If you feel more adventurously inclined but do not have a lot of time to spare then this eight days trip is for you.
Day 01: Kathmandu / Zhangmu (2,500m).
Early morning drive to Kodari (Tibet border), walk for 15 minutes to Chinese immigration. Our Tibetan guide will assist you and drive further to Zhangmu. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02: Zhangmu / Xegar (4,359m) - 244kms.
A spectular drive watching the Himalayas including Mt. Everest (weather permitting) crossing the Lalungla pass (5,050m). Overnight in hotel.
Day 03: Xegar / Xigatse (3,900m) - 225kms.
A full day drive to Xigatse via Lhatze crossing JisTsugla pass (5,220m). Overnight in hotel.
Day 04: Xigatse / Gyantse (3,950m) - 90kms.
A morning visit to the Tashilompo monastery of the Panchen Lama and drive further to Gyantse, visit The Palkhor monastery and KumbumStupa. Overnight in hotel.
Day 05: Gyantse / Lhasa (3,650m) - 261kms.
A scenic drive via Karola pass (5,010m) and Kamala pass, visit the Yamdroktso Lake on the way to Lhasa. Overnight in hotel.
Day 06-07: In Lhasa. (Sightseeing tour).
Two full day sight seeing tour around Lhasa, visit The Jokhang temple, Barkhor market, Sera monastery, Drepung monastery and Potala palace. Overnight in hotel.
Day 08: Lhasa / Gonggar / Kathmandu.
Drive to Gonggar airport approx. 1 hour and fly back to Kathmandu.