Join Tibet Overland Tour - 23, 29 June | 6, 13, 20, 27 July
Tibet is now open for foreign tourists to travel. Flight between Lhasa to Kathmandu hasn't resumed after the Covid 19. For now, the overland tour could be organized with a drive to Lhasa and back or with a flight to the next destination from Chengdu.The Tibet Overland tour could be customized with side trip to Everest north base camp or as a private tour with standard and deluxe hotels.
Day 01: Kathmandu Kerung border (2,800 m | 135 km | 8 hrs) | Guest House
We will leave early in the morning and stop for breakfast in Trishuli bazaar.
A scenic, 8 hrs drive north of Kathmandu will take us to Nepal - Tibet border (Kerung). After completing the necessary border formalities of both immigrations, we will drive uphill to Kerung town in Tibet for overnight stay.
Day 02: Kerung - Tingri (4,300 m | 370 km | 6 hrs) | Guest House
The landscape changes drastically from lush green southern slopes towards Nepal to barren alpine plateaus of Tibet. Enjoy the typical landscape of Tibet from the world’s highest plateau which even dwarfs the Himalayas. The Lalung La pass (5,050 m) offers breathtaking view of Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8201 m) & Mt. Xixapangma (8012 m). From Tingri, We can even see Mt. Everest (8,848 m).
Day 03: Tingri - Shigatse (3,900 m | 235 km / 6 hrs) | Guest House
Enjoy the morning view of the Himalayas and get ready for the day’s journey to Shigatse. The road winds through the plateaus and cross the highest pass of the trip, the Gyatchu La pass (5,220 m). Enjoy the vast empty land of Tibet thrived only by nomads or wild yaks and donkeys. Check in hotel at Shigatse and explore on your own.
Day 04: Shigatse - Gyantse (3,950 m | 90 km | 2 - 3 hrs )
Shigtase is one of the important cultural and historical city in Tibet. The city was one of the important pocket of Gelugpa Buddhism and was a seat of Panchan Lama until his death in 1989. Visit the Tashilunpo monastery built in 15th century and head towards Gyantse which used to be the capital of small kingdom in 15th century. Visit the Kumbum monastery and the Pelkot Chode monastery and stay overnight in Gyantse.
Day 05: Gyantse to Lhasa (3,650 m | 261 km | 6 hrs )
From Gyantse, we take the scenic route over the mountains to Lhasa. Enjoy the view of Karola glacier from the Karo La pass (5,045 m) and the view of Yamdrok Tsho (Turquoise lake). The scorpion shape lake of about 72 km in length is surrounded by snow peaks. Then cross the Kamba La pass (4,794 m) overlooking at the Lhasa valley. We will cross the 9th largest River in the world the Brahmaputra River to reach Lhasa. The city of Lhasa lies in the Kyichu river valley that is dominated by the Potala palace.
Day 06 - 07: Lhasa Tour | Hotel (twin sharing)
These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Lhasa is now a fascinating modern city. There are many wonderful things to see and do around Lhasa, which help, tell the story of Tibet's unique past and the intertwining of religion with history. Most of the holy temples retain magic and mysticism and demonstrate the absolute faith in Tibetan Buddhism so integral to the character of the Tibetan people.
Day 08: Lhasa-Kathmandu
Drive to the Gongar airport (65 km / 1 hrs) from Lhasa. Around 10:00am (Tibetan standard time) fly to Kathmandu (arriving 09:00am Nepalese time). Air China's 1 hr flight provides great views of Himalayan peaks including Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), and Mt. Everest (8848 m).
Overnight in Hotel in Kathmandu
"Some colossal architect, who built with peaks and valleys, seemed here to have wrought a dramatic prodigy—a hall of grandeur that led to the mountain."
Tibet Tour with us:
The 8 days Tibet Overland tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa could be organized based on standard hotels which have twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Extended tour of Everest north base camp (Rongbuk monastery) (5,000 m), the only accommodation is Rongbuk Guest house. The guest house has twin sharing room but the toilet is common away from the sleeping building. The toilet is pit toilet with hole on the ground typical to remote Tibet. There are no running water. So don’t plan to take shower.
The most important tip for food is to avoid food those are not freshly cooked and served. Avoid salad, dry meat, yogurt or any stale or uncooked food. Carry supplementary foods like nuts and energy bars and fruits for travelling to Mt Kailash.
There are proper restaurants in Lhasa and Shigatse which caters Chinese, Nepali, Tibetan and continental foods. Chinese and Tibetan restaurants are available in smaller towns as well. Some remote places like Derapuk and Zethulphuk in the trek around Mt Kailash, your only food option will be noodles. Always carry some supplementary food for the worst situation.
It is also possible to arrange supplementary kitchen staff and arrangements. Our experienced team makes Indian and western food. Having your own kitchen arrangements is handy during the trek around Kailash and with pack lunch. However, it is practical only for group with minimum 12 people.Warm clothes are must throughout the year in Tibet. Temperature fluctuates a lot from day to night and with sudden weather change. Here are basic packing tips for Tibet
Application should be submitted at least 30 days before the provisional date of departure. Minimum of 6 months valid Passport scan copy by mail or passport copy by courier should summit when the booking is made.
Upon the confirmation, 25% deposit amount per person (INR 25,000) is required which is nonrefundable.Application should be submitted at least 30 days before the provisional date of departure. Minimum of 6 months valid Passport scan copy by mail or passport copy by courier should summit when the booking is made.
Upon the confirmation, 25% deposit amount per person (INR 25,000) is required which is nonrefundable.Rs.25, 000/- non-refundable, if the booking is done.
50% cancellation charges of the rate package cost in case cancellation is received between 7 – 15 days of departure.
No refund in case cancellation is done after your permit and visa.
No refund or adjustment will be made in the event of interruption of journey by a client on his own after commencement of the tour.
Any changes in given itinerary requested by the client will be on chargeable basis.
Extra accommodation in Kathmandu over 3 nights as per itinerary due to early arrival from Kailash, rescue charges, medical bills are bill direct to Yatris.
If the trip is disturbed in case of Visa/ permit problem creat from Tibet, or any other reason which is not in our hand, it is clients own risk and all the expenses are paid by clients.
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Acclimatization Trip
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