Stage 30: Lhasa to Katmandu

18 to 29 April 2009

In the shadow of giants

The "eight thousanders" of the Himalayas form the imposing backdrop to this stage between Lhasa and Katmandu, whilst Mt. Everest base camp makes abundantly clear just how great the achievement of Sir Edmund Hillary and his successors was in climbing this mountain of all mountains.

Minimum number of participants

8 people

Price of journey per person excluding flight(s):

4,099 EUR


A summary of the stage

The Lhasa-Katmandu stage

Day 1

Individual arrival in Lhasa, organizational matters/vehicle instruction, dinner together and overnight in hotel in Lhasa

Day 2

Sightseeing in Lhasa including the Potala Palace and the ancient city, dinner together and overnight in hotel in Lhasa

Day 3

Stage for the day: Lhasa – Shigatse (200 km), travel through breathtaking river country, visit Tashilunpo Monastery in Shigatse, overnight in a simple guesthouse in Shigatse

Day 4

Stage for the day: Shigatse – New Tingri (290 km), cross the Lhakpa La Pass (5,267 m), overnight in a guesthouse in New Tingri

Day 5

Travel to Mt. Everest Base Camp (Chinese side), visit Rongbuk monastery at 4,980 m (the highest monastery in the world), overnight in a guesthouse in New Tingri

Day 6

Stage for the day: New Tingri – Nepalese border (180 km), cross the Lalung (5,050 m) and Thong La (5,120 m) mountain passes, camp overnight in the Nepalese border area

Day 7

Stage for the day: Nepalese border– Nagarkot (160 km), cross the border from China to Nepal, visit the royal city of Bhaktapur, dinner together and overnight in a hotel in Nagarkot

Day 8

Stage for the day: Nagarkot – Chitwan National Park (270 km), breathtaking sunrise with the eight-thousanders of the Himalayas in the background, drive over the Tribhuvan Raj Path, overnight in hotel/lodge in Sauraha

Day 9

Royal Chitwan National Park, free time to discover the National Park, optional elephant tour through the National Park*, overnight in hotel/lodge in Sauraha

Day 10

Stage for the day: Chitwan National Park – Katmandu (200 km), rafting on the Trisuli*, dinner together and overnight in hotel in Katmandu

Day 11

Mountain flight to Mt. Everest (optional)*, sightseeing in Katmandu including Durbar Square and the Kumari House, dinner together in the Thamel part of town, overnight in hotel in Katmandu

Day 12

Individual departure from Katmandu

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