The Gyama Valley is a broad agricultural tributary of the Kyi Chu River, located to the east of Lhasa. Barley fields sprawl across this valley floor, which is splendid with small villages, settlements and temples, including the shrine commemorating the birthplace of Emperor Song Tsen Gampo. It takes 4 days walk from Gyama to Samye and is one of the finest treks in central Tibet. After visiting Samye monastery, we will cross Yarlung Tsangpo River and drive to Tsetang. The next day morning we will go to Lhasa from where we will continue our journey to Tashido near Namtso Lake and camp there for one night. From Namtso Lake, it is a 3 days trek to Damshung via Kong-La, which is an unforgettable route. Finally drive back to Lhasa

Trip Destination:	Kathmandu - Lhassa - Everest base camp - Zangmu - Kathmandu
Highest Access of the Trip:	5400m.
Grade:	Strenuous
Transportation:	Plane/Bus/Yaks
Types of Trip:	Trekking
Trekking Hour:	Approximately 4 to 8hrs each day.
Total Days:	17 Days
Trip Cost:	On request

Day 01	You reach Lhasa by a trans-Himalayan flight from Kathmandu. You cross the main Himalayan range before hovering over the massive Tibetan plateau savoring the breathtaking view of the majestic mountain range. The bird's eye view of Mount Everest and other peaks like Langtang (7100m), Gauri Shankar (7245m), Melungtse (7100m), Xixapangma (8012m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), and Makalu (8463m), among others, is truly spectacular. Your plane will be landed at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (93km from the main city) at 13:40pm Chinese time. Transfer to Tsetang and check in. Afternoon free for acclimatization & O/N Hotel
Days 02-03	Visit in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jorkhang Temple & Barkor street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Rimoche Temple, Tibetan Medicine Institute & O/N Hotel
Day 04	Lhasa – Gyama, morning drive & O/N Camp.
Days 05-08	Gyama – Samye, trek 5/6hrs of walk every day & O/N Camp.
Day 09	After visiting Samye monastery, the first one built in Tibet by Padmasambhava in 8th century. We will take ferry to cross the Yarlung Tsangpo river then drive to Tsetang & O/N Hotel
Day 10	AM visit Yumbulakhang Palace, a medieval-European-castle-like structure, reputed as Tibet's oldest building and Trandduk temple. PM visit the Ancient Tibetan King’s Tombs in Chongye valley & O/N Hotel in Tsetang
Day 11	Tsedang – Shigatse (3950m), 340kms 6/7hrs drive & O/N Hotel
Day 12	AM visit Tashilunbo Monastery, drive to Sakya Monastery & O/N in Sakya guest house
Day 13	AM visit Sakya Manastery, drive to Xegar, visit Xegar Dzong, continually drive to Rongbuk Monastery O/N in Rongbuk guest house
Day 14	Excursion from Rongbuk to Everst Base Camp (8km). You can take carriage for one way, and return by walk. O/N at Rongbuk Guest House
Day 15	Drive about 96kms Rongbuk to Old Tingri & O/N at Guest House
Day 16	Drive Old Tingri to Zhangmu (2500m), Drive (277kms) via Nyalam crossing two spectacular passes- The Lalunga la (5050m.) & Nyalamu-la (3800m.), visit Melaripa’s Cave en route, forwards to Zhangmu.
Day 17	Zangmu – Kathmandu, After China Custom formalities in Zangmu, drive 123kms down to Friendship bridge.From here, you will enter the lush green Sunkoshi valley, which leads you to Kathmandu.