THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Tibet - Perched on the roof of the world, nestled between Nepal & China, it rises nearly five kilometers above sea level. The Buddhist kingdom locked away in its Mountain vastness of the Himalayas is a unique destination.  The very name evokes feelings of awe and mystery.  It is a land of an Ancient Buddhist Culture, Awesome Landscapes, Artistic Monasteries, Exotic Cities, Hidden Valleys and Centuries - Old Caravan Trainls.  Since 8th century - Tibet has been devoutly Buddhist, merging influences from Indian Buddhism, Tantra and the indigenous religion called Bon into a complex synthesis of belief. Tibetan Buddhism has inspired centuries of splendid art and architecture, serving as the cornerstone of Tibet's unique and highly developed culture. Tibet offers a totally different experience. It is the destination for the ultimate thrill - seekers. It holds imagination to the Explorers and now is OPEN TO THE WORLD. Explore the secrets of this alluring destination.  COME - TIBET BECKONS YOU.

TIBET OVERLAND Tour (8 days / 7 nights) (DRIVE IN/FLY OUT OR VICE-VERSA)

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Day 01 KATHMANDU - NYALAM, we start our Tour with an early morning drive to Kodari, the Nepali border post. Weather permitting there will be fine views of Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Melungtse and Khumbu Himal ranges. Depending on the road situation we walk or drive up to Zhang Mu where we clear Chinese immigration. After the formalities we continue our journey through a beautiful gorge to Nyalam crossing the Himalayan range. Altitude 3800 m., hotel * 

Day 02 NYALAM - LHATSE, our first stop on the Tibetan plateau will be on the 5200 m. high Lalung la pass from where we have a breathtaking view of the Himalayan range and Shisabangma, the highest peak in Tibet. While having lunch in Lao Tingri, the peaks of Mt. Everest (Qomolongma in Tibetan) and Cho Oyu can be seen. This day our journey is long but the spectacular Tibetan plateau will make you forget time. Altitude 4000 m., hotel * 

Day 03 LHATSE - SHIGATSE, a four hour drive brings us to Tibet's second largest city, Shigatse. Here we visit Tashilumpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, hence one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. Altitude 3800 m. 

Day 04 SHIGATSE - GYANTSE, after a stroll through the old city we depart for the two and a half hour drive to Gyantse. While approaching the small farming town we can clearly see the old fort that was captured by Younghusband during his 1904 raid into Tibet. Here the main attraction is the Kumbum monastery with it's extraordinary architecture. Altitude 3900 m. 

Day 05 GYANTSE - LHASA, this will be a long drive but on the way we cross the Karo la with the beautiful glacier, we see Yamdrok tso which is named the Turquoise lake and cross the Kamba la from where we descend to the main road which brings us all the way to Lhasa. Altitude 3650 m. 

Day 06/07 SIGHTSEEING, during these two days in Lhasa we visit the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera monasteries and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor. 

Day 08 FLIGHT LHASA - KATHMANDU, we have to get up very early for our transfer to Gonggar airport to catch the flight back to Kathmandu. This flight is one of the most spectacular in the world with aerial views of the Himalayan range including Mt. Everest. 


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