Tibet Overland Tour (7 nights/8 days)

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Tibet is indeed a very rich and beautiful land, located on the highest plateau on Earth at an average altitude over 4000 meter. It is nowadays the South west frontier of China. Aptly called the Root of the World. Let the age old Tibetan myths & mysteries cast an enchanted spell that holds a visitor in thrill and excitement

The first part of the tour offers fascinating views of the incredible formation of the highest plateau of the world with awesomely beautiful rocks, cascades and canyons slightly hidden in the flying mists amidst the mighty presence of MT XISHAPAGMA (8,212 m) and the 2nd part brings you so close to the Shangrila of Tibet making you feel yourself as being part of a unique culture, a rich tapestry woven with legends, myths, rituals and festivals. The last part takes you over the majestic Himalayas offering you the long cherished breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges including MT EVEREST (8,848m) by an hour long Trans - Himalayan flight on your way back from LHASA to KATHMANDU . Most interesting , this tour offers a lifetime opportunity to admire and compare the magnificence of the lofty Himalayas from three dimensions - from south, north & sky. Your memories of holiday in TIBET is enriched by the lingering impression of the most lavishly decorated huge monasteries & temples, saffron coloured monks, eversmiling people & their typical lifestyle and above all , the challenging Himalayas.

Overland Tibet Tour Itinerary Details

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

Day 02: Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Zhangmu / Naylem (3700m) : Departure in Saturday and Tuesday and tour is in a group join basis: Early morning drive to Kodari, complete immigration and custom formalities and overnight at Hotel Zhangmu or Naylam. In Tibet trip you will be joining with other trip members. At least there will be over 7 person in the trip .As well as private trip to.

Day 04: Naylem / Zhangmu to Xegar (4350m) : Crossing Lalung la passes (5050m). This day's drive offers fantastic view of the high mountain including Mount Everest.

Day 05: Xegar to Shigatse (3900m) : Drive about 8 hrs to Shigatse has the famous Tashimpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama, Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Xigatse - Gyantse: After a morning visit to the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, a short two hours drive to Gyantse, a small town that once served as the capital of a small kingdom. O/N in hotel.

Day 07: Gyantse - Lhasa (3600m) : A scenic drive through the Karo La Pass and Kamba La Pass with a very good view of the Yamdrok Tso Lake. Then you cross the mighty Brahmmaputra River to arrive in Lhasa. O/N in hotel

Day 08-09: (Two full days in Lhasa), April 27 - 28 : Sightseeing and excursion of the Potala palace, the Jokhang Temple, surroundings of Barkhor Market, Drepung and Sera Monasteries. O/N in hotel

Day 10: Lhasa - Kathmandu : Transfer to airport to fly back to Kathmandu

Price For The Trip:

The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.

Please mail us for up to date prices for the above itinerary

Cost Include:

Airport Pick up and Drop
Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees
Twin share accommodation in respective hotels
Tours and transfers with English speaking guide
All land transport in 4-Wheel Drive jeeps
Breakfast everyday.

Cost Exclude:

China Group Visa fees (US$ 58.00 per person)and For USA Nationality(US$142 per person)
Flight Ticket (Kathmandu-Lhasa/Lhasa-Kathmandu)
Departure Tax at Kathmandu airport (Rs. 1600)
lunches & dinners; refreshments, bottled/alcoholic drinks
any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.)
photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites
Nepal re-entry Visa (multiple entry visas are available)
extras cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when applicable
Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides/ road blockage or otherwise
Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport, etc.).