Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour is one of the finest selective tour packages among the Tibet travelers. It is always best highlighted one which covers main attractions and all the major cultural and historical sites in Tibet. Kathmandu Lhasa tour allows you to explore tranquil shores of the Turquoise Lake, ancient monasteries and beautiful cultural reflection of Tibetan Buddhism life style. In Lhasa you will be visiting famous Potala Palace as well popular other spots of around and Tibetan market.
Himalayan Mentor assists this comprehensive tour package to Tibet first transfer to Nepal-Tibet border from Kathmandu. After completion of all immigration formalities your tour will continue overland journey with place to place overnight stops and finally end the trip in Lhasa city. You will be visiting most popular spots of Tibetan towns along the while overland journey. Thus, this is Tibet overland tour from Kathmandu.
At the moment we are using Kerung borader for overland holiday. So if you want fly in - fly out tour, you may choose Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour or Tibet Lhasa Tour.
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
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