Tibet Overland Tour - Early morning start drive from Kathmandu to Kodari (Nepali-Tibet border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside with spectacular Himalayan View including Mt. LANGTANG (7.246m), Mt. DORJE LKAHPA (6.975) and Mt. GAURI SHANHAR (7.145). From the Friendship Bridge you will drive up to China immigration check post and Tibetan guide will meet you at the border or check post. O/N stay in Zhangmu hotel or drive to Nyalam.
Drive over the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Kathmandu with Lhasa. Enjoy fabulous mountain scenery enroute, visit mystical Buddhist monasteries of Tashilungpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu (or onward to China). A choice of hotels are available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden Tibet.
Day 01 : Kathmandu - Zhangmu (2300m) - 123 Kms.
Early morning drive to Kodari. After doing immigration and custom formalities drive uphill to Zhangmu Immigration Post. O/nt at Hotel Zhangmu
DAY 02 : Zhangmu - Xegar (4350m)- 244 Kms.
Drive to Xegar crossing Nyalamu Pass (3800m) & LALUNG LA PASS (5050m). This drive offers fantastic view of the high mountains including Everest (8848m). O/nt at Hotel Xegar.
DAY 03 : Xegar - Xigatse (3900m) - 244 Kms.
Drive (Approx 8 hrs) to Xigatse. Xigatse has the famous Tashilunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen lama. O/nt at Hotel Xigatse.
DAY 04 : Xigatse - Gyantse (3900m)-90 Kms.
In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market of Xigatse. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa. O/nt. at Hotel Gyantse.
DAY 05 : Gyantse - Lhasa (3650m)- 259 Kms.
The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours crossing two passes - THE KARO LA (5010 M.) AND KAMBA LA (4794m.) via Yamdrok Tso lake. O/nt in Lhasa.
DAY 06 & 07 : Lhasa Sightseeing Tour.
Visit The Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar.
DAY 08 :
Transfer to Gonggor airport for your onward flight to Kathmandu..
Tour Cost:
US $ 529.00 Per Person on twin sharing basis (Budget tour option)
US $ 841.00 Per Person on twin sharing basis (Standard tour option)
US $ 1225.00 Per Person on twin sharing basis (Deluxe tour option)
Visa Fee:
US $ 125.00 per person.
Expectionally Visa fee for the US Natioanls: USD 198.00 per person.
Airfare:
Lhasa/Kathmandu: $370.00 (including airport tax)
The Tour Cost Includes:
- Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees;
- Twin share accommodation in respective hotels
- Tours and transfers with English speaking guide;
- All land transport using suitable vehicles.
- Breakfast everyday.
The Cost Excludes:
- Airport taxes and excess baggage charges.
- EXTRAS - as applicable
- Lunches & dinners; refreshments, bottled/alcoholic drinks;
- Any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.);
- Photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites;
- Nepal re-entry Visa
- Extras cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when applicable;
- Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides, road blockage etc (clients have to brone directly a the spot).
- All arrangements in Kathmandu (hotel accommdoation, meals, sightseeing tours etc)
- Personal Insurance
P.S: This tour is also available in the reverse order also – starting every Saturday from Kathmandu to Lhasa and drive overland from Lhasa to Kathmandu.
Also available this tour on Private tour basis.
