7-Days Lhasa to Kathmandu overland tour
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Tour Overview
This seven days overland tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu follows the Sino-Nepal highway, which offers amazing views of the Himalaya and the picturesque of Tibetan countryside.we spend three first days in Lhasa. It is enough time for most visitors to acclimatize and continue the journey to higher areas. Along the way, we will be traveling through various high passes.The visit to the old cities: Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, will give you a complete picture of Tibet’s religion, cultural treasures, and dreamlike landscape. The road trip to the top of the world, at Everest Base Camp, will be an unforgettable experience..
Highlights:
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Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple.
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Roam around Drepung Monastery, the largest temple in Tibet, exploring the life of Tibetan monks in their practice.
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Immerse yourself in the daily life of Lhasa residents, visiting traditional homes, teahouses, and joining Tibetans in worship.
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Explore the most beautiful lakeside village in Tibet and savor a traditional lunch at a villager's home.
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Admire the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, from four different viewpoints.
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Stay at Everest Base Camp, witnessing its sunrise, sunset, and marveling at the starry sky at night.
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Private transfer service from Gyirong Border to Kathmandu (Optional)
What Included
1.Tibet Entry Permit
2. Comfortable, clean and safe vehicle depending on your group size with reliable local driver;
3. Admission fees of tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
4. Professional English speaking tour guide;
5. Accommodations depend on your preference. Please tell us your preferred accommodation class when submitting the enquiry, and we will arrange the best-value hotels for you.
6.All meals listed in the itinerary;
7.Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
Not included
1. Chinese Visa (for any visa assistance services, please contact us for details)
2.International airfare to and from China or Nepal
3. Flight or train tickets to Tibet out of Tibet (If you need ticket booking service, please let us know)
4. Single Room Supplement: Hotels are based on double occupancy (twin-bedded rooms) by default. If you prefer a single room or if room sharing isn’t possible, a single room supplement is required (please consult the travel consultant for specific price differences).
5. Lunch and dinner in the cities and all meals outside of Lhasa and Shigatse
6. Tips to the guide and driver based on your satisfaction with their services. We recommend paying a total of $7 per person per day for both the guide and driver.
7. Additional expenses resulting from force majeure events (such as natural disasters, traffic controls, loss of valuables, visa delays, flight delays, cancellations, Travel insurance and Medical expenses, etc.).
8. Personal expenses: laundry, shopping, phone calls, etc.
Tour Plan
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Day 1: ARRIVAL IN LHASA
When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, your guide will greet you and take you to your hotel. The distance from the airport to Lhasa is about 70km, approximately 1:30 hrs. drive. The distance from the train station is only 25km, about 30 minutes’ drive. Tourists may view the Yarlung Tsangpo River / Bhamaputra River (the Longest and largest river in Tibet) and Lhasa River on their way to Lhasa. After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel like venturing out into the city, then try to visit the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala Palace and its surroundings. Insider Tips: For the new comers to Tibet, to get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet having a good night sleep in your hotel is the best choice. Don’t rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city, there will be plenty of time to do that. -
Day 2: LHASA SIGHTSEEING: Jokhang Temple, Bakhor Market and Potala palace
Today’s tour brings you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. The most valuable collections of the Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. After visiting the Potala Palace we will have lunch around there. After lunch, we will head out to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you will see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of the Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor Street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. With time permitting, you may go with your tour guide to visit a Tibetan handicraft art center or a Tibetan Traditional Medicine center. You can upgrade your service to enjoy a Tibetan Culture Show in the evening ($60 for per person) We’ll take you back to your hotel. -
Day 3: LHASA SIGHTSEEING: Drepung and Sera monastery
In the morning, you will visit the Drepung monastery which is one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries in Tibet, founded in 1416 by Jamyang choge, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples. You can visit the biggest monastery kitchen inside the monastery and enjoy Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop near Drepung. In the afternoon, the group will visit the Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries in Tibet. The hot attraction is the monks’ debate at around 3 – 5 p.m. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you will see three sand Mandalas and a colorful Rock Painting of Buddha. -
Day 4: LHASA TO YAMDROK
On that day early in the morning, we will drive from Lhasa (3650 m) to Shigatse (3900 m). We will cross the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso lake (4400m) . The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance, you will enjoy spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa. Later, we will pass and enjoy the Korola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang a praying flag at Simila Mountain Pass. Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet’s third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse). In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the far view of the Gyangtse Fortress. After one and a half hour’s driving, we will arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet. In Shigatse, we may visit traditional Barley Mill and view the landscape of Barley Field (in summer). Overnight stay in Shigatse. -
Day 5: Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and Everest Base Camp
In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama – Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then we will stop for lunch at the small town of Lhatse. Shortly after, we will enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve. The group will be able to enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass (5198m). Then we will drive along the new zigzag road to Everest Base Camp (5200m). If weather permits, you will get closer look at the Mt. Everest sunset peak. We will stay overnight at the Rongbuk monastery guest house. -
Day 6: Rongbuk Monastery and Kyirong
In the morning, if weather permits, you will be able to appreciate the sunrise of Everest Peak at the lodging area and then visit the Rongbuk Monstery – the unique highest monastery with nuns and monks living together. Later, if allowed, we will hike from the lodging place to EBC (4kms) and visit the EBC and take pictures of Mt. Everest at the closes distance in EBC. After that, we will drive from EBC to Kyirong border. On the way, the group will enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo (5236m), we will arrive, late afternoon at Kyirong. We will stay overnight at the guesthouse in Gyirong -
Day 7: Goodbye
Your guide will help you exit China through the Gyirong border. Our services will end at the border. Optional: Transfer from Gyirong to Kathmandu ($250 for per car, it is not included in the Package, so you will need pay extra if you choose that option)