 07 Days Everest Base Camp Tour

Day 01: Kathmandu-Nyalamu.
Early morning drive to Kodari.After doing immigration and costume formalities drive uphill to Zhangmu immigration post complete custome formalities and drive to Nyalamu.O/nt.
Day 02: Nyalamu-Tingri (4100m)-220 kms O/nt.Tingri.
Day 03: Drive over rocky terrain on 4-WD by landcruiser to the village of Dza Rongphu . O/nt at Rongphu Lodge.
Day 04: Everest Base camp Excursion (5090m) A 2 hrs.trek from The Rongpbuk Monastery will lead you to the base of the highest peak on the earth The North face of Mount Everest (8848m). or Mount Quomolangma in Tibetan .Explore the base camp and The Rongphu Glacier. & return to Lhatse for O/nt.
Day 05: Lhaste-Shigatse(3900m)-185 kms.O/nt.
Day 06: Shigatse –Gyantse (3650m)-90 kms. )O/nt.
In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market of Shigatse. In the
afternoon drive to Gyanste and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa .O/nt.
Day 07: Gyantse – Lhasa.
Drive to Lhasa crossing two passes – THE KARO LA (5010M) AND KAMBA LA (4 794M) via Yamdrok Tso.End of service.
 

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