1. Day 01: Your arrival at the airport and our representative will meet you and transfer to hotel.
2. Day 02: After breakfast, you will have kathmandu valley sightseeing with our tour guide, back to hotel and a pre-departure discussion for the trip.
   
3. Day 03: Katmandu 1357m - Lhasa 3560m
   Nepal Hiking Team transfer you to the airport for the an hour-long flight to Tibet. This spectacular flight, on a China Southwest Airlines Boeing 757, takes us right across the main Himalayan range and provides us with magnificent mountain views. After landing at Gonggar Airport and meeting our Tibetan guide, it is a further 2-hour drive by Landcruiser jeep to Lhasa where we will check in to the Hotel Dhood Gu or Dhood Gu. It's advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa's altitude.
4. Day 04: Sight seeing in Lhasa
   Today will be spent visiting several of Lhasa's many monasteries in the company of a guide and interpreter. One of these is the Sera Monastery, one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet. Within its whitewashed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study. After lunch we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jokhang Temple. This temple is possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets that is the central market of Lhasa.
5. Day 05: Another explore day in lhasa
   This morning we will visit the Potala Palace, which dominates the city of Lhasa. A spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand staterooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. A visit to the Drepung Monastery this afternoon will complete a truly awe- inspiring day. Founded in the 14th century, this monastery was once the largest in the world. With a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution.
6. Day 06: Free day in Lhasa Hotel.
7. Day 07: Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse 3950m 261 km
   Today we start our overland journey towards Kathmandu. Travelling by jeep along the Friendship Highway we cross the Khamba La [4794m] from which there is stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso Lake to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa [7252m]. We continue westwards over another high pass the Karo La [5045m] where we are treated to the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred metres of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colourful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of Gyantse. Our overnight accommodation is at the Gyantse Hotel.
8. Day 08: Drive from Gyantse [3950m] to Sigatse 3900m 90km
   Before leaving Gyantse we have time this morning to visit the Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley. The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa and its many small chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals.
   We then continue on to Shigatse, a short drive of only 90kms, arriving in time for lunch. Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet and after exploring the local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery. This monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is much to explore within its high surrounding walls. Overnight at either Shigatse Hotel.
9. Day 09: Shigatse 3896m to Shagar/ New Tingri 4050m 244 km
   Today we continue along the Friendship Highway, marvelling once more at the barren yet spectacular landscape of Tibet. Beyond the small town of Lhatse we cross the highest pass on our journey, the Gyamtso La [5220m]. From here we descend to the plains, passing lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herders, en route to Shegar and our overnight accommodation at Hotel.
10. Day 10: Drive from Shegar 4050m to Rongbuk 5000m 68km
    Shortly after leaving Shegar, we turn off the Friendship Highway and head south over the Pang La [5150m] towards the main Himalayan range. The view from the top is incredible with uninterrupted views stretching from Makalu to Shishapangma. Below the pass, Everest initially is hidden from view, but as we turn the corner into the Rongbuk Valley it reappears, more impressive than ever. We stay overnight at the Gompa Guest House.
11. Day 11: Rongbuk to Everest Base camp
    We spend a night here in Base camp to acclimatise, this is a good place to read a book: just how often do you get a chance to sit and read at 5000m and with the stunning view of Everest's north face.
12. Day12: Drive from Rongbuk 5000m to Nyalam 215 km.
    Today we rejoin the Friendship Highway and drive to Tingri. Upon leaving Tingri, we cross another two high passes, the Lalung La [5124m] and the Shung La [5200m]. Once more we are rewarded with magnificent views of the surrounding peaks of Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar. Now we begin our descent from the Tibetan Plateau to Nyalam just 30 km before the Nepalese border. With dramatic suddenness, everything appears incredibly lush and green.
13. Day 13: Drive from Nyalan to Katmandu 1357 m 153km.
    From Nyalam we drive the last 30 kilometres to the Friendship Bridge, which spans the Bhote Koshi River and marks the Chinese - Nepalese border. We say goodbye to our Tibetan guide and driver and walk to Nepalese Immigration Control in Kodari where our Nepalese staff will meet us. After completing the re-entry formalities we continue the drive to Kathmandu, which, depending on road and weather conditions, should take about 5 hours.In the monsoon season, be prepared to have to walk stretches of this road because of landslips from higher up. overnight at hotel.
14. Day14: Leisure day in Katmandu for rest and shopping for yourself. Over night at hotel.
    
15. Day 15: Nepal Hiking Team’s airport representative will drop you to international airport for your own destination.
    

The Cost Includes During the Trip:

1. 4WD with experienced driver during the tour.
2. Chinese visa and Tibet travel permit.
3. English speaking guide during the tour.
4. Twin sharing accommodation during the tour (inclusive of breakfast).
5. Monasteries entry permits.
6. Lhasa city tour as per the program.
7. Bus transfer from Kathmandu to Friendship Bridge (boarder of Nepal & Tibet).
8. Airfare from Lhasa to Kathmandu.
   

Cost Does not Include During The Trip:

Lunch, dinner, drinks, alcoholic beverages, Nepal visa, Nepal Re- entry visa, Travel insurance