Kathmandu Lhasa Overland Tour will take you in the journey in which you can experience the beauty of Tibetan Landscape and understand the rich culture of its people. This 9-days adventure starts from Kathmandu followed by Nyalam, Dingri, Shegar then the base camp camp of the world’s highest peak, Mt. everest followed by visit to Shigatse, Gyantse and finally to Lhasa.
During our Kathmandu to Lhasa Tour via Everest Base Camp we will travel via jeep or coach. We will explore the mystical Yamdrok Tso Lake, conquer a few high passes, and visit popular Tibetan monasteries like Sakya, Tashilhunpo, Shalu, Sera and Rongbuk, the world’s highest monastery, all the while being surrounded by the magnetic allure of the Himalayas.
While returning back you can take flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu instead of overland trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu.
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Day 01: Kathmandu to Nyalam [5/6 hrs]
5-6 hrs drive to Nyalam via Friendship Highway
Overnight at Nyalam
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Day 02: Nyalam to Lotingri [3 hrs]
Morning stroll around Nyalam
Head to Lotingri after lunch
Visit Milarapha Cave and Chamda Hot spring, on the way
Encounter two spectacular passes: Thong La pass (5050m/16,568ft) and Lalung La pass (5082m/16,668 ft)
Overnight at Lotingri
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Day 03: Lotingri to Shegar [9/10 hrs]
Drive to Rongbuk from Lotingri
Visit Rongbuk monastery
Drive towards Everest Base Camp
Overnight at Shegar
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Day 04:
5-6 hrs drive to Shigatse from Shegar via Sakya
Visit Sakya Monastery
Overnight at Shigatse
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Day 05: Shigatse to Gyantse [2 hrs]
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse
Visit Shalu Monastery
Visit Khumbum Stupa, Phalkot Monastery and Gyantse Dzong (Fortress)
Overnight at Gyantse
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Day 06: Gyantse to Lhasa [4/5 hrs]
Drive to Lhasa via Karo La, Kamba La and Lake Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake)
Overnight at Lhasa
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Day 07: Lhasa Sightseeing
Visit Potala and Norbulingka Palaces
Visit the Tibet museum
Overnight at Lhasa
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Day 08: Lhasa Sightseeing
Visit Drepung Monastery
Visit Sera Monastery
Visit Jokhang Temple
Stroll around Barkhor Bazaar (market)
Overnight at Lhasa
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Day 09: Lhasa to Kathmandu
Flight Back to Kathmandu [Or] Continue travelling to mainland China
Includes
Flight fare
All ground transport during the tour
Tibet Travel permit
Government Royalty & Taxes
English speaking Tibetan guide
Accommodation on twin sharing room basis
Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per our itinerary
