This tour drives overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa across the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Nepal with Tibet. Enjoy fabulous mountain scenery enroute, visit mystical Buddhist monasteries of Tashilungpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu (or onward to China). A choice of hotels are available in Lhasa and in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden' Tibet.

Day 01 Flight from Kathmandu to Gongkar airport (arrival at 13:40 PM Chinese time), transfer to Tsetang (120 KM), rest in Hotel for Acclimatization O/N Friendship Hotel.

Day 02 Morning visit Yambulakang palace, the earliest building in Tibet, Samye Monastery. Afternoon drive to Lhasa (220 KM) Overnight at Shambala or Xungbala Hotel.

Day 03 Morning visit Potala Palace that was firstly built by Songtsen Gompo (the first Tibetan ruler) Afternoon visit Jokhang temple (the most sacred temple in Tibet) and Barkhor street.

Day 04 Morning visit Drepung monastery that is about 8 KM west from Lhasa. Drepung means " rice - mound", was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choje Tashi Palden. Afternoon visit Sera monastery (one of the three great Gelukpa monasteries near Lhasa).

 Day 05 Early morning transfer to the Gongkar airport (100 KM) and fly to KTM