This morning we depart Kathmandu by surface on a scenic drive to Kodari (Nepal-Tibet border), through the beautiful Nepalese countryside.  We leave our vehicles here and start a short walk of about 01 hour 30 minutes uphill with porters to Shangmu Immigrations – known to Nepalese as Khasa, hangs on  a cliff face, its boom town architecture having a temporary look; even the monastery roofs are sheathed in corrugated iron sheets and is situated at a height of 2,500 m. Upon arrival in Zhangmu, check into your hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Today we drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape, crossing over Nyalam Pass (3,800 m) and Lalung-La (Pass) at 5,050 m, with views of beautiful Himalayan Ranges panorama including the Mt. Everest (8,848 m) to Zhangmu (244 Kms).

Also called "new tingri", is surrounded by mountains, Zhangmu is another town that lies in the shadow of a great fortress.  Even in ruins it is majestic.  Seeming to grow out of the craggy brown rock, its sinous wall bristles with watchtowers like stegosaurus spines.  Isolated in 1855 by Nepalese in search of booty, the Gurkhas cut off the Dzong's water supply and settled in for a long siege.

Overnight at hotel.

Drive to Lhatse (T-cross to Mt. Everest), and crossing over the Gyatsola Pass at 5,220 m, which is the highest en route to Xigatse (240 Kms). Xigatse is the second largest town in Tibet and the capital of Tsang, lying 354 Kms west of Lhasa at an altitude of 3,810 m.

Overnight at hotel.

This morning we will visit the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery, and continue on our drive to Gyantse (90 Kms) - is a pastoral town between Lhasa and Xigatse.  It is 264 Kms. southwest of Lhasa, and still retains the charm of a traditional Tibetan town untouched by modern expansion.  As a crossroad on the principle trade route to India, it used to be renowned for the excellence of its carpets.  The compound, encircled by an impressive wall, once contained 19 monasteries, presided over by the still intact fortress perched atop a nearby mountain. Upon arrival, check into hotel.

Later in the day visit the Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery.

Overnight at hotel.

We continue on a full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola Pass at 5,010m, Kambala Pass at 4,794 m. and a colourful Yamdrok Lake, sometimes along the Tibetan lifeline river Brahmaputra also known as Yarlung Tsangpo, to the capital town Lhasa (264 Kms). Upon arrival, check into hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of Potala Palace, Ramoche Monastery and Norbulinka. Potala Palace, is legendary Palace built atop a single hill is synonymous with Tibet by the first foremost king Songtsen Gompa. Norbulingka means 'Treasure Park' covers an area of around 360,000 sq. mts. and is considered to be the biggest man made garden in Tibet.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast full day sightseeing of Sera Monastery, Jokhang Monastery and Barkhor Market. Sera Monastery is 5 Kms north of Lhasa, Sera setting is one of Lhasa's prettiest monasteries. Once a community of more than 5,000 monks resided here and was virtually extinguished by the Chinese. Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, it houses Tibet's most precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo. Barkhor Market place, which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa.

Overnight at hotel.

Drive to Lhatse. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Nyalam. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Kathmandu via Zhangmu.