Trip Code: WT- 201
Trip Valid:  01/01/2007- 31/12/2008
Length : 8 days     
Group Size: Minimum 2

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Good News: The maintenance work on the road from Shegar to Rongbuk has been completed recently, and it works well for both Toyota Landcruises and Minivan. Same splendid travel, cheaper price ! 

Price( Price valide 10/10/2007 - 01/03/2008 ):
The rate is USD1.00 equates to CN yuan 7.5.

B= breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner

Day 1 Chengdu / Beijing / Xi'an to Lhasa
Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude in the afternoon, overnight at Lhasa,
 
Day 2 Lhasa sightseeing (B+L+D)
Today you will visit the World Heritage Sites of  Potola Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkor Market, overnight at Lhasa.

Day 3  Lhasa / Yangbachen hot-spring / Namtso Lake (B+L+D)
Day tour to Namtso Lake via Yangpachen hot-spring. You will have a chance to see Nyenchen Thanglha snow mountain ranges, and pass the Nagela. Namtso Lake is the sky lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, also the highest salt lake.You can do a little hiking around. On the way back, have hot-spring at Yangbachen(Fee on your own).  Overnight at Lhasa.
 
Day 4 Lhasa/ Yamdrok lake / Gyantse / Shigatse, 360KM, 7hour drive (B+L+D)
Morning drive up to Kambala pass (4794m), you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso there, which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Then along the Friendship southern Hwy to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumpum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Late afternoon drive to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.
 
Day 5 Shigatse / Shegar/ Old Tingri / Rongphu Monastery / E.B.C, 340KM, 6-7hour drive (B+L)
Early morning start driving to Rongphu via Lhatse and Shegar, cross over Gyatsola & Pangla Pass, where 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.Everest. 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 bed) 

Note: The entrance fee of Mt. Everest Base Camp is 180rmb/per person. Then Entry fee of the Landcruiser to E.B.C. is 405rmb. It is a bit cold to stay at Rongphu, you'd better to take your sleeping bag with you. Please prepare your own package food for Rongphu staying.

Day 6 Rongphu/ Shegar/Shigatse,  340KM, 6-7hour drive  (L+D)
If you are lucky enough, you will see sunrise at E.B.C. Late morning start driving back to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.

Day 7 Shigatse / Lhasa, 300KM, 5hour drive (B+L+D)
Morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas, do its kora. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa along the friendship way. Overnight at Lhasa.
 
Day 8 Lhasa airport /train station dropping off (B).
Morning Lhasa airport or train station dropping off, end the trip.