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Days 01 :
Arrive at Tribhuwan
international airport,
Kathmandu, you are welcomed
by the hospitable meeting
and then you will be
transferred to your hotel.
Short briefing will be
followed about necessary
formalities and rest of the
program. Depending on
arrival time you will have
choice of visiting nearby
sanctuaries or have a rest
day.
Days 02 :
After breakfast we drive to Swoyambhunatha
stupa has it that Manjushree,
found of Kathmandu valley,
and discovered the lotus of
ancient valley lake on which
site the great stupa of
swoyambhunath was later
built. The omni sighted
stare of Buddha greets
visitors & residents a like
compassion. This is one of
the oldest Buddhist stupa in
the world, which has been
registered in UNICEOO
heritage side. We then visit
to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Kathmandu durbar square
situated the center of
Kathmandu where you can see
the House of Living
Goddess”KUMARI” Kasthamandup
temple” Said that was built
from single tree in 16th
century, big bell-big drams,
erotic carving in old
temple, old palace etc. We
then finally were
sightseeing to Patan Durbar
Square. Patan Durbar square
is one of the beautiful
Durbars square in Kathmandu
valley. It is very famous
for woodcarving, Metal
works, Temples and
Monasteries. Tour of Patan
includes tour of Krishna
temple, Patan king’s palace,
Golden temple and much more.
Days 03 :
Departing at 05:30 AM from
Kathmandu, the capital of
Nepal, approximately 5-hrs
drive along the Arniko Highway,
will take us to Kodari
(China-Nepal Border). We
cross the Friendship Bridge
at the border, drive to
Zhangmu by jeep (or truck)
where after completion of
immigration formalities, we
will enter to the Chinese
Autonomous Region & start
the first night in the
Tibetan plateau. We will be
staying at the
hotel/guesthouse nearby
Zhanmgu or if the time
remaining, we drive 30 km &
stay at Nyalam.
Days 04 :
From Nyalam, the
road follows the Bhote Koshi
river in a deep valley with
plenty of waterfalls. After
1.5-hrs drive bring us to
Nyalam Pass (3800m) with the
Jugal Himal in view. A
continued drive via Lalung-La
(5050m) will bring us in
view of Mt. Langtang
(7245m), Mt. Shisapangma
(8013m) & Mt. Dorje Lakpa
(6980m), Mt. Makalu (8464m),
Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt.
Lhotse (8516m) & Mt. Cho Oyu
(8201m), natural mountains
borders between Nepal and
Tibet.
Days 05 : From Tingri, we
drive to the Everest base
camp via Xegar. The Everest
access road turns off the
Friendship Highway around
five km west of Shegar check
point shortly after km
market 494, from which point
it winds and climbs its way
63 km to Rongbuk Monastery
and on to Everest base camp.
Although there were probably
monastic settlements in the
area for several hundred
years, Rongbuk Monastery is
fairly recent. A Nyingmapa
Lama established it in 1902.
Perhaps not of great
antiquity, it can at least
lay claim to being the
highest monastery in Tibet
and thus the world, at 4980
meters. There were once 500
monks and nuns living here,
but local reports that the
number is now only 16.
Accommodation and very basic
food are available at the
monastery. The rooms are
comfortable.
Days 06 :
It is just over two hours
walking from Rongbok
Monastery to the Everest
Base Camp. Vehicles do the
trip in around 10 to 15
minutes. The walk is fairly
straightforward, even if the
altitude has you puffing
within a few minutes of
starting out. The base camp
is a dry, barren place, but
the views of Everest more
than make up for this. Have
a photo taken a base camp
marker, which
disappointingly does not
even mention the world
"Everest". It reads Mt.
Chomolangma Base Camp (local
name) and the Chinese below
in indicates 5200 meters
above the sea level. On a
small hill to the left of
the base camp marker are a
couple of prayer poles.
Clamber up for great views
of the world's highest peak.
Days 07 :
Early morning drive to Lhatse. Approximately
150-km southwest of Shigatse
and some 30km west of the
Sakya turn-off, Lhatse
(4050m). There are a couple
of attractions in the
vicinity that can be hiked
to in a day, but it should
be emphasized that they are
minor attraction and
probably of most interest to
the archaeologically minded.
At each end of town, there
are ruined dzongs
(monasteries/fortresses).
Days 08 : Lhatse is over a
(5220m pass.) Near the
petrol station, there is a
small restaurant where tea
and snacks are available.
Depending upon the road
conditions, Sakya Monastery,
which is 26km off from the
main road, will be visited.
Sakya is one of the oldest
and most important
monasteries in Tibet. 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.
Days 09 :
After visiting Tashilunpo Monastery in the
morning including the Bazaar
of Xigatse, drives to
Gyantse, which is 2 hours.
Gyantse is small bustling
town steeped in history. It
lies 264 km southwest of
Lhasa on the northern bank
of Nyang Chu River. In the
15th Century it served as
the Capital of a small
Kingdom. Visit Kumbum
Chorten and Phklor
Monastery, which was built
around 1400 AD which later
became the main center for
trade with British India.
Days 10 :
08-hours drive takes us to Lhasa crossing the
Karo-La pass (5010m) and
Kamba-la pass (4794m). The
Karo-la climbs between two
lofty mountains, Nozing
Khang-La (7223m) and Balung
(6236m). While driving you
will see the Yamdrok Tso
(Turquoise Lake), which
takes approximately 1 hour
to cross around. After
passing Kamba-La, Lhasa
Valley is seen to the north.
You will also cross the
Brahmaputra River. Reaching
Lhasa and check in hotel.
The accompanying guide will
reconfirm your onward
airline ticket.
Days 11\12 :
This day you will be
occupied with sightseeing
and excursions of The Potala
Palace, The Jokhang Temple
surrounding Barkhor Market,
Drepung Monastery and Sera
Monastery..
Days 13 :
Transfer to airport 2-hrs
drive - Representative will
assist you. Departure of
flight for Kathmandu would
be approx 10:00hr. China
Standard time and arriving
Kathmandu at 9:AM Nepal
standard time. Flight Lhasa to Kathmandu takes
1-hour 10 minutes. During
the flight you will see the
following: Yarlung Tsangpo
River, Lake Yamdrok, Mt.
Kanchanjunga (8586m), Mt.
Makalu (8463m) and Mt.
Everest (8848m) If weather
permitting. You have free
day for relax or shopping.
Days 14 :
After breakfast we drive to Daksinkali to see
the animal sacrifices.
Daksinkali temple located at
the foothills south of the
valley is the most important
venue of animal sacrifices
to the goddess Kali.
En-route we visit Pharping
Monastery & Chovar Gorge.
The Buddhist history says,
Milerapa from Tibet took one
night shelter in the cave,
and accordingly blessed this
monastery. Hindus have their
version that it was Pancha
Pandav who had visited this
place. The Chovar gorge
which god Manjushree to
create the Kathmandu valley
drained the waters of
primeval lake. We then
finally visit to Kritipur.
The oldest Newari village,
which is famous for local
architect, then back to
hotel.
Days 15 :
After breakfast you
will have some free time
until the time to leave the
international airport for
your final departure.
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11 DAYS EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING
