Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour takes us to Kathmandu and Lhasa along with a hike to Everest Base Camp on the way.
After early breakfast we set on a drive to Tibet border. We take lunch at the border. At the border, first of all we clear Nepali customs/immigration and we walk for 15 minute across Friendship Bridge to Tibet where the Chinese border police will check our passport and visa. It is at this point where we will find our Land Cruiser waiting for us which accommodates 4 passengers and 1 driver per vehicle. After driving for 30 minute we reach Zhangmu , where second immigration formalities have to be done. After immigration formalities, again we continue our drive for an hour to Nyalam.
Overnight: Hotel in Nyalam
In the morning, we take some walk around Nylam which would help us to acclimatize with the high altitude. Then we rest for some time, take our breakfast, and head for Tingri. We cross two high passes: Nyalam La (3800m/12,464 ft) and Lalung La pass (5082m/16,668 ft). We enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Himalayan range including Mt. Everest – a fitting backdrop to the vastness of the Tibetan plateau.
Overnight: Hotel in Old Tingri
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast easy 105km drive to Rongbuk. Rongbuk monastery is the highest monastery in Tibet. From Rongbuk we hike for 8 hours to reach Everest Base Camp. The base camp itself is dry and barren but the amazing view of Everest and the excitement of being face to face with the world’s highest mountain compensate all.
Overnight: Hotel in Rongbuk
Included Meals: Breakfast
Morning drive to Sakya to visit famous Sakya Monastery. Sakya Monastery is the ancestral temple of Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery was founded by Khon Konchog Gyalpo of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), also the founder of Sakyapa sect of Lamaism. Sakya, means “Grey Soil” in Tibetan since the soil surrounding it is gray. The monastery is to the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. In the evening we arrive in Xigatse, the second biggest city in Tibet.
Overnight: Hotel in Xigatse
Included Meals: Breakfast
In the morning visit the Tashilunpo Monastery. After breakfast, embark on a pleasant 2 hours drive to Gyantse. Here, we visit the Khumbum Stupa and Phalkot Monastery. From Gyantse, we continue to Lhasa: cross the Karo La (5010m/16,432 ft) and Kamba La (4794m/15,725 ft) pass and lake YamdrokTso(Turquoise Lake). You will cross the YarlungTsangpo (Brahamaputra) river and see the distant views of the Potala Palace.
Overnight: 4 Star Hotel in Lhasa
Included Meals: Breakfast
Foremost, our tour begins with a visit to Sera Monastery. An experienced tour guide also working as an interpreter will guide us through this preserved monastery of white-washed walls and golden roofs. Then we visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Jokhang Temple is another important sacred site which unravels more deep seated mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Visit to Barkhor Market can be quite a change from other visits as we roam around the city.
Overnight: 4 Star Hotel in Lhasa
Included Meals: Breakfast
Like the previous day, you experience invaluable insights during your visits to Potala Palace and Drepung Monastery. The 17th century Potala Palace offers an awesome view of entire city and also has private quarters of the Dalai Lama, numerous grand state rooms and chapels. Ancient history has it that Drepung Monastery which was built in 14th century used to shelter around 10,000 monks but as now there has been quite a declination resulting in only few hundreds. Tibetans’ respect and belief are immensely knotted with this monastery.
Overnight: 4 Star Hotel in Lhasa
Meals: Breakfast
Today you will be dropped to Lhasa Airport at your flight time
Included Meals: Breakfast
You will stay in 4 Star and 3 Star Hotels. Single supplement will be provided on request and will cost an additional and depend upon availability. Hotels also can be upgraded to 5 star in an additional cost.
Breakfast is provided. You can easily find Indian, Chinese, Bhutanese, Tibetan, Nepalese and continental food in any restaurants around the cities.
The spring time from March to May and the Autumn months from September to November is considered the best months for Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour
March April May and Sept Oct Nov are the best time for Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour
We would totally recommend Eve Holidays. Maina was really nice and personalized our tour according to our expectations.
