Kathmandu Lhasa Tours

This tour drives overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa across the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Nepal with Tibet. Enjoy fabulous mountain scenery enroute, visit mystical Buddhist monasteries of Tashilungpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu (or onward to China). A choice of hotels are available in Lhasa and in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden' Tibet.

 

 

Itinerary Detail of Kathmandu Lhasa Tours

Day 01 : Kathmandu – Nyalam
Drive from Kathmandu to Tibet Border. Cross Friendship Bridge into Tibet and meet Tibet Guide. Drive to Zhangmu or continue to Nyalam.  Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Zhangmu  - Xegar
Drive to Xegar crossing NYALAMU PASS (3800m.) & LALUNG LA PASS (5050m.). This drive offers fantastic view of the high mountains including Everest (8848m.). Hotel in Xegar or Tingri.
Day 03: Xegar – Shigatse
Drive (Approx 8hrs) to Xigatse. Shigatse has the famous Tashilunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama. Hotel in Shigatse.
Day 04: Shigatse – Gyantse
In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market of Shigatse. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa. Overnight at Hotel Gyantse.
Day 05: Gyantse – Lhasa
The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours, crossing two passes - THE KAROLA (5010M.) and KAMBA LA (4794M.) via Yamdrok Tso lake.
Hotel in Lhasa.
Day 06: Lhasa Sightseeing Tour
Guided sightseeing tour of Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama; Drepung, the biggest monastic university of Tibet & Nechung Monastery, temple of the State oracle of Tibet. Hotel in Lhasa.
Day 07: Lhasa Sightseeing
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 in Lhasa.
Day 08: Fly back to Kathmandu
We have to get up very early for our transfer to Gonggar airport to catch the flight back to Kathmandu. This flight is one of the most spectaculars in the world with aerial views of the Himalayan range including the Mt. Everest.

Cost Includes

• Tibet visa fee (normal)
• Tibet permits
• Mt. Everest conservation fee
• Kathmandu / Lhasa airfare and airport tax
• Astapad excursion
• Monument entrance fees as per itinerary
• Twin share accommodation (where possible) using hotels / guest house throughout the tour
• All meals during tour except for Lhasa, Gyantse, Xegar and Rongbuk
• Guided tours and transfers as per given itinerary
• Services of a Tibetan English speaking guide
• Nepalese Tour manager
• Services of our trekking staff and camping / trekking equipment including medical first aid kit and other life saving devices

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Cost does not Include:

• Airfare to Kathmandu from your home country and back
• Nepal visa fee for foreigners other than Indian passport holders. (Indian nationals do not have any visa restrictions / fees applicable to them)
• International airport taxes
• Lunch and dinners in Lhasa, Gyantse, Xegar and Rongbuk
• Horses for parikrama (CN Yuan 950 per person for 3 days. This cost is applicable only for confirmations / booking made at the time of booking tour)
• Additional personal helper for parikrama (CN Yuan 400 per person for 3 days. (CN Yuan 950 per person for 3 days. This cost is applicable only for confirmations / booking made at the time of booking tour))
• Medical Insurance & emergency rescue charges
• Additional transportation & porter charges in the event of landslides
• Any other services not specified in the above costs includes list