This tour drives overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa across the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Nepal with Tibet. Enjoy fabulous mountain scenery enroute, visit 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 and 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 in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden' Tibet.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 : KATHMANDU - ZHANGMU
Drive from Kathmandu to Tibet Border. Cross Friendship Bridge into Tibet and meet Tibet Guide. Drive to Zhangmu or continue to Nyalam. Hotel in Zhangmu or Nyalam.
Day 2 : ZHANGMU - XEGAR
Drive to Xegar crossing NYALAMU PASS (3800m.) & LALUNG LA PASS (5050m.). This drive offers fantastic view of the high mountains including Everest (8848m.). Hotel in Xegar or Tingri.
Day 3 : XEGAR - SHIGATSE
Drive (Approx 8hrs) to Xigatse. Shigatse has the famous Tashilunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama. Hotel in Shigatse.
Day 4 : SHIGATSE - GYANTSE
In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market of Shigatse. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa. O/nt at Hotel Gyantse.
Day 5 : GYANTSE - LHASA
The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours, crossing two passes - THE KAROLA (5010M.) and KAMBA LA (4794M.) via Yamdrok Tso lake. Hotel in Lhasa.
Day 6 : LHASA SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Guided sightseeing tour of Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama; Drepung, the biggest monastic university of Tibet & Nechung Monastery, temple of the State oracle of Tibet. Hotel in Lhasa.
Day 7 : LHASA SIGHTSEEING
Guided sightseeing tour of Jokhang, the central cathedral of Tibet, Barkhor, the bustling Lhasa market encircling the Jokhang Temple, Tibetan Medical Center & Norbulinka Palace. Hotel in Lhasa.
Day 8 : DEPARTURE FROM TIBET
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing. End of Kathmandu to Lhasa Tours.
Cost Includes & Excludes
Our Services:
Hotels in twin share basis with breakfast
Full board during camping
English speaking guide
Monastery entrance fees
Tibet Travel permit
Support truck and Land cruisers
Camping equipments such as 2 men tent, kitchen tent,dinning tent, toilet tent, mattresses, kitchen equipment
Airfare Kathmandu – Lhasa
Transport from Kodari to Kathmandu
Services do not include:
Tibet Visa Fee, urgent visa Fee
Medical and travel insurance
Nepal re-entry visa
All expenses of a personal nature and tips.
Trip Details of
Lhasa tour
- Area:
- Activities: Tibet Tour
- Total Duration: 8 days
- Group size: 2 - 16pax
- Grade: Moderate
- Best Season: Apr - Oct
