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1418

9 Nights/ 10 Days

Availability : Round the year

Kathmandu, Nepal

Lhasa, Tibet

Min Age : 3+

Tour Details

Kathmandu Lhasa overland tour is the magnificent journey in between Nepal and Tibet, to be precise from Kathmandu to Lhasa. Overland tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa lets you enjoy some of the great Himalayan panorama and driving along the Tibetan plateau, considered to be the roof of the world. Lhasa, the capital city, enthralls you with it’s rich cultural heritage and visiting some of the oldest monasteries and palaces. The prime attractions in Lhasa are the Potala palace – the official residence of Dalai Lama, Norbulinka, Sera monastery, Jokhang temple and the Barkhor market – one of the oldest market palaces in Tibet during Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour.

Overland tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa starts with drive from Kathmandu to the Kerung border (Nepal Tibet border) after finishing a cultural sightseeing in Kathmandu a day earlier. Then drive all the way to Lhasa from Kerung, En-route stop over several Tibetan towns like Gyantse, Shigatse and also visiting the age old monasteries and temple at these high mountain towns. Finally Kathmandu to Lhasa overland budget tour reaches Lhasa and enjoy two days of sightseeing then fly back to your onward destination.

Trip Grade

Easy/Moderate

Maxmimum Altitude

Lhatse (4,350m)

Price Includes

Airport pick up/drop off by private vehicle as per the itinerary.
Accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast.
Guided Kathmandu city tour inclusive of private vehicle and guide.
China/Tibet Visa Fee
Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing basis in Tibet
Daily Breakfast while in Tibet
Private Transportation by jeep/van as per the group size from Kathmandu to Lhasa
Necessary Tibet Travel Permit
Sightseeing and Entrance fee as per the itinerary
English speaking Tibetan guide
All the Government and local taxes.

Price Excludes

Lunch and Dinner in Nepal/Tibet
Aifares
Insurance of any kind
Personal expenses like beverage, mineral water and tips
Natural and political disturbance and unforeseen circumstance
Tips for guide(s) or driver

What to Expect

Kathmandu Lhasa overland tour is the overland journey from the city of Kathmandu all the way to the ancient city of Lhasa. En-route pass thru several remote towns of Tibet like Gyantse, Shigatse and finally to Lhasa. You will have a great sightseeing during the overland journey including the guided city tour of Lhasa visiting Potala palace, Norbulinka, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, Sera Monastery.

Trip Highlights:

Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu at UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Spectacular views of the world's tallest mountains in flight to Lhasa
Crossing over Karola (5010m) & Kambala (4749m), the high mountain passes
Enjoy the colorful Yamdrok Tso en-route Lhasa
Guided Lhasa sightseeing tour
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulinka
Sera Monastery & Drepung Monastery
Barkhor Street Market & great shopping
Witness Tibetan Buddhist culture & tradition

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive Kathmandu

Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our representatives will meet you and transfer to your hotel. After check-in hotel if you have a leisure time then you can explore around the city or simply relax at your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kahthmandu.

Day 2In Kathmandu – Sightseeing

After breakfast proceed with Kathmandu sightseeing tour with your private guide. Visit the cultural, religious and historical monuments which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These includes Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath ‘the Monkey Temple’, Pashupatinath- the sacred temple of Hindus and Boudhanath Stupa- one of the largest Buddhist Stupa in the world. Kathmandu Durbar Square has several age-old temples, palaces, shrines and was the center of power from where king ruled the nation in the earlier period. Swoyambhunath is located atop hill and provides spectacular panorama of the entire Kathmandu Valley. Lots of monkeys reside in it’s forested area thus the name ‘Monkey Temple’. Pashupatinath is the temple of Lord Shiva located at the holy Bagmati River. Closer by is the Boudhanath Stupa. After finishing the tour, return back to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3Kathmandu - Kerung Border 145 km

Early in the morning, drive from Kathmandu to Kerung border (Nepal & Tibet border) passing along the beautiful Nepalese countryside. Complete the necessary formalities at the Nepalese immigration the drive uphill for about an hour or 2 hours uphill hike in case of landslide and reach the Chinese immigration, check-in hotel or continue drive to Kerung.
Overnight Guest House in Kerung

Day 4Kerung - Tingri (4300m) / Lhatse (4,350m) 244 Km

Today drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world enjoying the Tibetan landscape and feeling of being at the top of the world. If weather permits then one can witness spectacular views of Himalayan ranges like Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Shisapangma. Finally reach Tingri from where maginciticent view of Mt. Everest can be seen.
Overnight Guest House in Tingri.

Day 5Tingri/Lhaste - Shigatse (3,900m) 244 Km

Continue the drive crossing over Gyatchu La (5220m), the highest pass en-route Lhasa via Lhatse. From this point, the road divides into two intersection and towards the west is the way to Mt. Kailash.
Overnight at Hotel in Shigatse.

Day 6Shigatse - Gyantse (3,950m) 90 Km

In the morning, visit the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhunpo monastery the further drive to Gyantse. In Gyantse, visit Kumbum stupa and Phalkor Monastery.
Overnight at Hotel in Gyantse.

Day 7Gyantse - Lhasa (3,650m) 261 Km

The final drive to Lhasa crossing over Karola (5010m), Kambala (4749m) and the colorful Yamdrok Tso Lake as well as the Brahma Putra River ‘Yarlung Tsangpo’ – the lifeline river of Tibet. Soon Lhasa will be reached.
Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa.

Day 8In Lhasa - Sightseeing

After breakfast, our guide shall meet you at the hotel’s lobby and proceed with sightseeing around Lhasa. First it will take you the Potala palace, the winter palace of Dalai Lama. This most symbolic landmark of Tibet built atop a single hill was by the first foremost King Songtsen Gompa.The most valuable collections here are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Caveofthe-33rd-great-king-of-Tibet. Then proceed to Norbulinka which means ‘Treasure park’ and considered to be the biggest man-made garden in Tibet. It covers an area of 36,0000 sq. m. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa.

Day 9In Lhasa - Sightseeing

Todays, sightseeing covers Jokhang temple, Barkhor market, Sera Monastery. Jokhang temple was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in 7th century to promote Buddhism in Tibet. Inside the temple is the statue of Lord Buddha at an age of twelve which is perhaps the most idolized object in Tibetan Buddhism. Closer to Jokhang temple is the Barkhor street/market where one can do the kora (a religious circulation of the temple) with pilgrims and locals. Meanwhile, you can hunt for souvenirs at the market. Sera monastery is located 5 km north of Lhasa and it’s setting is one of the beautiful one. Once a community of more than 5,000 monks resided here but later on extinguished by the Chinese. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa.