Tibet Overland Tour from Kathmandu

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Trip Facts

Trip Grade: Strenuous

Country: Tibet

Group Size: 2-10

Highlights

Take one of the most popular overland trip from Kathmandu to Lhasa.
Drive uphill to the height plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape.
Lhasa sightseeing, visit Drepung monastery, Summer palace and the Sera monastery.

Tibet Overland Tour from Kathmandu is the best tour enjoying along with nature, cultural, historical of both Tibet and Nepal. This tour leads you to the heart of Tibet which is also known as “The Roof of The World”.

Tibet Overland Tour from kathmandu to kathmandu is an adventurous trip. Overland route from kathmandu to Tibet boarder offer you the truly spectacular views mountain as well as ancient monasteries, landscapres and local people lifestyles. We get to know the remote land, culture, of wide open spaces, gilt-roofed temples, and intricately decorated monasteries, is dominated by the ancient holy city of Lhasa. An aura of magic and mystery awaits you, with majestic views of the spectacular Himalayas, which also includes Mount Everest, visible from the Tibetan side.

Tibet Overland Tour is and eight days trip, traveling along one of the most spectacular overland journeys from Kathmandu all the way to Everest Base Camp from Tibet side. The trip allows a number of detours to the highlights of the Tsang Province and Lhasa City, and offers a spectacular insight into the life and culture of the friendly Tibetan people from the ancient monasteries with chanting monks, to the tranquil shores of the Turquoise Lake Yamdrok Tso, to the kumbum (literally 100,00 images), the most stunning architectural wonder of Tibet & to the city of wonders, Lhasa.

Itinerary Overview and Route Map

Day 1:Kathmandu (1300) -Kerung Border (145 Km) 06-07 hours drive

Day 2:Kerung - Tingri (4300m) / Lhatse (4,350m): 225 Km/244 Km

Day 3:Tingri/Lhaste - Xigatse (3,900 M): 244 Km

Day 4:Xigatse - Gyantse (3,950m) – Lhasa (3650m)

Day 5:Sightseeing In Lhasa

Day 6:Lhasa – Shigatse (3900m) 261km

Day 7:Xigatse – Ronbuk (4980m) 334km

Day 8:Ronbuk – Kerong

Day 9:Kerong to Kathmandu

Tibet Overland Tour from Kathmandu Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Kathmandu (1300) -Kerung Border (145 Km) 06-07 hours drive

Early in the morning scenic drive to Kerung Border (Nepal-Tibet Border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventurous uphill drive by Bus & Van (normally) or 2 hour walk uphill (in case of landslide to Chinese immigration, check-in to hotel or Continue drive to Kerung. Stay overnight at Guest House.

Day 2

Kerung - Tingri (4300m) / Lhatse (4,350m): 225 Km/244 Km

Day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world. from where, weather permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt Cho Oyu (8201 M) & Mt Xishapagma (8012M) but dwarfed by the Vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From TINGRI, one can enjoy the magnificence of Mt. Everest (8,848 M). Stay overnight at Guest House

Day 3

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. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 4

Xigatse - Gyantse (3,950m) – Lhasa (3650m)

Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5,010m), Kambala (4,749m), Colorful Yamdrok-Tso Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo) – Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 5

Sightseeing In Lhasa

Sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, And Potala Palace and Sera Monasteries. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 6

Lhasa – Shigatse (3900m) 261km

Drive back to Shigatse O/N at Hotel.

Day 7

Xigatse – Ronbuk (4980m) 334km

Drive to Xegar crossing over Gyatchula (a pass of 5,200m) – Scenic drive to Ronbuk through the beautiful Tibetan countryside. Hike up to Everest BC and Explore Ronbuk Monastery (highest monastery in the world) – O/N at Guest House

Day 8

Ronbuk – Kerong

Drive back to Kerong O/N at Guest House

Day 9

Kerong to Kathmandu

After necessary border formalities- cross border and drive to Kathmandu.

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Cost Details

Includes

Private Transportation by van
Tibetan Travel permit and EBC Permits
English Speaking Tibetan Guide
Accommodation on twin sharing room basis
Sightseeing and Monastery entrance fees as per our itinerary
Daily breakfast during the trip

Excludes

Lunch and Dinner during the trip
Insurance of any kind
Personal expenses such as bar bills, laundry and other expenses
Insurance of any kind
Tipping to guide
Any other additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstance

Essential Information

What makes this trip different ?

Trekking Plus is one of the main supporters of Lets Go Cool non-profit social organization. We contribute our support to the remote village of Bandipur and Riepe Village local school through donation, sponsorship and partnership in various projects. For details click here what we do and why we do ? Lets Go Cool

Donation

Trekkign Plus donates a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis, which supports the ongoing maintenance cost required for local school of Bandipur and Riepe village.

Sponsorship and Volunteerig Program

One of the major activities of Lets Go Cool foundation is the volunteering program combine with hiking homestay bases which is conducted with full collaboration with Trekking Plus. Lets Go Cool organise volunteer programe in Riepe and Bandipur village with different volunteering package combine with intereing tour and trekking in Nepal.