Tibet tour is an utterly amazing week of high altitude overland travel from Nepal to Tibet. The 900 km journey between Kathmandu and Lhasa is rightly considered to be an incredible Trans-Himalayan adventure – a more dramatic journey between two ancient culture and climes is simply impossible to imagine.
But the rugged living and travelling conditions over the Himalayan roof will discourage all but truly adventurous. Those considering this short but epic journey will need to know that meals are seldom better than basic, accommodation and facilities are humble at best, and that road condition and the five great mountain passes make for slow and jolting Land-cruiser progress.
The major highlights of this incredible overland adventure includes visit to Everest Base Camp from Tibet side, driving through expansive landscape of Tibet full of lakes, passes and glaciers and exploration of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region.
Overnight at Guest House. Included Meal: Breakfast only.
Early in the Morning, take a scenic drive to Kerung, Nepal -Tibet Border through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. After necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, cross the bridge and complete al necessary formalities in Chinese immigration, then continue drive to Kerung Town.
Overnight at Guest House. Included meal: Breakfast only.
Early in the morning, scenic drive to Kyirong where you will be meeting the Tibetan tour guide at Kyirong border and then you will get transferred from Kyirong to Old Tingri (4300m). On the way, you will enjoy the view of beautiful border line and snow-capped mountain. As you pass Tongla Pass (5100m), you can appreciate the epic mountain vista of Himalayan range.
Overnight at Guest House. Included Meal: Breakfast only.
Drive to Rongbuk and hike and explore around Everest Base Camp.
Rongbuk Monastery is located in the Shigatse Region, southwest of the mysterious Tibet Autonomous Region of China, and to the north of the oblate Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world. Seen from here, Mt. Everest appears like a lofty pyramid surrounded by mountains that touch the sky. On sunny days, a pile of thick clouds, just like a white flag floats slightly above the peak, which is known to be the miracle of ‘The Highest Flag Cloud in the World’. Nowadays, with the golden travel boom to Mt. Everest, Rongbuk Monastery is gradually becoming a highlight for the tourists in its own right.
Overnight at Hotel. Included Meal: Breakfast only.
If the weather is nice, you will enjoy a great view of Mount Everest. Continue driving through friendship highway, passing the highest pass called Gyatso la at the elevation of 5200m, seeing beautiful prayer flags and continue driving towards Shigatse, pass by Lhatse county and then continue to Shigatse at the distance of 150Km. You will enjoy seeing beautiful Tibetan farmer villages with their beautiful Tibetan traditional houses with prayer flags on the rooftop.
Overnight at Hotel. Included Meal: Breakfast only.
You will start your tour at around 9Am from your hotel and visit Tashi Lhunpo monastery which is the seat of the Panchen Lama and it is the largest Gelugpa Monastery in the western Tibet, known as Tsang region. After visiting Tashi Lhunpo, you will be driving to Gyantse. Have lunch in Gyantse and visit Kubum Pagoda stupa and Palkhor Monastery.
Overnight at Hotel. Included meal: Breakfast only.
After breakfast, proceed for full days Sightseeing of Potala Palace. Potala Palace is one of the most beautiful monuments in Tibet with 1,000 room and 13 stores to explore. Jokhang temple which was constructed back in 7th century attracts hundred of tourists every year. This temple has a very huge shakyamuni Buddha statue and is considered the holiest place in Tibet. Barkhor Market Palace or Barkhor Street is the centrifugal tide of pilgrim and is studded with several small, fascinating temples.
Overnight at Hotel. Included meal: Breakfast only.
After breakfast full day sightseeing of Sera Monastery. Sera Monastery specialized in the fundamental precepts of Buddhism. Sera was saved during the cultural revolution. Also visit Drepung Monastery which was one of the world’s largest monasteries founded in 1416.
Included Meal: Breakfast only.
After Breakfast drive to Gonggar Airport or Train Station for your departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward destination.
