This drive in fly out 12 day tour of Tibet takes in the sights along the spectacular route between Kathmandu and Lhasa. Including Shigatse, home of the famous Tashilunpo Monastery and seat of the Panchen Lama, also the beautiful Tibetan town of Gyantse, as well as the serene beauty of Yamdrok Tso lake en route to Lhasa. Once in Lhasa we will visit the Potala Palace, Jokang Temple, as well as important monasteries of Dreprung and Sera. This tour covers most of the cultural highlights of Tibet while also passing through the incredible Tibetan landscape in a Kathmandu to Lhasa overland adventure.
Departures From Kathmandu: Every Saturday from April – October.
Day 1 THURSDAY
Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2 FRIDAY
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 3 SATURDAY
KATHMANDU-ZHANGMU(2300M.)- 123 kms.
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kodari. After doing immigration and custom formalities drive uphill to Zhangmu Immigration Post. Complete custom formalities. O/nt at Hotel Zhangmu.
Day 4 SUNDAY
ZHANGMU-XEGAR(4350M.) – 244kms.
Drive to Xegar crossing NYALAMU PASS(3800m.) & LALUNG LA PASS (5050m.). This drive offers fantastic view of the high mountains including Everes (8848m.).O/nt at Hotel Xegar.
Day 5 MONDAY
XEGAR-SHIGATSE(3900M.)-244kms.
Drive (Approx 8hrs) to Shigatse. Shigatse has the famous Tashilunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama. O/nt at Hotel Xigatse.
Day 6 TUESDAY
XIGATSE-GYANTSE(3900M.) – 90kms.
In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market of Xigatse. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa. O/nt at Hotel Gyantse..
Day 7 WEDNESDAY
GYANTSE-LHASA (3650m.). 259Kms.
The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours, crossing two passes – THE KAROLA (5010M.) and KAMBA LA (4794M.) via Yamdrok Tso lake. O/nt in Lhasa.
Day 8 & 9 THURSDAY & FRIDAY
LHASA – Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace.
Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar.
Final Departure
Day 10 SATURDAY
Transfer to airport to board your flight to Kathmandu.
Day 11 SUNDAY
Freed day for more sightseeing or shopping in Kathmandu
Day 12 MONDAY
Final Departure
Services Included
Accommodation on twin sharing & BB Basis as per hotel plan, Sightseeing Tours, Monastery entrance fees, English speaking Tibetan Guide, Private ground transfers, Travel Permit & Tibet / China Visa fee and one way flight Lhasa to Kathmandu.
Services Excluded
Airport taxes, Nepal re-entry visa fee, Travel Insurance, Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring porterage or arranging additional transportation and expenses of personal nature.