Tibet Overland Tour, 10

Day  01:  flyfrom Nepal or beijing chengdu /  (arr train station) to   Hotel at Lhasa .
Day  02 : Lhasa
This morning we will visit the Potala Palace , which dominates the city of Lhasa . A spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand staterooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 7th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. A visit to the Drepung Monastery this afternoon will complete a truly awe- inspiring day. Founded in the 14th century, this monastery was once the largest in the world. With a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution. 
Day  03 : Lhasa
Today will be spent visiting several of Lhasa 's many monasteries in the company of a guide and interpreter. One of these is the Sera Monastery, one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet . Within its whitewashed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study. After lunch we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jokhang Temple . This temple is possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets that is the central market of Lhasa . 

Day  04 : Lhasa - Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake , o/n Hotel. ( jinzang Hotel )
Today we start our overland journey towards Kathmandu . Travelling by jeep along the Friendship Highway we cross the Khamba La [4894m] from which there is stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso Lake to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa [7252m]. We continue westwards over another high pass the Karo La [5045m] where we are treated to the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred metres of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colourful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of Gyantse

Day  05 : Visit Kumbum and Pagoda, drive to Shigatse, o /n hotel  Manasaraver( 3*. )
Before leaving Gyantse we have time this morning to visit the  and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley . The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa and its many small chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals. 
We then continue on to Shigatse, a short drive of only 90kms, arriving in time for lunch. Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet and after exploring the local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery. This monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is much to explore within its high surrounding walls
Day  06 : Shigatse to Shegar, o/n hotel.
Today we continue along the Friendship Highway , marvelling once more at the barren yet spectacular landscape of Tibet . Beyond the small town of Lhatse we cross the highest pass on our journey, the Gyamtso La [5220m]. From here we descend to the plains, passing lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herders, en route to Shegar and our overnight accommodation at Hotel Quomolongma

Day  7 : Shegar to Rongbuk, o/n Guest house.
Shortly after leaving Shegar, we turn off the Friendship Highway and head south over the Pang La [5150m] towards the main Himalayan range. The view from the top is incredible with uninterrupted views stretching from Makalu to Shishapangma. Below the pass, Everest initially is hidden from view, but as we turn the corner into the Rongbuk Valley it reappears, more impressive than ever. We stay overnight at the Gompa Guest House. 

Day  8 : Explore Base camp
For a clear, full length panoramic view of The North Face of Mount Everest (8848m) a 2 hour trek from the lodge at Dza Rongphu is begun early morning to Everest Base Camp (5090m) then drive to  SHIGAR Hotel   /

Day  9: SHIGAR to Shigatse 
Day 10 Shigatse Lhasa  
   Day 11:   fly back to Beijing Chengdu ,
Tibet Overland Tour

7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS. DRIVE IN FLY OUT

Overland tour into Tibet itself is far more than interesting. Crossing high desert and driving through over three 5000+meter passes and at the same time visiting . Clear view of Mt. Everest is visible from a distance. A 4 nights 5 days staying at the guest houses en-route, another three nights in the mystical Tibetan capital of Lhasa takes you to the palaces of the Dalai Lama, and the finest monasteries and temples. A  breathtaking mountain fiesta flight over the eastern Himalayan range will take you past, Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Makalu (8478 m), Mt. Kanchejunga (8585 m) and a host of other mighty Himalayan peaks finally reaching Kathmandu
You will begin your overland journey from Kathmandu via Zhangmu, Nyalam, Tingri, Xeger, Xigatse, Gyantse and to Lhasa . The distance covered is roughly 1000 km on four-wheel drive vehicles or a coach. The  three days are spent sightseeing in and around Lhasa . Although the road from Kathmandu to Lhasa was opened in 1984, it has not yet been metalled. Since the road is mostly over a mountainous and remote area repairs are difficult and costly and landslides and floods frequently damage major portions, which are usually repaired as soon as possible.
Itinerary :
Day 1: ARRIVE LHASA (3650m)
Fly from Kathmandu , Beijing or Chengdu to Gongar Airport , Lhasa in Tibet .
Upon arrival you will be met by your Tibet Guide and transferred (90 Kms) to Lhasa . Hotel.
Day 2:  LHASA SIGHTSEEING (3650m)
Guided sightseeing tour of Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama; Drepung, the biggest monastic university of Tibet &  Hotel.
Day 3: LHASA SIGHTSEEING (3650m)
Guided sightseeing tour of Jokhang, the central cathedral of Tibet , Barkhor, the bustling Lhasa market encircling the Jokhang Temple , Tibetan Medical Center & Norbulinka Palace . Hotel.
Day 4:
LHASA-GYANGTSE (3990m, 350 Kms).
Drive via Yamdrok Tso, the Turquoise Lake , to Gyangtse across Kampa-la (5050 m) & Karo-la (5045 m) passes. Visit Kubum Stupa & Pelkor Chode Monastery. Hotel.
Day 5: GYANGTSE- SHIGATSE (3860m, 90 Kms).
Drive to Shigatse. En route visit Shalu Monastery. Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen Lama who is the 2nd in the Tibetan Buddhist religious hierarchy & Shigatse Market. Hotel.
Day 6: SHIGATSE-SHEGAR (4350m, 232 kms)
Drive to Shegar across Tsou-la pass (4500 m) & Gyatso-la pass (5220 m). En route visit   QUMALANGMA Hotel.
Day 7: SHEGAR-ZHANGMU (2300 m, 260 Kms)
Drive over Lalung-la pass to Zhangmu.  . Hotel.
Day 8: Zhangmu drive to Friendship bridge
dship Bridge to Nepal & transfer to Kathmandu .

Trekking in Tibet

Kailash Tours

Few mountains in the world rival the grandeur of Mount Kailash (6714m) , the famed holy peak in Western Tibet . Kailash has long been an object of worship for four major religions. For the Hindus, it is the domain of Shiva. It is also the abode of Samvara-a multi armed, wrathful deity worshipped in the Chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. The Jains of India also revere the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet , Kailash was the sacred nine storey Swastika Mountain , upon which the Bonpo founder Shenrab alighted from heaven.
 
Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred Lake Manasarovar (4560m), where a ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahma's paradise and a drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes.

The 53 Km Kailash circuit is the holiest of all Tibet 's pilgrimages and the beacon which draws most travellers to Western Tibet . It is said that a Single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 circumbulation will achieve Salvation Or Nirvana.
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Altitude Sickness : The Tibetan Plateau lies over 12000 feet, most people will experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness, until their body adjust to the elevation. This can take from a few hours to couple of days, depending on the individual.
Important : Before you travel please check your Tour Voucher and Arrival Information for the latest joining instructions. This will be sent to you upon receipt of final payment.
All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice