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Kathmandu To Lhasa Overland Tour

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Kathmandu Lhasa group tour by comfortable minibus or jeep is one of the most popular and famous tours with us which leaves every Tuesday and Saturday from Kathmandu. For the Kathmandu Lhasa group tour, all . .
Country: Tibet
City: Lhasa
Duration: 8 Day(s) - 7 Night(s)
Tour Category: Group Tour
Departure Date: Thu 01 Jan '99
Package Itinerary

Kathmandu Lhasa group tour by comfortable minibus or jeep is one of the most popular and famous tours with us which leaves every Tuesday and Saturday from Kathmandu. For the Kathmandu Lhasa group tour, all travelers need to arrive in Kathmandu at least two days before the trip departure. We will handle all visa and travel permits for your trip as it requires Group Visa.

The Kathmandu Lhasa group tour is one of the most affordable trips as well that begins in Kathmandu and ends in Lhasa driving along the Friendship Highway through some of the most stunning landscapes on the Planet. Your journey will pass small Tibetan settlements, and nomadic herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains and awe-inspiring mountain peaks. Similarly, it is a fascinating of the wealth of cultural interest and you will have plenty of opportunity to discover this side of Tibet, both in Lhasa and the other towns including Shigantse where you pass through on your journey from Kathmandu.

Kathmandu Lhasa group tour spends four nights en route in different cities or small towns with a three-night comfortable stay in Lhasa. Stunning landscapes and mountain views combined with its rich Buddhist history and culture, make visiting Tibet a truly unforgettable experience.

TRIP FACTS:

Trip Duration: 08 days overland tour

Mode of Tour: Drive in by bus and fly back

Trip Starts: Katmandu/Kodari

The Trip Ends: Kathmandu/ Lhasa

Group Size: Minimum 1 & Maximum 25

Accommodation: Hotel and Guest houses stay BB Basis

Transportation: Minibusses

Highlights of Trip: Exploring stunning landscapes, visiting Potala Palace, guided sightseeing to explore the main attraction of around and adventure overland journey with marvelous views and beautiful cultural experience of dry plateau…

OUTLINE ITINERARY:

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam 3600m, 133km

Day 02: Drive Nyalam to Tingri 4050m 230km

Day 03: Drive Tingri to Shigatse 3900m, 235km

Day 04: Drive Shigatse to Gyantse 3950m, 90km

Day 05: Drive Gyantse to Lhasa 3650m, 261 km

Day 06: Sightseeing in Lhasa

Day 07: Sightseeing in Lhasa

Day 08: Fly back from Lhasa to Kathmandu or Train journey

DETAIL ITINERARY:

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam 3600m, 133km:

The trip commences from Thamel around 6 AM, driving along the Arniko Highway and enjoying the beautiful Nepalese countryside to Kodari on the Nepal-Tibet border. After completing the necessary border formalities at both the Nepalese and Tibetan sides you will change your vehicle and start the two hours adventurous uphill drive to Nyalam. Overnight at the guest house.

Day 02: Drive Nyalam to Tingri 4350m 244km:

After breakfast at the guesthouse, the exciting day starts with an adventure drive through lush, green lower hills into the dry, arid landscape of the Tibetan Plateau. The drive crosses several high passes including the Lalung La 5050m from where you can have a breathtaking panorama of the Himalayan range including Mt Everest - a fitting backdrop to the vastness of the Tibetan Plateau. Overnight at guest house.

Day 03: Drive Tingri to Shigatse 3900m, 245km:

After breakfast, you will continue your adventure drive passing by lonely monasteries and the camps of Nomadic herders. The drive crosses the highest pass of your journey, the Gyamtso La 5220m before descending once more to the barren splendor of the plains. Overnight at a hotel in Shigatse – the second largest city in Tibet.

Day 04: Drive Shigatse to Gyantse 3950m, 90 km:

Today will have a great chance to visit the stunning Tashilungpo Monastery, one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet, just before a short and scenic drive to Gyantse - another historical city in Tibet. In Gyantse, you will visit the Pelkor Chode Monastery and the Gyantse Kumbum. Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa. It is famous for its many chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Drive Gyantse to Lhasa 3680m, 265km:

After breakfast, start a long drive crossing the Karo La pass 5045m, from where you are treated to the awesome sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred meters of the road. The road follows the bank of a beautiful turquoise lake; the Yamdrok-tso, for about 20 Km. The trip crosses the Khamba La 4794m and continues on to Lhasa the capital of Tibet. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Sightseeing In Lhasa:

After breakfast in the morning, you will have an easy visit to Jokhang temple. This temple is the most revered shrine in all of Tibet and is constantly bustling with devout worshippers. After lunch in the afternoon, you will visit Sera Monastery, a fifteenth-century sprawl of golden roofs and whitewashed walls. The well-preserved monastery is located just a few miles North of Lhasa and is home to several hundred monks. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Sightseeing in Lhasa:

After breakfast, the group will be led by a Tibetan guide to visit the vital Potala Palace. The palace is Lhasa's cardinal landmark and is a wonder of Eastern architecture. Your first site of this massive structure will be a magical moment remembered for years to come.

It has been a palace since the fifth or sixth century and was once home to the Dalai Lama. In the afternoon you will visit the Drepung Monastery. Once the world's largest monastery, home to 10,000 monks, Drepung monastery is situated hidden in rocky ridges just beyond the city. Overnight at a hotel in Lhasa.

Day 08: Fly Lhasa to Kathmandu (1300m):

Leave Lhasa early in the morning for the 2-hour drive to Gonggar Airport and flight back to Kathmandu or onward destination. End the trip.

The Above Tour Cost Includes:

Twin-sharing hotel accommodation in Lhasa, Best available guest house/hotel en route on BB (Bed and breakfast) basis, All necessary transportation from Kathmandu to Lhasa, Sightseeing tour as per the program, An English-speaking guide, All Tibet travel permits and Monastery entrance fee.

The Above Tour Cost Not Includes:

All expenses of personal nature, Nepal re-entry visa fee, Insurance, In case of landslides extra charge for porters and transportation, Airfare from Lhasa to Kathmandu, Tibet visa fee, and Emergency evacuation.

Note:

Kathmandu Lhasa group tour is also possible to take as a private tour. If you are interested in a small group or private tour with your family or friends then let us know so that we can provide you with a guide and a jeep to make your trip more personalized and adventurous. For cost details, Inquiry now!!

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