Start your journey to Tibet with a spectacular flight over the snow capped Himalayan mountains Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m/ 28,169ft), Mt. Everest (8848m/ 29.028ft), Mt. Makalu (8463m/ 27,766ft) and others. You can visit the Potala the monumental palace of Kings and Dalai Lamas, with its numerous chapels. The view of the holy city from the roofs is unforgettable.

Excursion to the Sera and Drepung monasteries which were amidst the largest monastic institutions in the world. The Chorten tombs of three Dalai Lamas are sited at Drepung. Sera is one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet. Drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake on the way to the historic town of Gyantse with its unique multi-storied Kumbum Stupa. At Shigatse walk through the massive Tashilungpo monastery and visit the memorial 'Chorten' of the late Panchen Lama. At the high plains of Old Tingri meet up with the trek crew and start trekking to North Everest Base Camp. The trek will take you up the historic expedition route from Old Tingri to Rongbuk Monastery crossing the Langma La pass (16,900 ft). Later hike up to the North Everest Base Camp and explore the Rongbuk glacier set directly below the massive north-face of Mount Everest. After gazing at the world’s highest mountain scenery from Rongbuk drive by way of the amazing.

Tour Briefing:
Tour Code: TTE-005
Tour Catalog: Private Tour(flight in and flight out)
Trip Length: 18 days
Starting City: Chengdu( Beijing, Xian, Shanghai...)
Ending City: Lhasa
Route Feature:Ih this 18 days tour,there are too many beautiful things for us to enumerate,such as:Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market,Drepung Monastery,Sera Monastery,Gyantse Kumpum ,Tashilunpo Monastery,Sakya Monastery ,and you even can do a trekking from Rongphu to E.B.C.Visit Rongphu Monastery,then take the way to the Lake Manasarovar to see the Dira-puk Monastery,Zutul-puk Monastery.In a word,this tour covers nearly all the beaytiful things in Tibet,you can never lose this golden chance.

The tour itinerary:
Day01  Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day02  Lhasa sightseeing (B + L + D)
 Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day03 Lhasa sightseeing (B + L + D)
 Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day04 Lhasa /Yamdrok Lake / Gyantse (B + L + D)
 Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake, visit the famous Gyantse Kumpum (300km, 7hours). Overnight at Gyantse.

Day05 Gyantse /Shigatse /Sakya /Lhatse (B + L + D)
 Drive to Shigatse to visit Tashilunpo Monastery, afternoon drive to Sakya, visiting Sakya Monastery (240kms, 5hours).Overnight at Lhatse.

Day06 Lhatse /New Tinggri (Shegar) /Rongphu Monastery /E.B.C (B+ L)
 Drive to Rongphu via Shegar, 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 appeared in a clear day. Afternoon to 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 /Saga (L+ D)
 Long driving about one day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy.  By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town( around 270KM, 8-9hours). Overnight at Saga (Guest house, dorm bed)

Day08  Saga /Paryang (L+ D)
 Drive from Saga to Paryang through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow capped mountains(250km, 7-8hours, 4600m high). Overnight at Paryang ( Guest House, drom bed)

Day09 Paryang /Lake Manasarovar (L+ D)
 Drive from Paryang to Lake Manasarovar through open territory with a view of distant mountains, Yak herders camp, if you are lucky enough you might come across a herd of Kang Wild Ass (294km, 8hours, 4558m high), you will have the first sight of Holy Kailash  and Manasarovara. Overnight at the village Hore or Chiu Monastery ( Guest house, dorm bed)

Day10 Lake Manasarovar /Darchen (L+ D)
 Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will head towards Darchen (60km, 2hours, 4560m high), prepare for trekking. Overnight at Kailash Hotel.

Day11 Trek from Darchen to Dira-puk Monastery, 20km, takes about 5 - 6hours
  The first day parikarama is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads to few ups and downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m). Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, north west face Dirapuk for overnight at halt.

Day12 Trek from Dira-puk Monastery to Zutul-puk Monastery by crossing Drolma-la Pass, 15KM, takes about 6 - 7hours
  Today our parikarama leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp. Zuthulphuk has a small monastery.

Day13 Trek back to Darchen,14Km, 4- 5hours
  The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage 5 hours,Overnight at Darchen.

Day14 Drive from Darchen to Paryang (4550m, 340km, 9hours). Overnight at Paryang ( Gusethouse, dorm bed)

Day15  Drive from Paryang to Saga (252km, 7-8hours). Overnight at Saga ( Guesthouse, dorm bed)

Day16 Drive from Saga to Lhatse (300Km, 9hours ). Overnight at Lhatse.

Day17 Drive from Lhatse to Lhasa (450km, 7hours). Overnight at Lhasa.

Day18 Lhasa airport dropping off, end the trip.

The tour service includes: 
  1. Meals: 31 meals
  2. Transport: Landcruiser
  3. Accommodation: 9N hotels with standeroom, 6N dorm beds, 2N tent
  4. Guide: Chinese, English speaking guide available
  5. Entrance tickets
  6. Tibet entry permit
  7. Tibet Travel Permit
  8. Yak and Yak porters for Luggage during Kailash Parikrama
  9. Airfares: Chengdu-Lhasa-Chengdu

   
The tour service excludes:
  1. Your international flight
  2. Your own expense
  3. Tips for the guide and driver
  4. Trekking equipment ( Sleeping bag, tent and mattress)
  5. Animal carriage fee at E.B.C

Note:
1. We can offer you the flight ticket from any other places your require, and the train tickets from Beijing/Xingning/Xian or Chengdu 10 days before the 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.