Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam takes about seven hours. You embark on a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Kodari. Walk to the Friendship Bridge and drive uphill to Zhangmu. After completing custom and immigration formalities, proceed to Nyalam. You stay overnight at hotel in Nyalam.

Drive from Nyalam to Saga (4600m) takes about seven hours. Past Nylam the road climbs to the 5120 M Thong-la pass then drops down before climbing to the Lalung-la pass (5124 M). To the south there are views of Shisha Pangma (8012 M). The road follows south of the Pelgu-Tso, continues across the plain with stunning Himalayan views. The route then follows a narrow gorge before climbing to a pass and dropping steeply down to a ferry crossing over the Yarlung Tsangpo. You stay overnight at hotel in Saga.

You continue drive to Saga. You continue driving for another 255km to Saga passing through dusty town of Zhongba and a few smaller passes. You stay overnight at camp/lodge.

Drive from Saga to Nyalam. Crossing Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River) by a ferry, you continue driving 250 km to Nyalam. Soon after leaving Saga the road opens into a wide flat plain and passes through huge turquoise lake, the Peiku-Tso with spectacular view of Shishapangma (8027m) as the backdrop. Further drive across Lalung La (5200m) through a perfect blend of breathtaking views, alpine meadow trails, picturesque hamlets and an abundance of wildflowers finally brings you to Nyalam at 3750 meter. You stay overnight at camp/lodge.