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overland trip to lahse |
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This tour adds much more adventure while driving through
the beautiful landscape, high lakes and passes. The views are great of Mt.
Everest, Cho-Yo, Cisapangma and scenery along the way. Finally you get to
Lhasa city with its rich culture, beautiful and historical monasteries etc.
After the exploring the city of Lhasa, you can either fly back to Kathmandu
or go further on to your own destination. Tickets are provided in Kathmandu
for those flying out to Kathmandu Thus this overland tour is good for almost
every average people. |
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Itenerary |
DAY 1 : Kathmandu-Nyalam (3750m)-123 kms
Arrive in Kathmandu airport. You'll be met at
the airport by our representative and transfer
to hotel.
DAY 2: Nyalam-Tingri (4135m)-215 kms
The day to explore the sights of Kathmandu and
the valley with a tour guide. You will be
visiting temples, stupas, secret site,
architecture and cultural things.
DAY 3 : Tingri-Xegatse (3900m)-245 kms
We take a spectacular 35-minute flight to Lukla.
Our first real day of trekking is an easy day
with plenty of time to soak up the rustic
atmosphere. The trail traverses the side of Dhud
Koshi and Sherpa village then we arrive to
Phakding.
DAY 4 : Xigatse-Gyantse (3950m)-92 kms
Crossing the Dhud Koshi river few times and
Sherpa settlements we then arrive at Jorsale, a
fitting gateway, we enter Sagarmatha National
Park. It's not a long day but it is finished
with a steep hour and a half or so climb to
Namche.
DAY 5 : Gyantse-Lhasa (3650m)-260 kms
From Namche it is pleasant half-day walk to
Tengboche. Before we get to Khumjung and after,
in the forest en route we often see Himalayan
Tahr, pheasants, barking deer and musk deer. The
trail ascends an hour from Phunstetang to
Tengboche, from where we have an extensive
panorama including the tip of Everest.
DAY 6 : Lhasa sight seeing tour
The trail descends through rhododendron forest
to suspension bridge over the Dhud Koshi and
gentle climb up to Pangboche, a highest
year-round inhabited village with an old gompa,
rich in history. From here, we begin passing
through high altitude cropping and grazing areas
viewing Amadablam. A day walks brings us to
Feriche.
DAY 7 : Lhasa-Kathmandu trans himalayan
flight
As it is better to go easy and slow to higher
altitude, a relatively short and easy day,
visiting Pheriche and the Himalayan Rescue
Association post. Less than two hours walk bring
us to Tuglha for the overnight.
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