In Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and walk amongst the crowded Tibetan market - the bustling Barkor Bazaar. Drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake on the way to the historic town of Gyantse with its unique multi-storied Kumbum Stupa.
Our itinerary also includes the famous but rarely visited Shalu and Sakya Monasteries. After visiting the Tashilungpo at Shigatse we start our drive over the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Kathmandu with Lhasa. Enjoy fabulous Himalayan mountain scenery again - this time from ground level! Once over the high passes flanked by a range of Himalayan giants we enter a land of lush subtropical jungles and rushing streams as we descend steeply into the Bhote Koshi Gorge towards Nepal. At the town of Zangmu on the Tibet-Nepal border we bid farewell to our Tibet friends and drive through the terraced countryside of Nepal to end our journey in Kathmandu. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden Tibet.
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
- Tourist standard hotel in Lhasa and best available en route with breakfast, transportation by 4WD land cruiser (Toyota 4500, the best available in Tibet)
- Sightseeing tours with English speaking local Tibetan guide
- All entry fees
- Tibet travel permit
- Airport transfers and supply of bottled oxygen in car.
Excludes
- Lunch and dinner (Approx 6-10 USD per meal)
- Any airfare (can book, quoted separately above)
- Chinese Visa
- Hotels other then in Tibet (can book)
- Airport tax
- Personal clothing and equipments
- Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due any reason, your insurance.
- Single Traveler Supplement
- Please Note - If you wish to join in Kathmandu you have to arrive 2 days prior to trip departure dates. Those who wish to join in Lhasa, can arrive Lhasa on the date mentioned above or earlier.
Prices per person - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
| Arrival in Lhasa. Overnight at hotel. | |
| Sightseeing in Lhasa (sera Monastery, norbhulinga, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor square). Overnight Hotel. | |
| Sightseeing in Lhasa (Drepung Monastery and Potala palace). Overnight in Hotel. | |
| In Lhasa (for acclimatization ). Overnight in hotel. | |
| Drive to Gyantse (3950 m) 261 km. Overnight in at Lodge | |
| Drive from Gyantse to Shigatse (3900m) 90km and overnight at lodge (before leaving Gyantse visit Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum). | |
| Drive from Shigatse to Shegar (4050m) 244 m and overnight at lodge. | |
| Drive to Rongbuk (5000m) 68 km and over night at lodge. | |
| Explore Everest base Camp and drive to Tingri (4390m). | |
| Drive to Zhangmu (2300m ) 181 m and overnight at hotel. | |
| Drive to Kathmandu (1400 m) 123 m rest day. | |
| Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. | |
| Departure from Kathmandu. |