Tibet

Golden Asia Tours

Tibet

11 Days 4wd Safari on The Roof of The World

Day01 Kathmandu:
Meet and transferred to hotel. Afternoon visit Bodnath, possibly the largest Stupa in the world and a center for Tibetan School of Buddhism.

Day 02 Kathmandu:
Full day tour of Bhaktapur, Patan City and S wayambhunath.

Day 03 Kathmandu/Lhasa :
Board one of the most fabulous flight in the world, over Kanchenjunga (8,536m) and Everest (8,848m) and across the Himalayan ranges to Lhasa. Tibet-called Roof of the World offers unique combination of adventure, cultural and pilgrimage. Afternoon briefing and acclimatization.

Day 04 Lhasa:
Full day sightseeing tour of Potala Palace-residence of Dalai Lama, Drepung Monastery and Summer Palace.

Day 05 Lhasa:
Full day sightseeing tour of Sera Monastery, Jokhang and Barkhor Bazaar.

Day 06 Gyantse:
Commencement of Trans Himalayan Safari by 4x4 WD Enroute enjoy the magnificent landscape including Simi-La Pass (4,500m)i Karo-La Pass (4,7 43m)i Yandrok Lakei Snow Clad Peaksi Yak Herders. At Gyantse visit Khumbum Stupa, Pancho Monastery and Gyantze Fort.

Day 07 Shigatse:
2nd biggest city in Tibeti Continue your exciting safari across the mountains. Visit Shalu and Tashilumpo Monasteries. View the world's largest statue of Maitriya.

Day 08 Xegar:
Proceed to Zegar-the launching site of Himalayan expeditions in Tibet. The journey is compensated by the majestic view of Mt. Everest &. Adjacent mountains. Enroute visit Sakya Monastery.

Day 09 Zhangmu:
Drive over the Lalung La Pass (5,220m)-the highest point on the Himalayan Safari to cross from the arid Tibetan Plateau to the sub-Himalayan greenery. Experience the magnificent views of the highest peaks and passes in the world endowed with an explosion of myriad waterfalls where you journey across and under the waterfalls and along acute ravines and exotic fauna. It is a challenging journey and experience for the strong hearted.

Day 10 DhulikheVKathmandu:
Drive to Kodari, the Tibetan/Nepal border town. Walk across the Friendship Bridge. Transfer to Kathmandu via Dhulikhel a city of enchanting cultural heritage. Evening enjoy farewell dinner reminiscing the thrills and an exciting experience of a life time.

Day 11 Kathmandu:
After breakfast at leisure until transfer for onward journey.