Day 01:
Arrival in Kathmandu, we pick you in International
Airport & transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: visa preparation and sightseeing in
Kathmandu pashupatinath, Bauddhanath Kathmandu Durbar
squire etc.
Day 03: Drive to the friendship bridge (Tibet
border) immigration check in Zangmu and, drive to
Nyalam.(3700m).
Day 05: Nyalam to Tingri (4390m) -147 Km.
Today's drive to Tingri takes around five to six hours,
crossing two spectacular passes along the way; Nyalam
pass (3800m) and Lalung La pass (5082m). Today there are
some spectacular views of the Himalayas to be had,
including Jugal Himal, Mt. Makalu (8464m) and, of
course, the mighty Everest (8850m).
Day 06: Tingri (4390m) to Rongbuk (5100m) – 105 Km.
After breakfast it's just a short, easy drive to Rongbuk
- the home of the highest monastery in Tibet – leaving
plenty of time to explore this historic treasure. Once
again, there are some stunning views to be had of the
Himalayas.
Day 07: Everest Base Camp Excursion (5100m.)
A two hour trek from Rongbuk will take you to the base
of the highest peak on earth; the north face of Mount
Everest (8850m). Explore the Base Camp where countless
expeditions have set off and see the Rongphu glacier.
The base camp itself is dry and barren, but the views of
Everest more than compensate for this; having the
highest mountain in the world towering over you is an
experience you'll never forget.
Day 08: Rongbuk to Shigatse (3900m) - 304 Kms.
Today your Land Cruisers will cover some rocky terrain,
covering the eight to ten hour drive to the city of
Shigatse. Shigatse is the home of the famous Tashilunpo
Monastery; the historical seat of the Panchen Lama
lineage and well known for its huge Thangka wall.