Monumental Tour of Zhangmu - Xigatse - Lhasa

Day 1 - Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Tingri
Crossing the friendship bridge by road from Kathmandu side, you enter Tibet into Zhangmu city. Our guide will be waiting for you at the Zhangmu terminal. You will be taken to your hotel, check in for the overnight stay. Our attendants will always be there to help you in case you feel any initial discomfort, which is possibly due to atmospheric pressure. In the evening time, you can go for a quiet walk in the Zhangmu city which is breathtakingly beautiful.

Day 2 - Tingri - Everest Base Camp - Tingri
Today, the day is going to be quite strenuous so get yourself ready physically and mentally. We start by visiting the Everest Base Camp, which very well could be the most anticipated moment of your tour to Tibet. From there trek to the foot of the highest mountain in the world and stand in awe under this giant that seems to have no end. In fact the best time to come here is at sunrise or at sunset as the different hues of the sky gives Everest a mesmerizing look. Return to Tingri where overnight stay is arranged in a comfortable hotel.




Day 3 - Tingri - Xigatse
After a sumptuous breakfast consisting of buttered tea and Amdo dough strips, embark on a journey to Xigatse where you will be directly taken to Shigatse hotel for check in. En-route, visit the Lhatse city and the famous Sakya Monastery which are definitely worth the time you will spend discovering their magnificence. The rest of the day is for your leisure. After having ample of rest, move out into the Xigatse city and explore it at your pace. The city is really a great place for hanging out and shopping. Shop for Silver ornaments and locally made handicrafts, the favorite among the travelers that makes an excellent best memorabilia back home. Night stay will be at the hotel.

Day 4 - Xigatse Sightseeing
Wake up looking at the rising sun and get ready for another scintillating day of sightseeing. We start with one of the six biggest monasteries of Yellow Hat Sect, Tashilhunpo Monastery. This has been the seat of Panchen Lama for hundreds of Year. Get a close look at the biggest statue of sitting Maitreya Buddha. It takes around 2-3 hrs to cover the entire monastery. Then we will move to another important landmark, Palkhor Monastery. Famous for the Saka Dawa festival, the monastery will leave you spell bound with its extensive and exquisite collection of murals. The end of the day is at the hotel where you can relax in your private space, in the pleasant cool evening winds of Tibet.

Day 5 - Xigatse - Lhasa
After your breakfast having the best of Tibetan delicacies, we will head towards Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. The distance between the two cities is more than 200 km and it takes more than 6-hrs drive to cover the distance. It is not possible to continue the journey at one stretch itself, so there will be one or two minor halts in between. As you reach Lhasa, you will be taken to one of the finest hotels in the town, Lhasa Hotel. After checking in, it is time for rest. For the evening a special cultural show is organized, there will be dance and music program performed by the local Tibetan folklore. If you please, take a look around in the city and mingle with the locales to learn more about their customs. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 - Lhasa Sightseeing ( Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street)
Lhasa is the most important city in Tibet and holds lot of places of interest. So it's better to start the trip as early as possible. We will first visit the famous Potala Palace. As grand as one could imagine, Potala Palace is the best example of architectural skills present in Tibet. The external appearance itself will bewitch you to no extent, and the interiors are even better. It takes around 4-5 hrs to cover all the halls and rooms of the palace.

From there, you will be taken to Jokhang Temple which is around 3 km to the east of the palace. The Jokhang Temple is famous for statue of Sakyamuni. After completely relishing the beauty of the temple, step out into the Barkhor Street which is the busiest market place in Tibet. Spend some valuable time shopping, as you will get almost everything you require and wish for, on a single street itself. The paintings, especially the Thangka paintings and specially made knives have become the most sold items. In the evening, come back to the hotel for dinner and a good night's sleep.

Day 7 - Lhasa Sightseeing( Includes Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery and Norbulingka)
This day as well is set apart for touring inside the Lhasa city. The day begins with your visit to Sera Monastery which is considered to be the representative monastery of the Gelugpa of Tibetan Buddhism. Visit the various halls dedicated to different deities like the Hall of Goddess of Music and Hall of Goddess of Mercy. Then we move on to Drepung Monastery which lies to the west. The best time to see this monastery is when the sun is at its peak, the white walls of the monastery shining like a diamond under the sunlight is a view not to be missed.

Last but not the least we move towards Norbulingka palace which was once used as the summer palace by Dalai Lamas. Roam around the park, which has lot of palaces, built by different Dalai Lamas. It is an apt place to hang out and relax along side the locales that come here regularly. As the evening starts giving way to darkness, we return to our soothing home away from home. The hotel will cater you the best Tibetan dinner with number of delicacies like Zanba, Tu Pa and the favorite Highland Barley wine to pamper your stomach and tongue. Head to your room for the last night in Tibet.

Day 8 - Lhasa
In the morning after a sumptious Tibetan breakfast you bid adieu to hotel staff and to Tibet. We take you to Lhasa airport in an air conditioned coach from where you will depart for your onward journey.