Shangrila Tour To Tibet (Fly In and Out)

Day 01: Arrival in Nepal

On the first day of your trip, you will arrive at the Tribhuvan Internationational Airport. You will see our representative from The Great Adventure Treks waiting for you at the airport.

He/ she will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.

Day 02: Preparation for Tibet tour

After having your breakfast in the morning, you will leave for Kathmandu sightseeing tour. Our representative will come to pick you at your hotel. You will visit some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu valley.

The day involves exploring places such as Basantapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, etc. After exploring the places, you will head back to your hotel. You will talk with your guide and discuss in brief regarding the trip.

Day 03: Kathmandu (1,300m) – Lhasa (3,650m)

Today, you will start your trip to Tibet. After having your breakfast early in the morning, you will take a flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa.

You will fly over the majestic panoramic Himalayan ranges of Nepal. On reaching Lhasa, you will check in to your hotel. Rest for acclimatization.

Day 04-05: In Lhasa

You will spend two days exploring the beautiful Lhasa. On the first day, you will visit places such as Potala Palace, Ramoche Monastery, and the Norbulingka.

On the second day of your Lhasa sightseeing tour, you will explore the Sera Monastery, Barkhor Market, and Jokhang monastery. Sera is one of the beautiful monasteries in Lhasa. So, today you will get to learn a lot about Tibet Buddhist culture and tradition.

Overnight at a hotel in Lhasa.

Day 06: Lhasa – Xigatze(3,900m): 280 km

Today you will leave Lhasa and drive towards Xigatze. You will cross the Guatch La which sits at the height of 5220 meters. It is the highest pass along the route to Lhasa.

You will have a scenic drive today following the valley of Brahmaputra river.

Overnight at lodge in Xigatze.

Day 07: Xigatze – Gyantse(3,950m): 90 km

You will pass Kampa La Pass and stop at Yamdrok lake. You will have your lunch near the Yamdrok lake.

Driving further, you will stop at Karo La Pass. The spot will give you the best view of Laro La Glacier. You will also visit the Pelkor Chode Monastery and the Kumbum.

Later in the afternoon, you will reach Gyantse and check in to a hotel.

Day 08: Gyantse – Tsedang(3,400m): 29 km

You will spend most of your day today with a scenic drive from Gyantse to Tsedang. Crossing Karola, Kambala, and the beautiful Yambdrok lake will take you to Bramhaputra. Bramhaputra is a Tibetan lifeline river. Driving further along the river will take you to Tsedang.

Overnight at a lodge in Tsedang.

Day 09: TsedSang – Samye- Tsedang: 140 km

Early in the morning, you will start driving alongside the bank of Brahmaputra river. From here, you will drive towards Samaye valley. You will explore the Mindoling monastery that sits on the east of Dranang river.

You will then explore the Samaye monastery which reflects the unique architectural showpiece of Tibet. After exploring the monastery, you will drive back to Tsedang.

Overnight in Tsedang.

Day 10: Tseding – Kathmandu

Early in the morning, you will drive to Lhasa airport. You will catch a flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu. You will witness the wonderful Himalayan view of Nepal and Tibet.

On reaching the TIA airport in Kathmandu, you will transfer to your hotel.

Day 11: Departure from Nepal as per your time.

Today is the last day of your Shangrila tour to Tibet. Our representative from The Great Adventure Treks will come to pick you at your hotel. He/ she will drop you at the airport for the final departure.