FIXED DEPARTURE:
EVERY SATURDAY AND TEUSDAY:
OVERLAND IN FLY OUT:

Day 01: KATHMANDU-NYALAM (3600 M)-154 km.
Departure at 5:30 am from Adventure Nepal Experienced Adventure Treks & Expedition (P.) Ltd. Thamel after an approx. 6 hours drive we each KODARI (China/Nepal Boarder).Further
half hr. drive by truck will bring us to Zhangmu, where after completion of Immigrationformalities all check drive to Nyalam. Over night in guest house.

Day 02: NYALAM-LHATSE(3950M)- 370 KM (300):
From Zhangmu or Nyalam, the road follows the BHOTE KOSHI river in a deep valley with plenty of Waterfalls. After 1.5 hr. drive bring us to NYALAM PASS(3800 m) with the JUGAL HIMAL in view. A continued drive via LALUNGLA(5050M) will bring us in view or MT. LANGTANG(7245m), MT. XIXAPANGMA(8013m) & MT. DORJE LAKPA(6980m), MT. MAKALU(8464m), MT. EVEREST (8848m), MT. LHOTSE(8516m), & MT. CHOOYU(8201m). over night in guest house.

Day 03: LHATSE-XIGATSE(3900m)- (150+60)=210 kms.
Lhatze is 03 hr. away over a 5220 m pass Near the petrol station, there is a small restaurant where tea/snacks are available reach XIGATSE, the place of the famous TASHILUMPO MONASTERY the seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge Thanka wall clearly visible on north side of the road. Over night in guest house.

Day 04: XIGATSE-GYANTSE(3950m)-90KM
After visiting TASHILUNPO MONASTRY in the morning including the Bazaar of XIGATSE, drive to GYANTSE which is 02 hr. Gyantse is small bustling town steeped in history. It lies 264 km South West of Lhasa on the northern back of NYANG CHU river. In the 15th century it served as the capital of small kingdom. Visit KUMBUM CHORTEN & PHKLKOR MONASTERY which was built around 1400 AD it later become the main centre for trade with British India. Over night in guest house.

Day 05: GYANTSE-LHASHA(3650m)-260km.
08 hr. drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the KAROLAPASS(5010m) and KAMABALA PASS(4795m). The KAROLA climbs between two lofty mountains, NOZING KHANGSA (7223m) and RALUNG(6236m) while driving you will see the YAMDROK TSO(Turquoise lake) which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing KAMBALA, Lhasa valley is seen to the north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra River. Reaching Lhasa and check in hotel. The accompanied guide will reconfirm you onward airline ticket. Over night in guest house.

Day 06 & 07 IN LHASA:
These days you will be engrossed with sight seeing and excursions of THE POTOLA PALACE, THE JOKHANG TEMPLE surrounding BARKHOR market DREPUNG MONASTERY and SERAMONSTERY. Over ngiht in guest house.

DAY 08: Lhasa-Kathmandu:
Transfer to airport 02 hr. our representative will assist you. Departure of flight for KATHMANDU would be approx. 10:00 hr CHINA STANDARD TIME and arriving KATHMANDU at 09 hr. NEPAL STANDARD TIME, flight Lhasa ? Kathmandu takes 01 hour ten minutes. During the flight you will see the following: YARLUNG TSANGPO RIVER, LAKE YAMDROK, MT. KANCHENJUNGA (8586 m) Mt. Everest (8848 mtrs.) and many more snow caped peaks.

Our most competitive cost for above service US$ 765 per person.

Which includes:
All transfer by tourist bus and jeep, Tibet, sightseeing in route, lodge accommodation along the way in two in sharing basis with breakfast. Monastery entrance fees, one English speaking guide for all tour, budget hotel in Lhasa, Flight ticket Lhasa-Kathmandu, Tibet travel permit, group visa etc.

Exclude in cost:
Meals, personal expenses, airport tax, insurance, emergency visa fees, tips, incase of land slide on the way porter fee etc.

Kind note:
We will need your passport and one passport size photos one week earlier to process Tibet travel permit. It can be done earlier then one week but you will have to pay US$ 17 per person for emergency fee.

SOME USEFULL INFORMATION:

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES: From Oct.- March warm clothes are required to fight the frosty cold. From April-September light clothes to shun the scorching heat. However a jacket and a sweater are advised throughout the year as the weather may unexpectedly change at any time. The recommended items are: A domestic first aid kit, toilet and tissue papers, flashlight, sleeping bag, comfortable walking shoes, dust masks, utility knife, sun hat, sun glasses, suntan lotion and a limited number of clothes.

CUSTOMS: There is no permission on still and video cameras, tape recorders or radios as long as they are registered with a custom official. Printed matters considered unsuitable by the Chinese Government are prohibited. Customs regulations forbid the export of art objects created prior to 1959 or souvenirs in amounts deemed to be excessive.

FOOD & DRINKS: Tibet has only a handful of towns and Tibetan cuisine is not exactly the most varied in the world. It is a handy to carry. Anything that can be brewed 2 with hot, water instant coffee, drinking chocolate, tea (bags) soup cubes, powdered milk, other food items worth considering are instant noodles, vegemite nuts and raisins, chocolate, dry foods and biscuits.

BUSINESS HOURS: Government offices are usually closed on SATERDAY and SUNDAY.

CURRENCY: RENMNBI, The people’s money used by millions of Chinese everyday, circulates in notes a of 1,2,5, 10 and 50, 100 Yuan, 1,2 Jiao, 1,2 and 5 fen. There are also coins for 1, and 5 fen. With the Chinese Currency Renminbi, one Yuan is divided into 10 jiao, into 10 fen. (US$ 1 =10 yuan).

AIRPORT: Lhasa Gonggar Airport is approx. 96 kms. Away from Lhasa.

The airport departure tax at present is U.S.$ 12.00 per person.

AIR TICKET RECONFIRMATION: Your guide will reconfirm the air ticket upon payment of RMB 30, which is the reconfirmation fee charged by China Southwest Airlines.

CANCELLATION POLICY: A cancellation charge of 50% for confirmed booking up to SEVEN DAYS before departure to TIBET will be charged after which NO REFUND will be entertained. Further under no circumstance will there be a refund on NO SHOW UPS and DELAY in ARRIVALS.

HEALTH & ALTITUDE PROBLEMS: Traveling in Tibet involves high altitude and can be strenuous. Clients with heart and lung problems or blood diseases should consult their doctor before booking the trip. Very rare cases of altitude sickness have been reported. Simple headache, fever, loss of appetite and stomach disorders can happen before the acclimatization. Advised, drink approx. 03 liters. Of water per day, do no strain yourself, move slowly, breathe deeply and take regular rests please do not smoke & do not drink alcohol.