Tibet is often called "roof of the world". As the title implies, it is located at the highest elevation with its impressive natural beauty. This remarkably fine tourist destination that is surrounded by grand mountains, century old caravan trails cross the mysterious landscape through hidden valleys to exotic cities all inhabited by the Tibetan Buddhists. This is the land of the ancient Buddhist culture - its arts & monasteries. Tibet is the perfect destination for traveling that offers a spiritual journey highlighting one's lifetime. Besides, Tibet is the fulfilling experience for the adventure seekers which offer you ample opportunity to explore the Himalayas giving you ultimate thrill of climbing, trekking and other adventurous activities.
Tibet overland tour is one of the popular tour in Tibet.Tibet overland tour is more interesting crossing the high desert,Driving through over 3000-5000 meters,Visiting the cave,monateries including the potala palace & clear Mt.Everest is visible from a distance make Tibet overland tour is Lifetime experience in Tibet.
Spiritual traditions, temples and monasteries, lakes and rivers, and mighty snow clad peaks are just a few of the intoxicating wonders to be experienced by adventurous travelers who get the opportunity to visit this land. You will be enthused by watching how pilgrims brave hostile weather and altitude to visit the holy Mt. Kailash and how they prostrate in the flagstone country yard of the Jokhang, offering incense as they circumambulate the holy Buddhists sites to pay veneration to the Shakyamuni.This tour is best suited for those enthusiastic travelers who don’t have many days in their hand; still want to explore magnificence of mighty Tibet
(Drive in Fly out - Vice Versa)
Drive over the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that
connects Kathmandu with Lhasa. 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 best hotels in other places. An unforgettable
encounter with forbidden Tibet.
Tour Attractions
Trip Facts
Country: Tibet
Trek Name:Tibet Overland Tour
Starting point: Zhangmu
Ending point:LHASA
Culture:Mixed
Grade:Moderate
Duration: 12 days
Altitude:5,050 m
Group size:Min 2. Max 20.pax
Best time: April-October
Activity: Overland Tour
Accommodation: Hotel/Resorces/Lodges/Tea house/camping etc......
Transportation:Private car/Van/Bus
Day 01:Arrival at Kathmandu. We will receive you at airport
and transfer to the hotel
Day 02:After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath &
Boudhnath. PM: A pre-departure Group meeting will be held to provide
the Group with all the necessary information regarding the Tour. Overnight
at Hotel (B)
Day 03:Kathmandu (1350 m)- Zhangmu (2500 m) / Nyalam (3700
): 123 km / 156 km.
Early morning scenic drive to Kodari (Nepal-Tibet border) through
the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities
at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventures uphill drive by truck
(normally) or 2 hours walk uphill ( in case of landside) to Chinese
immigration, chek- in to hotel or contine drive to Nylam.
Day 04:Zhangmu/ Nylam –Tingri (4300 m)/ Lhatse (4350 m): 225
km/244 km
day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical
view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of sanding on the
roof of the world crossing over Lalungla (5050m) , from where, weather
permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including
Mt. Cho Oyu (8201 m) & Mt. Xishapangma (8012 m) but dwarfed bu
the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From Tingri, one can enjoy the
magnificence of Mt. Everest (8848 m). overnight at Hotel.
Day 05:Tingri/ Lhatse – Xigatse (3900 m): 244 km
Continue scenic drive crossing over Gyatchu La (5220 m), the highest
pass en- route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to Mt. Kailash
bifurcates to the west. Overnight Hotel.
Day 06:Xigatse – Gyantse (3950 m): 90 km
Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive
to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery.
Overnight at a hotel.
Day 07:Gyantse –Lhasa (3650 m):261 km
Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5010 m), Kambala
(4794 m). colorful Yamdrok Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma
Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo)- overnight at hotel.
Day 08-09:In Lhasa
Two full day sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple ,
Barkhor Bazaar, Potala Palace , Drepung & Sera Monastery. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 10:LHASA – KATHMANDU: Fly back to Lhasa – Ktm. Early morning
drive to Gongaar airport for departure flight to Kathamdu. (B)
Day 11:Free day in Kathmandu for shopping (B)
Day 12:Final Departur to the Airport. (B)