Kathmandu - Lhasa overland tours

Kathmandu - Lhasa overland tours - (Overland - 7 nights / 8 days)

Departure: Every Saturday from Kathmandu

Tibet overland Tour: our most popular package tour Nepal and Lhasa by overland. It offers a spectacular insight into the life and culture of these friendly people. From the ancient monasteries with counting monks to the tranquil shores of the Turquoise Lake Yamdrork. This trip has it all concluding with the breathtaking trans-Himalaya flight Nepal to Lhasa. The trip start early fly to Lhasa, airport pick up and transfer to the hotel and brief about further trip arrangement for example sightseeing in Lhasa then continue visiting monasteries on the way in Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya monastery, with Tibetan guide and Latest model jeep. The distance Kathmandu/Friendship Bridge, Kodari (Nepal-Tibet border)is approx 116 kms. And takes 5 hours drive completing immigration formalities on the Nepal side Border meet Tibatain Guide and Jeep and drive to Zhangmu Immir\gration (China) which is approx. 11Kms. After Immigartion formalities your tibatain Guide take care of your entre tour arrangments till your departure: Lhasa/Kathmandu. Tibet a place for the traveler to cast away any preconceptions you may have and join in the journey of discovery along the way... at least for a while. We have designed a several tours to suit of interests although we are always open to create new ideas and as per our clients requirment

Itinerary: Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Kodari ( approx. 6 hr), after immigration farmalities in Zhangmu-2300 m, continue drive to Nyalam-3450m Day 02: Drive from Nyalam to Lhatse, visit Milarepa's cave enroute Day 03: Drive from Lhatze to Shigatse- 3900m Day 04: Morning: visit Tashilhumpo Monastery and afternoon: drive to Gyantse-3950m, visit Kumbum Monastery Day 05: Drive from Gyantse to Lhasa-3650m passes by the morden glacier and Yamdrok Lake; reach Lhasa Day 06: Morning: visit Potala palace, afternoon: visit Sera Monastery Day 07: Morning: visit Jokhang temple & Barkhor Street, afternoon: Drepung Monastery Day 08: Drive to Gonggar airport and flight to Kathmandu, tour ends...