SHORT DESCRIPTION: This is an adventure trip for travelers on a
limited time & Budget. The breathtaking overland route
from Kathmandu to Lhasa offers truly spectacular views
of the Himalayas, High mountain passes, ancient monasteries,
fortresses & culture from a by gone era. This tour
also includes sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley and
Lhasa.
BUDGET TOUR OPTION
Tibet
Overland Tour: Drive
in / Fly out Tour Duration: 10
nights / 11 days
Tour
Cost: US$
1095.00 per person on joining group basis (Budget Tour).
Departure
Day for Tibet:Every Saturday
in the months of April, May, June, July, August, September,
October
Arrival Day in
Kathmandu: You should arrive in Kathmandu on Thursday
to join the tour.
The travellers may
choose this private tour option who are not interested
in budget tour, rather he / she prefers to travel on his/her
own or with own families, or group of friends. Economically
this tour is more expensive than budget tour as transportation
and accommodation are upgraded
Private
Group Departure for couple, Families or group of friends:
Every day throughout week in the months of April, May,
June, July, August, September, October. To know the cost
of private tour, please CONTACT
US with number of interested participants.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Your arrival at Kathmandu Airport.
Thereafter you will be received by our Airport Representative
and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 2
Today you will take extensive sightseeing
tour around the valley including Pashupatinath temple,
Boudhanath stupa, Swoyambhunath stupa and Kathmandu
Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3
Drive Kathmandu to Zhangmu
(altitude - 2300m/ 7,544ft): Early in the
morning drive to Kodari (China / Nepal border) for
about 5 hours and then drive to Zhangmu. On the way
to Kodari, you will see a variety of landscapes and
mountainst. Overnight at guesthouse.
DAY
4
Drive from Zhangmu to Xegar
(altitude - 4050m/ 13,284ft): Drive from
Zhangmu to Nylam through the Nylam passes at 3800
meters (12,464ft) and continue via Lalungla pass (5050m/
16,564ft) to Xegar. Highlights of this drive are the
views of the Bhotekosi River deep in the valley, waterfalls
and the ever-present spectacular mountain scenery.
Here you will see the Jugal mountain range, Mt. Xixapangma
(at 8013m/ 26,282ft, the highest peak in Tibet), Mt.
Makalu (8463m/ 27,766ft), Mt. Everest (8848m/ 29,028ft),
Mt. Lhotse (8516m/ 27,940ft) and Mt. Cho-Oyu (8201m/
26,899ft). Overnight at guesthouse
DAY 5
Drive from Xegar to Xigatse
(altitude - 3900m/ 12,792ft): This area is
famous for the Tashilhunpo and Sakya monasteries.
Tashilhunpo monastery: The Tashilhunpo
Monastery does justice to the term monastic city.
It was founded in 1447 by Tsong Khapa's nephew and
disciple, Gendundrub, who was the first Dalai Lama.
Under the fourth Panchen Lama, it was substantially
enlarged and became an important cultural and religious
site. The main chapel contains a huge, 26 meter-high
statute of the future Buddha. The monastery is grandly
decorated with arts, ancient scriptures and scroll
paintings. Sakya monastery: The Sakya monastery
originally consisted of two large complexes on either
side of the Trum River. Both the north monastery,
founded in the 11th century and Sakya south, founded
in 1268 by Phagpa, have uniquely significant status
with Tibetan pilgrims. The monastery offers you libraries
of spiritual books as well as artwork and a chance
to see the grand residence of the monks.
DAY 6
Drive from Xigatse to Gyantse
(altitude - 3950m/ 12,956ft): Gyantse, lying
264 km southwest of Lhasa on the northern bank of
the Nyang Chu River, is of historical significance.
In the 15th century it served as the capital of a
small kingdom. Today, Gyantse retains a deeply Tibetan
character. The principle structures consist of a castle
on a ridge overlooking the town and a walled monastic
complex. The monastery includes the massive temple
of Palkhor Chode and the great multi-chapel Kumbum
Chorten. These religious monuments, part of Gyantse's
ancient monastic town, contain some of the most extraordinary
works of art in Tibet. OOvernight at guesthouse
DAY 7
Drive from Gyantse to Lhasa
(altitude - 3650m/ 11,972ft): Drive from
Gyantse through Karo-la pass at 5010 meters (16,432ft)
and onto the Khambala pass at 4794 meters (15,729ft).
The former climbs two lofty mountains, the Nozing
khang sa (7223m/ 23,691ft) and the Ralung (6236m/
20,454ft). On this day, you will also see the wonderful
Yamdrok Tso Lake (turquoise lake) and the Brahmaputra
River as well as the ever-present views of the interesting
and unusual landscape. Overnight at guesthouse
DAY 8 / 9
Lhasa Tour: These
days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions
of the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, the near-by
Barkhor market, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery
and other fascinating places in Lhasa.
DAY 10
96 km drive from Lhasa city to
Gongar airport, then flight to Kathmandu: The flight
will give you an eyeful of mountains; Mt Kanchenjunga
(8586m/ 28,169ft), Mt. Everest (8848m/ 29.028ft),
Mt. Makalu (8463m/ 27,766ft) and others. Overnight
at hotel.
DAY 11
Departure to your onward destination.
Includes:
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley as per above
programs (inclusive of tour guide, car, entry permits).
- Land transfer by Jeep within Tibet.
- Bus transfer from Kathmandu to Kodari boarder.
- Chinese visa, and TTP (Tibet Travel Permits).
- English speaking Tibetan guide during the tour.
- Twin sharing accommodation during the tour (inclusive
of breakfast), and dormetary rooms are provided in Zhangmu
& Xegar.
- Monasteries entry permits.
- Lhasa city tour,
- Flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu.
