Trekking in Nepal

Tibet which has long been known as the Forbidden city. The mighty Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Barkhor market and the holy Jokhang Temple are just a few of the fascinating sights we will take you to. We will more take you on an unusual voyage to the famous Tashilhump Monastery at Shigatse or Xigatse, the historic town of Gyantse, and the beautiful lake of Yamdrok Tso amidst the spectacular view of snow capped peaks including northern face of Majestic Mt. Everest.

For thousands of years, Tibet lay under the ancient Sea of Tethys. Tibet has been a mysterious and timeless land for centuries, cut off from the rest of the world by the mighty Himalayas. In spite of innovation it has reserved the beauties of its past, such as the fascinating Gompas, ancient markets, ever-smiling and fun-loving Tibetans and its amazing turquoise lakes.

The Lhasa-Kathmandu Overland tour is the most adventurous trip among the others as it offers the panoramic views of the high mountains including Everest (8848m) with Langtang, Xixapangma, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu etc. We drive throught the spectacular views of the Himalaya, high mountain passes ancient monasteries, fortresses and culture of time immortal. You will grab excellent and momentous opportunity to encounter with forbidden the high plateau of Tibet. A visit to culturally attractive city of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, it is a another remarkable feature of this tour.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 02:Obtain Chinese Visa and Kathmandu City Sightseeing Tour. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 03:Fly to Gongar airport and drive to Lhasa (3660m). Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 04:Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 05:Second day sightseeing tour in Lhasa. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 06:Drive Lhasa to Gyantse (3950m) - 261 K.M. 7 hrs. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 07:Drive to Shigatse (3900m) - 90 K.M. 2 hrs. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 08:Sightseeing and drive to Shegar (4050m) 244km.

Day 09:Drive to Zhangmu (2300m) 181km 

Day 10:Drive to Kathmandu (1400m) 123km

Day 11:Final Departure to your onward destination. B. "Farewell"

Note:B = Breakfast, B.B = Bed & Breakfast

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus
2. Three night’s accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
3. Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle inclusive of all entrance fees
4. Kathmandu-Gongar international airfare
5. Tibet entry travel permit and Chinese visa
6. All monasteries entry fees
7. Accommodation during Tibet tour on twin sharing basis inclusive of breakfast
8. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine for all Tibetan staff
9. Japanese land cruisers 4WD, 4500 model (four people in one jeep)
10. Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) approved Tibetan guide
11. Tibet border to Kathmandu (Friendship Bridge) pick up by tourist bus or jeep
12. All government taxes and official expense

OUR SERVICES EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

1. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & whist in Tibet
2. Travel insurance
3. International airfare (except Kathmandu-Gongar airport Tibet)
4. Nepal entry & re entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
5. All cold drinks such as: alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
6. Personal shopping and laundry
7. Personal equipments
8. Tips for guide and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu
You are welcomed by hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program upon arrival. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 02: Obtain Chinese Visa and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour
Sightseeing of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Pasupatinath Temple. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 03: Fly to Gongar airport and drive to Lhasa (3660m)
Early morning transfer to the international airport for the hour-long flight to Gongar. This stunning flight, on a China Southwest Airlines, takes us right across the main Himalayan range and provides us with magnificent mountain views. After landing at Gongar Airport and meeting your Tibetan guide, it is a further 2-hour drive by Land cruiser to Lhasa. It's advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa's altitude. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 04: Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa
We spend today visiting several of Lhasa's many monasteries in the company of a guide and interpreter. One of these is the Sera Monastery, one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet, within its whitewashed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study. After lunch we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jokhang Temple. This temple is possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets that is the central market of Lhasa. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 05: Second day sightseeing tour in Lhasa
In the morning, we visit Potala Palace which dominates the city of Lhasa it’s a spectacular building, containing private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. There has been a Palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present Palace was constructed in the 17th century. After lunch, we visit the Drepung Monastery, which was founded in the 14th century and was once the largest in the world, with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 06: Drive Lhasa to Gyantse (3950m) - 261 K.M. 7 hrs
The day begins with our overland journey towards Rongbuk valley. We follow the Friendship Highway by jeep, we cross the Khamba La at elevation of 4794meters from which there are stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso Lake to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa 7252meters. As we continue our journey to westwards over another high pass the Karo La 5045meters, we can view the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred meters of the road. After few hours, we arrive to Gyantse passing the beautiful valleys and colorful Tibetan villages. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 07: Drive to Shigatse (3900m) - 90 K.M. 2 hrs
This morning we visit the Gyantse Dzong. This fort dates back to the fourteenth century and offers some of the most amazing views of Gyantse and surrounding valleys. Before leaving we also visit the famed Gyantse Kumbum. This magnificent tiered structure is the largest stupa in all of Tibet. If the exquisite gold dome is not enough, this stupa is packed with Tibetan sculptures and paintings.
Thereby, we continue the trip to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. It is only about a 90 km drive taking us to Shigatse which is a laid back city that provides excellent opportunity for both relaxation and exploration. Thereafter, exploring the local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 08 Sightseeing & drive to Shegar (4050m) 244km.
Today you will traverse along the Friendship Highway amidst picturesque landscape driving past small town of Lhatse and Gyamtso La pass at 5220m. As the route opens into plains, many monasteries and camps of nomadic herders become visible en route to Shegar. Overnight at guesthouse. B.B

Day 09: Drive to Zhangmu (2300m) - 245 K.M 5 hrs
Crossing two high passes, Lalung La at altitude of 5124meters and the Shung La 5200meters. On the way, we are rewarded by the magnificent landscapes of the surrounding peaks including Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar. Then our journey heads towards the arid Tibetan Plateau to Zhangmu on the Nepalese border. As we leave Tibet, it appears an incredibly lush and green. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu (1337m) 123 K.M 5 hrs
Leaving Zhangmu behind, we join the Friendship Bridge passing the Bhote Koshi River and mark the Chinese - Nepalese border. After that short drive, we say good-bye to our Tibetan guide. Then we drive and walk to Nepalese Immigration Control in Kodari, there we have our Nepalese staff, completing the re-entry formalities we'll drive towards Kathmandu, which take 5 hours. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 11: Transfer to airport for home departure. B. “Farewell!”

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Upon Arrival

When you arrive at Tribhuban International Airport, our staff will greet you and transport you to your accomodations. After resting, the next day you will have a sightseeing tour of the city's most influential cultural landmarks. Before departing for your trek, we will review your itinerary, introduce you to your guide and help with the final preparations for your journey.

Accommodation

You will be spending three nights at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast included.  During the Lhasa Kathmandu Overland Tour all accommodation has been chosen for their standard of hygiene, standard of service, location and food quality. The accommodation is based on twin share basis. We will use Hotel New Mandala or similar category in Lhasa, Gyantse Hotel or similar hotel in Gyangtse, Mansarover Hotel or Shengkang Hotel in Shigatse, Qomolangama Hotel or similar hotel in Shegar, and Zhangmu hotel or Caiyuan Hotel in Zhangmu. If you are travelling in a group, you will share a room with someone else of the same gender from your group. If you would like to book a single room, please do inform us, a supplement charge will incur in that case.

Meals

Every day's breakfast is included in the package. This will be a dish of Tibetan or continental origin cooked by the lodgings you stay at. The Lunch, dinner and any extra food are up to you; as a rough guide, budget Yuan 60 to Yuan 100 (US$10 to US$16) per day.

Acclimatization

Keep in mind that you are traveling overland to highest plateau in the world; the drive goes constantly above 5000m/16400ft during your journey except Lhasa (3,650m). Driving fast in such an elevation could cause medical conditions (Acute Mountain Sickness) which could be fatal. There is 50% less oxygen compared to sea level in high-altitudes places like in Tibet. The higher the altitude the less is the oxygen in air. Your body needs few days to acclimatize to this less oxygen environment. Although we provide enough information regarding AMS precaution matters, if you get AMS, we do not have other options to treat it other than medication. We advise specially the client (s) with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder are symptoms of AMS.

Leader (s) & Staff Arrangements

All our tour leaders are fluent in English and know all the complexities and history of the areas they travel in. All our Tibet trips are run in cooperation with our Tibetan counterpart, so you can be assured that authentic local touch.

Health & Experience Required

This Tour involves five to six hours driving per day, but comparatively little walking (indeed, walking is not mandatory). However, it is all at very high altitude, which will take a physical toll. There are no special physical requirements, but high altitude experience is a plus.

Best Season

Autumn (August, Sept, & Oct), spring (March & April) & summer (May, June & July) are the best seasons for attempting this wonderful Trans Himalayan overland journey. No matter about the group size, this tour can be arranged for both individuals and small group travelers any time on your request.

Group Size

We bring together a small group of likeminded people to give them a memorable and insightful travel experience with an invaluable opportunity to interact in a fun-filled environment. Our travel group generally comprises a maximum of 12 members. We need a minimum of 2 participants to run our fixed departure dates. For individualized trips, no minimum or maximum applies. If you would like to travel independently or with your friends, families and colleagues, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time frame for any number of people.

A Typical Day – Overland Drive

After breakfast, normally begins your our day's drive at about 9am. We'll drive for several hours, stopping along the way for photographs or places of special interest, before stopping for lunch at around noontime. After lunch we continue our journey, generally arriving at our destination by 3 or 4pm.