Driving tour over the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Kathmandu with Tibet. Enjoy fabulous Tibet mountain scenery on the way to Lhasa, you will have tour to mystical Buddhist monasteries of Tashilungpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautiful Turquoise Lake. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala palace including Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu (or onward to China). A choice of hotels are available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden Tibet.

Fixed Departure: Every Saturday and Tuesday

Tibet Overland Tour itinerary

Day 01: KATHMANDU-ZHANGMU / NYALAM (3700M)-156 KM
Departure from MISSION ECO TREK Thamel, early morning at 05:30. We drive through the scenic beautiful Nepalese countryside for about 5hrs. After completing the necessary border formalities at Kodari in Nepal side, we change our vehicle and start an hour adventurous uphill drive to Zhangmu (Chinese immigration) for official entry in Tibet/China. If time permits the driving continue to Nyalam (30 km). Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 02 : NYLAM- TINGRI / LHATSE (4350M)-244 KMS,
While driving uphill to the highest plateau of the world around Lalung La pass(5,050 m), one can have the breathtaking panoramic view of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) & Mt. Xixapangma (8012m).From Tingri, view of Mt. Everest (8,848m). Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 03 : LHATSE-XIGATSE (3900M)-244 KMS,
Drive to Xigatse, the place of the famous Tashilumpo monastery, the second largest monastery in Tibet and the seat of Panchen Lama. Overnight at hotel Samdrupse or similar standard.

Day 04 : XIGATSE-GYANTSE (3950M)-90KMS,
Visit Tashi Lumpo monastery and Xigatse Bazaar in the morning. 2hr drive to Gyantse, which lies 261km southwest of Lhasa. In the 15th century it served as the capital of a small kingdom. Visit Kumbum stupa, which was built around 1400 AD. It later became the main center for trade with British India. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 05 : GYANTSE-LHASA (3650M)-261 KMS,
8hr drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the Karo La Pass (5010m) and Kamba la pass (4794m). The Karo La climbs between two lofty mountains, Nozing Khang SA (7223m) and Ralung (6236m). While driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake), which takes approx. 1 hour to drive around. After passing Kamba La, Lhasa valley is seen to the north. Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.

Day 06 & 07 : IN LHASA,
These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Lhasa is now a fascinating modern city. There are many wonderful things to see and do around Lhasa, which helps tells the story of Tibet's unique past and the intertwining of religion with history. Most of the holy temples retain magic and mysticism and demonstrate the absolute faith in Tibetan Buddhism so integral to the character of the Tibetan people.

Day 08 : LHASA-KATHMANDU,
In the very early morning after breakfast, drive 2hrs to airport. Around 10:00 am (Chinese standard time) fly to Kathmandu (arriving 09:00am local time). Air China’s 1hr flight provides great views of Himalayan peaks including Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), Mt. Makalu (8463m), and Mt. Everest (8848m).

Tour Cost: US $ 400.00/PERSON (Budget) US $ 550.00/ PERSON (Standard) US $ 800.00/PERSON (Deluxe) Visa: US $ 114.00 for other nationalities, US$ 200 for Americans. Airfare: Kathmandu to Lhasa: US$ 379.00 (including Kathmandu air port Tax) Lhasa to Kathmandu: US$ 369.00 (including Lhasa air port Tax) INCLUDED: --Twin sharing hotel accommodation in Lhasa, --Best available Hotel/Guest House enroot on BB (Bed and breakfast) basis, --All necessary transportation Kathmandu/Lhasa, --Sightseeing tour as per the program, --An English speaking guide, --And monastery entrance fee. NOT INCLUDED: --All expenses of personal nature, --Nepal re-entry visa fee, --Airport departure tax. --Air ticket reconfirmation fee, --Insurance, --In case of landslides extra charge for porters and transportation. --Airfare Lhasa/Kathmandu, Tibet/China visa fee and urgent visa charge. --Emergency evacuation. SHORT INFO: Mission Eco Trek has been organizing Trekking and tour in Tibet since many years. We specialize in the Tibet Overland Tour. On our Tibet Overland Tour, the entire group tours led by our highly experienced guide. All the permits, entry fees, bed and breakfast on the Tibet Overland Tour are provided. We stay in lodge on the Kathmandu Lhasa Overland Tour. The Tibet Overland Tour takes 08 days, with some time in Lhasa Tibet. Kathmandu – Lhasa Kathmadnu flights are provided on Tibet Overland Tour.

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