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The road from Lhasa to Kathmandu offers the most awesome views in all of Tibet and perhaps even Asia. On this journey we will travel from the barren Tibetan Plateau to the lush, semitropical scenery of Nepal, the scent of yak butter giving way to curry and incense as we descend into the subcontinent. Beginning in Lhasa, we will explore the major monasteries, temples and sacred sites of Tibet under the guidance of our experts. We will take part in prayer ceremonies, visit the homes of local Tibetans and discuss religious customs throughout the trip. After exploring the Holy City, we will then take the spectacular overland drive through Central Tibet to Nepal, stopping along the way at Central Tibet's highlights - Yamdrok Tso, a stunning turquoise blue lake at 4488m; Gyantse, where we'll have the chance to view the magnificent murals of Kumbum Stupa; Shigatse, Tibet's second largest town and home to Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama. We will also make a detour to Everest (Mt. Qomolangma) base camp and spend a day hiking at the base of the mountain and admiring the world's highest peak.

Day 01 :	Kathmandu (Chengdu/China) - Lhasa Arrive Lhasa Airport (from Kathmandu/Nepal or Chengdu/China).Meet Tibet Agent and transfer to hotel in Lhasa.Rest of the day free to rest for acclimatization. Lhasa hotel or Kyichu Hotel.
Day 02 :	Lhasa Guided tour of Potala Palace & Drepung Monastery. Lhasa Hotel or Kyichu Hotel
Day 03 :	Lhasa Guided tour of Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market &Tibetan Medical Center. Lhasa or Kyichu Hotel
Day 04 :	Lhasa-Gyantse Drive via Yamdrok Tso to Gyangtse. Visit Kumbun Stupa & Pelkor Chode Monastery. Gyangtse Hotel
Day 05 :	Gyantse - Shigatse Drive to Shigatse. Enroute visit Shalu Monastery. Visit Tashilungpo Monastery & Shigatse Market. Shigatse Hotel.
Day 06 :	Shigatse - Sakya - Shegar Drive to Shegar. Enroute visit Sakya Monastery. Visit Shegar chode, the Crystal Monastery. Shegar Hotel.
Day 07 :	Shegar - Rongbuk Today, we will take our diversion south to the Rongbuk Monastery, and have ample time to view the looming north face of Mt. Everest.
Day 08 :	Rongbuk/Everest B.C. - Tingri We will hike to the Everst base camp (15 km) and enjoy views of the tallest mountain in the world. We will return to Tingri in the late afternoon
Day 09 :	Tingri - Zhangmu Leaving Tingri in the morning, we will drive an entire day to Kathmandu. The altitude makes a sudden drop once we go past Lielamu; the view along road here includes some of Tibet's most spectacular scenery. Nearing Zhangmu, the scenery quickly changes to lush hills with clear water cascades - the semitropical scenery is a marked contrast to the barren Tibetan plateau.
Day 10 :	Zhangmu - Kathmandu We will cross the border into Nepal in the afternoon. The altitude and climate continues to change dramatically. We will reach Kathmandu, Nepal's capital city, in the evening.

TOUR COST (2002) : (With Hotel Kyichu in Lhasa) 3 Star Hotel.