Everest B.C. from Tibet-9 nights 10 days

Itinerary in Detail
Day 01	Kathmandu-Lhasa by flight Transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest Airlines. This one hour trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalaya Peaks (weather permitting). Arrival Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two hours drive to cover the 93 KM. to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650m. Upon arrival we check in at the Snowland Hotel, right in the heart of the old city.
Day 02-04	Sightseeing in Lhasa.During these three days in Lhasa we visit the Potala Palace, Drepung and Sera Monasteries, the Narbulinka and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor.
Day 05	Lhasa-Gyantse.You begin your overland adventure with a full day drive to Gyantse. Along the way you cross the Kamba La (4794m) and the Karo La pass (5010m), both grant spectacular views. After the Kamba La you come to Yamdrok Tso, also known as the Turquoise lake. You will want to have your camera ready. Altitude 3900m.
Day 06	Gyantse-Shigatse.This is a busy Day. In the morning visit Gyantse stupa and monastery followed by a 2 hrs. drive to Shigatse. Here see the.giant Buddha in the famous Tashilunpo monastery. The seat of the Panchen Lama.
Day 07	Shigatse-Shegar/Lhatse.Takes you to visit Sakya monastery. Here you can spend the afternoon enjoying the scenery. You'll spend the nigh t in the Tibetan truck stop town of Lhatse.
Day 08	Shegar/Lhatse-Rombuk.Begins with the Tsho La (4500m) and ends with the spectacular view of Mt. Everest from Rombuk monastery(5,000m). Relax tonight and stroll around the monastery.
Day 09	Rombuk-Lao Tingri.Get up early and start the 2-3 hour leisurely walk (1-way) to the base-camp (5,200m) itself. You should return early afternoon to head to Lao Tingri. Lao Tingri is a small Tibetan town that offers the best view from a toilet that your liable to get any where in the world.
Day 10	Lao Tingri-Zhangmu-Kathmandu.Make sure you have some photos left for the panoramic view of the Himalayan range as you cross the Lalung La pass (5050m). On your way to the border town of Zhangmu you may visit Pelgyeling monastery where Milarepa's cave (Tibet's most famous Yogi) is situated. This evening relax in Nepal.

Above tour cost (including Tibet permit & Chinese visa and also extra fees for Everest base camp) USD 1099
Flight Kathmandu-Lhasa-kathmandu USD370
Total cost USD 1769

COST INCLUDES:
Private transportation by Jeep/car/van , Monastery Entrance fee, accommodation in twin sharing room on BB basis, English speaking Tibetan guide through out the tour, Tibet Permit, Chinese visa, Sight seeing as per itinerary and all necessary transfers, flights, airport pick up/drop.

COST EXCLUDES:
Nepal re-entry visa fees, Charges for photography in the monastery, Insurance of any kind, expenses of personal nature such as drinks, tips and extra cost during Landslide for porter etc.