Tour Briefing:
Tour Code: TTE-003
Tour Catalog: Private Tour(flight in and flight out)
Trip Length: 10 days
Starting City: Chengdu( Beijing, Xian, Shanghai...)
Ending City: Lhasa
Route Feature:In this 10 days tour,you can visit Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple and do free shopping in Barkhor Street,Tsurphu Monastery.Up to Kambala pass to have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and see the Gyantse Stupa Kumbum.Saya Monastery,Rongphu Monastery,Nyalam.then along the Zhangmu to visit Kathamndu,at the Kathmandu,end the happy trip.

The tour itinerary:
Day01  Chengdu/Beijing/Shanghai/Xian/Chongqin/Kunming flight to Lhasa  
  Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa.

 
Day02 Lhasa sightseeing (B + L + D)
   Visit Potola Palace, Johkang temple, and Barkor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.

 
Day03 Lhasa/Tsurphu Monastery/Yangbache hot-spring/Lhasa (B + L + D)
   Drive about 70km west of Lhasa to Tsurphu Monastery, which is the seat of the Karmapa branch of the Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Tsurphu Monastery is set in a valley. If you are acclimatised the altitude, you can do the Tsurphu Kora. It winds up some 150m,providing splendid views of Tsurphu below. Afternoon drive to Yangbachen to have hot-spring. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day04 Lhasa/Yamdrok lake/Gyantse (B + L + D)
   Up to Kambala pass which is 4794m high, you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso there. It is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Then drive back to chushul, along Nepal friendship way to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumpum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet.

 
Day05 Gyantse/ Shigatse / Sakya /Lhatse (B + L + D)
  Morning drive to Shigatse, about 90km from Gyantse. Visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas in Shigatse, then drive to visit Sakya Monastery. Overnight at Lhatse.

 
Day06 Lhatse/ New Tinggri (Shegar)/ Rongphu Monastery / E.B.C (B + L + D)
   Early morning start driving to Rongphu via Shegar, some parts of the road is with constructions. On the way you will cross over Gyatsola Pass at 5,220 m, which is the highest enroute, and from the pass you will see the Himalaya mountain ranges in a clear day.
   Rongphu is the highest monastery in Tibet, still a good point to see Mt.Everest. Afternoon start trekking from Rongphu to E.B.C, it takes about 2 hours. Or you can take animal carriage ( 30rmb/per person,round-trip). Overnight at Rongphu guest house.(dorm beds) 

  
Day07 Rongphu/ Old Tingri/ Nyalam (L+D)
    After seeing the sunrise at Rongphu, start driving to Nyalam via Old Tingri. Overnight at Nyalam ( Nyilam Nga-Dhon Hotel or Snowland Hotel, dorm bed)

Day08 Nyalam/ Zhangmu ( Nepal Boarder)/ Kathmandu (B + L + D)
    After breakfast, drive about 30km to Zhangmu (Nepal Boarder). Our guide will help you clear the customs and transfer you to the Friendship Bridge at the border. You need to cross the Bridge by yourselves, and get to Nepalese side. Our Nepalese guide will pick you up there. Then drive about 5 hours to Kathmandu city, enjoy the scenery of great white waters along the way. Overnight at Kathmandu ( 4 star standard hotel).

Day09 Kathmandu sightseeing one day (B + L + D)
    Morning to drive to the great Buddhist Temple of Swayambhunath, People still call it 'Monkey temple'. It is located on the top of a hill west of Kathmandu, Where you can have a good views over Kathmandu valley.
    Visit Newari architecture of Patan Durbar Square, with its superb art museum.
    Afternoon to visit one of the world largest stupas - Boudha.
    Overnight at Kathmandu ( 4 star standard hotel)

Day10  Kathmandu airport dropping off
    Kathmandu airport dropping off, end the trip.

Price( Price valide 01/01/2007 - 30/04/2007 ):                        The tour service includes:
  1. Meals: 21 meals
  2. Transport: Landcruiser
  3. Accommodation: 7N hotels with standeroom, 2N dorm beds.
  4. Guide: Chinese, English speaking guide available
  5. Entrance tickets
  6. Tibet entry permit
  7. Tibet Travel Permit
  8. The Oneway flight ticket fly in from Chengdu

 
The tour service excludes:
  1. Animal carriage fee at E.B.C
  2. Your international flight
  3. Your own expense
  4. Tips for the guide and driver
  5. Nepal Visa

Note: 
 1.We can offer you the flight ticket from any other places as your require, and the train tickets from Beijing/Xingning/Xian or Chengdu 10 days before to make reservation.
 2.The entrance fee of Mt. Everest Base Camp is 65RMB/per person. Then Entry fee of the Landcruiser to E.B.C. is 405RMB. It is a bit cold to stay at Rongphu, so you had better to take your sleeping bag with you.