Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour
- Duration
- 12 days
- Group size
- 6 People
- Country
- Tibet
Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour Overview
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour : A HIGH ROAD TO LHASA
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour : A HIGH ROAD TO LHASA
Join our Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour :
An epic overland journey from Kathmandu to roof of the world Tibet, even we can include Everest base camp if you want to include it.
Kathmandu to Lhasa highway drive offers amazing views of the Himalayas and the picturesque Tibetan countryside greet you on this overland journey. En route, visit Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet and the Tashilunpo monastery and even can cover Everest base camp.
In our Kathamndu to Lhasa tour the drive goes via Kerung, Lhatse, sighatse, the seat of the Panchen Lama, Tashilunpo monastry is a vast complex with golden rooftops and impressive chapels. Although having suffered the ravages of man and time, Gyantse, our next stop, with its unique Palkor Chode temple and Kumbum Chorten, offers a glimpse of an irretrievably lost era in some of the most extraordinary works of art found in all of Tibet.
In the mystical capital of Lhasa, there is ample time to explore the former home of the Dalai Lama, Potala Palace, Tibet’s world famous resplendent landmark with over 1,000 rooms and 10,000 shrines. There is also Jokhang, Tibet’s holiest temple with its priceless statues and frescoes and the Norbulinka or the Summer Palace, from which the present Dalai Lama fled in 1959.
Shoppers mustn’t miss Barkhor, the bustling bazaar of old Lhasa which is right on the pilgrim’s circumambulating route around Jokhang and Laden.
Eventually after Tibet tour you will fly back to Kathmandu from Lhasa in a mountain flight that treats you to close-up views of the mighty Himalayas including Everest. This adventure begins and ends with three days in Kathmandu, with plenty of time for discovering the city’s many attractions.
Key highlights of the Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour
Itinerary
Arrival day ( This must be morning of monday, wednesday or friday before 9:30 am), we come to receive you at the airport, check into Hotel rest day, and briefing of the program.
- Altitude
- 1,400 m (4,590 ft)
- On foot
- None, arrival day
- Night in
- Hotel, Kathmandu
- Meals
- None
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 Shyambhunath ( 2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city, later drive to Nagarkot ( at 7200ft), a beautiful hill station from here we can see the magnificent Himalayan view in a clear day.
- Altitude
- 2,175 m (7,140 ft)+775 m
- On foot
- Easy walking, 2–3 hrs
- Night in
- Hotel, Nagarkot
- Meals
- Breakfast
After sunrise and mountain view from Nagarkot hike down to Benepa for 4 hours and drive back to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur ( a historical town), overnight in Kathmandu, B
- Altitude
- 1,400 m (4,590 ft)−775 m
- On foot
- 4 hrs
- Night in
- Hotel, Kathmandu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Early morning drive to boarder (Kerung) complete immigration and custom formalities in both border Nepal and Tibet. This is a group join tour, there will be at least 7 or more people in the trip. Please remember the guest house in Tibet is quite simple, specially until Xegar
- Altitude
- 2,800 m (9,190 ft)+1,400 m
- On foot
- None, 7–8 hr drive
- Night in
- Guesthouse, Kerung
- Meals
- Breakfast
There are couples of attractions such as ruins of dzongs, on the way we can see beautiful mountains including mount Everest. We have to go through a high pass about 5200 ( Nayalu -La), please drink at least 3 liter of water each day while you are in Tibet. The road is bit rough, the views are great. O / N in Xegar / Lhatse
- Altitude
- 4,350 m (14,270 ft)+1,550 m
- On foot
- None, 7–8 hr drive
- Night in
- Guesthouse, Shegar
- Meals
- Breakfast
Xigatse city the house of the Famous Tashi Lhunpo Monastery with its golden roof, the seat of the Panchen Lama until his death in 1989. O / N in Shigatse
- Altitude
- 3,900 m (12,800 ft)−450 m
- On foot
- None, 5–6 hr drive
- Night in
- Hotel, Shigatse
- Meals
- Breakfast
Morning sight seeing to the Tashilhumpu Monastery (seat of Panchen Lama), It has three big Temples with golden Pagoda. One of them have statue of forthcoming Buddha 13th wide and 26th ft. in height. An ample example of the Tibetan rich architectural and cultural heritage with hundreds of monks walking around chanting Om Mane Padme Hum for the world peace. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa ( the temple which have 3 style architecture, Nepali, Chinese and Tibetan) with 108 rooms decorating 108 different deities statue. The Gyntse Dzong have Ate British war museum decorated with many old weapons, statute with their great stories.
- Altitude
- 3,977 m (13,050 ft)+77 m
- On foot
- Easy walking, 2–3 hrs
- Night in
- Hotel, Gyantse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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
- Altitude
- 3,656 m (11,990 ft)−321 m
- On foot
- None, 6–7 hr drive
- Night in
- Hotel, Lhasa
- Meals
- Breakfast
In the mystical capital of Lhasa, there is ample time to explore the former home of the Dalai Lama, Potala Palace, Tibet\'s world famous resplendent landmark with over 1,000 rooms and 10,000 shrines. That has over 3500KG gold with its golden roof. There is also Jokhang, Tibet\'s holiest temple with its priceless statues and frescoes, and the Norbulinka, or Summer Place, from which the present Dalai Lama fled in 1959. Jokhag is the oldest temple that has the statue of 11 years old Buddha which was given to Tsrongchang Gompo on the 7th century by the family of her Chinese queen. We will take you to Sera and Derphung monasteries around Lhasa. Shoppers mustn\'t miss the Barkhor, the bustling bazaar of old Lhasa, which is right on the pilgrim\'s circumambulating route around Jokhang. Laden with souvenirs and memories of Tibet
- Altitude
- 3,656 m (11,990 ft)
- On foot
- Easy walking, 2–3 hrs
- Night in
- Hotel, Lhasa
- Meals
- Breakfast
You fly back to Kathmandu or free on your own or Optional sightseeing, free day, Evening Join Nepali cultural show and Dinner
- Altitude
- 1,400 m (4,590 ft)−2,256 m
- On foot
- None, flight day
- Night in
- Hotel, Kathmandu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Airport drive for flights to home
- Altitude
- 1,400 m (4,590 ft)
- On foot
- None, departure day
- Night in
- No overnight
- Meals
- Breakfast
What's included
- All airport pickups and drops, services in Kathmandu.
- 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu. (Depending on the package you choose)
- Kathmandu valley sightseeing with guides and entrance permits.
- Tibet Visa and travel permit.
- Hotel in Tibet from day 04 - 11 on twin share basis simple hotels.
- All entrance fees in Tibet along with sightseeing.
- Transportation by Bus / Van or Jeep
Not included
- Meals in Kathmandu and in Tibet (Lhasa, Gyantse, Xigatse or if you travel further)
- Bar bills (soda pop, beer, water etc) and other personal expenses.
- Nepal re-entry visa [For NRIs, European and Americans]
- Emergency rescue charges if necessary.
- Tips and gratitude’s to staffs.
- Photography charges, where applicable in Tibet.
Photos
A look at the trail, the villages and the mountains.
Reviews
Everything was handled for us from the moment we landed. Our guide read the group perfectly, slowed the pace when we needed it, and knew every village along the way. I never once worried about logistics.
We travelled as a couple and the small group made all the difference. Comfortable lodges, honest advice about the altitude, and a team who clearly loved the mountains. Booking on our own dates was easy.
You can tell this is run by people from here, not a call centre abroad. The itinerary had proper rest days built in, the food was better than I expected, and the whole thing ran to time.
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12 days
$2,587 per person
