Panorama Himalay Tibet and Nepal Highlights

China – Nepal Friendship Highway

 Overland Jeep Off-road Adventure

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Duration: 6 Days 
Departure: Lhasa Tibet
Destination: Kathmandu Nepal
Activities: Trans Himalaya Overland 4x4 Jeep Off-road Adventure
Route:  kilometers
Lhasa - Yamdrok Tso - Gyantse - Shigatse – Everest Base Camp – Kathmandu

Highlights:
Exploring the Highlight of Tibet: Lhasa and Shigatse, Potala palace and Tashilunpo monastery
Different Panoramic view of Himalaya:
From Everest Base Camp of Tibet side.
From Nagarkot of Nepal side
The mysterious Tibetan Buddhism and the ancient Hinduism.
The Highlights of Nepal: Kathmandu Valley sighseeing.

Itinerary (6 days):
Arrive in Lhasa before our fixed departure day.
 
Day 01 Lhasa - Yamdrok Tso - Gyantse - Shigatse
In the morning drive to Gyantse. After lunch continue the drive to the holy lake of Yamdrok Tso (4441 m), one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and the largest habitat of waterfowls in south Tibet. There enjoy the unforgettable vista of its spear-shaped expanse of turquoise water, with the mysterious Mt. Donang Sangwari (5,340m) on the peninsula beyond, and the snow peaks of Nojin Gangzang (7,191m) in the distance. The lake and the Yarlungtsangpo River (3570) are separated by a mountain and the shortest distance between them is only 6 kilometers. The 800m-high difference contributes a rich water resource to this region. Many Tibetans believe that the life of Tibet will no longer continue when the lake dries up. Walking by the lake and then drive to Gyantse (approx. 4.070 m). In the afternoon visit Pelkor Chode Monastery as well as the splendid Kumbum Stupa (100-Thousand-Buddha Pagoda) nearby, both of them built in the15th century and situated in the northwestern edge of Gyantse. This typical Tibetan Buddhist monastery is the only one large building complex in Tibet that old monastery and stupas are completely preserved and characterized as a monument. It is recorded 14,000 kilograms of copper was used to make the 8-meter-high sitting statue of Sakyamuni Buddha housed in the grand hall of the temple. The 8-storey stupa is 42m high and 62m in diameters contains a total of 76 chapels with wonderful murals revered by art scholars around the world. Then drive to Shigatse (3900m/12,793ft), the second largest town with 40,000 inhabitants in Tibet and the traditional capital of the Tsang.
Note: If the road to Gyantse is blocked, After Yamdrok Tso, We go to Shigatse along the new road.
 
Day02 Shigatse - Shegar (new Tingri) -  - Everest base camp Rongbu Monastery
In the morning visit Tashilunpo monastery of Gelug Sect, the seat of the Panchen Lama built in 1447 and one of the six grand monasteries in Tibet. The monastery houses a giant statue of the Maitreya Buddha, the biggest gilded statue of Maitreya (Buddha of the future) in China, and a tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama containing masses of jewels and gold. In Tibet Buddhism, Panchen Lama is just the reincarnation of Maitreya Buddha. Today 600 monks live in the monastery. After lunch drive to Shegar (new Tingri; 4.350 m; approx. 245 km).
 
Day03 Everest base camp Rongbu Monastery - Zhangmu
Today we must start early because a long way stands (260 km) before us. Get across the 5,000 m high Nyalmo Tong La, which is decorated with multicolored prayer flags fluttering in the wind. With clear view the Shisha Pangma high over 8,000 m appears on one side and on the other side the enormous Gaurisankar ranges stretch forward in the distance. Drive over the Thang-La Pass (5214 m) to Nylam. Afterwards visit the meditation cave of Milarepa. Milarepa, the yogi, has played an important role in the religious life of Tibet and his teachings still influence the people everywhere. Along the zigzag road we drive down Nyalam (3.600 m) gradually and leave the landscape of the high plateau behind us and see the Himalayas covered in the sea of clouds.
 
Day04 Zhangmu - Kathmandu
Cross the border between Tibet and Nepal to Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. The city lies in the southern foot of the Himalaya Range. The geographic location and the people here are quite different from those of Tibetan cities. Surely find many new things.

Day 05
Kathmandu City Tours:
Visiting Kathmandu city includes Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historic site of Royalty with old temples and the residence of the living Goddess Kurmari. Other sites not to be missed are Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Swayambunath Stupa.

Boudhanath Stupa:
This is one of the largest Buddhist Stupas (enclosing the remains of an eminent Lama) in the world. Many monasteries surround Stupa.

Pashupantinath Temple:
The Pashupatinath is the temple of Lord Shiva. It has two golden roofs and silver doors as part of its famous architecture. It  is the Holiest Hindu temple. From the banks of the Holy Bagmati River, which flows through the temple complex, you can observe the daily cremations.

Swaybhunath Stupa:
A climb of about 362 stones steps leads you to the 2600 years old Stupa, where it is said, that Buddha taught the Dharma. It is also known as the “monkey temple” as numerous monkeys inhabit the surrounding forests and attempt to steal whatever you carry.

Drive to Nagarkot (2 hours, 32 km.) sun set view. Over night at selected accommodation in Nagarkot

Day 06
Wake-up early morning to see sun rise view, breakfast, drive to Bhaktapur City by private vehicle. On the way visit Changgunarayang which is the oldest temple in Nepal. Bhaktapur is situated at an altitude off 1400m., some 18 km. east of Kathmandu. This medieval city is famous world wide for its temples, palaces, production of clay pots and wood carving.  Patan City:The very  ancient city of Patan is about 6 km south of Kathmandu. The Newari people who mainly inhabit this region are regarded as the indigenous people of the Valley. The Newaris are acclaimed for their architecture, wood carving and creativity, using silver and gold. This is a city of grand and ancient architecture. Drive to Kathmandu. Free time for personal activities check into hotel service end.

    
     

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Remark:
* Please note: Due to the road conditions, weather and availability of room, Minor program changes sometimes are necessary, All above is subjected to our confirmation.
* The above quotation is based on twin sharing room. Single supplement will be charged only when you are the 3rd, 5th person in this group, and need to stay in one single room, which means no one in the group can share the cost of accommodation with you.
 
The Package Includes:
* Service of English speaking tour guide during all transfers and sightseeing
* Transportation: in Tibet by 4 wheel drive Japan made jeep, Mitsubishi or Toyota. In Nepal by car or Japan made Toyota Hiace Mini Van. (Excluding Taxi fee from Zhangmu border to Friendship Bridge about 10RMB)
* Hotel accommodation based on twin share (including breakfast)
3 Nights in Tibet: 3 stars in Shigatse, Dormitory in Rongbuk Monastery, Stardand room in Zhangmu town
3 Nights in Nepal: 4 stars Hotel in Kathmandu and Nagarkot.

The Package is Not Inclusive of:
* Lunch and dinner. (If group member have meal together ,we do as AA policy)
* All entrance fees
* Chinese visa and Airline tickets or train tickets
* Insurance
* All optional programs;
* Personal expenses(fees due to landslides, road blockade, personal nature: telephone, laundry, etc.)
* Tips and gratuities to service staff.
* All necessary permission to Tibet.

Note:
* We may help you to arrange the Tibet Permission, hotel accommodation. Please inform us inadvance.
* You may issue Nepal arrive visa.
* If you want extent your tour in Nepal or air tickets fly out of Nepal, Please inform us inadvance.