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Tibet Lhasa Overland Tour 8 Days Trip Fact

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    Trip Style : Cultural Tour, Overland Driving Adventure
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    Trip Difficulty : Moderate
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    Trip Guide : Guided Tour
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    Destination : Lhasa, Tibet
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    Max Altitude : 5250 Meters - 17,224 Ft
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    Daily Walking Hours : 5 to 7 Hours Drive
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    Accomodation: Hotel & Guesthouse
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    Food : Daily Breakfast
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    Start-End : Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu
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    Transport : Jeeps, Van or Bus
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    Best Season : April to December

Tibet Lhasa Overland Tour 8 Days

Tibet Lhasa overland tour 8 days from Kathmandu to Lhasa is an adventure of 08 days overland journey in Tibet that starts and ends in Kathmandu with a visit to the stunning Potala Palace.

This tour covers the beautiful Tibetan cities and towns of Kerung, Tingri, Shigatse, Gyantse, and Lhasa. While doing the tour, we visit popular landmarks like Dalai Lama’s Potala and Norbulingka Palaces, the Tibet Museum, Barkhor Bazaar, and Gyantse Dzong.

We also cross several passes and visit the beautiful YamdrokTso Lake on our trip. Outstanding Tibetan monasteries like Sera, Drepung, Jokhang Temple, Khumbum Stupa, Phalkot, Tashilhunpho Monastery, and Sakya Monastery are marvelous sites for us to explore.

Participants of the trip must keep in mind that this is an adventure journey that takes you into one of the remotest corners of the Tibetan plateau where many unexpected and unpleasant events may contribute to the need for a change in the itinerary. Depending on the prevailing situation, the itinerary can be modified to some extent after consulting with your guide. However, the date of the tour conclusion should always coincide with the original plan.

Trip Highlights

  • Sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
  • Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Shaybrubensi (Langtang) and then to Kerung boarder
  • Explore breath-taking scenery and snow-capped mountains views
  • Crossing breath-taking high passes
  • Learn unique culture and tradition of Tibetans
  • Explore daily lifestyle of the Tibetan Nomads
  • Explore several palaces and monasteries and visit local markets, museums, and villages

Early in the Morning scenic drive to Kerung Border Nepal Tibet Border through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepali immigration and crossing the bridge process for all necessary formalities in Chinese immigration continue the drive to Kerung Town at Hotel Kerung Hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kerung
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3,550m

After Breakfast drive uphill to the height plateau of the world with the typical view of the Tibetan landscape offering the sheer feeling of standing of the roof of the world from where weather permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt.Xishapangma (8,012m) on the way see to Pikucho lake overnight at Hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast
  • itinery-iconPlace: Tingri/Lhatse
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:4300m

After Breakfast, we continue to drive with a scenic view 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 Yak Hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast
  • itinery-iconPlace: Shigatse
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3,900m

After Breakfast Morning Sightseeing at the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Lhasa via Gyantse Yamdrok- Tso Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo). Stay Overnight at Hotel In Lhasa.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast
  • itinery-iconPlace: Lhasa
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3600m

We start from the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Street around it. In the afternoon, we'll visit the most beautiful splendor in Tibet - Potala Palace, the symbol of Tibetan people's wisdom and power. And in the evening, pay a visit to a local Tibetan family. Overnight at a hotel in Lhasa.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast
  • itinery-iconPlace: Lhasa
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3600m

After Breakfast, visit Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Stay overnight at Hotel in Lhasa.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast
  • itinery-iconPlace: Lhasa
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3600m

Drive from Lhasa to Shegar. Overnight at Guest House 655 Km 8-9 Hours.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast
  • itinery-iconPlace: Shegar
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3400m

Drive from Shegar to the Kerung border, and after immigration formalities, drive back to Kathmandu. 425 km 9-10 Hours. End Services.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: On your own
  • itinery-iconMeals: Noon
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1350m

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  • small-thumbnails All necessary pick up and drop by a private coach
  • small-thumbnails Accommodation in standard hotel in Lhasa and Shigatse, and the best available guest house at other places.
  • small-thumbnails Luxury Van/Bus with an experienced driver
  • small-thumbnails An English Tibetan guide throughout the tour
  • small-thumbnails All necessary Tibet permits
  • small-thumbnails Every day breakfast will be provided
  • small-thumbnails Entrance tickets of sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary
  • small-thumbnails Private expenses laundry, tips to the tour guide / driver, etc.
  • small-thumbnails Bottled drinks.
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We provide you Kathmandu-Lhasa or Lhasa-Kathmandu air tickets along with tour packages but the price is not fixed always, so please ask before booking your trip. Also if you wish to fly from Beijing to Lhasa and want help from our side to book the air ticket then contact us and let us know your desired date, our ticketing officer will provide you with entire details within 24 hours.

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