Day 1: Arrive in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing where our tour guide will pick up you and escorted to hotel. Short briefings about tour in Beijing. You can take a relaxation in the hotel and have a recovery from jet lag at night. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Beijing
Firstly, we will walk to Tiananmen Square (the largest city center square in the world), which is also called the Forbidden City once was the Imperial Palace in the old times. At the same time visit Temple of Heaven, the place that the Chinese Emperors worshipped the god to pray for a good harvest in the Dynasties of Ming and Qing. After that watch the magic Chinese Acrobatic Show. At night we will arrange you the famous Peking Duck Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Sightseeing in Beijing
We will take you to explore the majestic Great Wall (Badaling section) and the Chang Tomb of Ming Tombs which is located 70 km north-west of Beijing.  You will be taken on a tour to the Great Wall, the most famous symbol of China and one of the world’s most remarkable architectural wonders. It was built over 2,000 years ago and stretches a long distance for about 6,700km. You will be taken on a visit to the Ming Tomb the burial site of the emperor Wanli, the 13th emperor of the Ming Dynasty who ruled for 48 years until his death in 1620. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Departure to Lhasa
Visit to Temple of Heaven & Evening- Board the Train from Beijing to Lhasa [3650m]
 Early in the morning you will be taken for a visit to the Temple of Heaven, sacred site where Chinese prayers for good harvest, prosperity and harmonious life are offered. In the evening you will board Sky Train to Lhasa with experience of world's highest railway journey.

Day 5: Onboard the Sky Train
The 4,064 km journey lasts for 48 hrs. The train passes across 5200m high Tanggula Mountain pass, amidst surreal mountain vistas, as you near the Tibetan plateau. Looking through UV blocked train window, you remain captivated by the flashing glimpse of Chinese countryside, flat cultivated lands, brown hills, and riverside valleys. It is fitted with soft sleepers, vaccum flush toilets and flat screen TVs and finest dining services.


Day 6: Arrive in Lhasa (3650 meter)
After traveling for approximately 48 hrs, across the ‘roof of the world’, you finally arrive in Lhasa. At the Lhasa train station you will be met by your Tibetan tour guide who will escort you to your hotel.  Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Sightseeing in Lhasa  
 After breakfast, you will be briefed on the day’s program. The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa's cardinal landmark - Potala Palace, a structure of massive portions. Its towering image already appearing on various occasions, but your first sight of the Potala will still be an awe-inspiring moment. It takes at least a good 2-hour to visit those rooms, halls and chapels.

Some 2km to the east of the Potala is the most revered religious structure in Tibet Jokhang Temple. Bustling with worshipers and redolent with mystery, the Jokhang is an unrivaled experience. The quadrangle of streets surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkhor - Lhasa's most interesting pilgrimage circuit. This area of the Old Town is both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main commercial district for Tibetans. Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 8: Sightseeing in Lhasa
About 8km west of central Lhasa is the Drepung, once largest monastery in the world, with about 10,000 monks. Sightseeing today begins with these white monastic buildings piled up on the hillside. Walking up to the hill is a pleasant thing, an easy break from the solemn ambiance inside the halls and chapels. At the plat roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains.

Drepung is one of the two great Gelugpa monasteries in Lhasa, the other is Sera. Around 5km north of central Lhasa, Sera may not be as grandiose as Drepung, but is more serene surrounded by many small temples. The Buddhism Scriptures Debating in Sera is very famous. Overnight in Lhasa. Includes: (B+B)

Day 9: Free day in Lhasa
A final day in Lhasa for acclimatization. This day is for you to spend it as you wish. Explore and soak in the sights and sounds of the old city, revisit a favorite monastery, go for souvenir hunting in the busy local market at Barkhor Square, or simply sit in a café and watch pilgrims as they circumambulate the Jokhang. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Drive to Gyantse (3950m) 261 km
Driving along the Friendship Highway, you drive past Khamba La, at 4794m with a brief halt to savor majestic views of Yamdrok-tso Lake and Nazin Kang Sa, standing at 7252m. On turning westwards, you come across another Karo La pass at 5045m. After driving for 261 km, beautifully landscaped Tibetan villages come into view as you enter the town of Gyantse. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Sightseeing & drive to Shigatse (3900m) 90km
Gyantse and Kumbum has a large gold-domed stupa and houses several chapels and Tibetan Buddhist murals. After exploring Gyantse and Khumbum Stupa, you take a 90 km drive and arrive at Shigatse, the second largest city of Tibet that lies at an altitude of 3900m.  Tashilhunpo Monastery, being one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet, is the major attraction of Shigatse. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Sightseeing & drive to Shegar (4050m) 244km.
Today you will traverse along the Friendship Highway amidst picturesque landscape driving past small town of Lhatse and Gyamtso La pass at 5220m. As the route opens into plains, you pass many monasteries and camps of nomadic herders en route to Shegar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Drive to Rongbuk (5000m) 68km
Leaving Shegar, you will drive towards the south crossing Pang La pass at 5150m. Along the way, you delight in the amazing views of snow-capped peaks from Makalu to Shishapangma. After driving for 68 km, you eventually reach Rongbuk at 5000m. You can view the spectacular Mount Everest from here. You will have overnight accommodation in a guest house. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Explore Everest Base Camp & drive to Tingri (4390m) 65km
This morning you get the opportunity to explore the Everest Base Camp (5150m). The Base Camp itself is dry and barren, but the spectacular close-up views of Everest from this point more then makes up for the arid landscape.
No tour vehicles, apart from expeditions, are allowed beyond Rongbuk so you can walk for 9kms or rent a horse cart. After lunch, you return to the Friendship Highway and drive to Tingri, where you will stay overnight at a lodge.

Day 15: Drive to Zhangmu (2300m) 181km
You will drive past Tingri crossing Lalung La pass at 5124m and Shung La pass at 5200m. You can delight in the enchanting views of the surrounding peaks of Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar. As you drive along, you descend from the arid Tibetan Plateau to verdant Zhangmu on the Nepalese border. After driving for 181 km, you find yourself amidst the lush and verdant Zhangmu at 2300m.

Day 16: Drive to Kathmandu (1400m) 123km
Drive few kilometers away from Zhangmu to Friendship Bridge across Bhote Koshi River which brings you closer to the Immigration Control in Kodari. Here you will part with your Tibetan guide and driver, and walk across the river to meet your Nepalese escort who will drive you to Kathmandu. After driving for around 5 hours, and covering 123 km, you finally arrive at Kathmandu.

Day 17: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. There will be a half day guided tour to UNESCO World Heritage Site kathmandu Durbar Square, the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath & the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Boudhanath.

Day 18: Depart Kathmandu
Our driver and airport representative will drive you to the airport in time for your flight back home. We ensure you that you will leave Kathmandu with cherishing memories and an experience of a lifetime.