Pashupatinath:
Situated 5 Kilometers east of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple built in pagoda style has gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Rivers Bagmati, entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non-Hindus. Pashupatinath is the center of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February / March. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds.

Boudhanath:
One of the holiest in Buddhist power places in Nepal, and one of the biggest stupas in the entire world. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity. King Man Dev built this Buddhist stupa at the advice of Goddess Mani Jjogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. Houses of Lamas ring the shrine or Buddhist priests. Pharping: Pharping village offers many arts object. It is believed that Padmasambava, the founder of Lamaistic School of Buddhism in Tibet. There is Guru Rinpoche's cave where one can see Guru Rinpoche's residence and reminder such as hand print, foot print etc.

Jokhang Temple:
The oldest and the most revered religious structure in Tibet, it dates back to 639 to 647.Pilgrims from all over Tibet come here to worship and prostrate themselves in full length in front of the main doors of the temple. Ani Sankhu Nunnery: Ani means nun in Tibetan. Built around a meditation cave used by Tibetan mystics over the centuries, in the mid- 15th century it became a practice hermitage for six female disciples of Lama Tsongkhapa. They transformed it into a nunnery, and it has remained as such until the present day.

After breakfast we drive to Drikung. It takes approx. 3hrs to reach Drikung. Drikung was once a teaching center of the Kargyupa sub sect until it was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. Now rebuilt, it offers stunning views of the valley. We will have lunch at the Guest House.

After breakfast, we’ll drive to Shigatse. (about 7 hours) Shigatse has one of the most impressive monastery complexes left in Tibet. Home to the Panchen Lama, Shigatse was spared during the devastation of the Cultural Revolution.

After breakfast, visit Tashlunpo Monaster and drive for about 90 minutes to Gyantse. Visit The Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery. Tashilunpo Monastery: It is the seat of the Panchen Lamas. This is the monastery founded by Gedun Drup who was later recognized as the first Dalai Lama. Gyantse: The third most important city Gyantse is one of the least Chinese influenced towns in Tibet and is worth a visit for this reason alone. Kumbum Stupa: It is one of the most revered and unusual architectural masterpieces. It was built in 1440 and is in the shape of a 108-sided mandala. Kumbum means 10,000 images. The Stupa raises over four symmetrical floors and is surmounted by a gold dome. The dome rises like a crown over four sets of eyes that gazes serenely out in the cardinal directions of the compass. Phalkor Monastery: It was founded in 1418.It was designed by Newari architects from Nepal. The former has a special influence over Buddhism owing to its unity of Gelugpa, Sakyapa & Bhuton sect.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive for about 5 hours to Lhasa. We will drive via the Turquoise Lake. Drive through the Kamba La pass with a good view of the lake. Upon arrival in Lhasa, check in to Kyichu Hotel, rest of the day free for self exploration Lhasa.