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Undoubtedly ‘The Roof of The World”, Tibet never fails to enchant the traveler  in pursuit of the exotic, mystical and spiritual world. Follow the trade and migratory routes used by Tibetan and Nepali alike for thousands of years on an overland journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa and engage all your senses to the rustic, yet, colourful and magical destination. Home to the “Potala palace” or the former palace of HH The Dalai Lama and now converted into a museum, it is a sight you would not want to miss. The Kathmandu – Lhasa road excursion has options of driving alongside the Himalayan range or by the Everest base camp. The whole essence of the excursion is not only in the destination but also the drive itself.

The holy Mt. Kailash ( the abode of Lord Shiva ) and the Mansarowar Lakes can be visited by traveling along the trans-Himalayan route. Mt. Kailash and Mansarowar Lake are revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike. Hot Springs, temples and monastries dot the region and make it a worthwhile visit. The journey itself offers much pleasure to the traveler.

We have two different scheduled trips that can be organized from the month of March to the end of November each year as per following itineraries.

Day 01:KATHMANDU – NYALAM,

We start our tour with an early morning drive to Kodari, the Nepali border post. Weather permitting there will be fine views of Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Melungtse and Khumbu Himal ranges. Depending on the road situation we walk or drive up to Zhang Mu where we clear Chinese immigration. After the formalities we continue our journey through a beautiful gorge to Nyalam crossing the Himalayan range.

Altitude 3800 m., hotel

Day 02:NYALAM – LHATSE,

Our first stop on the Tibetan plateau will be on the 5200 m. high Lalung la pass from where we have a breathtaking view of the Himalayan range and Shisabangma, the highest peak in Tibet. While having lunch in Lao Tingri, the peaks of Mt. Everest (Qomolongma in Tibetan) and Cho Oyu can be seen.  This day our journey is long but the
spectacular Tibetan plateau will make you forget time.

Altitude 4000 m., hotel

Day 03:LHATSE – SHIGATSE,

A four hour drive brings us to Tibet’s second largest city, Shigatse. Here we visit Tashilumpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, hence one of the most important monasteries in Tibet.

Altitude 3800 m.

Day 04:SHIGATSE – GYANTSE,

After a stroll through the old city we depart for the two and a half hour drive to Gyantse. While approaching the small farming town we can clearly see the old fort that was captured by Younghusband during his 1904 raid into Tibet. Here the main attraction is
the Kumbum monastery with it’s extraordinary architecture.

Altitude 3900 m.

Day 05:GYANTSE – LHASA,
This will be a long drive but on the way we cross the Karo la with the beautiful glacier, we see Yamdrok tso which is named the Turquoise lake and cross the Kamba la from where we descend to the main road which brings us all the way to Lhasa.
Altitude 3650 m.

Day 06/07:SIGHTSEEING,

During these two days in Lhasa we visit the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera monasteries and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor.

Day 08:LHASA to Kathamndu (By air)

COST INCLUDES:

  • Tibet China Visa Fees
  • Transfer by 4WD Land Cruiser in Tibetan part and Jeep in Nepali part accommodation in Twin Sharing room as per itinerary in
  • ccommodation in Twin Sharing room as per itinerary in budget hotel on BB basis
  • Sight seeing as per the itinerary by English speaking Tibetan guide
  • Monastery entrance fees and all necessary transfer.
  • One way flight ticket to Lhasa is included.

COST EXCLUDES:

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Nepal re-entry visa fees
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Expenses of personal nature and extra cost of 05 –10 Dollars in case of land slide in Nepali portion for porter and transportation.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01:KATHMANDU – NYALAM,

We start our tour with an early morning drive to Kodari, the Nepali border post. Weather permitting there will be fine views of Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Melungtse and Khumbu Himal ranges. Depending on the road situation we walk or drive up to Zhang Mu where we clear Chinese immigration. After the formalities we continue our journey through a beautiful gorge to Nyalam crossing the Himalayan range.

Altitude 3800 m., hotel

Day 02:NYALAM – LHATSE,

Our first stop on the Tibetan plateau will be on the 5200 m. high Lalung la pass from where we have a breathtaking view of the Himalayan range and Shisabangma, the highest peak in Tibet. While having lunch in Lao Tingri, the peaks of Mt. Everest (Qomolongma in Tibetan) and Cho Oyu can be seen.  This day our journey is long but the
spectacular Tibetan plateau will make you forget time.

Altitude 4000 m., hotel

Day 03:LHATSE – SHIGATSE,

A four hour drive brings us to Tibet’s second largest city, Shigatse. Here we visit Tashilumpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, hence one of the most important monasteries in Tibet.

Altitude 3800 m.

Day 04:SHIGATSE – GYANTSE,

After a stroll through the old city we depart for the two and a half hour drive to Gyantse. While approaching the small farming town we can clearly see the old fort that was captured by Younghusband during his 1904 raid into Tibet. Here the main attraction is
the Kumbum monastery with it’s extraordinary architecture.

Altitude 3900 m.

Day 05:GYANTSE – LHASA,
This will be a long drive but on the way we cross the Karo la with the beautiful glacier, we see Yamdrok tso which is named the Turquoise lake and cross the Kamba la from where we descend to the main road which brings us all the way to Lhasa.
Altitude 3650 m.

Day 06/07:SIGHTSEEING,

During these two days in Lhasa we visit the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera monasteries and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor.

Day 08:LHASA to Kathamndu (By air)

Cost Include/Exclude

COST INCLUDES:

  • Tibet China Visa Fees
  • Transfer by 4WD Land Cruiser in Tibetan part and Jeep in Nepali part accommodation in Twin Sharing room as per itinerary in
  • ccommodation in Twin Sharing room as per itinerary in budget hotel on BB basis
  • Sight seeing as per the itinerary by English speaking Tibetan guide
  • Monastery entrance fees and all necessary transfer.
  • One way flight ticket to Lhasa is included.

COST EXCLUDES:

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Nepal re-entry visa fees
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Expenses of personal nature and extra cost of 05 –10 Dollars in case of land slide in Nepali portion for porter and transportation.

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