Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Namaste & welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. While you landed at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you with your name and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed & rest, pick you up for briefing about the program and evening for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural program in the heart of Kathmandu and overnight at Hotel

Day 02: A Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
After your breakfast to head on for our guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise.

After visiting Bouddhanath stupa we’ll drive to the City of Devotees (Bhaktapur). This traditional and traffic free town is the third biggest town in the Valley. We’ll explore the medieval like squares, courtyards and temples of this vibrant town. After a stop for lunch at restaurant in Bhaktapur it’s time to drive back to Kathmandu and meet up with your travel consultant & fellows to prepare for next day and overnight at the hotel. Alternatively, the same group may have option to choose same 3 sightseeing place inside Kathmandu valley instead of these given place

Day  03: Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa.
Group arrival in Lhasa. Upon your arrival in Tibet, our local guide will meet you outside the customs hall at Gongar Airport and transfer you to Lhasa (approximate two hour drive). Along the way, enjoy the view along the YarlongTsangpo River (the longest river in Tibet). We will check into our local hotel. It is important for your acclimatization that this afternoon be spent resting.

Day 04: Lhasa Sightseeing tour.
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street. The first day of sightseeing starts with Lhasa's most well known landmark the Potala Palace. It is a prominent icon and a structure of massive portions. Later this afternoon, we will visit the Jokhang Temple the spiritual center of Tibet. Each day, many pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek great distances to this shrine. The temple is the product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architectural techniques. Next, we will visit Barkhor, the oldest street and still a traditional scene of old Tibet.

Day  05: Lhasa Sightseeing tour.
Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery. About five miles west of central Lhasa is Drepung, once the world's largest monastery with about 10,000 attending monks. From the hillside enjoy expansive views of the entire Lhasa City against the backdrop of the rugged mountain peaks. Drepung is the largest of Lhasa's two great Gelugpa Monasteries. Three miles north of central Lhasa, Sera Monastery is smaller and more serene.

Day 06: Free day in Lhasa. (Breakfast)

Day 07: Monastery & Trek.
In the morning we drive about 90 minutes from Lhasa to visit the Ganden Monastery. After sightseeing, we'll drive an hour to the village of Dupshi. One hour of moderate hiking transports us to Ani Pangong — the site of a former nunnery. Another hour of steady climbing carries us through pristine meadows to our treks first camp at Yama Do.

Day 08: Yama Do & Tsotup Chu Valley.

Two hours of steep hiking leads us along to Shug-La Pass. Negotiating boulders and rough trail subsides with the final steep ascent to the pass (17,220 feet). The route continues across the Shug-La Pass following the cairn-lined trail.We descend gradually, reaching the valley in ninety minutes from the pass. We cross the Tsotup Chu, a long stream winding along the valley floor. Nomad herders with their herd of yaks, goat and sheep dot the landscape. Tonights camp is near a stream crossing.

Day 09: Tsotup Chu Herder's Camp.
From the Tsotup Chu Valley, we follow a small tributary entering from the southwest. The route follows steeply upwards for 30 minutes, reaching a large basin. The terrain is not particularly difficult to reach Chitu-La Pass (16,728 feet), marked by several cairns.A short steep descent leads us into a basin holding three small lakes. The trail is often not clearly marked and passes seasonal campsites before finally reaching the valley floor.

Day  10: Yamalung Herder's Camp.
Our trail is now wide and easy to follow — meandering through forest of shrubs and rhododendrons for three hours. We amble through a series of meadows before reaching Gen Do, a stone structure in ruins.The forest thins rapidly and we reach the first permanent village of Chantan (13,776 feet) after leaving Hebu. In 30-40 minutes we arrive at the turn off for Yamalung Valley. The Yamalung Hermitage is another one hour steep climb from the valley floor.

Day 11: Yamalung to Samye.
From Yamalung Valley, we trek about four hours to reach Samye. We pass the villages of Nyango, Wango and Pisha. From Pisha, the entire lower valley of Samye and the golden spires of Samye Monastery are revealed to our view. Before we reach Samye, we pass lush meadows for tonight's camp.

Day 12: Samye Monastery.
Today we visit Samye Monastery and explore surrounding area. A nice day to relax from our days on the trail.

Day  13: Samye to Tsedang.
Depending on road conditions, we may drive for 30 minutes and take a ferry for an hour and a half to reach Tsedang. If the Eastern road along the Tsangpo river is open, we have the option to drive the entire way in an hour.Upon arrival in Tsedang we visit Tibet's oldest building — the Yongbulakhang. Sacred texts are said to have miraculously fallen on the palace roof, heralding the first appearance of Buddhism in Tibet.

Day  14: Tsedang to Airport.
Its time to say goodbye and depart Tibet. After breakfast, we will drive one and a half hours to Gongar Airport to catch the return flight to Beijing or to Kathmandu.