Technical specifications Zhangmu - Lhasa
J1: Kathmandu / Zhangmu (2300 m) 123 Km
Early morning departure from Kathmandu to Kodari. Immigration and customs formality departure at Zhangmu to complete immigration formalities. Overnight at the hotel.
J2: Zhangmu / Xegar (4300 m) 244km
Four wheel drive to Xegar by col Nyalamu (3800 m) and col Ramnath (5050 m). This route shows you a view of the peaks - Mt Everest (8848 m). Night to Xegar.
J3: Xegar / Xigatse (3900 m) 244 miles.
8 hour drive envir Xigatse or and constri the famous monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama.
J4: Xigatse / Gyantse (3900 m) 90km.
In the morning, we visit the monastery of Tashilunpo, and free time for shopping. The after noon departure in 4 * 4 to Gyantse and visit to the monastery of Phalkor and Khumbum Stupa. Overnight at the hotel.
J5: Gyantse / Lhasa (3650 m) 259 km.
The road to Lhasa takes 8 hours, we cross two passes: The Karo (5010 m) and Kamba La (4794 m) passing through the Yamzhog Lake. Night in Lhasa.
J6 & 7: Lhasa
Guided tour of the Palace of Potala Palace, Norbulinkha Palace, Jokhang Temple, the Drepung monastery, the Sera monastery and Barkhor Bazaar. Night in Lhasa.
J8: Departure to the airport of Gonggar and flight to Kathmandu.
Rates
The price includes:
- Accommodation in double room
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided visits
- The entries of the monasteries
- Tibetan English speaking Guide
- Permits Tibet / China and the flight on Kathamandu
The price excludes:
- The international airport tax
- The re-entry visa to the Nepal
- Travel insurance and repatriation
- The main meals and personal purchases