Tibet Overland tour Via Kerung border is one of the most popular tours in Tibet. The tour starts from Kathmandu Nepal from where we drive along the friendship highway to Kerung border it will take 06-07 hours. After necessary Border formalities at both customs (Nepal and Tibet) you are able to cross Tibet Border and Meet with our Tibetan guide. From there you will start the actual tour to Tibet which covers an approximate distance of 1000 km. to the Capital, LHASA. Along the Tibet Overland tour you will crossing some of the challenging high Passes ( Lalung-la 5050m) (Gyantchu La 5220m) with Magnificent views of many snow caped mountain including Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Xisapangma, beautiful Yamdrok Lake and amazing landscapes on the highest plateau of Tibet.
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR: 07 NIGHTS 08 DAYS DRIVE IN FLY OUT TOUR
Itinerary:-
Day 01: Kathmandu (1300) -Kerung Border (145 Km) 06-07 hours drive
Early in the morning scenic drive to Kerung Border (Nepal-Tibet Border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventurous uphill drive by Bus & Van (normally) or 2 hour walks uphill (in case of landslide to Chinese immigration, check-in to hotel or Continue drive to Kerung. Stay overnight at Guest House.
Day 02: Kerung - Tingri (4300m) / Lhatse (4,350m): 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 standing on the roof of the world. from where, weather permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt Cho Oyu (8201 M) & Mt Xishapagma (8012M) but dwarfed by the Vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From TINGRI, one can enjoy the magnificence of Mt. Everest (8,848 M). Stay overnight at Guest House
Day 03: Tingri/Lhaste - Xigatse (3,900 M): 244 Km
Continue scenic drive crossing Over Gyatchu La (5,220M), the highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to Mt Kailash bifurcates to the west. Stay overnight at Yak hotel.
Day 04: Xigatse - Gyantse (3,950m): 90 Km
Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. Stay overnight the Hotel.
Day 05 Gyantse - Lhasa (3,650m): 261 Km
Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5,010m), Kambala (4,749m), Colorful Yamdrok-Tso Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo) – Stay overnight at Flora Hotel.
Day 06-07: Sightseeing In Lhasa
Two full days sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, And Potala Palace Drepung & Sera Monasteries. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Lhasa - Kathmandu:
Early morning drive to Gonggar airport or train station for your departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward destination to Mainland China.
Tibet Overland tour - 08 days ( Drive in Drive out)
Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland tour is an exotic journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa and vice versa which will let you enjoy the Hindu cultural sights of Kathmandu and Buddhist monasteries of Lhasa. This fascinating journey will let you enjoy some of the best Himalayan scene and cultural settlements of the high lands of the Himalayas. Lhasa (3650m) the capital city of Tibet is rich in cultural and natural beauty along with ancient cultural artifacts. Some of the famous sites of Lhasa are Potala palace, Sera monastery, Drepung monastery, Jokhang Tempale, Barkhor market and Norbulingka Palace, Summer Palace of Dalai Lama.
08 DAYS TIBET OVERLAND TOUR (DRIVE IN DRIVE OUT)
Itinerary:-
Day 01: Kathmandu (1300) -Kerung Border (145 Km) 06-07 hours drive
Early in the morning scenic drive to Kerung Border (Nepal-Tibet Border) after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, Chinese immigration, Continue drive to Kerung. Stay overnight at Hotel
Day 02: Kerung - Tingri (4300m) – Shigatse (390KM)
Day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world. Continue scenic drive crossing Over Gyatchu La (5,220M), the highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to Mt Kailash bifurcates to the west. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Shigatse – Lhasa (3650m) 260KM
Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Lhasa O/N at Hotel Yak.
Day 04-05: Sightseeing In Lhasa
Two full days sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, And Potala Palace Drepung & Sera Monasteries. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Lhasa – Gyantse (4300m) 260km
Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5,010m), Kambala (4,749m), Colorful Yamdrok-Tso Lake Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. O/N at Hotel.
Day 07: - Gyantse to Xegar/Tingri (4200m) 334km
After Breakfast, Drive to Tingri, ( Optional trip to EBC in extra cost $200) -O/N at Guest House.
Day 08:- Xegar to Kerong Border to Kathmandu 395km
Early morning, Drive to Border, cross border- drive back to Kathmandu end Service
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