Overland Adventure

Day - 01 Kathmandu / Kodari / Zhangmu (Drive Trek)
This morning we depart Kathmandu by surface on a scenic drive to Kodari (Nepal-Tibet border), through the beautiful Nepalese countryside.  We leave our vehicals here and start a short walk of about one hour 30 minutes uphill with porters to Shangmu Immigrations - known to Nepalese as Khasa, hangs on  a cliff face, its boom town architecture having a temporary look; even the monastery roofs are sheathed in corrugated iron sheets and is situated at a height of 2,500 m. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day - 02 Zhangmu / Xegar
Today we drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape, crossing over Nyalam Pass (3,800 m) and Lalung-La (Pass) at 5,050m, with views of beautiful Himalayan Ranges panorama including the Mt. Everest (8,848 m) to Zhangmu (244 Kms).

Also called "new tingri", is surrounded by mountains, Zhangmu is another town that lies in the shadow of a great fortress.  Even in ruins it is majestic.  Seeming to grow out of the craggy brown rock, its sinous wall bristles with watchtowers like stegosaurus spines.  Isolated in 1855 by Nepalese in search of booty, the Gurkhas cut off the Dzong's water supply and settled in for a long siege. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 03 Xegar / Xigatse (Drive)
We continue on our drive to Lhatse (T-cross to Mt. Everest), and crossing over the Gyatsola Pass at 5,220 m, which is the highest enroute to Xigatse (240 Kms). Xigatse is the second largest town in Tibet and the capital of Tsang, lying 354 Kms. west of Lhasa at an altitude of 3,810 m. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day - 04 Xigatse / Gyantse (Drive)
This morning we will visit the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Moanastery, and continue on our drive to gyantse (90 Kms)  -  is a pastoral town between Lhasa and xigatse.  It is 264 Kms. southwest of Lhasa, and still retains the charm of a traditional Tibetan town untouched by modern expansion.  As  a crossroad on the principle trade route to India, it used to be renowned for the excellence of its carpets.  The compound, encircled by on impressive wall, once contained 19 monasteries, presided over by the still intact fortress perched atop a nearby mountain.
Later in the day visit the Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day - 05 Gyantse / Lhasa (Drive)
We continue on a full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola Pass at 5,010m, Kambala Pass at 4,794 m. and a colourful Yamdrok Lake, sometimes along the Tibetan lifeline river Brahmaputra also known as yarlung Tsangpo, to the capital town Lhasa (264 Kms).

Day - 06 Lhasa
Today we will visit the Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, it houses Tibet's most precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought as a gift bythe Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo.  Surrounding the Jokhang Temple is the bustling Barkhor Market place which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa.

Later in the day visit the Potala Palace, this legendary palace built atop a single hill is synonymous with Tibet by the first foremost king Songtsen Gompa.  It was expanded to its present structure during the 17th century by the 5th Dalai Lama.  This 13 story 1000 room citadel served as the headquarters of the former "church-state" of Tibet and was home to successive Dalai Lamas, who from the latter half of the 18th century used it as their Winter palace. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day - 07 Lhasa
Day free at leisure in Lhasa

Day - 08 Lhasa / Kathmandu (Flight)
Early this morning you will be picked up from you respective hotel to be transferred in time to gangaar airport to connect your flight to Kathmandu.

Departure Date for 2007
May	5, 12, 19, 26
June	2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July	7, 14, 21, 28
August	4, 11, 18, 25
September	1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October	6, 13, 20, 27

PRICE PER PERSON ON GROUP JOINING BASIS
LHASA HOTEL MIDDLE WING	STANDARD HOTEL	BUDGET HOTEL
USD 935.00	USD 792.00	USD 660.00
Single Supplement USD 302.00	Single Supplement USD 242.00	Single Supplement USD 154.00
Airfare: USD 327.00	Airfare: USD 327.00	Airfare: USD 327.00
Tibet Visa Fee US D 65.00	Tibet Visa Fee US D 65.00	Tibet Visa Fee US D 65.00
NOTE- 1.  We accept even ONE Pax for above tour. 2.  Airfare & visa fees subject to change as per AIR CHINA & Chinese Embassy. 3.  All above rates are based on our group joining tours.

PRICE PER PERSON ON PRIVATE TOUR BASIS
Category	01 Pax	02-03 Pax	04 pax Pax	Flight Fare (Kathmadu / Lhasa / Kathmandu)*	ABF Suppl.	SRS. Suppl.
First	2079.00	1259.00	946.00	327.00	Include	363.00
Medium	2035.00	1215.00	902.00	327.00	Include	319.00
Budget	1925.00	1127.00	814.00	327.00	Include	214.00
*  Tibet normal visa fee USD 65 per person extra (Subject to Change) *  Above Air Fare are as on date & subject to Change.

The Above cost includes :-

1. Hotel accomodation in twin sharing room on bed & breakfast basis in the respective htls in Lhasa & en route. However, for the 1st two nights hotel accomodation in all tours for dlx, stnd and budget htls basis will be in guest houses with dormitory.
2. Transportation by normal comfortable mini-coach/coach as per group size & in nepal comfortable mini-coach/coach.
3. Sightseeing with a good English speaking tibetan guide as per itinerary.
4. Entrance fees to monasteries & monuments.
5. Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers.
6. Any other items not mentinoed above

Cost doesn't include:-

1. Any arrangements in Kathmandu.
2. Airfare, which is quoted separately.
3. Airport taxes.
4. Insurance, Medical Expenses, Emergency evacuation / rescue in any form.
5. Any expenses arising due to landslides, political disturbances, strikes
6. or any other reasons beyond our reasonable control.
7. Any visa fees.
8. All expenses of personal nature such as drinks,laundry, tips etc.
9. Any other item, which is not mentioned above.

NOTE : Depending on the road condition, we may have to use the Land Cruiser. If Land Cruiser is used while driving, the supplement cost of USD 80 per person will be levied and clients have to pay this amount directly on the spot.

Visa / Tibet Travel Permit Conditions :

1. Individual Travellers who are willing to join our Fixed Departure Groups (Tour No. 1 & 5 only), are recommended to bring visa from their own country, as it will be much easier.
2. As per the rules of the Chinese Embassy,we need passport details (Passport Photocopy) in advance i.e. Minimum 15 Days prior to the commencement of tour to obtain Tibet Travel Permit.

HOTEL ENVISAGED OR SIMILAR
City	Hotel First Class	Hotel Standard	Hotel Budget
Lhasa	Lhasa Hotel Middle Wing	Hotel Kyichu Hotel Dhood Gu	Hotel Mandala Hotel Snowland
Nyalam/ Zhangmu	Guest House	Guest House	Guest House
Xigatse	Xigatse/ Manasarovar	Xigatse/ Manasarovar	Everest Friendship
Lhaste/Tingri	Guest House	Guest House	Guest House
Gyantse	Hotel Gyantse	Gyantse	Hotel Utse/Jianchan

Abbreviations
Flt :	flight	Srs:	single room supplement
Abf:	American breakfast	Pax :	No.of Person