Trip Overview
Brief itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350m / 4430ft)
Day 02: In Kathmandu: Guided sightseeing to UNESCO sites
Day 03: Fly to Pokhara (850m / 2790ft): sightseeing
Day 04: In Pokhara: short hike from Pumdikot to Peace Stupa
Day 05: Drive to Kathmandu: 6 hours scenic drive
Day 06: Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, drive to Drive to Lhasa (3655m / 12000ft)
Day 07: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Norbulingka, Jokhang, Drepung
Day 08: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala, Sera, Ramoche
Day 09: Drive to Shigatse (3900m / 12800ft)) via Gantse
Day 10: Drive to Saga (4640m / 15220ft)
Day 11: Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4590m / 15060ft)
Day 12: Circle the lake by vehicle, then drive to Darchen (4670m / 15320ft)
Day 13: Drive to Sarshung / trek to Dira-puk (4860m)
Day 14: Trek to Zutul-puk (4790m /15715ft) via Droma-la pass (5630m)
Day 15: Trek to Darchen (4670m / 15320ft)
Day 16: Drive to Saga (4640m / 15225ft)
Day 17: Drive to Kyirong (2700m / 8,900ft)
Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu (1350m / 4430ft)
Day 19: Rest and visit UNESCO site of Boudhanath in Kathmandu
Day 20: Depart from Kathmandu – end of trip
Note: The trip is combined with the Nepal tour, because it is only the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu that issues Tibet visa outside China. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, we apply for the Tibet visa on your behalf with your original passport. It takes 3 working days for the Tibet visa to be issued by the Embassy in Kathmandu. In the meantime you will tour the capital city Kathmandu and one of the most beautiful cities of Nepal – Pokhara!
Not only does Nepal border with Tibet, but it also boasts the tourist hub of South Asia, because of its natural beauty, cultural diversity and above all, one of the most hospitable people on earth. It is home to Sherpa and Gurkhas and the majority of the highest peaks of the world. So, it is also a great opportunity to see the Himalayan country Nepal while traveling Tibet.