Overland Trip to Lhasa
- 8 Days
- Maximum Capacity: 20
Adult
Description
This tour adds much more adventure while driving through the beautiful landscape, high lakes, and passes. The views are great of Mt. Everest, Cho-Yo, Cisapangma, and scenery along the way. Finally, you get to Lhasa city with its rich culture, beautiful historical monasteries, etc. After exploring the city of Lhasa, you can either fly back to Kathmandu or go further on to your own destination. Tickets are provided in Kathmandu for those flying out to Kathmandu Thus this overland tour is good for almost every average person.
Duration
8 Days
Group Size
10
Trip Information
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Trek Type |
Tea House Lodge/Camping Trek |
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Trek Grade |
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Total Days |
8 Days |
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Trek Duration |
6 Days |
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Max. Altitude |
3950m (Xigatse-Gyantse) |
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Best Season |
Spring: Mar-Apr-May Autumn: Sept-Oct-Nov |
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu-Nyalam (3750m)-123 km.
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kodari (Approx 4hrs.). After completing immigration and customs formalities drive uphill to Zhangmu. The Tibetan guide will meet the group on arrival at the check post and proceed to Nyalamu.
Day 02: Nyalam-Tingri (4135m)-215 kms.
Drive about 7 hrs to Xegar crossing two spectacular passes (Nyalamu pass (3800m) and Lalung La pass (5082m). This drive offers fantastic views of the high mountains including Mt. Everest (8848m).
Day 03: Tingri-Xegatse (3900m)-245 kms.
Takes about 6 hours to reach Xigatse, the palace of the famous Tashilunpo Monastery, and the seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge Thanka wall which is clearly visible from the north side of the road. En route you will visit Sakya Monastery, provided the road condition is good. The Monastery is 26 km away from the main road it is the oldest and most important Bonpo monastery.
Day 04: Xigatse-Gyantse (3950m)-92 kms.
In the morning visit the Tashilunpo Monastery and the free bazaar of Xigatse. After lunch embark on a pleasant 2 hrs drive to Gyantse. Here you will visit the Khumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery.
Day 05: Gyantse-Lhasa (3650m)-260 kms.
Driving to Lhasa takes about 8 hrs, crossing 2 passes the Karo La (5010m) and Kamba La (4794m) pass and Lake Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake). You will cross the Yarlung Tsangpo River and see the distant view of the Potala Palace.
Day 06/07: Lhasa sightseeing tour.
Visit the Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar.
Day 08: Lhasa-Kathmandu trans Himalayan flight.
Transfer to Gongar Airport, which takes about 02 hrs drive. The flight duration is 1 hour and 10 min and it is one of the most beautiful flights in the world. On your flight, you shall see the Yarlung Tsangpo River, lake Yamdruk, Kanchenjunga (8586m), Makalu (8465m), and Mt. Everest (8848m).
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Included
- Private Transportation from Kathmandu to Kodari and Zhangmu to Lhasa (Lasha).
- Visa and necessary permit for Tibet.
- Admission fee for all sightseeing places as per deal, guide, hotel and guest house accommodations on Bed and Breakfast basis.
- Necessary travel permits.
- Guided Tour in Lhasa
Excluded
- Flight from Lhasa (Lasha) to Kathmandu will cost $450.
- Lunch / Dinner / Refreshment, cancellation of Flight and extra costs due to unforeseen events (i.e. landslide, flood etc).
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