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8-Day Tibet Overland Tour
The Great Trans-Himalayan Journey from Katmandu to Lhasa
Best Season: April-November
Tour Attractions:
- Drive from Katmandu to Lhasa.
- Explore the highlights of the Tibetan heartland.
In Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Katmandu (or onward to China). A choice of hotels is available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden Tibet.
TOUR DEPARTURES
TOUR COST
Itinerary:
Day 01 - Saturday:
KATMANDU-ZHANGMU. (2300m.)- 123 kms.
Early morning drive from Katmandu to Kodari. After doing immigration and custom formalities drive uphill to Zhangmu Immigration Post. Complete custom formalities. O/nt at Hotel Zhangmu.
Day 02 - Sunday:
ZHANGMU-XEGAR (4350m.) - 244kms.
Drive to Xegar crossing NYALAMU PASS (3800m.) & LALUNG LA PASS (5050m.). This drive offers fantastic view of the high mountains including Everest (8848m.).O/nt at Hotel Xegar.
Day 03 - Monday:
XEGAR-XIGATSE (3900m.)- 244kms.
Drive (Approx 8hrs) to Xigatse. Xigatse has the famous Tashilunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama. O/nt at Hotel Xigatse.
Day 04 - Tuesday:
XIGATSE-GYANTSE (3900m.) - 90kms.
In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market of Xigatse. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa. O/nt at Hotel Gyantse.
Day 05 - Wednesday:
GYANTSE-LHASA (3650m.). 259Kms.
The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours, crossing two passes - THE KAROLA (5010M.) and KAMBA LA (4794M.) via Yamdrok Tso lake. O/nt in Lhasa.
Day 06 - Thursday & Day 07 - Friday:
LHASA - Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace.
Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar.
Day 08 - Saturday:
Transfer to Gonggar airport for your onward flight to your next destination.
NOTE: This tour is available in the reverse order also – starting every Saturday.
Fly to Lhasa from Katmandu, Chengdu or Beijing and drive overland from Lhasa to Katmandu. Lhasa to Katmandu Overland Tour.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees;
- twin share accommodation in respective hotels;
- tours and transfers with English speaking guide;
- all land transport in 4-Wheel Drive jeeps;
- all the meals.
TOUR COST EXCLUDES:
EXTRAS - as applicable:
- China Group Visa fees;
- Departure Tax at Katmandu airport (Rs. 1100);
- lunches & dinners; refreshments, bottled/alcoholic drinks;
- any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.);
- photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites;
- Nepal re-entry Visa (multiple entry visas are available);
- extras cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when applicable;
- any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides/ road blockage, or otherwise;
- Any services in Katmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport, etc.).
(Terms & Conditions apply)
Contact us for further information:
abacustour@vip.163.com
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