The trip starts with drive from Kathmandu through the friendship bridge. After completion of the immigration formalities at Zhangmu we drive to Nyalam, the first night. Next day we continue drive to Old Tingri and start trekking to North Everest Base Camp. The trek will follow the historic expedition route from Old Tingri to Rongbuk crossing over the Langma La pass-16,900 feet. Following the route to North Everest Base Camp you will have enough time to explore the Rongbuk glacier below the massive north-face of Mt. Everest. After having the magnificent views of worlds highest mountain scenery you will be back to Kathmandu. The trek portion will be supported by a expert Nepalese Sherpa team. Our professional chef will prepare all meals and other field staff will take care of camping and transport to the supplies (camping /kitchen materials and luggage) for which we use yaks and/or truck.

Tibet a place for the traveler to cast away any preconceptions you may have and join in the journey of discovery along the way... at least for a while. We have designed a several tours to suit of interests although we are always open to create new ideas and respect your suggestion.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Transfer airport - fly Gonggar ( Tibet ) - transfer hotel (3650 m.)

Day 02 : Lhasa
Guided sightseeing - Sera Monastery, Jokhang temple and Barkhor Bazaar.

Day 03 : Lhasa
Guided sightseeing - Drepung Monastery and Potala Palace .

Day 04 : Lhasa at leisure
Free day for independent activities.

Day 05 : Lhasa/Gyantse (3950 m.)
After crossing the Yarlung ( Brahmaputra ) River, the road climbs steeply to the Kamba - La with its magnificent views of the turquoise waters of Yamdruk Tso. Continue to Gyantse with its fascinating Kumbum, Palkor Chode Monastery and fort.

Day 06 : Gyantse/Shigatse (3900 m.)
A short drive from Gyantse, visit Tashilumpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama and one of the most important monasteries in Tibet .

Day 07 : Shigatse/Lhatse (3950 m.)
We continue across the vast Tibetan plain, crossing the Yalung - La before making a side tour to Shakya Monastery.

Day 08 : Lhatse/Rongbuk (Everest Base Camp - 5000 m.)
Near Xegar, leave the main highway....head towards Rongbuk Monastery, the highest Monastery in the world. The views up the valley towards Mt Everest are simply stunning.

Day 09 : Rongbuk / Tingri (4342 m.)
A morning excursion at Rongbuk, we then drive onwards to the small Tibetan town of Tingri.magnificent views of Mt. Everest and Cho - Oyu can be seen from the Hotel.

Day 10 : Tingri / Nyalam (3750 m.)
One last spectacular day of our journey across the Tibetan plateau. On the way we stop for a while at Loblung-La (5050m) from where a breathtaking vista of Mt. Shisapangma and Langtang can be seen. The journey continues towards Nyalam.

Day 11 : Nyalam / Zhangmu/Kathmandu The road then descends to the border town, Zhangmu, today's last destination inTibet after immigration we proceed to our hotel in Kathmandu .