Tibet Overland Tour

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Highlights

  • Amazing scenery enclosed within snowcapped mountains and high eroded hills
  • Beautiful views all along the journey in Tibet on world’s highest and largest plateau
  • Enjoy great cultural villages and towns with cheerful welcoming face of the native
  • Explore stunning age-old cities and its ancient monasteries of great religious interest
  • Tour of Shigatse, Gyantse and Lhasa cities within the backdrop of old historical palaces

Overview

Short Trip Profile of Tibet Overland Tour

Types of accommodation:  Hotels in Kathmandu with local lodge and guest-house and
hotels in Tibet.
Tour Grade: Moderate to Adventurous with touch of altitude.
Tour Region: Kyirong, Shigatse, Gyantse and Lhasa
Highest altitude gain: 5,220 m at Gyatsho-La pass
Tibet Tour duration: 07 Nights and 08 Days (drive in and fly out)
Starts and Ends: Kathmandu-Kyirong-Lhasa.
Total Trip: 10 Nights and 11 Days main arrival to departure

Tibet Overland Journey, a great cultural and scenic tour on world highest and largest plateau of Tibet, where views of world tallest mountain range follows you most of the way on this wonderful trip.

Tibet Overland Journey allows you to witness fabulous colorful culture and ancient heritage traditional custom of strong and cheerful Tibetans and their villages, this tour takes you past many rural farm areas and towns of immense interest in the backdrop of high mighty snow-capped peaks.

Truly a journey of a lifetime with touch of an adventure where drive takes you over high passes at above 5,220 m high facing marvelous views of beautiful landscapes that keeps you excited overlooking grand scenery in the backdrop of ever smiling Tibetans.

Starts from the Nepalese capital Kathmandu heading due north towards great Central Himalaya range of mountains, includes massive Ganesh and Langtang Himal then entering from Nepal into Tibet border.

Where drive takes you on the back sides of great Himalayan peaks within close to Langtang, Jugal and Shisapangma mountains and continues with views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Cho-Oyu.

Journey takes through number of villages and towns with ever present views of peaks then heading high towards Gyatsho-la pass at above 5,220 m blessed with thousands of colorful Buddhist prayer flags and monuments.

Visiting first Tibet’s second large city Shigatse and its magnificent Tashi-Lumpo monastery adorned with golden roofs and various images of Lord Buddha and important Gurus, the seat of his holiness Panchen Lama.

From Shigatse with fabulous tour heading to Gyantse and towards beautiful Yamdrok Tsho a turquoise lake and then over scenic Khamba-la pass to reach fable city of Lhasa the hub and capital of Tibet.

In Lhasa ample time to visit it’s most wonderful and marvelous sites of great wonders tour of famous Derfung, Shera monasteries with colorful Barkhor market where one can observe Tibetans way of religious life and cultures.

Tour of breathtaking Potala Palace the landmark of Lhasa and Tibet with visit of the interior of great fascination and interest with grand views of Lhasa city and the valley, after a mesmerizing tour head back to Kathmandu, Nepal with ever exciting scenic flight.

Plan your Tibet Overland Tour!

Best time for Tibet Overland Tour

April to November months of the year, best time in spring-autumn / fall seasons, best months and high time April and May with September days are longer with much sunlight hours clear morning till late afternoon, chances of light shower and snow on higher altitude above 3,000 m high.

Another peak times to visit from mid-September to October months when days are clear for mountain views and pleasant walks, but with short sun-light hours due to autumn / fall season.

Freezing cold temperature in the morning and night times above 2,800 meters higher can expect snow above 3,000 m onward sometimes even in best time of the year on drive and walks.

 

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On arrival at Kathmandu and at Nepal international airport, received by our Trail Himalaya staff and representative or guide, for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city around Thamel. Thamel the an interesting and exciting area of the city, after checking into your rooms, then join at the lobby for group briefing provides you with necessary Tibet and Nepal information. Include group welcome dinner in a nice Nepalese authentic restaurant with local culture of folk musical program to entertain along with dinner.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast
3 star hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02

Drive to Syabrubesi 1,460 m - 07 hrs journey.

Starting our marvelous journey with an overland drive towards North West of Kathmandu past farm villages and towns with grand views of snowcapped peaks and then reaching at cooler areas within Langtang Himal in Dhunche 1,900 m high, a main and headquarter town of Rasuwa district around Langtang area, populated by Tamang people the hill tribe of Nepal. From here downhill for two hours with overnight at Syabrubesi village, door to Langtang, Ganesh and Tamang Heritage Trail as well on route to Tibet.
Max Altitude: 1460m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 03

Drive to Kyirong Border 2,890 m-01 hr.

Morning from Syabrubesi where drive takes you on newly built road that links Nepal / Tibet / China border via Rasuwagadhi (1,800 m / 15 km / 1 hr min from Syabrubesi), On reaching the border our Tibetan counterpart guide and drivers receives you, and then completing immigration & custom formalities on both side of the frontier Nepal / Tibet at Rasuwagadhi, continue drive further to Kyirong first overnight stop in Tibet accommodation at local guest-house. At Kyirong afternoon with time to relax and enjoy views of Ganesh and Langtang Himal that borders Nepal and Tibet. Kyirong a famous religious, historical place, a home of 11th Century great saint and Guru Millerepa known for his tantric wisdom, a poet, folk singer his song are still remembered by local herdsman and villagers.
Max Altitude: 3000m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
3 star hotel in Kerung
Day 04

Drive to Shegar or New Tingri 4, 350 m - 06 hrs.

From Kyirong onward where Tibetan high plateau begins as morning drive leads past Tibetan farm villages to reach on top of Lalung-la Pass (5,050 m) with views of Mt. Shisapangma (8, 013m highest within Tibet and world’s 14th ). After Lalung-la drive leads on vast Tibetan plateau with high and dry terrain to Old Tingri with first glimpse of Everest and Cho-Oyo peaks, from here few hour drive to Shegar also known as New Tingri and then transfer to your hotel or lodge for overnight stop.
Max Altitude: 4000m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
3 star hotel in Tingir
Day 05

Drive to Shigatse 3,900 m - 05 hrs.

From New Tingri and Shegar (Xegar) drive continues on main highway towards highest pass of the journey at Gyatsho-La 5,220 m high, festooned with thousands of Buddhist prayer flags and religious offering, with time here heading downhill on winding road to reach at Larze town for overnight stop. Larze a growing town located on Nepal-Tibet / China Friendship Highway as well on the road to holy Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarover towards Tibet's Far South West, which is near to Sakya Monastery and towards our destination at Shigatse. From Larze town, morning drive of few hours on good road to Tibet's second largest city Shigatse, drive continues past rural farm villages and well-tended fields of barley-wheat and yellow mustard. After an enjoyable ride reaching at Shigatse where hotels are much better than past few night stops, in Shigatse transfer to excellent hotels with modern facilities of Wi Fi and money change at its exchange counters.
Max Altitude: 3500m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
3 star hotel in Shigatse
Day 06

Morning visit Tashilumpo Monastery and drive to Gyantse 3,950 m visit Phalkor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa -03 hrs.

Having breakfast getting refreshed short drive towards hub of Shigatse city for marvelous tour of famous Tashilumpo Monastery complex adorned with Golden Roofs here visit the monastery interior of great interest with tomb stupa of several late and past Panchen Lama. Panchen Lama the 2nd biggest priest and holiness after Dalai Lama (present XIV Dali Lama who is exile in India) With enjoyable tour of the monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama visit the local colorful Tibetan market and return back to hotel. From Shigatse continue drive eastward for few hours to reach at Gyantse another large city of Tibet, where in early 19th and 20th century was a flourishing place where trade between Nepal-Bhutan and Sikkim used to take place. On reaching at Gyantse transfer to another nice hotels or guest house with afternoon tour of old Phalkor Monastery and great terracotta Stupa of Kumbum, famous historical monuments located within great surrounding walls of this holy complex.
Max Altitude: 3950m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
3 star hotel in Gyantse
Day 08

Drive to Lhasa 3,650 m via Yamdrok Tsho Lake - 05 hrs.

Morning drive leads to highlight of our journey heading towards fabled city Lhasa, heading past Simi-La pass within great Tibetan plateau observe Yaks and other cattle grazing on huge green meadows. As ride progress head towards scenic Karo-La pass at 5,050 m with close views of Nzongkhangsa peaks at 7,100 m high where ice falls and glaciers flows near to the road head. Here enjoy the views as well observe the traditional life of Drokpa (Nomads) and Yak herder then reaching Nagarktse town and beyond towards beautiful turquoise Lake of Yamdrok Tsho then on high hills to reach another scenic Khamba-La pass at 4,800 m high. Khamba-La offers super panorama of Tibetan tableland and landscapes with distant views of snowcapped peaks and of Yamdrok Tsho Lake. From here marveling beautiful views downhill and cross over a bridge over Yarlung Tsangpo / Brahmaputra River, slowly our overland journey reaches in the heart of Lhasa city in the backdrop of magnificent Potala Palace. At Lhasa our hotels located on the old part of Lhasa within east areas near colorful and exciting Barkhor Square and its markets.
Max Altitude: 3500m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
3 star hotel in Lhasa
Day 09

In Lhasa with sightseeing tour at places of great interest.

These two days with exciting tour around Lhasa important places of great interest within its historical and religious sites, begins with short drive towards west of Lhasa heading to a hill top for tour of old Drefung Monastery, in the early day home of all high priest and Dalia Lamas before Potala Palace was built. Here visit the main prayer halls with monks on deep prayers where Drefung means a heap of rice with its white washed buildings as it looks from distance views, after a great interesting visit drive to Shera Monastery where you can witness young monks on exciting debate, which deepens their knowledge of all types to reach their priesthood. Shera monastery located north of Lhasa after an interesting time with lunch break in local Tibetan / Chinese restaurants, afternoon tour of magnificent Potala Palace known as 'Heavenly Realm' with 1,000 rooms where visitors can tour only the main important interior of 8 to 10 rooms of great significant. Potala Palace stands as Landmark of Tibet situated in the hub of the city, where high and superior priests Dalai Lama lived till the last 14th Dalai Lama, at present turn into a museum. After a grand tour head back into busy and colorful Barkhor Market Square with time to visit Jhorkhang Temple, the oldest religious sites of Tibet. As the day end in Lhasa, with time for individual activities around Lhasa before dinner time on last day in Lhasa.
Max Altitude: 3500m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
3 star hotel in Lhasa
Day 10

Drive to Lhasa / Gongor Airport and fly to Kathmandu - 01 hr: 15 mins flights.

Morning as per time for flight to Kathmandu our Tibetan guide meets you for an hour drive from the hotel towards outskirt of Lhasa city area and then on nice newly built highway entering tunnels to reach at Gongar airport. Here bid farewell to our Tibetan guide and friendly drivers then enter the terminal for visa and passport formalities with custom check. Board in Air China for super panoramic flight of over a hour to Kathmandu during airborne breathtaking views of Himalayan chain of peaks with close views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Makalu as the flight finally lands at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Here after migration and visa formalities heads outside the terminal, where our staff transfer you back into your hotel, with much time in the afternoon for individual activities and shopping.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast
3 star hotel in Kathmandu
Day 11

Farewell and Final departure.

Enjoying marvelous time in Nepal and Tibet with great views of high Himalayan Mountains, last day in Nepal after a great adventure and experience on Tibet Overland Tour, as time for your international flight depart from the hotel, Trail Himalaya Adventure staff transfer you to the airport for your flight homeward bound or to respective countries
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast

What's included

  • All arrival and departure transportation airport / hotel / airport in Nepal and Tibet.
  •  Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu / Tibet at tourist standard hotels        (Single room supplement at extra cost if required)
  • In Kathmandu includes accommodation with Bed and Breakfast basis only.
  •  In Tibet on full board includes B-L and Dinner with accommodation.
  •  Sightseeing tour as per the itinerary with entrance fees where applicable.
  •  Applicable Tibet Permit & Tibet Entry Visa Fees.
  •  Service of city guides as well in Tibet, daily wages-medical insurance, meals and transportation allowance.
  •  Comprehensive medical kits and re-confirmation of international air tickets.
  • Overland drive on private vehicles, a Four Wheel Drive in Tibet
  • Airfare as per the itinerary Lhasa to Kathmandu.
 

What's not included

  • Nepal Visa-International airfare-personal travel and medical insurance.
  • Expenses of personal nature on tour and journey in Tibet, gratitude (tips) hard / | soft drinks throughout the trip.
  • Personal gear and medical kit.
  • Emergency evacuation by any means of transportation services and personal medical kit.
  • Early return from the trip due to personal / medical problem in this case clients     should bear his / her own expenses on return from trek and in Kathmandu including expenses of accompanying guides.

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