Day 1 Arrival/ lhasa tour3Lhasa Gong ga Airport
Transfer via: Flight can be arranged by us, however, it is not included in the quotation.
Airport to Tse-tung/Zedang
Transfer via: Van/Coach
On arrival your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Tsetang, the third largest town in Tibet. It is known as “the cradle of Tibet Civilization”.
Stay tonight Tse-tung Xuege hotel
Day 2 (B,L) Tse-tung/Zedang To Lhasa

Today’s trip to Lhasa is about 100 klms and on the way we will visit the Yongbulakang Palace also called “the Mosher and Song Holy Hall” and the - Changzhu Monastery which was built in the 7th century and very close to the boarder with India.

Stay tonight Shangbala Hotel ***

Day 3 (B,L) Lhasa
Spend today visiting some marvelous historical sites in this mysterious city. Your first stop will be The Potala Palace which is the greatest monumental structure in Tibet. Later, a visit to the most celebrated temple, The Jokhang Temple and the afternoon, enjoy some leisure time in Barkhor Street for shopping and to look at some of the local crafts.

Stay tonight Shangbala Hotel ***

Day 4 (B,L) Lhasa
Today’s highlights will be include visiting the Carpet Factory, Norbulingka, Trupeng Monastery, Sera Monastery. These important monasteries were constructed as a summer palaces for the Dalai Lama and later served the whole governmental administration. The Carpet factory is very interesting as it gives a insight into the manufacture of the famous Tibetan Carpet. We suggest cycling in the city or between the attractions to experience Tibetan life.

Stay tonight Shangbala Hotel ***

Day 5 (B,L) Lhasa To Jiangzi
Transfer via: Van/Coach
After breakfast, you will head out for Jiangzi. This sector is 264 klms.You will drop into the Palgor Chorten on the way. The Palgor Chorten Monastery is in need of restoration but is a very interesting place and at one time housed over 1000 monks. It has nine stories with 77 rooms and contains many wall frescoes telling stories about the history of the monastery.if weather permits, you can challenge yourself by cycling part of the way to Jiangzi.

Stay tonight JIANGZI HOTEL ***

Day 6 (B)Jiangzi To Shigatse
Road from Jiangzi to Shigatse is in good condition and the distance is 95 klms. We suggest one or two hours riding along the way to enjoy the magnificent landscape.
After we arrive in Shigatse we visit Tashilhunpo Monastery which is painted in red and white and the buildings in the monastery stand closely together in terraced rows, offering a great view of the surrounding country side.
Stay tonight Shigatse Shandong Hotel ***

Day 7 (B,L)Shigatse To Dingri
Transfer via: Van/Coach
You will move westwards to Dingri a distance of 232 klms and the gateway to Everest North Base Camp. We will check in at the Dingri Zhufeng Hotel, which is 100 km from the base camp of the world famous Quomolangma (Everest) Peak. The rest of the day is free to explore or relax.
Stay tonight Dingri Zhufeng Hotel

Day 8 Dingri
Today, you will move out for some 98km for the Rongphu Monastery. When we reach the checkpoint at the 30km south of Dingri, we will take the most popular trekking road to Rongbuk Monastery. With an altitude is 5,100 meters (16728 feet), the monastery is the highest on earth. From there you will get a great view of Mt Everest. For those who are energetic, you have the opportunity to trek to the Base Camp. There you will take in the spectacular beauty of this reputed mountain.

Stay tonight Zhufeng Hotel

Day 9 Dingri To Shigatse
You return to Shigatse but on the way you can take all the photos that you wanted to take a couple of day ago and relive the great experience of seeing Mt. Everest,

Stay tonight Shigatse Shandong Hotel ***

Day 10 Shigatse To Lhasa
If weather permits, you can ride back to Lhasa or stay in the van its your choice. You will have great photo opportunities. On arrival you will have time to visit Tibet Museum, a place of collections of Tibetan history.Stay tonight Shangbala Hotel ***

lhasa tour2 Day 11 Lhasa
The final chance to ride today as you travel to the Gandan Monastery. Gandan Monastery has extremely delicate and fine murals and sculptures. It houses a suit of armor decorated with gems which was worn by Emperor Qianlong and was bestowed to the monastery as an offering to Tsong Khapa.

Stay tonight Shangbala Hotel ***
Day 12 (B) Lhasa To to your next city.
Your guide will meet you at the hotel and see you off at the airport.
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