Lhasa, Mt. Everest to Kathmandu overland!
The overland route connecting Lhasa, Tibet with Kathmandu, Nepal is one of the most beautiful and and sought-out land routes in all of Asia. Covering a distance of 600 miles, this workshop will take us from the ancient Tibetan capital of Lhasa to pristine high altitude lakes, winding ancient rivers, beautiful farming valleys, Everest Base Camp and over the Himalaya Mountain passes to the ancient Nepali city of Bhaktapur. We will be visiting the most famous monasteries and temples in all of Tibet while spending 13 days immersed in the unique Himalayan culture. Join us on the Roof of the World to get up close and personal with Himalayan culture and the adventure of a lifetime!
After reading through the information on this page, if you still have questions about this workshop or others, please feel free to email me.
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Itinerary
April 22: All participants must arrive in Chengdu, China by 5pm, April 22nd
April 23: Fly from Chengdu to Lhasa arriving in the early afternoon. Dinner with locals and quick cultural overview
April 24: Lhasa- Explore the Old Tibetan Quarter of Lhasa – Johkang, Sangkhung, Barkhor Square
April 25: Lhasa-Monk debate at Sera, around the Potala Palace and near Ramoche Temple.
April 26: Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake and Mt. Nojin Kangtsang Glacier. 4025m/13,205ft)
April 27: In the morning explore Gyantse Monastery. In the afternoon drive from Gyantse to Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city. 3,840m/12,600 ft
April 28: Shigatse-Explore Tashi Lhunpho Monastery, one of the largest and most important in Tibet
April 29: Drive from Shigatse to Shegar through Tibetan farming communities. 4310m/14,130ft
April 30: Travel from Shegar to the Pang La Pass and to the farming village of Basum. First sweeping view of Himalaya. 4265m/13,991ft
May 1: Go from Basum to Everest Base Camp. Spend the morning @ Everest, then drive to Nepal border
May 2: Travel from the Tibet border to Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley. 1337m/4385 ft
May 3: Explore the ancient Nepali city of Bhaktapur
May 4: Continue photographing Bhaktapur area. Workshop concludes in the evening.
Highlights
See the once forbidden holy city of Lhasa
Drink yak butter tea and taste traditional Tibetan cuisine
Photograph & Visit 3 of the major historic Tibetan monasteries
Gaze upon the turquoise water of Yamdrok Lake with Mt. Nojin Kangtsang rising to 7191m in the distance
Climb up the Gyantse Kumbum, the largest stupa in Tibet
View 5 of the world’s 14 highest mountains from the Pang La Pass
Spend time in villages below and around Cho Oyu - the 6th largest mountain in the world
Watch the sun rise and set over the north face of Mt. Everest from base camp
Photograph traditional village life in the Tibetan Himalayas
Photograph around the endless maze of Thamel district in Kathmandu
Photograph Bouddhanath, the Tibetan quarter of Kathmandu
Photograph & Explore Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal’s holiest Hindu Temple
Inclusions and Exclusions
√ Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
√ Airfare from Chengdu to Lhasa is included
√ All ground transport while in Tibet & Nepal included
√ All entrance fees are included
√ Chinese and Nepali visa’s are not
ø Snacks and drinks between meals are not included
ø Airfare to Chengdu and leaving Kathmandu are not included
Adventure of a lifetime…another notch in the bucket list! Matt, Brian, and Jamin were knowledgable, approachable, and perpetually concerned about everyones well being. This trip was an incredible value in all parameters, I would highly recommend entrusting your hard-earned vacation dollars with this trio.
~ Jim
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Meet your tour leaders:
Matt Brandon has been shooting pictures since he was 10 years old with his father’s Cannonet QL rangefinder. He and his dad processed his first images in a darkroom built under the basement stairs.
Forty years later, he now collaborates with NGOs to tell their stories and to train their field staff to do the same. Well known as a photographer & international workshop instructor, Matt’s images have been used by the BBC, Honda Motor Corporation, and Bombadier Transport Corporation and others. His photographic pursuits have taken him to India, Indonesia, Thailand, Maldives, Philippines and Malaysia. Now based in Malaysia, Matt and his family have lived in Asia for much of the past 15 years.
Matt’s photography can be seen at thedigitaltrekker.com.
Brian is a working travel photographer living in western China who has a passion for teaching photography, participating in the growing photographic community in China, and helping NGO’s in Southeast Asia communicate their amazing stories when possible – all in an effort to actively do good rather than simply complain.
In late 2009 Brian helped start a company,Plateau Photo Tours, that facilitates socially-conscious one-of-a-kind photo tours throughout Tibet, China, and Hong Kong – providing socially responsible and culturally non-destructive photo opportunities throughout the region.
Brian has been shooting the Tibetan regions of western China since 2005 and has travelled extensively in these areas.
Brian’s photography can be seen at brianhirschy.com (500px, archives).
