Tour Code:SC-XZ-005

Route Feature:
It is one of the major festivals in Tibet, also known as the Tibetan Opera Festival. The founder of the Gelugpa (Yellow Sect of Buddhism), Tsongkhapa set the rule that Buddhists can cultivate themselves only indoor in summer, to avoid killing other creatures carelessly.

The tour itinerary:

Day 1: Chengdu - Lhasa by airplane
Departing from Chengdu to Lhasa in the morning,arriving at Lhasa Gonggar airport which is at a elevation of 3000 meters, guide will meet you at the airport,drive to Lhasa urban area, en route visit Brahmaputra valley, Buddha Sculpture made in the 11th century and Tibetan village etc. on the drive to Lhasa and check in the Hotel, Free and have a good rest in the Lhasa city today, avoid extreme physical activity and sickness of high altitude.overnight in Lhasa.

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Day 2 :Lhasa Full Day City Tour
Visit the main tourist attractions in Lhasa:Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street

(B √ L √ S √ )

Day3: Lhasa-Yangbache hot-spring-Lhasa
Drive about 70km west of Lhasa to Tsurphu Monastery, which is the seat of the Karmapa branch of the Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Tsurphu Monastery is set in a valley. If you are acclimatised the altitude, you can do the Tsurphu Kora. It winds up some 150m,providing splendid views of Tsurphu below. Afternoon drive to Yangbachen to have hot-spring. Overnight at Lhasa .

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Day4: Lhasa-Yamdrok lake-Xigatze-Lhatse
Up to Kambala pass which is 4794m high, you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso there. It is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Then drive back to Chushul, along Nepal friendship way to Xigatze, visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhatse.

(B √ L √ S √ )

Day5: Lhatse- New Tinggri (Shegar)- Rongphu Monastery - E.B.C
Early morning start driving to Rongphu via Shegar, some parts of the road are with constructions. On the way you will cross over Gyatsola Pass at 5,220m, which is the highest enroute, and from the pass you will see the Himalaya mountain ranges in a clear day.
Rongphu is the highest monastery in Tibet, still a good point to see Mt.Everst. Afternoon start trekking from Rongphu to E.B.C, it takes about 2 hours. Or you can take animal carriage ( 30rmb/per person,round-trip). Overnight at Rongphu guest house.(dorm beds)
Note: The entrance fee of Mt. Everest Base Camp is 65rmb/per person. Then Entry fee of the Landcruiser to E.B.C. is 405rmb. It is a bit cold to stay at Rongphu, so you'd better to take your sleeping bag with you.

(B √ L √ S √ )

Day6: Rongphu/ Shegar/Xigatze
If you are lucky enough, you will see sunrise at E.B.C.. About noon time, start driving back to Xigatze. Overnight at Xigatze.

(B √ L √ S √ )

Day7: Xigatze -Lhasa
After breakfast, drive to Gyantse, only 90km from Xigatze. You will visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumpum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa along the friendship way. Overnight at Lhasa.

(B √ L √ S × )

Day8:Lhasa - Chengdu by airplane
Leave from Lhasa for Chengdu by airplane,the end .

(B √ L × S × )

Note:
B=breakfast, L=lunch, S=supper, N=overnight
Tibet entrance permit.
Single room supplement may be paid if there appears extra single person.
In high altitude areas to visit, please note the Altitude sickness.

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