FLY IN OVERLAND OUT
Our most popular tour is an 08 day package where clients fly in and overland back from Lhasa. It offers a spectacular insight into the life and culture of these friendly people from the ancient monasteries with chanting monks, to the tranquil shores of the Turquoise Lake Yamdrok. This trip concludes with the breathtaking Trans-Himalayan flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa.

FIXED DEPARTURE:
Every Saturday and Tuesday:

Day 01:
After breakfast transfer to Kathmandu International Airport and fly to Lhasa by China South West Airline (1:00 hour). Our agent from Lhasa will meet you at airport and transfer to selected hotel in Lhasa (2:00 hours) during flight Kathmandu-Lhasa gives you magnificet view of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Shisapanga, Langtang, you will be able to see more then 100 snow caped peaks. As soon as your flight cross Worlds highest peak you will able to view YARLUNG TSANGPO RIVER, LAKE YAMDROK and Lhasa valley. acllimatization day.

Day 02 & 03:
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.N LHASA:

Day 04: LHASHA - GYANTSE(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 05: GYANTSE – XIGATSE (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 hotel.

Day 06: XIGATSE - LHATSE- (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 at guest house.

Day 07: LHATSE - NYALAM- (3950M)- 370 KM (300): Todys dirve will present you JUGAL HIMAL in view. A continued drive via LALUNGLA (5050M) will bring us in view of 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 08: NYALAM - KATHMANDU (3600 M)-154 km.
Departure early morning to reach KODARI (China/Nepal Boarder). (25 km 2 hours) Further half hour. drive by truck/same bus/jeep to friend ship bridge where after completion of Immigration formalities all check drive to Kathmandu (4 hours).

Our most competitive cost for above service US$ 753 per person.

Which includes:
Transfer hotel airport in Kathmandu, Flight-Kathmandu-Lhasa, Lhasa airport pick-up service, all transfer by tourist bus/jeep, Tibet, sightseeing in route, lodge accommodation along the way two in sharing basis with breakfast. Monastery entrance fees, one English speaking guide for all tour, budget hotel in Lhasa, 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 use full information while your preparing for a adventue trip to Tibet

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.

AIRPORT TAX:
The airport departure tax at present is Rs. 1695.00 (US$ 25) 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.