Day 01: Kathmandu/Lhasa
Transfer to Tribhuvan International airport to connect flight CA 408 for Lhasa. This 1.15 hrs flight is very spectacular (weather permitting!), flying over the Himalayan Ranges with excellent views of the mountains including Mt. Everest (8848m), the highest peak on the earth. Upon arrival at the Gonggar airport Meet & assistance by the Tibetan Guide and drive about 1 and ½ hours to Lhasa (3650m). Check-in at your hotel. Complete rest to acclimatize. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Lhasa (3650 m)
            Breakfast at hotel.
            Sightseeing Tour of: Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street & Sera Monastery.

            Jokhang Temple  is in the heart of old Lhasa, most sacred temples in Tibet – established in 7th cantuary by king Songtsen Gampo, the King who brought Buddhism to Tibet.
Barkhor Temple and Barkhor Bazaar is the market place where everything is available, good for people watching. Tibetans spin prayer wheels and shop as they circumambulate. Good for shopping everything from trinkets to tantaric ritual objects.
            Overnight at hotel
Sera Monastery was founded 1419 on the outskirts of Lhasa – principle buildings are intact – Home of the Gelukpa Order – yellow hat sect – Dalaia lama

Day 03: Lhasa
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Potala Palace (now as a museum ,but still visited by Tibetan pilgrims as a holy site)
Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 on the outskirt of Lhasa ,at one time the largest of the Gelukpa Monastery ( 7000monks ) was a major center of religious power . The second and third and the fourth Dalai Lama lived and were entombed here.
            Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Lhasa to Gyantse (3950 m)
Drive approx. 8 hrs to Gyantse via Kampa La pass 4794m and Yamdrok Tso 4482m, also known as the Turquoise lake. One of the three largest lakes in Tibet. Cross Karo La pass 5010m & two other smaller passes before Gyantse town. Overnight at  hotel in Gyantse.
Day 05  Gyantse to Shigatse (3900m)
Visit  Gyanste - Phalkor monastery designed by Newari architects from Nepal. The former has a special influence over Buddhism owing to its unity of Gelugpa, Sakyapa & Bhuton sect. Drive 2 hrs to Shigatse the second largest city in Tibet. Enroute visit Shalu Monastery. Overnight at hotel in Shigatse.
Day 06  Shigatse to Lhasa
Visit Tashilunpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lamas. This monastery houses the Maitreya Bhuddha statue weighing 275 Kgs made of gold and 26 meters in height. Drive back to Lhasa. Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 07 Lhasa
Freeday in Lhasa for independent activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08  Lhasa to Kathmandu
After breakfast drive to Gonggar airport to connect CA 407 for  Kathmandu.