Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour-8 Days

Trip Introduction

Tibet has enthralled travellers for centuries and a drive over the vast arid plateau coupled with a chance of meeting its people allow travellers of today a glimpse into what Tibet might have been before the Chinese occupation. The drive from Kathmandu to Lhasa promises to be an experience of a lifetime as you get to look at the stunning landscape, architecture and the spiritual populace of Tibet. When flights to Lhasa aren't operating the only way to travel there is by road from Kathmandu. However when flights are operating some prefer to go by road one way and fly the other.
 
The drive from Kathmandu to Lhasa, over spectacular Passes and revealing views of the majestic Himalayas, takes five-days over the "Friendship Highway". The drive is well worth it as you encounter some enchanting Buddhist monasteries and remote villages untouched by modern civilization. While approaching the city you will be able to notice the Potala Palace, a vast white and ochre fortress that dominates the Lhasa skyline. The historical seat of Tibetan power and the location of the tombs of previous Dalai Lamas, the Potala Palace has been reduced to serve as a symbolic feature for Tibetan aspirations. The Jokhang temple, 2 km to the east of the Palace, has become the spiritual hub of the country. Bustling with worshippers and redolent with mystery, the Jokhang is an unrivalled Tibetan experience. The medieval Barkhor Bazaar with crowds, street performers, hawker's stalls selling everything from prayer flags to jewel-encrusted yak skulls and the devout touching their foreheads to the ground at every step to Jokhang is an exotic brew that few newcomers can resist. A visit to Drepung monastery is well worth the effort and for some can be a very enlightening experience. The Norbulingka Palace (summer palace of the Dalai Lamas) along with a round of the Sera monastery is the other highlight of this package.  Kathmandu to Lhasa Tour journey ends with two days sightseeing tour around Lhasa.

Route Map

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:  Kathmandu to Nyalam - [3,750m/12,300ft]-162Kms. Early morning drive (Approx. 5 hours) from Kathmandu to Kodari (1,873m/6,140ft). After completing immigration and custom formalities drive up hill to Zhangmu (2,300m/75,44ft). This is Tibetan border town. The Tibetan Guide will meet ...read more »»

Trip Cost Includes

• Hotel, arrival/departure transfer
• All necessary Tibet travel permits
• Getting Chinese visa
• Kathmandu - Tibet boarder (Zhang-Mu) transportation by comfortable vehicle
• Zhang-Mu - Lhasa transfer by non AC van or mini bus
• Accommodation in Tibet on twin sharing basis (except in Nyalam) with breakfast
• English speaking Tibetan guide
• Sightseeing and Monastery fees as per itinerary
• All applicable taxes and service charges

Trip Cost Does Not Include

• Chinese visa fee {US$ 175 for the US nationals and US$ 85 for other nationals (visa fee is subject to change without prior notice)}
• Nepal visa
• Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
• Your travel insurance
• Meals other than breakfast in Tibet
• Tips for staff
• Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
• Flight Lhasa/Kathmandu and flight tickets or train tickets to china

Health & Experience Required

The Overland Journey to the Lhasa, usually planned for those do not want to walk and therefore this itinerary will appeal the best magnificent view of the Trans Himalaya, Tibetan ...read more »»

Accommodations

Seven nights accommodations are included in the trip cost and we chose accommodation options based on the following criteria; standard of hygiene, standard of service, location, food standards and cost. ...read more »»

Meals

Only morning meal in each day is included which is a Tibetan and continental mix taste, from the lodge/ guest house/ hotel you stay and you can order ...read more »»

Information about Visa and Travel Permits

Aside from visas for China, travelers to Tibet must also obtain permits from the Tibetan Tourism Bureau. Himalayan Glacier Trekking will organize your Tibet travel permit. Please send copy of ...read more »»

Acclimatization

Keep in mind that you are traveling overland to highest plateau in the world; the drive goes constantly above 4000m/13123ft during your journey except Lhasa (3,650m/11,975ft). Driving fast ...read more »»

Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements

We provide you the best tour leader while touring in Tibet with excellent English speaking, the perfect Tibetan ethnicity although there are many mainland Chinese participation. For your kind information any trip to Tibet we operate together with our Tibetan counterpart; and hence there will ...read more »»

Pre Trip Meeting

We will have pre trip meeting in our central office in Kathmandu prior to the tour departure.People should report us with their original passport least 2 days prior to the ...read more »»

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