Nepal to Lhasa, Tibet, overland tour with famous travel highlights 2010-2020
Welcome to take this overland tour from Nepal to Lhasa in 8 days! And this trip is flexible and we can customize it to meet our client's schedule and budget.
Day01: Kathmandu (1300m) Gyirong (3700m) :123km|156km
Day02: Gyirong-Old Tingri (4300M)\Lahtse (4350M): 225KM\244KM
Day03: Tingri \Lhatse - Shigatse (3900M): 244KM
Day04: Xigatse- Gyantse (3950M):90KM
Day05: Gyantse- Lhasa (3650M):261KM
Day06-07: In Lhasa (visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor streets, Drepung and Sera Monastery)
Day08: Lhasa-Kathmandu or China
Day 01: Kathmandu (1300m) Gyirong Port (2800m) :136 km
Early morning scenic drive to Kodari (Nepal-Tibet Boarder) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary custom formalities at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventures uphill drive by truck (normally) 2 hour walk uphill (incase of landslide) to Chinese immigration; check- in to Hotel or continue drive to Nylam. Over night at Hotel.
Day 02: Gyirong Port-Old Tingri (4300M)\Lahtse (4350M): 225KM\244KM
Day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world crossing over Lalungla (5050M) from where weather permitting, breathtaking panaroma of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8201M) & Mt. Xishapagma (8012M) but dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From Tingri, one can enjoy the magnificence of Mt. Everest (8848M). Over night at Hotel.
Day 03: Tingri \Lhatse - Shigatse (3900M): 244KM
Continue scenic drive crossing over Gyatchu La (5220M), the highest passes en-route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to the MT. Kailash bifurcates to the west. Over night at Hotel.
Day 04: Xigatse- Gyantse (3950M):90KM
Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and Visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastry. Over night at hotel.
Day 05: Gyantse- Lhasa (3650M):261KM
Full day picturesque drive crossing over karola (5010M), Kambala (4794M), colourful Yamdrok Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo). Over night at Hotel.
Day 06-07: In Lhasa
Two full days sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazar, Potala Palace, Drepung & Sera Monasteries. Over night at hotel.
Day 08: Lhasa-Kathmandu
Early morning drives to Gonggar Airport for departure flight to Kathmandu or your onward destination.
Cost Includes
- Transportation by Non Ac coach to Nepal Side Boarder from Kathmandu (4-5 hrs Drive).
- China Group Visa Fees, Tibet Permit & Entrance Fees
- English Speaking Tibetan Guide,
- Twin Sharing Accommodation as per your different standard Program on B.B Basis
- Sightseeing Tour by comfortable mini van or coach (10-14 seats)
Cost Not Includes
- Lunches & dinners during hotel stays
- Refreshments, bottled/alcoholic drinks
- Any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.)
- Photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites
- Nepal Visa (single/multiple entry visas available)
- Insurance & emergency rescue charges