Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu at any time.
Day 2 Kathmandu
Wander through the crowded markets and bazaars that are the centre of Nepali life. The narrow streets are home to holy men, monks, bicycles, incense, goats and sacred cows, just to name a few. Walk through the heart of the old city to Durbar Square, home of the palace of the 'living Goddess', Kumari Devi.
Day 3-6 Lhasa
Dominated by the awe-inspiring Potala Palace, the colourful and holy city of Lhasa lies almost 3700 metres above sea level. Explore the fascinating blend of ancient temples. It is a humbling sight to watch pilgrims circling the temple endlessly day and night on their knees.
Day 7 Gyantse
Built at the centre of the trade routes from Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan, Gyantse is overlooked by an impressive fort. The main monastery is the finest in all of central Tibet.
Day 8 Shigatse
Shigatse bazaar buzzes with life. Indulge your eyes as you wind through the stalls selling everything from slabs of yak butter and yak wool to prayer wheels and rosaries.
Day 9 Shegar
Get a glimpse of small town Tibet, centred around an old fort.
Day 10 Rombuk and Everest Base Camp
Rombuk is certainly the highest monastery in the world and the views that surround it are stunning. The energetic can make the 7km hike to Everest Base Camp for a closer view of this magnificent mountain; for the rest, pony carts are the way to go.
Day 11 Lao Tingri
This town may be a small outpost, but the views are truly spectacular.
Day 12 Zhangmu
Leave the Tibetan Plateau behind and plunge into a lush green world as we descend almost 2000 metres to the border town of Zhangmu.
Day 13 Kathmandu
Return to the hustle and bustle of the city. Cycle around the city ring road to the ghats along the Bagmati River, stroll around the city's ancient streets or relax with a cold drink at a rooftop garden restaurant, complete with traditional musicians.
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