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Cycling through the Tibet PlateauDestinations: Lhasa - Nagatse - Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhatse - Shegar - Base Camp -Tingri - Nyalam - Zhangmu - Kathmandu Cycle from Lhasa to Kathmandu and explore the beauty of Tibet and Nepal on your journey. Arrive in Lhasa and spend three days marvelling at the temples and experiencing the Tibetan culture. On the fourth day drive to Nagatse and marvel at the Khamba La pass and the crystal clear Yamdruk Lake. Visit Gyangtse an important town for pilgrims, travellers and nomads. Drive to Shigatse the seat of the Panchen Lama and continue your journey to Lhatse a famous city for everyone going to the Mount Everest. Visit the old fortress in Shegar and continue your journey to the Mount Everest Base Camp. Marvel at the world’s highest mountain and visit the town Tingri wich has been an important trading spot in the past. Continue to Zhangmu and cross the border into Nepal. Drive to Kathmandu and spent your last two days exploring the beautiful Nepalese capital. |
Brief itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa Day 2 Lhasa city explorationDay 3 Lhasa city exploration Day 4 Cycle and drive to Nagatse, and then further to GyangtzeDay 5 Cycle and drive to Shigatse Day 6 Cycle and drive to Lhatse Day 7 Cycle and drive to Shegar Day 8 Cycle and drive to Tashi Zong village Day 9 Cycle and drive to the Base Camp, and than further to Tingri Day 10 Cycle and drive to Nyalam, and than further to Zhangmu Day 11 Cross the border, Cycle and drive to Kathmandu Day 12 Kathmandu city exploration Day 13 Kathmandu city exploration Day 14 Kathmandu departure, trip ends Highlights Tibetan village, Tibetan yaks, Mani stone, Tibetan Monk, Gesanghua, Highland barley Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Norbulingka Palace, Tibetan family and Sera Monastery, Brahmaputra, Midui glacier, Nepal Highway Gyantse: Gyangtse monastery, Gyantse Fortress, Yamdrok Tso Lake ShigatseTashilunpo Monastery, Shigatse market The Everest: the view of the Everest, Base Camp, Donkey cart Kathmandu: Swoyambhunath and Bodhnath, Bungamati, Khokana and Patan Duration: 14 daysTour valid: 01/07/2011-30/06/2012Private departure: dailyActivities level: Difficult Accommodation: One to four-star hotels approved by China National Tourism Administration.Transport: Private air-conditional vehicleMeals: 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches & 7 dinners Size of group: min. 2 persons |