Tibet Overland Tour
Duration
8
Max Altitude
Accomodation
Hotel
Meals
B, L, D
Transportation
Flight, Car & Jeep
Group
2-20 People
Difficulty
Easy
Tibet Overland Tour
Tibet tour offers you the opportunity to get closer to the history and exclusive culture of Tibet. Travelling to Tibet is the opportunity of life time. It is often called the roof of the world, because it is situated on a high plateau north of the Himalayan range in the western part of china. You will get to know about Lhasa-the soul of Tibet.
Lhasa is the spiritual, political and economic center of Nepal. It is the administrative capital of Tibet. Lhasa city has many old monasteries and temples that preserve historical relics, Buddhist scriptures, arts and crafts. Potala palace, Nrobulinglka palace, Sera monastery, Drepung monastery, Jokhang temple are the main attractions of this city.
Our trip takes you to the unforgettable adventure and grants you the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Tibet, the peacefulness and wisdom of its Buddhist culture.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu (1300) -Kerung Border (145 Km) 06-07 hours drive
After breakfast at hotel you will have scenic drive to Kerung Border (Nepal-Tibet Border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventurous uphill drive by Bus & Van (normally) or 2 hour walks uphill (in case of landslide to Chinese immigration, check-in to hotel or Continue drive to Kerung. Stay overnight at Guest House.
Day 02: Kerung - Tingri (4300m) / Lhatse (4,350m): 225 Km/244 Km
After breakfast at hotel you will have 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. from where, weather permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt Cho Oyu (8201 M) & Mt Xishapagma (8012M) but dwarfed by the Vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From TINGRI, one can enjoy the magnificence of Mt. Everest (8,848 M). Stay overnight at Guest House
Day 03: Tingri/Lhaste - Xigatse (3,900 M): 244 Km
After breakfast you will have Continue scenic drive crossing Over Gyatchu La (5,220M), the highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to Mt Kailash bifurcates to the west. Stay overnight at Yak hotel.
Day 04: Xigatse - Gyantse (3, 950m): 90 Km
You will have breakfast and sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa &Phalkor Monastery. Stay overnight the Hotel.
Day 05: Gyantse - Lhasa (3,650m): 261 Km
After breakfast Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5,010m), Kambala (4,749m), Colorful Yamdrok-Tso Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (YarlungTsangpo) – Stay overnight at Flora Hotel.
Day 06: Sightseeing In Lhasa
After breakfast full day sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, AndPotala Palace Drepung& Sera Monasteries. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Sightseeing In Lhasa
Additional day in Lhasa. (full day sightseeing)
Day 08: Lhasa - Kathmandu
After breakfast Early morning drive to Gonggar airport or train station for your departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward destination to Mainland China.
- Private transportation by van
- Tibet travel permit
- English speaking Tibetan guide.
- Accommodation on twin sharing room basis
- Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per our itinerary
- Daily breakfast.
- Kathmandu to kerung transfer by jeep
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