Tibet Overland Tour

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Duration

8 days

Trip Type

Tour

Meal & Accommodation

Breakfast basis

Group Size

2 pax min, 10 pax max

Transport

Private Car

Arrival On

Kathmandu

Departure From

Kathmandu

Operation

Teahouse

Route Detail

Kathmandu/Nyalam/Gyantse/Lhasa

Best Month

March - October

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Activities: Tour Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
Max Elevation: 4,350m/14,270ft at Lhatse Transportation: Private Car
Best Month: March - October Group Size: 2 pax min, 10 pax max
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast basis Duration: 8 days
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge Price: USD 2790 per person
All inclusive cost USD 2790 per person
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Overview

Trip Introduction:
Tibet Overland Tour offers us some of the most exciting sightseeing experiences of the Himalayas and high-altitude valleys. Tibet is still considered a largely unexplored nation, which makes it a perfect destination for adventure seekers and holidayers. The ancient monasteries scattered in the region, prayer flags flying across the alleys, pilgrims making miles of the journey on foot, the complete remoteness and isolation, give an awed expression to the travelers.

The fascinating history of Tibet, the exile of Dalai Lama, the Chinese Occupation, and first-hand encounters by Heinrich Harrer, gives an impression of exploring an unknown territory and crossing unexplained boundaries. Lhasa is also known as The Forbidden City. The long-kept discreet and away from foreign intrusion is one of the greatest attractions of Tibet. It is also a spiritual and cultural hub of the region.

Mt. Kailash, situated in the western region of Tibet, is another major attraction of the trip. The mountain of Kailash is considered Holy by Hindus and Buddhists alike. Pilgrims from various parts of the Indian subcontinent make miles of the journey to Kailash.

Day 01: Kathmandu to Kerung (1,895m/6,217ft)-145Kms
Day 02: Kerung to Lhatse (4,350m/14268ft) -244Km    
Day 03: Lhatse to Shigatse (3,900m/12,790ft)-244Kms    
Day 04: Shigatse to Gyantse (3,950m/12,955)-90kms    
Day 05: Gyantse to Lhasa (3,650m/11,970)-259kms    
Day 06: Lhasa Sightseeing Tour    
Day 07: Lhasa Sightseeing Tour    
Day 08: Lhasa to Kathmandu Trans Himalayan Flight (1,300m/4,264 ft)    

Trip Cost Includes:

✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast
✅ Farewell dinner(Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel costs within itineraries
✅ Government Registered guide (English speaking, First Aid and Eco trained)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, and permits
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes

Trip Cost Excludes:

❌ Visa fees
❌ International airfare to and from Tibet
❌ Lunch and dinner apart from the tour except for welcome & fare well dinner 
❌ Any extra night accommodations because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the tour (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
 

Itinerary

We will start our tour with an early morning drive to Kerung, the Nepali border post. After completing immigration and customs formalities, we will take an hour's adventurous uphill drive by jeep (normally) to Chinese immigration. We will then check in to the hotel. Overnight at the Guest House 

After breakfast, we will drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of the Tibetan landscape offering the sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world. From there, we will observe the breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt Cho Oyu (8,201m) & Mt Xishapagma (8,012m) but dwarfed by the Vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From Tingri, one can enjoy the magnificence of Mt. Everest (8,848m). Overnight at the Guest House. 

We will visit the place of the famous Tashilunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge Thangka wall which will be clearly visible from the north side of the road. We will drive approx 6 hours to reach Shigatse overnight. 

We will visit the Tashilunpo Monastery early in the morning which will be followed by a visit to the open market of Xigaste. After getting lunch,  we will start our short drive to Gyantse. where you will also visit the Khumbum Stupa and Phalkot Monastery. Overnight. 

We will reach Lhasa after a long drive approx 8 hours on the way crossing the Karo La (5,010m/16,432ft) and Kamba La (4,794m/15,724ft) pass and Lake Yamdrok Tso. You will cross the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) river and see the distant views of the Potala Palace. Overnight in Lhasa. 

We will visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar on this day. We will first take a visit to the Drepung Monastery, which was built in the 14th century. It is the world’s largest monastery and is believed to have sheltered around 10,000 monks in the past, but as of now, there has been quite a decline resulting in only a few hundred. The history, culture, and religious beliefs of the Tibetan people are strongly concentrated and centered in this marvelous monastery.  Then, the tour will change its path to the Sera Monastery, which is a preserved monastery with whitewashed walls and golden roofs. The main attraction for the visit to the monastery is to see the monks debating which is held from 3-5 pm every day apart from Sundays. Another destination on our schedule, Jokhang Temple,  is another important sacred site that unravels more deep-seated mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. You can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni when he was twelve years old. We will further stroll through Barkhor Bazaar (market). With its open-air stalls, shops, and crowds of pilgrims, the place is also considered the nerve center of Lhasa. Overnight in Lhasa. 

After breakfast, we will begin the trip to explore Lhasa. We will be visiting the beautiful Potala and Norbulingka Palaces, better known as Winter palace and Summer Palace, respectively. Built in the 17th century, Potala Palace provides amazing views of the entire city and houses the private quarters of the Dalai Lama. We will also visit the Norbulingka Palace houses which are considered to be the largest man-made garden in Tibet. We will then visit the Tibet Traditional Hospital, which is the center for the treatment, training, research, and production of Tibetan medicine. Overnight in Lhasa. 

As per the flight schedule, you will be transferred to Gongkar airport for the onward flight to Kathmandu. The flight will be of 1 hour and 10 minutes. It is one of the most beautiful flights in the world. You can take the right side seat so that you can see the Yalung Tsangpo River, Lake Yamdruk, Kanchenjunga (8,586m/28,160ft), Makalu (8,463m/27,760ft), and Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,021ft).We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!

FAQ

You cannot visit Tibet from India by road. If you are a tourist, you can visit Tibet by road from Nepal but not from India.

The distance from Lhasa to Kathmandu is 1300km. You can travel this distance if the road condition is perfect within 7-8 days. Hence, driving from Kathmandu to Lhasa is not easy.

The Tibet overland tour from Kathmandu starts on day 1 and ends in Tibet on day 8.  The eight days our complete roaming around the visited places in Tibet.

No, Tibet lies on the border with Nepal. Nepal and Tibet are far away and different from each other in culture, vegetation, and other different aspects.

Departure Date

Departure dates for Tibet Overland Tour

We provide a series of fixed departure trek, tour and expeditions in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. If you are single and wishing to be with a group, you can join our fixed departure schedule. If the schedule dates are not convenient for you, contact us & let us know; we are more than happy to customize our trips to suit your needs. If any individuals or group doesn’t want to join with our other group, we can operate as per your wish and requirement. We are ground operator of these Himalayan destination and able to arrange your trip as per your interested date and choice.

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