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Description: |
| 1-2 |
Kathmandu
In Nepal's colourful capital, the constant stream of traffic includes holy men, monks, goats and sacred cows. Explore the markets of the old city or sit back with a chai at a rooftop restaurant. |
| 3-7 |
Lhasa
Visit the awe-inspiring Potala Palace, join Tibetan pilgrims as they prostrate themselves along the holy Barkhor circuit, and shop for prayer wheels and carpets at the market outside the Jokhang Temple. |
| 8 |
Gyantse
Located in the green farmland of the Nyang-chu Valley, Gyantse's imposing Dzong fortress dominates the town. Visit the amazing Gyantse Kumbum, which is decorated with 10,000 murals over four floors. |
| 9-10 |
Shigatse/Sakya
Home to Tibet's best-preserved monastery, Shigatse is the seat of the Panchen Lama, the reincarnation of the Buddha of infinite light. Check out the town's ancient bazaar, buzzing with local life. |
| 11 |
Everest Base Camp
Travel to Rongphu Monastery on an exhilarating drive through the mountains. This is the highest monastery in the world and for the energetic, there is a two hour hike to Everest Base Camp. |
| 12 |
Lao Tingri
In the tiny settlement of Lao Tingri get a feel for rural Tibetan life. Look beyond the colourful prayer flags and vast landscapes to Mt Everest, towering magnificently over it all. |
| 13 |
Zhangmu
Clinging precariously to the cliff face, the border town of Zhangmu enoys warm, humid weather and a lush green landscape that is a startling change from the barren Tibetan plateau. |
| 14-15 |
Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu via dramatic 5,000m passes. Chill out among the local and international style restaurants and reminisce about an incredible adventure across 'the roof of the world'. |
Come and roam the Roof of the World. From the serene former home of the Dalai Lama in Lhasa to the ancient narrow laneways of Kathmandu, traverse the world's highest mountain range and delve into the heart of Tibetan Buddhism while mingling with the friendliest people you are ever likely to meet.
