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Tibet Overland Tour

9 Days

Tibet has become a dream destination for many travelers and adventures lovers from all over the world because of it’s isolated from the most of the world until the early 20th century. It encompasses over 1500 lakes, vast plateaus, great river valleys and some of the most inspiring mountains in the world including Mt. Kailash home of the Lord Shiva. Tibetan religious arts have a distinctive style.

(8 Days – Fly in/Drive out)

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Gonggar airport, drive to Lhasa.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Potala Palace, Jokhang and Barkhor.
Day 03: Sightseeing of Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.
Day 04: Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Tso, Khumbum Monastery.
Day 05: Drive to Shigatse, Tashilimphu Monastery and local Market.
Day 06: Drive to Shegar.
Day 07: Drive to Zhangmmu.
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu.

Tibet Overland-Everest Base Camp Tour (8 + 1= 9 Days)

Same till day 6 of Overland tour

Day 7: Drive to Rongbuk
Day 8: Excursion to Everest Base Camp Then Drive to Zhangmmu
Day 9: Drive Back to Kathmandu

Overview

This eight-day overland tour of Tibet is an exciting adventure that will allow you to take in some of the best views of the Himalayas and the traditional communities found in the region’s highlands. Tibet’s capital city, Lhasa (3650 metres above sea level), is a treasure trove of historical artefacts as well as scenic natural beauty. The Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, Norbulingka Palace, and the Dalai Lama’s Summer Palace are a few of the well-known attractions in Lhasa.

Take advantage of cultural events, nighttime city tours, and a delectable dinner. You may visit the historical and natural sites of Tibet and experience the friendly hospitality of the Tibetan people by starting your tour there. Tibet is a Himalayan country.

Itinerary

We will enjoy a lovely drive through the stunning Nepalese countryside early in the morning to reach Kerung Border. Following the required border procedures at the Nepalese immigration office, we will embark on an exciting one-hour bus and van ride or a two-hour hike uphill. We will check into a hotel in the event of a landslip caused by Chinese immigrants. If not, we'll continue going to Kerung and spend the night there.

We'll travel uphill to the world's highest plateau, where the classic Tibetan landscape will give us the impression that we are standing on the roof of the world. From there, weather permitting, you'll be treated to a stunning view of the vastness of the Tibetan plateau, dwarfed by the majestic Himalayan mountains, including Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) and Mt. Xishapagma (8012m). You can appreciate the majesty of Mount Everest (8848m) from Tingri. We're going to a guesthouse for the night.

We will continue travelling, passing over Gyatsu La (5220 m), the highest pass on the route from Lhatse to Lhasa, where a road splits to the west leading to Mount Kailash. We'll spend the night at the Yak Hotel.

Visiting the Tashilhumpu Monastery of the Panchen Lama in the morning. Travel to Gyantse and pay a visit to the Phalkor Monastery and the Kumbum Stupa. All-day gorgeous journey that crosses the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo), Kambala (4,749m), colourful Yamdrok-Tso Lake, and Karola (5,010m). Spend the evening at the Flora Hotel.

Including the Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Potala Palace Drepung, and Sera Monasteries, this full-day tour of Lhasa offers sightseeing. Spend the night in a hotel.

Drive to Xegar O/N at the Guest House early in the morning.

Early in the morning, travel to the border, cross it, and then return by car to Kathmandu. End of service.

Includes

  • China/Tibet visa fee
  • Tibet travel permit
  • Private transportation by jeep/van
  • English speaking Tibetan guide
  • Accommodation on twin sharing room basis
  • Daily breakfast
  • Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per our itinerary
  • Kathmandu to Kerong transfer and back to Kathmandu.
  • All the government and local taxes.

Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, tips (tipping is expected)
  • Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstance
  • Visa extra cost for US, Canada,Argentina & Romania) citizens ($90)
  • Single room $200 USD.

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Tibet Overland Tour

Trip Facts

  • Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu
  • 3,650m / 11,975ft

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