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Tibet overland tour (Kathmandu to Lhasa) trip highlights

  • Starts from Kathmandu, the city of world heritage
  • Cross border tour between Nepal and Tibet (China)
  • Drive through Gyatchu La pass (5,220M) and many Himalayan passes to the Lhasa city
  • Drive by peaceful plateau lakes, cross vast grasslands and Nomadic hamlets
  • Enjoy the most beautiful Himalayan view including Mt. Everest (8848m.)
  • Explore Tibetan cities and culture in Shigatse, Gyantse and Lhasa
  • Visiting Potala Palace, guided sightseeing to explore main attraction of around and excellent overland journey with amazing views and beautiful cultural experience of nomad land.

Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu (1300) -Kerung Border (145 Km) 06-07 hours drive and O/N at guest house.

Day 02: Drive from Kerung - Tingri (4300m) / Lhatse (4,350m): 225 Km/244 Km and O/N at hotel, enjoy magnificent views along the journey enjoy the mountain view.

Day 03: Tingri/Lhaste - Xigatse (3,900 M): 244 Km ,Continue scenic drive 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. O/N at Hotel

Day 04: Xigatse - Gyantse (3,950m): 90 Km, Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. O/N at Hotel

Day 05: Gyantse - Lhasa (3,650m): 261 Km, Drive from Gyantse to Lhasa pass by the modern glacier and Yamdrok Lake, reach Lhasa. O/N at Hotel.

Day 06/07: Sightseeing tours in Lhasa (Potala palace, Sera Monastery, Jokhang temple and Bakhor street, Drepung Monastery)

Day 08: Transfer to the Gongkar airport and fly back to Kathmandu or your another destination.

Note: If above mentioned trip plan doesn't suite for your holiday, we are flexible to customize travel plan as your requirement.

Cost Includes

  • Travel alien permit fee of Tibet
  • Guided tour as per program
  • All Monastery entrance fee
  • Hotel accommodation, 3 star standard in the cities and guest house in remote areas on BB basis
  • Transportation by private vehicle
  • Oxygen incase needed

Cost Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner along the trip
  • Photography charges
  • Any cost arising from Landslides, road blockage & additional transportation cost.
  • Any exppenses in Nepal side beside the drive from Kathandu to Kerung border
  • Flight ticket (Kathmandu-Lhasa) and airport taxes
  • Personal travel insurance, emergency rescue evacuation cost & other personal expenses tips, donation, laundry, call and bottle drinks

Useful Information

Useful information

Himalayan Mentor Pvt. Ltd. P.O.Box 44600, Naya Bazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel : +977-1-4960381   Mobile: + 977-9841875661 (Mr. Kesh)
Email: info@himalayanmentor.com Web: www.himalayanmentor.com