Day 01 : Arrival and transfer to hotel Royal Singi.

Day 02 : Prepare for Tibet. Optional city tour in Kathmandu Valley. O/n Hotel Royal Singi.

Day 03 : you (by China airlines) will be landed at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (96km from the main city) at 13:35pm Chinese time. Transfer to Tsetang o/n Hotel Tsetang.

Day 04 : AM visit Syame Monastery and PM Visit Yumbulakhang Palace & Trandduk temple o/n Hotel Tsetang.

Day 05 : Drive to Lhasa and visit MINDROLYN MONASTERY en route, o/n Lhasa Jinbo Grand hotel.

Day 06 : After Breakfast drive to Lake Namtso(245KM) from Lhasa to the north.Enjoying the glory of sunset over the lake, you can view the Peak of NYIANCHENTANGULA 7162M. O/N Guest house.

Day 07 : Namtso Lake to Lhasa: In the morning enjoying in the sunrise over the lake, snow Mountain Peak near by in sun's glory, After breakfast drive to LHASA o/n Lhasa Jinbo Grand hotel.

Day 08 : IN LHASA
Haven't you always dreamed of visiting the ancient Tibetan monasteries? Our knowledgeable English speaking guide will show you everything there is to see in some of these renowned sights. First off we will explore the beautifully preserved Sera Monastery. Many of the pictures you see of Tibet are of these buildings with their white washed walls and golden roofs. To this day several hundred monks live and study in this architecture. The afternoon will be spent exploring the Jokhang temple and Norbulingka.

The Norbunglinka is another astounding piece of architecture and was once the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Jokhang Temple will provide you one of your first sights of devout Tibetans, as hundreds visit this sacred shrine each day. The central market of Lhasa, the Barkor, surrounds the Jokhang Temple. In these cobbled streets you can experience more Tibetan culture and even purchase some amazing crafts. o/n Lhasa Jinbo Grand hotel.

Day 09 : IN LHASA
To explore some of the ancient quarters of the Dalai Lama we will visit Potala Palace in the morning. Be prepared for astonishment as this grand palace has been around since before the 17th century. To add even more history and culture we will also visit Drepung Monastery. Once home to over 10,000 monks, the Drepung Monastery is still a beautiful sight to see. Miraculously it was one of the few sights to escape the Cultural Revolution without widespread damage.o/n Lhasa Jinbo Grand hotel.

Day 10 : IN LHASA
Today is a day for you to relax, properly acclimatize, and further explore Lhasa. The choices range from enjoying a meal in one of the excellent restaurants to exploring more monasteries or browsing in the towns markets. Take it easy and have a great day!o/n Lhasa Jinbo Grand hotel.

Day 11 : DRIVE LHASA - GYANTSE
In the morning we will depart from Lhasa and travel in Land cruisers along the Friendship highway. Numerous passes, such as Khambo La and Kharo La, provide wondrous views of the Himalayan range. A colossal glacier rises nearly straight up from the road as we pas Kharo La. The drive is no daunting task as we pass through many more beautiful Tibetan valleys and quiet villages along the way. Our final destination is the first class Gyantse hotel.

Day 12 : DRIVE GYANTSE- SHIGATSE
We will be given the opportunity of experiencing more wondrous Tibetan culture as we see the Gyantse Dzong and Kumbum. Expansive views of the valley can be seen from the ancient Dzong fort. The Kumbum is much more than a stupa, as it is surrounded by numerous Tibetan murals and small chapel houses. Even if you are no art connoisseur you will be amazed by these ancient murals and architecture.

We continue on with a short drive to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. Not a minute is wasted as we have a full afternoon of exploring the local markets and monasteries. It is very intriguing to see how ancient Tibetan culture compares to the modern day culture we will experience. There are endless amounts of sights, both modern and ancient, to see around this city. o/n Hotel Manosarovar or Hotel SIGATSE.

Day 13 : DRIVE SHIGATSE - SHEGAR
Once more we will drive along the Friendship Highway and immerse ourselves in the wondrous views of the Tibetan plateau. Along the way we will cross our highest pass of the journey, Gyamtso La, as well as numerous nomadic herders. The night will be spent in the comfortable Hotel Quomolongma or Hotel Xegar.

Day 14 : DRIVE SHEGAR RONGBUK
We will leave Shegar in the morning and cross the Pang La pass. The view from the top is truly awe-inspiring as nearly the entire Himalayas are laid out before you. This may be your first real glimpse of Everest.O/n Guest house.

Day 15 : RONGBUK EVEREST BC
Our ninth day will be spent enjoying the barren yet awe-inspiring surroundings of the Everest Base Camp. It is a life changing experience to stare up into the world's largest mountain. O/n Guest house

Day 16 : DRIVE RONGBUK - NYALAM
On our second to last day we will rejoin the Friendship Highway and experience another amazing drive through Tibet. Once again we will cross two high passes with magnificent Himalayan views. Towards the end of the day we will descend from the Tibetan plateau and arrive in Nyalam. It is a huge relief for many to arrive back in this lush town with showers and beds.O/N Guest house.

Day 17 : DRIVE NYALAM - KATHMANDU
Today is a sad day for most as we end our journey. In the morning we will cross the Friendship Bridge and head back into Nepal. We must bid a fond farewell to our Tibetan guide and go through all the necessary border paperwork. Our Nepalese staff will meet you on the other side and take you your last five hours into Kathmandu o/n Hotel Royal Singi.

Day 18 : Day free in Kathmandu o/n Hotel Royal Singi.

Day 19 : Transfer to Airport for onwards destination.