Overland tour to Tibet- Kathmandu to Lhasa (7nights 8 Days)
The most exciting trans-Himalayan destination always offers the most striking highland sightseeing tours to Tibet. The Glorious history, picturesque landscape, tantric Buddhism Himalayan peaks, color changing lakes and smiling Sherpas keeps you busy in Tibet tours. Passing the 3,000 to 5,000m passes, Semi-deserted land and the holiest lakes of Hindus and Buddhists makes your adventure memorable in Tibet. The highland of the world is one of the most visited sites of the world. Buddhist chanting mantras in Monasteries, The ancient Great Potala Palace, Lhasa City’s old Barkhor Market will be the main attraction in Tibet. Likewise the Everest base camp trip, Mount Kailash and Manasarobar lake tour are the other great places to visit in Tibet Plateau.
Overland tour to Tibet- Kathmandu to Lhasa (7nights 8 Days)
Day 01 Kathmandu-Nylam
Tibet overland tour starts with an early morning drive to Kodari border. After clearing the immigration formalities in Nepal our Wanderlust Himalaya’s Representative will introduce you to our Tibet Guide who will lead you in the Tibet tour. Then you will drive up to Zhang Mu. After the immigration formalities we continue our journey through a beautiful gorge to Nyalam crossing the Himalayan range. Altitude 3800m.
Day 02 Nyalam-Lhatse
Your first stop on the Tibetan plateau will be on the 5200 m altitude high Lalung la pass from where we have a breathtaking view of the Himalayan range and Shisapangma (8013m), 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. Altitude 4000m.
Day 03 Lhatse-Shigatse/Xingatse
Approximately four hour drive brings you to Tibet’s second largest city, Shigatse. Here you will visit Tashilumpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, hence one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. Altitude 3800m.
Day 04 Shigatse/Xigatse -Gyantse
After a stroll though the old city you will depart for the two and a half hour drive to Gyantse. While approaching the small farming town you 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, you will see Yamdrok Tso which is named the Turquoise lake and cross the Kamba-la from where you will descend to the main road which brings you all the way to Lhasa. Altitude 3650 m.
Day 06/07 Sightseeing around Lhasa
During these two days in Lhasa. You will visit the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera Monasteries and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surroundings of Barkhor Street.
Day 08 Flight from Lhasa to onward journey
You have to get up very early for our transfer to Gonggor airport to catch the flight back to Kathmandu or other destination. You can also continue your journey to China by Train.
Included:
China/Tibet Visa Fee
Airport Pickup/ drop service
Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing basis
Daily Breakfast
Private Transportation by jeep/van as per the group size
Necessary Tibet Travel Permit
Sightseeing and Entrance fee as per the itinerary
English speaking Tibetan guide
All the Government and local taxes.
Not Included:
Lunch and Dinner
Insurance of any kind
Personal expenses like beverage, mineral water and tips
Natural and political disturbance and unforeseen circumstance
Photography fees and all other than included in Itinerary
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