Kathmandu Lhasa Overland Tour:
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 in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden’ Tibet.
we Organise Lhasa-Kathmandu Overland Tour as well. if Kodari Border is closed we operate tour from Rasuwa Gadhi Border.
Trip Itinerary:
DAY 01: KATHMANDU (1310M) - KERUNG BORDER (2800M) 185KM: 06-07 HOURS DRIVE
Early in the Morning scenic drive to Kerung Border Nepal Tibet Border through the beautiful Nepalese countryside after necessary border formalities at Nepali immigration and crossing the bridge process for all necessary formalities in Chinese immigration continue the drive to Kerung Town. Stay Overnight at the Guest House.
Important Note: It is must to arrive in Kathmandu on Tuesday to join the Tibet overland tour start on Saturday. The Embassy of China in Kathmandu holds your original passport for at least three working days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) to process the Tibet Group Visa (TGV). Therefore, your arrival in Kathmandu, at least on Tuesday or early Wednesday, is required. Now, every application requires a Biometric, and the applicant must be present at the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu after the visa application is submitted. As per the new regulation, there must be at least 5 people in a group to get the permit and visa for the Tibet tour.
DAY 02: KERUNG/KYIRONG (2800M) - TINGRI (4,300M)/ LHATSE (4,350M) 370KM: 6 HOURS DRIVE.
After Breakfast drive uphill to the height plateau of the world with the typical view of the Tibetan landscape offering the sheer feeling of standing off the roof of the world from where weather permitting, a breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt.Xishapangma (8,012m) but dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From Tingri, one can enjoy the magnificence view of Mt. Everest (8,848m) Stay Overnight at the Guest House.
DAY 03: TINGRI (4,300M)/ LHATSE (4,350M) – SHIGATSE (3,900M) 235KM/ 265KM: 6 HOURS DRIVE.
After Breakfast continue drive scenic 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 Hotel.
DAY 04: SHIGATSE (3,900M) – GYANTSE - LHASA (5,010M) 350 KM : (07-08) HOURS DRIVE
After Breakfast Morning Sightseeing at the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit Kumbum Stupa and Phalkhor Monastery. continue drive crossing over Karo La (5,010m), Kambala (4,749m), Colorful Yamdrok- Tso Lake, and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo). Stay Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 05: FIRST DAY OF SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN LHASA (3,600M)
After breakfast, we proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace; this legendary palace built atop a single hill is synonymous with Tibet by the first foremost king Songtsen Gompa. Jokhang Temple; situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, houses Tibet’s most precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo. After Sightseeing, you will be transferred to hotel .
Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa
DAY 06: SECOND DAY OF SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN LHASA (3,600M)
After breakfast full-day sightseeing tour of Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, and Barkhor Market. Sera Monastery; 5 Km north of Lhasa, Sera Monastery setting is one of Lhasa’s prettiest monasteries. Once a community of more than 5,000 monks resided here and was virtually extinguished by the Chinese. Drepung Monastery; On the slope of the Wuze Hill in Genbei Five kilometers northwest of Lhasa, the Drepung monastery was built in 1416 and is the largest of the monasteries of the Gelug Sect. Barkhor Market (Bazaar); the best-preserved street in Lhasa, Barkhor Street surrounds the Jokhang Monastery.
Some free time for shopping or your own activities. Overnight at hotel
DAY 07: LHASA TO KATHMANDU OR MAINLAND CHINA (BEIJING/CHENGDU/SHANGHAI)
After Breakfast drive to Gonggar Airport or Train Station for your departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward destination.
Cost Includes:
- All accommodation standard hotels and Guest House on Twin Saring Basic with Breakfast.
- All Ground transportation.
- Kathmandu sightseeing with city tour guide.
- Govt. trained guide with insurance, salary and meals.
- All Tibet visa fees and permit.
- Entrances Fees.
Cost Excludes:
- Nepal Visa Fees.
- Tibet Visa fees.
- International/ Domestic Flight.
- All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
- Airport tax.
- Extra shower, battery re-charge, laundry charge etc.
- Personal clothing and gears.
- Tips to guide and supporter.
- Lunch Dinner.
- Single Supplement.
- Cost raised by cancelation, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness which are not under our control.
- services other then mentioned above.