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Overland Tibet Tour
Lhasa- Gyantse- Shigatse- Lhatse- Kerong - Kathmandu
Duration
7 Days
Difficulty level
Easy
Highest Altitude
5220m Gyatchu La pass
Trip Starts/Ends
Lhasa/Kathmandu
Accommodation
Hotels, Guest House, Lodge
Meal
Breakfast in City
Transport
Private Comfortable Car/van/Hiace/tourist bus
Overland Tibet Tour, also known as the roof of the world is one among the most electrifying and best way to witness the stunning Tibet. The entire journey starts from Kathmandu to Nepal China borderland and ends at Tibet’s Lhasa through incredible Arniko Highway. This overland tour allows viewing the unique Tibetan and Nepalese villages, their cultures, and inhabitants along with the beautiful panorama of Great Himalayas. Sacred cultures, monasteries and temples, rivers and lakes, and grand snow –capped mountains are just a small number of the exhilarating wonders to be experienced by exploratory tourist. Travelers get an opportunity to encounter major attractions of the areas – Shigatse mystical Buddhist monasteries of Tashilunpo, Gyantse Khumbum Stupa and other most wonderful towns like: Xigatse, and Lhatse.
The best part for this adventure trip will be the challenging high passes over 5000 m, Norbulinka (Retreat Palace of Dalai Lama), Turquoise Lakes, great Drepung Monastery and many more. Through the high challenging passes adorned with vivid flags whipping incessantly, to Namtso (the blue salt lakes), you travel an antique trail living with rituals, colors and ancient history. The exceptional traditions of the Tibetan Lhopas, Moslems, Monpas, and their way of huge thrilling festivals, celebrations will keep you amazed. The tour ends at Lhasa where you will be visiting Potala Palace with its dazzling architecture, Busting Barkhor Bazaar (Old Tibetan Market), Jokhang Temple and other precedent places.
Best season for this enjoying trip will be: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The complete 11 days tour is a remarkable package intended to fit all the average travelers probably with the most comfortable journey in high plain lands.
Trip Itinerary
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Day 01Arrive Lhasa (3680m.)You can either fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa (3650m.) or take a train from China as per your convenience. You will be warmly welcomed by our special Tibetan guide after your arrival. You will be then transferred to Lhasa city and then to a Tibetan style hotel and stay overnight. After check in, you get a free afternoon for acclimatization or rest.
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Day 02Lhasa Exploration (3680m.)
You will explore around Lhasa city on the second and third day of this trip. This sightseeing tour includes Lhasa’s cardinal milestone- Potala Palace, the highest ancient Palace with gigantic constructions. The rooms, chapels and halls of this palace are absolutely incredible and amazing. In a while, visit the Jokhang Temple enlisted in World Heritage list which is the spiritual center of Tibet. You will also get a chance to see the Barkhor Street, the oldest and unique circular street in this traditional Tibetan city, and Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Finally, you will stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 03Lhasa Exploration (3680m.)
Continuation of your trip with sightseeing, cultural exploration, and acclimatization in Lhasa. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 04Lhasa - Gyantse (3950m.) - Shigatse (3900m.)
Early morning you start your journey with a picturesque drive of 300 Km from Lhasa over Karola (5010 m.) and Kambala (4794 m.). You can view the outstanding Yamzhog Yumco Lake and the Kalais Kora Glacier along the route. You then come across the beautiful colorful Yamdrok Lake, shaped like a scorpion, and the famous Tibetan salvation river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo). Arrive at Gyantse (3950 m.) to visit Khumbum Monastery and Palkhor Monastery. Then take 90 km drive to Shigatse to visit the Tashilunpo Monastery of the Panchen Lama. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 05Shigatse - Lhatse (4350m.)
Today you continue your scenic ascending drive and cross the highest pass en-route to Lhatse, Gyatchu La (5220m). Here the road to stunning Mt. Kailash splits to the west. After arrival at Lhatse, relax and stay overnight at hotel.
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Day 06Lhatse (4350m) / Tingri (4300m) – Kerung
Drive downhill through the Tibetan plateau with breathtaking views of the Himalayan ranges including Mt Cho Oyu (8201 m) and Mt Xishapagma (8012 m), dwarfed by the vastness of the plateau. From Tingri, enjoy magnificent views of Mt. Everest (8848 m). Stay overnight at guest house.
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Day 07Kerung Border - Kathmandu (1300m) (145 km, 6-7 hours drive)
After breakfast, cross from Tibet to Nepal, meet the Nepali guide, and drive through the green highway to Kathmandu, taking about 7-8 hours. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Included/Excluded
NEPAL:
- 1Night centre located Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast, Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu as above mentioned, Experience English Speaking Tour Guide, all sightseeing Entrance fees, all Necessary ground Transportation by private car, Border Pick up by Nepali staff.
TIBET:
- All necessary permits, Air Fare (KTM/LHASA), 4 nights 3* standard Hotel in Lhasa with Breakfast, along the way in Tibet similar Hotel with Breakfast, all entrance fees in Tibet, English Speaking Tibetan Guide,Transportation by Toyota Land cruiser in Tibet
Tibet Overland Tour – Cost not Includes:
- All the expenses of personal Nature, Lunches & Dinners, Snacks, Drinks, Nepal Visa (USD25 for 15 days, USD40 for 30 days), Tibet Group Visa and Tipping to all crews and all not mentioned above.
**Discounts are solely based on your group size. We do not add anyone to your group.
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