TIBET:  LHASA, NAM TSO & EVEREST Travelling in Tibet is as vast in choices as you might immagine. The region North and Northeast of the Lhasa region is obviously part of the heartland of the Tibetan culture. Your travel starts in Kathmandu with a spectacular flight over the Himalayas, where you can see Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and even Kanchenjunga. Right at the start visit the mythical birthplace of the Tibetan people, Tsedang and the famous Samye  monastery before reaching the Lhasa valley. After a good time in Lhasa, where you will visit all the important highlights the tour goes straight to the Northeast where to vbisit the old Ganden University and monastic city before leaving popular sights and embarking to a journey in remote valleys. The tour leads to Dirgung Til and Reting, seldom visited but highly important before you reach the mighty and holy lake of Nam Tso. Turn back to Lhasa and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the lake Yamdrok Tso, the cities of Gyantse, Shigatse, monasteries and more before visiting the Everest Base Camp. Here, heaven and earth seem to fade in each other. The spectacular crossing of the Himalaya then brings you "down" into subtropical climate of the hills of Nepal and the Kathmandu valley. Truly an unusual travel! TYPE OF TRAVEL: Cultural and Natural HIGHLIGHTS: The great Kailash Kora , Thirtapuri, DURATION :21 days from / to Kathmandu GUIDE: cultural guide in the valley of Kathmandu, Tibetian guide for the Tibet SUITABLE FOR : All MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 5220  meters (Gyatso La pass) TYPE OF SERVICES: Standard (medium high). Low cost services on demand or more glitzy. SUGGESTED PERIOD :April to October PERSONALIZATION: Customizable  on request FIXED DEPARTURES: none BRIEF TOUR ITINERARY DAY 01 Arrive in Kathmandu DAY 02 Kathmandu valley sightseeing. DAY 03 Kathmandu -flihgt to Lhasa  - drive to Tsedang. . DAY 04 Tsedang – Lhasa. DAY 05 Lhasa sightseeing DAY 06 Lhasa sightseeing DAY 07 Lhasa – Ganden - Drigung Til. DAY 08 Drigung Til – Reting. DAY 09 Reting - Tashi Dor. DAY 10 Nam Tso/Tashi Dor. DAY 11 Tashi Dor – Lhasa. DAY 12 Lhasa at your leisure DAY 13 Lhasa - Gyantse. DAY 14 Gyantse - Shigatse. DAY 15 Shigatse – Sakya - Shegar. DAY 16 Shegar – Rongphu / Everest Base Camp DAY 17 Rongphu – Tingri. DAY 18 Tingri – Zhangmu. DAY 19 Zhangmu - Kathmandu. DAY 20 Kathmandu valley at your leisure. DAY 21 Kathmandu. Depart or extend the tour QUOTES OF PARTICIPATION Currency: US Dollar, exchange rates based in 30 November 2011* Same tour-same service: best price guarantee! ** With participants 01 02 03 04 05-07 08-10 Price per person ----- 3479  2813  2475   2355   3037 *Quote based on rates prevailing at the date indicated and subject to confirmation. **We guarantee with same services / duration best price obtainable on the market. Book directly with us or your nearest travel agent. SERVICES  INCLUDED TRANSFERS - With private vehicles as shown on the map NIGHTS - In the hotel 3 / 4 star hotel in Kathmandu - In hotel 3/4 star in Lhasa, Tsedang, Gyantse, Shigatse - In hotel 2 star in Shegar, Zhangmu - In guest house  Rongphu and Tingri - In Tended camp other place in tibet MEALS - Meals as indicated in the itinerary detailed - End of trip dinner restaurant with typical Nepalese Guides -English speaking guide for the visits shown in the Kathmandu Valley - Tibetan English speaking guide for the visits mentioned in Tibet VISAS, PERMITS AND REVENUE - Obtaining permits for Tibet (price not included) - Revenue for the visits shown on the map GENERALLY - Travel Assistance of qualified personnel - Meals, transfers, insurance for the staff accompanying - Carrying out all necessary paperwork on the spot - Taxes local government - Telephone support 24 to 24 hours during the trip - Quote practical management SERVICES NOT INCLUDED - International flights to get to the place of beginning your journey - 1 x Kathmandu - Gonggar (Lhasa) with baggage allowance 20 kg / 7 kg hand - Entry visa for Nepal (see download) - Fee for permission to enter Tibet (see download) - Meals not indicated, drinks (except during breakfast) - Permission to photograph and film (if required) - Tips and Personal expenses - Insurance policy suitable to the type of trip - Accommodation and extra services due to force majeure - Air conditioning in cars, on request (from May to September) - Anything not explicitly mentioned in "Included Services" ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED OR SIMILAR NEPAL Struttur Cat. Kathmandu Royal Singi / Vaishali /Grand 3*S/4*   TIBET Struttura Cat. Tsedang Hotel Tsedang 4* Lhasa Hotel Shambala 3* Gyantse Hotel Gyantse 3* Shigatse Hotel Shigatse 4* Shegar Hotel Chomolongma 2* Rongbuk Best New Guesthouse -* Tingri Snowleopard (best Wing) 1* Zhangmu Zangmu hotel 3* other place Camp tended -* ADVISE This tour leads in high altitude regions and it is recommended that you check with your phisician before starting your travel to Tibet. We reccomend to insure your travel for all possible risks to avoid high costs for medical, accident, cancellation, theft and other possible expenses which might occour.   If the present tour itinerary or tour style does not reflect what you actually expected, please consult us for a customized solution in accordance with your needs like for example with more moderate or more luxorious accomodations, extentions, other activities and so forth.