Tibet Overland Tour

Fixed Departure dates(Guarantee)

April to October

Group Size: Join Basis till November

7 Night/ 8 Days Tibet Tour is designed by viewing to those trekkers/tourists who are willing to have the experiences of main attractions of Tibet and Lhasa in short period. You will be flying or driving across the Himalaya to Lhasa, where you have plenty of time to visit the main sights or sightseeing's including impressive heritages such as Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulinka park, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor street and the Tibetan Museum. Norbulinka is in Dalai Lama's summer Palace and Jokhang Temple contains Jowo Shakyamuni, the most holy statue of Buddhists. Tibet is also called the home of eleven Himalayan peaks, over 8,000m within China, India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Burma and Kashmir. The various people who live on the Tibetan plateau, such as Tibetans, Monpas, Lhopas and Moslems, each has own unique of traditions: marriage, burial, birth and other ceremonies. Numerous festivals are celebrated in Tibet. Tibet is rich in culture, tradition and steeped in religion along the far flung landscape, is also called "roof of the world" offers thrilling events of old Tibetan myths/mysteries. Spiritual traditions temples, monasteries, lakes and rivers with mighty snow clad peaks are just a few of the intoxicating wonders to be experienced by adventurous travelers who get the opportunity to visit this land.

Facts of Trip

Trip Highlights

Trip duration: 7 Nights/ 8 Days
Activities: Trekking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing, Scenic Himalayan & Snake river view by Flight
Starting from: Friendship bridge
Ending at: Lhasa
Grade: Moderate
Highest access of the trek: 3450m
Culture: Tibetan Buddhism
Trek type: (Tea House / Lodge recommended)
Himalayan views: Mt. Everest, Shisapangma, Mt. lalungla, Cho Oyu
Most Attraction of the trek: Himalayan view, Tibetan life style and Buddhism 
Trip Cost: USD 890 per person
Group Size: Join Basis

Itinerary of Tibet Overland Tour

DAY 1 KATHMANDU (1300) – ZHANGMU ( 2.500M)/NYALAM (3700M):Early morning scenic drive to KODARI (Nepal- Tibet border ) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventurous uphill drive by Bus & jeep (normally or 2 hour walk uphill (in case of landslide to Chiness immigration, check-in to hotel or conti nue drive to NYALAM. Overnight at Guest House.

DAY ZHANGMU/NYALAM-TINGRI(4300M LHATSE(4,35M): 225 KM/44KMDay 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 crossing over LALUNGLA (5,050M), from where, weather permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including MT CHO OYU (8201M) & MT XISHAPAGMA (8012m) but dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From TINGRI, one can enjoy the magnificence of MT. EVEREST (8,848m). Overnight at hotel.

DAY 03 TINGRL/LHATSE-XIGATSE(3,900M) : 244 KMContinue 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. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 04 XIGATSE-GYANTSE (3,950M : 90KMMorning sightseeing to the PANCHEN LAMA'S TASHILHUMPU MONASTERY. Drive to GYANTSE AND VISIT TO the KUMBUM STUPA & PHALKOR MONASTERY. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 05 GYANTSE-LHASA (3,650M):261 KMFull day picturesque drive crossing over KAROLA (5,01m, KAMBALA (4,794M), colorful YAMDROK LAKE and the Tibetan lifeline river BRAHMA PUTRA (YARLUNG TSANGPO) – overnight at hotel.

DAY 06-07 IN LHASATwo full days sightseeing tour to LHASA including JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, POTALA PALACE DREPUNG & SERA MONAASTERIES. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 08 LHASA – KATHMANDU :Early morning drive to GONGGAR AIRORT FOR DEPARTURE FLIGHT TO KATHMANDU or to your onward destination.

Trip Cost Includes

• Requiring clients to join the fixed departure Group with Accommodation of 03 nights in economy hotels in LHASA
• 01 NIGHT IN EACH AVAILABLE hotels/guest houses en-route outside LHASA on BED & BREAKFAST BASIS,
• Al sightseeing with a good English speaking guide as per itinerary
• All airport / hotel /airport transfers.
• Visa, Airfare ticket, Permit, Monastery entrance fees and tour by bus

Trip Cost Excludes

• Lunch & Dinners in hotels/restaurant
• NEPAL entry & re-entry visa fees, CHINA
• Insurance and personal expenses.

TRAVEL INFORMATION ON TIBET

Most importantly, all travelers traveling in TIBET are kindly requested to bear in mind that TIBET being extremely remote and isolated by the most formidable Himalayan ranges, remains still one of he most captivating but least developed parts in the world. With its very short history of tourism (just about 8 years, the facilities for tourists although being upgraded are still at basic and limited scale. So, the visitors are requested not to have high expectation in terms of facilities in TIBET. However, we will always put all our efforts to make your journey as pleasant as possible.

Besides, the road between TIBET & NEPAL is not uto the standard. It is rough, bumpy and full of bends. Particularly, during monsoon (June- August), it can be temporariy obstructed by landslides and erosion. Som a bit sporty wears and shoes are much advised facilitation the travelers to walk over the landslides (specially in the NEPAL portion ).

OVERCOMING ALTITUDE PROBLEM

Traveling in Tibet is an adventure involving high altitude and could be strenuous. So farm most visitors have only monor effects from the altitude. However, we advise specially the guests with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling, Mild headache, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder can take lace before acclimatization.

Our advice: Drink 4 Itr. Of water minimum a day, don't exhaust yourself so much and breathe deep and take rest more than usual.

RISK & LIABILITY

We shall always put all efforts in making your journey smooth and pleasant. However, as al Tibet tours are run strictly under TEBET TOURISM AUTHORITY, or its agents shall not be responsible of any change or cancellation of programmes due to any unavoidable circumstances such as road blockade, flood, snow, unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrivals, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients. So, it is most advisable that clients to have full insurance against medical and personal accidents risks. A cancellation insurance is also most advised from your home country.

Also for very attractive budge to luxury cultural tours, trekking and expedition in Nepal (include Mustang and Dolpo)

Note: If the above Itinerary doesn't meet your needs.We can design individualized trekking,tours plans base on your desire and Private departure are available everyday upon your request.