9-Day Itinerary

Route Feature:
You can visit Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple and do free shopping in Tsurphu Monastery.Up to Kambala pass to have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and see the Gyantse Stupa Kumbum.Saya Monastery,Rongphu Monastery,Nyalam.Then along the Zhangmu to visit Kathamandu,at the Kathmandu,end the happy trip.

 
Starting City: Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian...         Ending City: Kathmandu
Day1: Chengdu/ Lhasa ( Lhasa ariport 80km, asphalt road, 3595m, 15－19°C) Overnight at Lhasa
Morning time our staff pick you from your hotel in Chengdu then dropping of you to Chengdu
airport help you check in. 2 hour fligth you will arrive at Lhasa Gongga airport. Your guide will pick
you from Gongga airport to Lhasa city. Rest in hotel.
Day2: Lhasa ciy tour sightseeing Overnight in Lhasa.
Morning time buy the entrance ticket of Potala by yourself. Then visit Jokhang Temple, afternoon visit Drepung Monastery.
Day3 Lhasa city sightseeing Overnight at Lhasa.
Morning time visit Potala Palace, then afternoon to Sera Monastery.
Day4 Lhasa/Namtso Lake( 250kmm, 4 hours driving, asphalt road in good condition, 4178m, 2-15°C) Overnight at Namtso
In the morning around 08:00am, our guide and drive pick you from your hotel, then we leave Lhasa to Namtso Lake. On the way you will see the huge grassland of Naqu and have a chance see the sky road- Qinghai Tibet Railway passing through it look likes a dragon. Then the Nyenchen Thanglha snow mountain ranges in front of you, and also you will pass the Nagela Pass. Then enjoy the sunset at Namtso lake. Notes: Please take one warm overcoat cloth when you travel to Namtso lake that it’s cold at night time.
Day5 Namtso/ Yamdrotso lake/ Friend- ship highway/ Shigatse ( 590km, 7hours driving, asphalt road in good condition , 3900m, 15－19°C) Overnight at Shigatse
Morning time see the sunrise at Namtso lake, then pass Gangbala Mt. which is over than 5000m, then to Yamdrotso lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet (another 2 is Namtso lake and Manasarova), then back to Friend-ship highway arrive at Shigatse. Notes: The part of road from Yamtso Lake to Langkazi is repairing now, So can’t go directly from Langkazi to Gyangtse must be back for Friend-ship Highway to Shigatse then to Gyangtse.
Day6 Shigatse/ Gyangtse/ Lhatse/ Tinggri (Shegar) ( 440km, 6hours driving, asphalt road in good condition , 4050m, 8－15°C) Overnight at Tinggri.
Morning time visit TashiLumpo Monastery which was Built in1447 , spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas . Then driving to Gyangtse, visit Gyangtse Kumbum, far view of Zongshan ruins. After lunch driving along with Friend-ship way pass Lhatse to Tinggri. One the way you will pass the checking point with your TTB permit, travel permit and passport. Then arrive at Tinggri. By the entrance of Everest Base Camp.
Day7 Tinggri/ Rongbu Monastery/ Evrest Base Camp/ Rongbu ( 180km, 8hours drving, Rough road, 4980m, -5－10°C) Overnight at Rongbu
Early in the moring 07:00am driving from Tinggri to E.B.C with the very rough road, pass the wild grassland, cross the rapids river and high mountains. During this route,you can have a glimpse of 4 mountain which is 8000m high or more,such as:Mt. Lhotse(8516m),Mt. Everest(8848m),Mt. Qowowuyag(8201m),Mt Mayalu(8463m). Then arrive at Rongbu Monastery. It’s cold from here to E.B.C. At Rongphu Monastery view to Mt. Everest it’s fabulous and splendid. After walking arrive the place get on the animal carriage then use half hour arrive at Base camp ( Or you also can trekking to Base Camp around 1.5-2hours one way. It’s interesting and much more warm, but hard to breath). Hiking up to the top of the photo point take picture for the splendid- Mt. Everest. Then back to Rongbu.
Chinatravel365 tips:
1. At high altitude sleeping at Rongbu is cold , maybe you’ll get headache, plese take some medicine and we’ll provide you warm sleeping bag.
2. During the rainning season some times the weather will be not good enough see the Mt. Everest. But you also have a chance see the surrouding high snow mountain with fabulous.
3. Take very warm clothes and shoes with you to Mt. Evrest that you can focous on the wonderful scenery.
4. You’d better take some fast food like cookie chocolate with you because there isn’t so much delicious food from Tinggri to E.B.C
Day8 Rongbu/ Old Tinggri/ Zhangmu ( 190km, 10 hours, Rough road around mountains, 3750-2300m, 10-18°C) Overnight at Zhangmu
Morning time take photo of the sunrise for Mt. Evrest. Then go down of moutains to Zhangmu. Arrive at Zhangmu around 12:00pm.
Day9 Zhangmu/ Nepal Boarde (Friendship Bridge)/ Kathmandu Overnight at Kathmandu
Morning time our guide will help you clear the customs and transfer you to the Friendship Bridge at the China border. You need cross the Bridge by yourself, and get to Nepalese side. Our Nepalese guide will pick you up from Nepal side. Then driving around the Mountain about 5 hours to Kathmandu, You can enjoy the scenery of great white waters along the way. End the trip.

Cost include:
1. Entrance fee of Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Namtso lake, Gangtse Kumbum 40RMB/p.p, Tashilunpo Monastery 55RMB/p.p, Evrest Base Camp 180RMB/p.p
2. Stander tour with: 6N 2star hotel standeroom room at, 3N dorm bed
Deluxe tour: 7N 3 star hotel standeroom, 2N dorm bed
3. Landcruiser Toyota 4500 with good condition safely with expert driver in China.
4. English speaking guide
5. Travel permit( get it at Shigatse)
6. Travel insurance
7. One bottom of pure water provide everyday
8. 3 bottom of oxygen for urgent use.
9. Sleeping bag provide
10. Tibet entry permit
11. Airfares: Chengdu-Lhasa
Cost exclude:
1. Meals
2. Your own expense like animal carriage fee
3. Nepal visa ( You can get the Nepal visa from Lhasa around 30USD/p.p 2 days. Or you also can get it from Zhangmu)
4. Tips for driver and guide

7-Day Itinerary

(B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

 

Day1 --- Day3: Chengdu __Train__ Lhasa (No meal included on the train)
Preparing to take the T22, you should Gather at the Chengdu Railway station at 17:30, leaving Chengdu which was honored “the Giant Panda Base”, “the Oriental paradise”, “a city, once you were here, you won’t want to go away”behind.
On the train, you will pass by the following cities and scenery: Mianyang where is the largest base of TV factories; Jiangyou where is the birth place of an excellent poet “Libai”; Guangyuan along the Baoji-chengdu railway; Baoji and Lueyang city, the throat of “ Sichuan & Shan’xi & Gansu” provinces; Tianshui, the birth place of the primogenitor Fuxi surname; getting across Dingxi,you will get to Lanzhou, the ancient Tea-horse Road in Gansu province, recollecting the countless art and culture treasures in the ancient time. The train stops for a while there and then move on to xining, scanning some rare migratory birds from time to time. Crossing Lake Tosu in bulrush on the Qianghai plateau, the train gets to Gelmu. At this time, the majesty Mt.Kunlun comes into our eyesight. Meanwhile, you may see many precious animals walk and eat there; especially the yaks and Tibetan antelopes run across the rail on the vast kekexili Nature reserve.
Right now, you are entering the high plateau after crossing the snow covered Mt. Tonglha( 5072m ),and the so-called “Heaven Lake” of Namtso, it is not far away to Tibet. Just several hours later at 17:21, you will get to our destination, the holy city, paradise of pilgrim, the sunny city---Lhasa, and your guide will meet you at the railway station with presenting Hadas, and then drive you to your hotel for a rest of adjustability. Hotel: Lhasa

Day 4: Lhasa (B/L/D) Hotel: Lhasa
You may visit the “plateau pearl”---Potala palace after breakfast, the world famous building in Lhasa, which was built in 7th century AD, the political and economical center since the 5th Dalai lama, and numerous of precious murals, tangkas, frescoes, Buddhas and scriptions are treasured up there.
Then have your lunch in the hotel. After that, your guide will take you to visit the Jokhang Monastery, the earliest Hall built in Tupo Kingdom, where enshrines the worshiped Princess Wencheng of Tang dynasty, and the 8-year-old full-length figure of Sakyamuni which is the most scared Buddha figure in the heart of Tibetan people. You may view the devotional pilgrims pray here, meanwhile you may follow them to show your religiosity and pray for your health, fortune and for your family.
Finish the visit of jokhang Monastery, it’s time of your supper. After that, you are free to go shopping at the famous bazaar: Barkhor street.

Day 5 : Lhasa ___Jeep__ Yampachen _Jeep__ Lhasa (B/L/D) Hotel: Lhasa
After breakfast, take the travel bus to Yambajan, the famous terrestrial heat base. There are many hot springs with various kinds of mineral substance dissolved in the water which was said useful to your body health if you dip in it. (Tips: you’d better take the swimming coat yourself.)

Day 6: Lhasa__Jeep___Shigatse (B/L/D) Hotel:Shigatse
Having crossing the Mt. Kampala(4794M) pass, Yamdrokso, one of the most famous three sacred lakes will in the eyesight. Standing beside it, you will feel the quiet and auspicious in Tibetan people’s heart. After lunch, we will move to the second largest city in Tibet –Shigatse, the ancient palace of Panchen Lama.

Day 7:Shigatse__Jeep__Lhasa (B/L/D) Hotel:Lhasa
Morning after 9 A.M., you will sightseeing another ancient palace of Panchen Lama, Tashilumpo Monastery, where shrines the largest golden-covered Buddha—Buddha Qiangba. Be care, photo is not allowed.

Day 8: Off Lhasa (Service End)

Service Include:
1. Transportation:
(1)Train Ticket (Chengdu--Lhasa)
(2) Travel Bus (No air-condition)
2. Accommodation: Standard Room (twins beds)
3. Dinner: Lunch & Supper (8 dishes and one soup)
4. Entrance Ticket: listed above except Additional consume
5. Tour Guide: Excellent Local Tour guide
6. Insurance: Liability Insurance of Travel Agency, Personal Suddenness Insurance, Aviation Insurance
Service Exclude:
1. Personal expenses.
2. Tips for guide and driver.

 8-Day Itinerary

(B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

 

Day1 --- Day3: Chengdu __Train__ Lhasa (No meal included on the train)
Preparing to take the T22, you should Gather at the Chengdu Railway station at 17:30, leaving Chengdu which was honored “the Giant Panda Base”, “the Oriental paradise”, “a city, once you were here, you won’t want to go away”behind.
On the train, you will pass by the following cities and scenery: Mianyang where is the largest base of TV factories; Jingyou where is the birth place of an excellent poet “Libai”; Guangyuan along the Baoji-chengdu railway; Baoji and Lueyang city, the throat of “ Sichuan & Shan’xi & Gansu” provinces; Tianshui, the birth place of the primogenitor Fuxi surname; getting across Dingxi,you will get to Lanzhou, the ancient Tea-horse Road in Gansu province, recollecting the countless art and culture treasures in the ancient time. The train stops for a while there and then move on to xining, scanning some rare migratory birds from time to time. Crossing Lake Tosu in bulrush on the Qianghai plateau, the train gets to Gelmu. At this time, the majesty Mt.Kunlun comes into our eyesight. Meanwhile, you may see many precious animals walk and eat there; especially the yaks and Tibetan antelopes run across the rail on the vast kekexili Nature reserve.
Right now, you are entering the high plateau after crossing the snow covered Mt. Tonglha( 5072m ),and the so-called “Heaven Lake” of Namtso, it is not far away to Tibet. Just several hours later at 17:21, you will get to our destination, the holy city, paradise of pilgrim, the sunny city---Lhasa, and your guide will meet you at the railway station with presenting Hadas, and then drive you to your hotel for a rest of adjustability.Hotel: Lhasa

Day 4: Lhasa (B/L/D) Hotel: Lhasa
You may visit the “plateau pearl”---Potala palace after breakfast, the world famous building in Lhasa, which was built in 7th century AD, the political and economical center since the 5th Dalai lama, and numerous of precious murals, tangkas, frescoes, Buddhas and scriptions are treasured up there.
Then have your lunch in the hotel. After that, your guide will take you to visit the Jokhang Monastery, the earliest Hall built in Tupo Kingdom, where enshrines the worshiped Princess Wencheng of Tang dynast, and the 8-year-old full-length figure of Sakyamuni which is the most scared Buddha figure in the heart of Tibetan people. You may view the devotional pilgrims pray here, meanwhile you may follow them to show your religiosity and pray for your health, fortune and for your family.
Finish the visit of jokhang Monastery, it’s time of your supper. After that, you are free to go shopping at the famous bazaar: Barkhor street.

Day 5 : Lhasa ___Jeep__ Yampachen _Jeep__ Lhasa (B/L/D) Hotel: Lhasa
After breakfast, take the travel bus to Yambajan, the famous terrestrial heat base. There are many hot springs with various kinds of mineral substance dissolved in the water which was said useful to your body health if you dip in it. (Tips: you’d better take the swimming coat yourself.)

Day 6: Lhasa__Jeep____Nyingchi (B/L/D) Hotel: Bayi
Taking the Jeep along the east bank of Lhasa River to the named “Tibetan Jiangnan”—Nyingchi, passing by the Mt.Mila of 5013m elevation. On this journey, you will appreciate the beautiful landscape of Nyang River,Bangetang grassland and Tibetan villages. If you are not in a tight schedule, an experience of crossing the old rattan bridge. After lunch, you will get to a 4A class national scenic spot,Basum Lake, reputed as the “Tibetan pearl”, the scared lake of Ningma sect. Then move on the the destination of Bayi town.

Day 7：Nyingchi___Jeep____Lhasa (B/L/D) Hotel: Lhasa
You will set out to Giant cypress, the largest and oldest cypress in the world of 2600 years old in the twittering of birds. The cypress is about 50 meters high, 5.8 meters of diameter. As a legend said that it was the life tree of Bon Sect. It was said that 14 men may not embrace it hand by hand. On the way back, you may visit a Tibetan fazenda of A’pei’s.

Day 8: Off Lhasa (Service End)

Service Include:
1. Transportation: (1)Train Ticket (Chengdu--Lhasa) (2) Travel Bus (No air-condition)
2. Accommodation: Standard Room (twins beds)
3. Dinner: Lunch & Supper (8 dishes and one soup)
4. Entrance Ticket: listed above except Additional consume
5. Tour Guide: Excellent Local Tour guide
6. Insurance: Liability Insurance of Travel Agency, Personal Suddenness Insurance, Aviation Insurance
Service Exclude:
1. Personal expenses.
2. Tips for guide and driver.

6-Day Itinerary

 (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

 

Day1 --- Day3: Chengdu __Train__ Lhasa (No meal included on the train)
Preparing to take the T22, you should Gather at the Chengdu Railway station at 17:30, leaving Chengdu which was honored “the Giant Panda Base”, “the Oriental paradise”, “a city, once you were here, you won’t want to go away”behind.
On the train, you will pass by the following cities and scenery: Mianyang where is the largest base of TV factories; Jingyou where is the birth place of an excellent poet “Libai”; Guangyuan along the Baoji-chengdu railway; Baoji and Lueyang city, the throat of “ Sichuan & Shan’xi & Gansu” provinces; Tianshui, the birth place of the primogenitor Fuxi surname; getting across Dingxi,you will get to Lanzhou, the ancient Tea-horse Road in Gansu province, recollecting the countless art and culture treasures in the ancient time. The train stops for a while there and then move on to xining, scanning some rare migratory birds from time to time. Crossing Lake Tosu in bulrush on the Qianghai plateau, the train gets to Gelmu. At this time, the majesty Mt.Kunlun comes into our eyesight. Meanwhile, you may see many precious animals walk and eat there; especially the yaks and Tibetan antelopes run across the rail on the vast kekexili Nature reserve.
Right now, you are entering the high plateau after crossing the snow covered Mt. Tonglha( 5072m ),and the so-called “Heaven Lake” of Namtso, it is not far away to Tibet. Just several hours later at 17:21, you will get to our destination, the holy city, paradise of pilgrim, the sunny city---Lhasa, and your guide will meet you at the railway station with presenting Hadas, and then drive you to your hotel for a rest of adjustability. Hotel: Lhasa

Day 4: Lhasa (B/L/D) Hotel: Lhasa
You may visit the “plateau pearl”---Potala palace after breakfast, the world famous building in Lhasa, which was built in 7th century AD, the political and economical center since the 5th Dalai lama, and numerous of precious murals, tangkas, frescoes, Buddhas and scriptions are treasured up there.。
Then have your lunch in the hotel. After that, your guide will take you to visit the Jokhang Monastery, the earliest Hall built in Tupo Kingdom, where enshrines the worshiped Princess Wencheng of Tang dynast, and the 8-year-old full-length figure of Sakyamuni which is the most scared Buddha figure in the heart of Tibetan people. You may view the devotional pilgrims pray here, meanwhile you may follow them to show your religiosity and pray for your health, fortune and for your family.
Finish the visit of jokhang Monastery, it’s time of your supper. After that, you are free to go shopping at the famous bazaar: Barkhor street.

Day 5 : Lhasa ___Jeep__ Yampachen _Jeep__ Lhasa (B/L/D) Hotel: Lhasa
After breakfast, take the travel bus to Yambajan, the famous terrestrial heat base. There are many hot springs with various kinds of mineral substance dissolved in the water which was said useful to your body health if you dip in it. (Tips: you’d better take the swimming coat yourself.)

Day 6: Off Lhasa

Service Include:
1. Transportation:
(1) Train Ticket (Chengdu--Lhasa)
(2) Travel Bus (No air-condition)
2. Accommodation: Standard Room (twins beds)
3. Dinner: Lunch & Supper (8 dishes and one soup)
4. Entrance Ticket: listed above except Additional consume
5. Tour Guide: Excellent Local Tour guide
6. Insurance: Liability Insurance of Travel Agency, Personal Suddenness Insurance, Aviation Insurance
Service Exclude:
1. Personal expenses.
2. Tips for guide and driver.

16-Day Itinerary

Route Feature:
In this routes you will feel Tibet's culture and religion, enjoy the ancient Nepal's culture around Kathmandu valley, looking snow-capped mountains, boating on Phewa Lake around Pokhara, Jungle safari in Royal Chitwan National Park...This is a real exciting and classic Tibet and Nepal trip, you can't miss it.
Starting City: Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian... Ending City: Kathmandu

 

Briefing:
Day01: Flight/ Train to Lhasa. Overnight in Lhasa
Day02: Lhasa city sightseeing. Overnight in Lhasa
Day03: Lhasa city sightseeing. Overnight in Lhasa
Day04: Lhasa- Yamdrotso Lake- Gyangtse. Overnight at Shigtse
Day05: Shigatse- Tingri. Overnight at Tingri.
Day06: Tingri- Rongpu- E.B.C- Tingri. Overnight at Tingri.
Day07: Tingri- Zhangmu. Overnight at Zhangmu.
Day08: Zhangmu- Freindship Bridge- Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day09: Sightseeing at Kathmandu and Around. Ovenight at Kathmandu.
Day10: Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at kathmandu.
Day11: Kathmandu-Pokhara. Overnight at Pohhara.
Day12: Boating on Phewa Lake-Chitwan. Overnight at Chitwan.
Day13: Royal Chitwan National Park. Ovenight at Chitwan National Park.
Day14: Royal Chitwan National Park. Ovenight at Chitwan.
Day15: Chitwan- Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day16: Kathmandu airport dropping off. End the trip.

Day1: Chengdu- Lhasa ( Lhasa ariport 80km, asphalt road, 3595m, 15-19 centigrade)
Morning time our staff pick you up from your hotel in Chengdu then dropping you off to Chengdu airport help you check in.After 2 hours flight you will arrive at Lhasa Gongga airport. Our guide will pick you up from Gongga airport to Lhasa city. Rest in the hotel. Overnight at Lhasa

Day2: Lhasa city tour sightseeing
Morning time sightseeing at Potala Palace. Then to visit Jokhang Temple, afternoon walk around Barkhour Market. Overnight at Lhasa
Day3: Lhasa city sightseeing
Morning time to Drepung Monatsery, then afternoon to Sera Monastery. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day4: Lhasa- Yamdrotso lake- Friend- ship highway- Gyangtse- Shigatse ( 500km, 6hours driving, asphalt road in good condition , 3900m, 15-19 centigrade)
Morning time around 08:00am depart from Lhasa pass Gangbala Mt. which is over than 5000m, then to Yamdrotso lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet (another 2 is Namtso lake and Manasarova), then back to Friend-ship highway pass by Shigatse to Gyangtse, visit Gyangtse Kumbum, far view of Zongshan ruins. Then back to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.

Day5: Shigatse- Lhatse- Tinggri (Shegar) ( 240km, 4 hours driving, asphalt road in good condition , 4050m, 8-15 centigrade)
Morning time to visit Tashilumpo Monastery which was Built in1447 , spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas . After lunch driving along with Friend-ship way pass Lhatse to Tinggri. One the way you will pass the checking point with your TTB permit, travel permit and passport. Then arrive at Tinggri. Buy the entrance of Everest Base Camp. Overnight at Tinggri

Day6: Tinggri- Rongbu Monastery- Evrest Base Camp- Tingri( 180km, 8hours drving, Rough road, 4980m, -5-10 centigrade)
Early in the moring 07:00am driving from Tinggri to E.B.C with the very rough road, pass the wild grassland, cross the rapids river and high mountains. During this route,you can have a glimpse of 4 mountains which is 8000m high or more,such as:Mt. Lhotse(8516m),Mt. Everest(8848m),Mt. Qowowuyag(8201m),Mt Mayalu(8463m). Then arrive at Rongbu Monastery. It is cold from here to E.B.C. At Rongphu Monastery view to Mt. Everest it is fabulous and splendid. After walking arrive the place get on the animal carriage then use half of an hour arrive at Everest Base camp ( Or you also can do a trekking to Base Camp around 1.5-2 hours one way. It is interesting and much more warm, but hard to breath). Hiking up to the top of the photo point to take pictures for the splendid- Mt. Everest. Then back to Tingri. Overnight at Tingri.

Day7: Tinggri- Zhangmu ( 190km, 10 hours, Rough road around mountains, 3750-2300m, 10-18 centigrade)
Morning time go down of moutains to Zhangmu. The road from Old Tinggri to Zhangmu is reparing you just can go from 08:00pm. Arrive at Zhangmu around 12:00pm. Overnight at Zhangmu.

Day8: Zhangmu- Kathmandu
Morning time cross the Freind- ship bridge to Nepal side, Guide pick you to Kahtmandu, 4-5 hours later arrive at Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day9: Kathmandu and Around
Today there will be a full day sightseeing tour to the most interesting places in and around Kathmandu and the tour will includes: Swayambhuanth Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bodhanath. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Swayambhunath Temple
Swayambhunath is setuated 3 kilometers west of Kathmandu city known the Buddist Stupa said to be 2000 years Old. Visitors often call it "Monkey Temple". Everyone says the eyes of four cities. Aside, in front of the temple, one of the famous goddess with the shrine of Ajima called "Harati Mata" is there. Both the stupa of Lord Buddha and temple of a goddess are surrounded by other temples and Tibetan monasteries. Being located in the top level of valley, this place is famous for visitors for sightseeing. from here the view of Our cities, Mountains in langtang and ganesh Himal is very good.
Pashupatinath Temple
The middle of the sprin The largest Hindu temple Pashu Nath is setuated on the bank of Bagmati river considered one of the Holiest shrines of all the Hindu temple complex in South Asia with hundreds of Shiva lingams, shrines icons of various Hindu god and goddess insides. Hindus are not allowed to enter this temple courtyard. (Feb. March) every year there occurs a festival called Shivaratri. The world Shivaratri means the holy night of Lord Shiva. On this day many devotees visit the Pashupati Nath temple and make the ceremonial fire. Most of the devotees spend the night offering prayers to Shiva. This festival attracts tens of thousand of pilgrims from India besides the locals Most of the devotees spend the night offering prayers to Shiva. This festival attracts tens of thousand of pilgrims from India besides the locals. The daily local bus. care and taxi are available.
Bodhanath
One of the world's largest Stupa, Bouddha is generally acknowledged to be the most important Tibetan Buddhist monument outside Tibet. Tibetans simply call it CHORTEN CHEMPO "Great Stupa". It has now become the Mecca of Tibetan exiles in Nepal. Walking around Bodhanath one often fins men wearing long braids wrapped around their heads. Many of these pilgrims carry their own prayer wheels, which they spin incessantly.

Day10: Kathmandu Valley
Today sightseeing at Bhaktapur, Patan. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur City lies about 14 kilometers east of Kathmandu the altitude of 1401 meters, is a home of medieval art and architecture can be reached by car or any other public transport . The urban city covers an area of 4 square miles. Shaped like a conch shell, Bhaktapur means "the city of devotees". Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries. The major sightseeing places in Bhaktapur are: Durbar Square, Nayatpolo Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Surya Vinayak, Changunarayan.
Patan
The ancient city of Patan is situated on the southern bank of Bagmati River and is about 5 km far from Kathmandu City. The City is full of Hindu Temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings- Noted for its craftsmen and metal workers, it is known as the city of artists. The major visitors' attractions of Patan are: Durbar Square, Krishna Mandir, Mahaboudha, Jawalakhel Handicraft Center, Patan industrial estate, Kumbheshwor, Jagat Narayan Temple, Rudra Varna Mahavihar, The Ashokan Stupa, Achheshwor Mahavihar, Temples of Machchhindra Nath and Min Nath.

Day11: Kathmandu- Pokhara
After breakfeast driving 200km to Pokhara, then checking hotel. You will sightseeing: Mountain views
, Begnas and Rupa Lake, Varahi Temple, World peace pagoda, Seti Gorge and Green Canyon, Devid Fall, Gupteswar Gupha, Mahendra Gupha.

Day12: Boating on Phewa Lake- Chitwan.
After basking in the exotic boating experience on Phewa lake, Phewa Lake is the second largest lake in the country. It is a central attraction for the town. then drive to Terai lowland of Chitwan.

Day13: Jungle activities in Royal Chitwan National Park
Chitwan houses rich wildlife, lush grasslands and rare species of bird and animals. Chitwan national park is your target destination. It give a unique and exceptional wildlife experience, being the home to several are species, in particular, the one-horned rhinoceros and leopard and also leopard, bear, wild boar, deer, bison, crocodiles etc. On your jungle safari you may encounter rare species, rich birdlife and plant life. Birding at the park can be very exciting. In the evening, before dinner, you are treated with a slide show demonstrating culture of Nepal or a performance of the Tharu stick dance, a traditional local dance.

Day14: Jungle safari in Royal Chitwan National Park
Your safari excursion includes Elephant safari, Wildlife safari, jeep safari, canoeing and bird watching. Unlike African animals, those in Chitwan tend to be rather solitary and shy, but the chancing of sightseeing these are very high owing to the expertise and experiences of guides.

Day15: Return Kathmandu
After breakfast, you drive back to Kathmandu and spend your time relaxing, shopping or sight seeing.

Day16: Depart Kathmandu
Kathmandu airport dropping off. End off the wonderful trip.

14-Day Itinerary

Route feature:
The overland tour from Yunnan to Lhasa (starting from Kunming) is less difficult than driving from Chengdu to Lhasa, but the scenery along the way is also stunning beautiful. During this trip, You will visit the splendid Kunming stone forest, Old Dali town and the gorgeous Erhai lake, the lovely Lijiang old city which is one of the four old cities in China, and the deepest gorges in the world - Tiger Leaping Gorges before arriving at Zhongdian, we still call it Shangri-la. In Zhongdian, visit the Songzanlin Temple which is like a smaller Patala. After arriving at Deqin, see the holy Mt. Meili. Cross the Tibetan border from Yanjing, then another 111km to Markham join the Sichuan Southern route to Lhasa. Starting City: Kunming. Ending City: Lhasa

 

Day1 Arrival at Kunming
Arrive in Kunming, meet you in airport and transfer to hotel, city tour if time is possible.

Day2 Kunming Stone Forest Overnight at Kunming.
Drive to visit Stone Forest which is about 120km from Kunming, it is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan.

Day3 Kunming/ Dali/ Erhai Lake Overnight at Dali.
Drive from Kunming to Dali, it takes about 3-4 hours. Visit the old Dali town and the gorgeous Erhai lake nearby.

Day4 Dali / Lijiang
Drive from Dali to Lijiang, takes about 5 hours. Visit Lijiang old city. Overnight at Lijiang.

Day5 Lijiang / Zhongdian Overnight at Zhongdian.
Drive from Lijiang to Zhongdian, before arriving at Zhongdian, drive to visit the Tiger Leaping Gorges. In the afternoon visit Sangzanlin Temple in Zhongdian and in the evening you can visit Zhongdian old town.

Day6 Zhongdian/ Deqin / Mt.Meili Overnight at Deqin.
Early morning drive from Zhongdian to Deqin, it takes about 5 to 6 hours, along the way with beautiful landscapes. In the afternoon, see the holy mountain Meili from the view platform. If time is allowed, drive to see the beautiful Mingyong Glacier at the foot of Kawagebo - the main peak of Mt. Meili.

Day7 Deqin / Markham Overnight at Markham
Go on northwards along the Lang cang jiang river valley, the upper reaches of Mekong River. Pass the border between Tibet and Yunnan at Yanjing, arrive at Markham after another 111km to join the Sichuan Southern route to Lhasa.

Day8 Markham / Dzogong ( 158km ) Overnight at Dzogong.
Cross Lancang river, pass over the highest pass- Dongda which is 5008m.

Day9 Dzogong / Pasho (201km) Overnight at Pasho.
Drive from Dzogong to Pasho via pomba pasture.

Day10 Pasho / Rawok-tso /Pomi (219Km) Overnight at Pomi.
The way from Pasho to Pomi, you will see glaciers, snow-capped mountains, forests, local villages and also the beautiful lake Rawok-tso.

Day11 Pomi / Bayi (220Km) Overnight at Bayi.
Drive from Pomi to Bayi, pass by the gorgeous alpine valleys lined with rhododendron bushes, cross over the Serkhym-la, airrives at Bayi town.

Day12 Bayi / Cypresses Park /Draksum Tso Overnight at Bayi.
In the morning drive to visit Draksum Tso ( also known as Basum-tso).The lake and its surrounding views are beautiful and the site is also connected to the semi-mythical ruler of the Kham region and Guru Rinpoche. Take a ferry ride off the southern shore of the lake to visit the Tsodzong Monatery, most probably the highest attraction of this site. Afternoon back to Bayi visit Cypresses Park.

Day13 Bayi / Lhasa (400km) Overnight at Lhasa.
Drive from Bayi to Lhasa along Niyang River, Cross the Mila pass.

Day14 Lhasa sightseeing one day Overnight at Lhasa.
Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkor Market.

Day15 Lhasa airport dropping off, end the trip.

Service include:
1. Transport: Landcruiser
2. Accommodation: 14N hotels/guesthouses
3. Guide: Chinese, English speaking guide available
4. Entrance tickets
5. Tibet entry permit
6. Tibet Travel Permit
7. Tibet Minitary Permit
Service exclude:
1. Your flight tickets
2. Your own expense
3. Tips for the guide and driver
4. Meal
Chinatravel365 tips:
When you arrive at Lhasa there will be 1-5 Tibet Local tour can be available.
- One day charming tour to Namtso Holy lake
- Two day culture tour to Ganden and Samye Monastery
- Four day classical tour to Evrest Base Camp
- Four day adventure tour to Nepal boarder visa E.B.C

17-Day Itinerary:

Route feature:
There are too many beautiful things for us to enumerate,such as:Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market,Drepung Monastery,Sera Monastery,Gyantse Kumpum ,Tashilunpo Monastery,Sakya Monastery ,and you even can do a trekking from Rongphu to E.B.C.Visit Rongphu Monastery,then take the way to the Lake Manasarovar to see the Dira-puk Monastery,Zutul-puk Monastery.In a word,this tour covers nearly all the beaytiful things in Tibet,you can never lose this golden chance. All the way from Lhasa to Mt.Kailash, you will visit Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya, Lake Monasarovar. Make a 3-day trek around holy Mt.Kailash... Starting City: Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian... Ending City: Lhasa

 
Day1 Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day2 Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day3 Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day4 Drive to Gyangtse via Yamdrok Lake, visit the famous Gyantse Kumpum (300km, 7hours). Overnight at Gyantse.

Day5 Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery and Sakya Monastery
Drive to Shigatse to visit Tashilunpo Monastery, afternoon drive to Sakya, visit Sakya Monastery (240kms, 5hours).Overnight at Lhatse.

Day6 Drive from Lhatse to Saga (300kms, 9hours, 4450m high). Overnight at Saga ( Guest House, dorm bed)

Day7 Drive from Saga to Paryang through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow capped mountains(250km, 7-8hours, 4600m high). Overnight at Paryang ( Guest House, drom bed)

Day8 Drive from Paryang to Lake Manasarovar through open territory with a view of distant mountains, Yak herders camp, if lucky might come across a herd of Kang (Wild Ass (294km, 8hours, 4558m high), you will have the first sight of Holy Kailash and Manasarovara. Overnight at the village Hore or Chiu Monastery ( Guest house, dorm bed)

Day9 Rest and sightseeing at Lake Manasarivar. Overnight at the village Hore or Chiu Monastery ( Guest house, dorm bed)

Day10 Drive from Lake Manasarovar to Darchen (60km, 2hours, 4560m high), prepare for trekking. Overnight at Kailash Hotel.

Day11 Trek from Darchen to Dira-puk Monastery, 20km, takes about 5 - 6hours
The first day's parikarama is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads to few ups and downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.). Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, north west face at Dirapuk for overnight halt.

Day12 Trek from Dira-puk Monastery to Zutul-puk Monastery by crossing Drolma-la Pass, 15KM, takes about 6 - 7hours
Today our parikarama leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp. Zuthulphuk has a small monastery.

Day13 Trek back to Darchen,14Km, 4- 5hours
The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage 5hours, Overnight at Darchen.

Day14 Drive from Darchen to Paryang (4550m, 340km, 9hours). overnight at Paryang ( Gusethouse, dorm bed)

Day15 Drive from Paryang to Saga (252km, 7-8hours). Overnight at Saga ( Guesthouse, dorm bed)

Day16 Drive from Saga to Lhatse (300Km, 9hours ). Overnight at Lhatse.

Day17 Drive from Lhatse to Lhasa (450km, 7hours). Overnight at Lhasa.

Day18 Lhasa airport dropping off, end the trip.

Service Include:
1.Transport: Landcruiser
2. Accommodation: 9N hotels with standeroom, 6N dorm bed, 2N tent
3. Guide: Chinese, English speaking guide available
4. Entrance tickets
5. Tibet entry permit
6. Tibet travel permit
7. Yak and Yak porters for Luggage during Kailash Parikrama
8. Every day one bottom of pure water provide
9. 3 bottom of oxygen provide for urgent use
10. Sleeping bag provide for use.
Service Exclude:
1. Your international flight
2. Your own expense
3. Tips for the guide and driver
4. Trekking equipment ( Sleeping bag, tent and mattress)
5. Animal carriage fee at E.B.C

 

 

 

9-Day  Itinereary
Flight directly from Chengdu to Nyingtri
Starting City: Chengdu-Nyingtri
Ending City: Lhasa
Route Feature:In this 9 days tour will bring you to the beautiful scenery of Niyang River,you can also have a chance to see the China Switzerland--Nyingtri,Barksumtso,Potala Palace,and one of the three holy lakes of Tibet--Namtso Lake.
1. One itinerary bestrow the famous touring sites in Tibet, which is the best choice for photographying and adventuring in Autumn around Tibet.
2. Take the flight from Nyingtri in, out from Lhasa, without turning back. With the comparative low-altitute, it can help you adapt the altiplano.
3. Under the snow mountain and glacier, enjoy the dream like Holy lake Namtso, photograph the sunrise scenary in it.
4. Linger the splendid photography heaven---Niyang Rivers
5. Explore the largest and deepest canyon in the world---Tarlung Tsangpo Canyon
6. Dreamy holy lake---Barksumtso under the snow mountains
7. Front and back Tibet human and nature scenery join together
8. Holy lake--Yamdroktso Lake
 
Day01 Chengdu/Nyingtri(100km, 3hours driving, asphalt road in good condition, 2740m, 12-18 centigrade) Overnight at Bayi.

Take the plane from Chengdu to Nyingtri at 07:30am and gets to there around 09:15am, arrange the credential, head for the Nyingtri Cypress Forest which has 2600 years long, pass through the Sela area then head for the aboriginal forest-Lulang Forests.

Day02 Bayi/Niyang River/Bayi Overnight at Bayi
After breakfast, head for the conjunction of Niyang River and Yarlung Tsangpo River, visit the spectacular of the flowing water which you may plaint the majesty, grandness and superb of the nature. After seeing, pass through the charming and gentle Niyang Riverside, head for the dock to ride the barge. On the both sides, there are the thickly dotted aboriginal forests, continuous snow mountain with the fabulous scenery, you also can overlook the cradle of the Benjiao---Benri Holy Mountain. During the way, enjoy Qujiaowu Templae, Fozhang dene, the lake pine tree, at last get to the Yarlun Tsangpu Valley Rukoupai Town. We have arranged the special trekking tour for you which heads for one of the best touring site in Mt. Nanjiabawa ---Daduka. If the weather is good, you will have a chance to have a look of the famous Mt. Nanjiabawa(buy the Niyang touring site entrance by yourself)

Day03 Bayi Town/Barksum-tso/Lhasa ( 470km, 7hours driving, asphalt road in good condition, 2600m, 15-19 centigrade) Overnight at Lhasa
Morning visit the Guangdong-Tibet Aided Base, enjoy the Southeast Pontlevis Valley and the Small Switzerland in Tibet---Darksum-tso which looks like one crescent inlayed in the valley, 12km long, hundreds kilometers wide, with the area of 6000mu. With the yellow duck, white crane,fish, water with the beautiful inverted image Which make the lake fabulous. After enjoy the beauty, drive back to Lhasa.

Day04 Lhasa ciy tour sightseeing ( asphalt road, 3595m, 15-19 centigrade) Overnight in Lhasa.
Morning time buy the entrance of Potala by yourself. Then visit Jokhang Temple, afternoon visit Drepung Monastery.

Day05 Lhasa city sightseeing Overnight at Lhasa.
Morning time visit Potala Palace, then afternoon to Sera Monastery.

Day06 Lhasa/Namtso Lake (250km, 4 hours driving, asphalt road in good condition , 4178m, 5-15 centigrade)
Overnight at Namtso Tent guest house
In the morning around 08:00am, our guide and drive pick you from your hotel, then we leave Lhasa to Namtso Lake. On the way you will see the huge grassland of Naqu and have a chance see the sky road- Qinghai Tibet Railway passing through it look likes a dragon. Then the Nyenchen Thanglha snow mountain ranges in front of you, and also you will pass the Nagela Pass. Namtso Lake is the Heavenly lake which is one of the three holy lakes of Tibet (other two is Yamdrotso lake, at Shigatse area, Lake Manasarova at Nagri) and also the highest salt lake. You can do a very relax trekking around the lake side and Zhaxi Island. You can enjoy the sunset by the lake.
- Chinatravel365 Tips:
Please take one warm overcoat cloth when you travel to Namtso lake that it is a little bit cold than in Lhasa city.

Day07 Namtso lake/ Yandrotso lake/ Friend-ship Highway/ Shigatse (590km, 7hours driving,asphalt road in good , 3900m, 15-19 centigrade) Overnight at Shigatse
Morning time see the sunrise beside the holy lake , Take pass Gangbala Mt. which is over than 5000m, then to Yamdrotso lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet (another 2 is Namtso lake and Manasarova). Then arrive at Shigatse visit TashiLumpo Monastery which was Built in1447 , spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas .
-Chinatravel365 Tips:
The part of road from Yamtso Lake to Langkazi is repairing now, So can not go directly from Langkazi to Gyangtse must be back for Friend-ship Highway to Shigatse then to Gyangtse

Day08 Shigatse/ Gyangtse/Lhasa(540km, 6hours driving,asphalt road in good , 3950m, 15-19 centigrade) Overnight at Lhasa
Morning time depature from Shigatse to Gyangtse, visit Gyangtse Kumbum, far view of Zongshan ruins. Then back to Lhasa.

Day09 Lhasa airport dropping off.
Morning time Lhasa airport dropping off, take the flihgt back to Chengdu or Beijing, Shanghai,Xian...

Service Include:
1. Airfare from Chengdu- Nyingtri
2. Tibet Entry permit
3. Nyingtri, Shigatse travel permit
4. Entrance fee of Cypress Forest, Darksum-tso, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Gangtse Kumbum, Tashilunpo Monastery, Namtso lake
5. 7N 3star hotel, 1N tent guest house
6. 1-4person with Jeep; 5-9 person with Jinbei Minvan transportation with expert driver ( Business Minivan can be avilable)
7. English speaking guide
8. Travel insurance
9. One bottom of pure water provide everyday
Service Exclude:
1. Meals
2. Tips for driver and guide (Usually it is 100RMB/p.p for driver , guide)
3. Single supplement
4. Your own expense like Darksum-tso barge fee
5. Back flight ticket out of Lhasa

9-Day itinerary

Route feature:
The Tsurphu to Yangpachen trek is an excellent choice for those who want to get a close look at the Tibetan herders (drokpa) and their semi-nomadic lifestyle. Although they have permanent winter homes they spend much of the year camping with their animals. Starting City: Chengdu( Beijing, Xian, Shanghai...) Ending City: Lhasa

Beginning at Tsurphu Monastery this rugged walk crosses several alpine valleys before emerging into the broad and windswept Yangpachen valley. This is a high elevation trek exceeding 4400m for the entire duration and a maximum elevation of 5300m at the Lasar-la. Combining alpine tundra and sweeping mountain panoramas with visits to monasteries and a nunnery, this trek nicely balances cultural and wilderness activities.

The Best time for this trek is from Mid- April to Mid of October.
 
Day01: Chengd/ Lhasa ( Lhasa ariport 80km, asphalt road, 3595m, 15-19 centigrade) Overnight at Lhasa
Morning time our staff pick you from your hotel in Chengdu then dropping of you to Chengdu airport help you check in. 2 hour fligth you will arrive at Lhasa Gongga airport. You guide will pick you from Gongga airport to Lhasa city. Rest in hotel
Day02: Lhasa ciy tour sightseeing Overnight in Lhasa.
Morning time buy the entrance of Potala by yourself. Then visit Jokhang Temple, afternoon visit Drepung Monastery.
Day03 Lhasa city sightseeing Overnight at Lhasa.
Morning time visit Potala Palace, then afternoon to Sera Monastery.

Day04 Lhasa/ Tsurphu Monastery Overnight at Tsurphu monastery.
Drive from Lhasa to Tsurphu Monastery, takes about 2 hours, and the altitude will up to 4480m. Today you will be spent acclimatizing further and visiting this Tsurphu Monastery.

Day05 Tsurphu Monastery / Leten, trekking 4 hours, 11km Overnight in Tent
A spectacular first day of trekking up a green valley crisscrossed with mountain streams. Be on the lookout for various species of mountain goats. Several small nomadic communities camp here for the summer herding months, and you may have a stop into a yak-hair tent for a cup of salt butter tea or some fresh yak milk! Crest the ridgetop four hours later, emerging onto a high plateau with a scattering of rock-enclosed huts, and look for a flat area for camping. From day one, the scenery is breathtaking, classic Tibetan beauty.

Day06 Leten / Bartso, trekking 5-6 hours, 15km Overnight in Tent
Have your first small pass, the Damchen Nyingtri, bear to the left at the cairns at the crest, and descend into a magical valley of lichen-coated boulders, meandering streams and expansive, powder-blue sky. Three hours later, you will cross the Lasar La and descend into the Yangpachen valley, with its wide open plateaus, spiky grass hummocks and tundra-like parched, cracked patches of earth, and head towards Bartso. The views of Brize (translated as female yak herder) and Tarze (horse keeper) are superb, and you will feel safe in the care of the local mountain god, Nyenchen Tanglha. Camp near Bartso, a drokpa (nomad) village of five or six houses, surrounded by the juniper used for incense all over the Tibetan world.

Day07 Bartso / Dorje Ling Nunnery, Trekking 4 hours, 15Km Overnight in Tent
Leaving the village of Bartso behind, head towards a wide trail leading across the valley and over another ridge, from where you will be rewarded with views of Nyenchen Tanghlha (7111 m), the holiest mountain in central Tibet. Emerge at Tajung village, and then climb gently up rolling hills where young nomadic boys and girls picnic on the plateaus as they watch their yaks and sheep graze. The vistas are, again, just amazing! Mid-day, you should reach the small Djore Ling Ani Gompa (nunnery), near which you will set up camp. It is possible that these nuns, some of the friendliest in Tibet, will drag you into the gompa s tea-house and pass around a heaping plate of yak meat (use the bowie knife provided to hack a piece off) before getting into the requisite photo session.

Day08 Dorje Ling Nunnery / Yangpachen Monastery / Yangpachen Hotsprings / Lhasa, trekking 4 hours, 14km Overnight in Lhasa
Today walk for three or four hours, following the ox-bow Nyango Chu River snaking its way through the grassy valley, and head for Yangpachen Gompa. This old Kagyupa monastery, with Tibetan mastiffs keeping guard, overlooks part of the Trans-Himalaya range. Landcruiser will wait for at monastery, pick up to have a hot springs at Yangbachen, then drive back to Lhasa.

Day09 Lhasa airport dropping off
Morning Airport dropping off, end the trip

Service Include:
1. Transport: Landcruiser
2. Accommodation: 4N hotels with standeroom,1N dorm bed,3N in tent
3. Guide: Chinese, English speaking guide available
4. Entrance tickets
5. Tibet Entry Permit
6. Tibet Travel Permit
7. Yak and Yak porters for Luggage during trekking
8. Airfares: Chengdu-Lhasa-Chengdu

Service Exclude:
1. Your own expense
2. Tips for the guide and driver
3. Trekking equipment ( Sleeping bag, tent and mattress)
4. Meals