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Tibet Overland Tour

The amazing trip Tibet overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa or from Lhasa to Kathmandu is probably the best known overland itinerary. The road distance of roughly 1000 km is full of stunning views from the subtropical climeate of the southside of the Himalayas to passing Everest and other 8000 m peaks. En route are may important cultural and religious sites and monasteries. either you can travel from main land china to enter Lhasa then drive to Kathmandu via Rombuk Tibet everest bascamp. Despite modernization it has retained the beauties of its past, such as the fascinating Gompas, ancient markets, ever-smiling and fun-loving Tibetans and its amazing turquoise lakes.

We will further take you on an exotic journey along friendship highway to the famous Tashilhump Monastery at Shigatse (or Xigatse), the historic town of Gyantse, and the beautiful lake of Yamdrok Tso amidst the spectacular view of snow capped peaks including northern face of majestic Mt. Everest.

The most demanding & the popular tour to Tibet is a 7 Nights 8 Days budget package tour, where people start their one of the most spectacular overland journey on the 920 km stretch of road, known as the friendship highway, between Kathmandu & Lhasa and fly back from there. The trip allows a number of detours to the highlights of the Tsang Province and the Lhasa City. The trip offers a spectacular insight into the life and culture of the friendly Tibetan people,from the ancient monasteries with chanting monks, to the tranquil shores of the Turquoise Lake Yamdrok Tso, to the kumbum (literally 100,00 images), the most stunning architectural wonder of Tibet & to the city of wonders, the Lhasa. This trip concludes with the breathtaking Trans-Himalayan flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu 1 hour trans himalayan fly by Air China.

Day 01 KATHMANDU - NYALAM
we start out tour with an early morning drive to Kodari, the Nepali boarder post. Weather permitting there will be fine views of Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Melungtse and Khumbu Himal ranges. Depending on the road situation we walk or drive up to Zhang Mu where we clear Chinese immigration. After the formalities we continue our journey through a beautiful gorge to Nyalam crossing the Himalayan range. Altitude 3800m.

Day 02 NYALAM-LHATSE
Our first stop on the Tibetan plateau will be on the 5200 m. high Lalung la pass from where we have a breathtaking view of the himalayan range and Shisabangma, the highest peak in Tibet. While having lunch in Lao Tingri, the peaks of Mt. Everest (Qomolongma in Tibetan) and Cho Oyu can be seen. This day our journey is long but the spectacular Tibetan plateau will make you forget time. Altitude 4000m.

Day 03 LHATSE-SHIGATSE
A four hour drive brings us to Tibet's second largest city, Shigatse. Here we visit Tashilumpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, hence one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. Altitude 3800m.

Day 04 SHIGATSE-GYANTSE
After a stroll though the old city we depart for the two and a half hour drive to Gyantse. While approaching the small farming town we can clearly see the old fort that was captured by Young husband during his 1904 raid into Tibet. Here the main attraction is the Kumbum monastery with its extraordinary architecture. Altitude 3900 m.

Day 05 GYANTSE-LHASA
This will be a long drive, but on the way we cross the Karo-la with the beautiful glacier, we see Yamdrok Tso which is named the Turquoise lake and cross the Kamba-la from where we descend to the main road which bring us all the way to Lhasa. Altitude 3650 m.

Day 06/07 LHASA SIGHTSEEING
During these two days in Lhasa. we visit the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera Monasteries and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor.

Day 08 FLIGHT LHASA-KATHMANDU
we have to get up very early for our transfer to Gonggor airport to catch the flight back to Kathmandu. This flight is one of the most spectaculars in the world with aerial views of the Himalayan range including the Mt. Everest.

Note: The tour can be arrange fly in drive too, Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and Drive out to Kathmandu.

Departure: Every Saturday and Tuesday from Kathmandu.
Transportation: Toyota Land Cruiser 4X4

During the Tibet tour twin-sharing accommodation on B/B basis, local English speaking tibetan guide, Tibet Permit, Chinese group visa, Monasteries entrance fees, air fare KTM/ Lhasa and land transport as per itinerary.

All kind of personal nature expenses such as liquor, laundry charges, telephone calls, tips, airport tax and any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstance. Chinese visa urgency charges, Re-entry Nepal visa charges, excess baggage charges, Meals.

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