Day 01 : Kathmandu - Nyalam (3600m) -154kms

Departure at 05.30 from Katmandu , after and approx. 6 hours drive.We reach Kodari (Nepal-China Border). Further half hour drive by truck will bring us to Zhangmu, where after completion of immigration formalities check drive to Nyalam. Overnight in hotel.

Day02 : Nyalam- Lhatse (3950m) 370km

From Nyalam road follows the Bhotekoshi river in a deep valley with plenty of waterfalls. After 1-5 hrs. Drive brings us to Nylam Pass (3800m) with the Jugal Himal in view. A continued drive via Lalungla (5050m) will bring us in view of Mt. Langtang (7245m), Mt. Xixapangma (8013m) and Mt. Dorge Lakpa (6980m), Mt. Makalu (8464m) Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), and Mt.Cho O Oyu (8201m). Overnight at hotel.

Day03 : Lhatse-Xigatse (3900m)

Lhatze is 03hr away over a 5220m pass near the petrol station, there is a small restaurant where tea /snacks available. Depending upon the road conditions, Shakya Monastery, which is 26 km. Off from the main road will be visited. Shkya is one of he oldest and most important monastery. Reach Xigatse, the place of the famous Tashilumpo Monastry the seat of Panchen Lama his death in 1989 with its huge thanka Wall cleary visible on north side of the road. Overnight in hotel.

Day04 : Xigatse- Gyantse (3950m) 90km.

After visiting Tashilunpo Monastery in the morning including the bazaar of Xigatse, drive to Gyantse, which is 02 hr. this is small bustling town, steeped in the history. It lies 264km south west of Lhasa on the northern bank of Nyalun Chu River . In the 15th century it served as the capital of the small kingdom. Visit Kumbun Chorten and Phaklakor Monastery, which was, built around 1400 ad it later, became the main Centre for trade with British India. Overnight in hotel.

Day05 : Gyantse- Lhasa (5010m) -260km

08-hr drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the Karola Pass (4794m). The Karola climbs between two lofty mountains, Nozing Khangsa (7223m) and Ralung (6236m) while driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso ( Turquoise Lake ) which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing Kampala , Lhasa Valley is seen to the north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra River . Reaching Lhasa and check in hotel. The accompanied guide will reconfirm your onward airline ticket. Overnight in Hotel.

Day06 & 07 : Lhasa

These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of the Potala Place , The Jokhang Temple surrounding Barkhor market Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight in hotel.

Day08 : Lhasa - Katmandu

Transfer to airport 02hr.drive Representative will assist you. Departure of flight for Katmandu would be approx10.00 he. China Standard Time and arriving Katmandu at 09hr.

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