Tour overview
The Tibet Overland tour offers you an attractive genuine Tibetan Buddhist culture. The Kathmandu Lhasa Overland tour in Tibet starts from Kathmandu by flying over the Himalaya and the flight presents you a beautiful panoramic mountain views, including the world’s highest peak of Mt: Everest. Tibet is called “Roof of the World” and is open for foreigners since 1980 for those Tibet lovers, who will have a dream to visit Lhasa Tibet. In the beginning, first, we are exploring the Lhasa valley highlight place as alike Potala Palace, and the summer palace of Dalai Lamas Norbulingka, and furthermore, we visit Secret Monasteries of Gelukpa, Sera Monastery, and Drepung Monastery. Travel around the Barkhor Street further interesting things which are the very busiest local Market in Tibet, and have a great opportunity to know how this Bazaar goes on.
During the Lhasa Overland tour in the central part of Barkhor Street lies the biggest Monasteries which is called the Jokhang Monastery which is “House of Buddha” is the main place of the Gelugpa. After the Lhasa tour, the next destination is Gyantse, among the valley we will cross Kampala pass from the pass fix your eyes on to the beautiful Scorpion shaped Lake of Yamdrok, which is more than Hundred feet deepest. Yamdrok is also holy Lake in Tibet after exploring the lake we continue with our own program, once for the second time we cross another pass which is called Karo-La pass this pass offers you best magnificent panoramic Himalayan views of Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet.
In Tibet Overland tour highlight around the Gyantse is Kumbum means “Little Tower Temple” along with Pelku Chode Monasteries furthermore we will visit Tashilhunpo Monastery is situated in Shigatse. From Shigatse we drive to Tingri, during our program is included to visit Everest base camp of Rongbuk, but on the way also chance to see Mt: Everest. After Tingri, we drive to Zhangmu, Friendship Bridge and continue to Kathmandu. Following Itinerary we wrote only some chosen programmed for your training, which can be personalized according to your timetable and attention. Moreover, these tours if you have any interest we organize the tours as well as all over Tibet China.
Included
- Airport pick up drop bt private vehicle and hotel transfer.
- Accommodation and twin sharing basis in star Hotel in Tibet & Nepal.
- Daily breakfast in hotel Tibet and Nepal.
- All ground transfers and sightseeing by Private Car in Tibet and Nepal.
- Kathmandu Lhasa airfare and airport Tax.
- English speaking local Tibetan guide.
- Sightseeing admission fees.
- Tibet Permit,Tibet Visa.
Not Included
- Meals Lunch and Dinner, Nepal Visa fee.
- International air fares, International fares are quoted separately.
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, tipping, laundry, phone etc.
- All Lunches and dinners during Nepal and Tibet tour.
- Extra expenses due to nature and unforeseen events such as flight delay, cancellation, trip interruption due to inclement weather, civil unrest etc.
- Travel insurance in case if Emergency medical transportation.
- Tips for Guide and Drivers.
Short Itinenary
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m), our airport guide will receive you at Kathmandu and transfer you to hotel O/N Hotel BB plan.
Day 02: purpose and collected works of your Chinese visa, you have half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Durbar square, Swoyambhunath, and Bouddhanath stupa. late afternoon inform you about your Tibet tour O/n Hotel BB plans O/n Hotel BB plans.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu/ Chengdu to Lhasa (3,650 m).Take pleasure in the unbelievable Trans Himalayas air travel that flies past Mt: Everest to Lhasa. Our Tibetan guide pick up you at Lhasa’s Gongkar airstrip and move to hotel 1 hr drive walk around the streets or rest for acclimatization O/n Hotel BB plans.
Day 04: Guiding tour in Potala palace, Jokhang temple and Bharkhor Street. The tour covers the Potala palace of the Dalai Lamas, the holiest of the Tibetan temple- Jokhang and visit to the habitual Bharkhor Street O/n Hotel BB plans.
Day 05: Guiding tour in Drepung and Sera monastery trip to the two largest Gelugpa monasteries of Sera and Drepung O/n Hotel BB plans.
Day 06: Lhasa to Gyantse (3,950 m) 261 km, we drive on 4WD jeep through wonderful landscape. Cross Kamba La pass, at (4,794 m) with a brief halt to enjoy magnificent views of Yamdrok-tso Lake and Nazin Kang SA, position at (7,252 m). in a little while we cross another pass, Karo La at (5,045 m) before getting to Gyantse O/n Hotel BB plans.
Day 07: Gyantse sightseeing tour and drive to Shigatse (3,900 m) 90 km guiding trip of Kumbum stupa and Pelkhor holy place in Gyantse afterward drive to Shigatse. In Shigatse we trip the well-known Tashilhunpo monastery, the place of the Panchen Lamas, the second in ladder in Tibetan Buddhism after the Dalai Lama O/n Hotel BB plans.
Day 08: Shigatse sightseeing drive to Shegar (4,050 m) 244 km, it is another picturesque day driving ancient town of Lhatse and cross Gyamtso La pass at (5,220 m). As the path opens into plains, many monasteries and campsite is visible on the way to Shegar O/n Hotel BB plans.
Day 09: Shegar to Zhangmu (2,300 m) you will drive past Tingri crossing Lalung La pass at (5,124 m) and Shug La pass at (5,200 m). You will see amazing open view of Mt: Everest from Tingri. Along the highway, spectacular scenery of the Himalayan peaks of Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar O/n Hotel BB plans.
Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu (1,350 m) 123 km drives to the boarder, complete the immigration paperwork. Leave your vehicle form Lhasa at the border and say good bye to Tibetan guide and driver. Other guide from Kathmandu will pick up you at the border, help you get Nepal visa if you do not have one. And drive along an excellently dazzling highway to Kathmandu. O/n in hotel BB Plans.
Day 11: Final departure transfer to airport trips to end.
Useful Info
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The guides and their Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
Experience Required: This Trek is suitable for keen walkers who are able to walk for 6 – 7 hours in a day, with a light rucksack. Some of the days are quite long, and the walking feels more strenuous at altitude. Generally the trail is a good track, but occasionally it will be uneven and rocky.
Food & Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tea house & during trekking .Tea houses are simple, local-run guesthouses with twin-share or single rooms. Toilets and showers are of varying standards.
Typical food available for lunch and dinner is Nepali rice & lentils, pasta, potato dishes, soups or pizzas. Delicious pancakes, porridge, toast and eggs are the main breakfast fare, while tea, coffee and hot chocolate are always available. You will probably be pleasantly surprised at the variety of food at the lodges.
What about our luggage?
1 Porter will be shared between 2 participants, they take a maximum load of 12kgs per participant.
You may keep things you will not use on trek at our hotel in Kathmandu.
What will the temperature be like?
Basically the atmospheric temperature fluctuates between -10 to 25 degrees throughout the day.
When we are trekking, temperature would be on the high. For trekking, our concerns are focused on sun and wind exposure. Do to protect yourselves, you can wear long trekking pants or convertibles, in case it gets to warm and a dry-fit long sleeve top and have the rain shell or outer waterproof layer accessible.
You’ll need your fleece or maybe the down jackets for those who are more afraid of cold when we reach the lodgings or at night to keep warm.
How much money should we bring?
You will need to carry Nepali Rupee if you decide you want to more shower than 3 times, or have additional hot water on trek. At the trekking lodges, you may wish to buy specialty menu items as well, or pick up souvenirs on trek. Shopping can be done on your last day in Thamel area.
What about Acute Mountaineering Sickness (AMS)?
AMS occurs to different people differently at different altitude due to our tolerance level.
Signs of AMS includes: Dizziness, Nausea, Loss of Appetite, Fatigue or weakness, Shortness of breath, Drowsiness, Fluctuation.
Peripheral Edema (Swelling of extremities)
Fluctuation in body temperature
Prevention of AMS:
Adequate REST prior to the trip.
Adequate HYDRATION during the trek or activity. (It is alright to keep going to the look, it is good for you)
Adequate SALT AND SUGAR in your bloodstream. (Basically EAT)
Adequate WARMTH. (Keep yourself warm and try to not lose as much heat as possible to maintain bodily functions)
PROPER BREATHING. (Breathe deep into the diaphragm, breathe slow and steady. Breathe through your nose. Do not pant.)
PROPER EXERTION. (Go at a constant, manageable pace, do not chase after the person in front, try not to keep stopping and starting)
All in all, sound out when you do not feel well. We are only human.