Mt. Everest Base Camp, Dingri

Day 06Gyangtse - Shigatse

Transfer to Shigatse and check in at your hotel. Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and the New Palace of Panchen. Dinner will be at your hotel.(B+L+D)

Tips: Tashilhunpo Monastery is a large complex with many rooms. It is best viewed in an olderly manner. The Buddha Basking Platform overlooks the entire monastery and has a nice view of Shigatse. Generally speaking, no photo-taking are allowed in Tibetan monasteries, but some photos can be taken here by paying additional fees as long as you have the permission of the lamas. Signs clear state what these fees are. If you are lucky enough to be at the monastery during big festivals like the Tibetan New Year or the Dancing Deity Festival, you can enjoy these festivities by paying a small fee on the spot. The Monastery is open to the public from 08: 00 to 16: 00, but closed for lunch from 12: 00 to 14: 00.

Carpet-making in Lhasa

Day 07Shigatse - Dingri

Transfer to Dingri and check in at your hotel. Visit the Lhatse city and the Sakya Monastery on the way. Dinner will be at your hotel.(B+L+D)

Descriptions: 
Sakya Monastery - as the first Sakyapa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism is reputed to be the second Dunhuang, because there are extensive collections of priceless treasures including hand-written sutras and murals.

Day 08Dingri - Everest Base Camp - Dingri

Drive to visit the Everest Base Camp and the Rongbuk Monastery. Return to Dingri. Dinner will be at your hotel.(B+L+D)

Tips: Mt. Everest, which means Mother Goddess of the Universe in Tibetan, is the highest summit on earth. It is snow-capped throughout the whole year. Traveling to the Everest Base Camp is a big challenge both physically and mentally. In July and August, sweaters are sufficient, but coats and warm clothing are indispensable for the rest of the year. Listen to the weather forecast and your tour guide's advice upon arrival. 
  
Descriptions: Rongbuk Monastery - famous for its high altitude. The spectacular Mt. Everest can be seen from here. It serves as a venue for special pilgrimages during the annual "ceremony of masked dancers" Hugh crowds pious worshippers assemble here and sit on the many-tiered flat roofs to watch the masked dancers.  

Famous Vihar in Katmandu valley

Day 09Dingri - Zhangmu

Transfer to Zhangmu and check in at the local hostel. Dinner will be served there.(B+L+D)

Tips: The roads here can be bumpy and muddy. The food may not be as good as you expected due to the limited local conditions. It is advisable to take some fast food, snacks or chocolates to enjoy along the way.

Day 10Zhangmu - Katmandu

Drive to the Kodari (Friendship Bridge) on the border. Our guide will pick you up at the Kodari on the Nepal side. Transfer to the hotel in Katmandu.(B+L+D)

Tips: Nestled in the Himalayas of Nepal, Soaltee Crowne Plaza is the leading deluxe five-star Resort Hotel in Nepal. It is only 8 kilometers and a 15 minutes' drive from Tribhuvan International Airport. The hotel has an international staff fluent in Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Punjabi and Spanish. Taking a stroll around this hotel will give you a memorable beginning.

Katmandu Photo by our client Mr. Max Garrick

Day 11Katmandu

Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and the Golden Temple, one of the most famous Vihar in Katmandu valley.(B+L)

Descriptions: Patan Durbar Square - situated 7 kilometers away from Katmandu, Patan is the oldest city in Nepal and the former residence of Patan royal family. In the center of Patan is Patan Durbar Square. The characteristic Nepalese architecture is the most distinctive mark of the city.

Day 12Katmandu

Visit Katmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Pagoda, Buddhanikantha Temple and the Bouddhanath Stupa.(B+L)

Tips: The temperature in Katmandu varies greatly from March to October. The weather gets warmer in April. Showers often hit in the afternoon, so it is always wise to bring along an umberlla.  
 
Descriptions: Kathmandu Durbar Square - featuring with ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets, it was where royal Nepalese families lived until the 19th century. Most of the important events and ceremonies are held here, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch.

Day 13Departure from Katmandu

Today we will transfer you to the airport for the return flight. Have a pleasant trip home!(B)

B-- Breakfast     L-- Lunch     D-- Dinner