This tour is likely to be run every Tuesday and Saturdays. Please inquiry before you confirm the booking as we do not have fixed departure tour like previous years.
Tibet Overland tour is a world renowned trip through its highland. The Tibetan border Zangmu is connected with the Tatopani border of Nepal from where your overland tour in Tibet begins that finally takes you to the capital city- Lhasa. The itinerary can differ according to the tour. It is overland drive and from Lhasa, you fly back to Kathmandu. The places as you begin the trip are Zhangmu, then to Nylam, Tingri and to Xigatse. Up to this place, world’s fastest train has arrived, which is about to reach Nepal in some years. From Sigatse, you drive to Gyantse and finally to Lhasa. The views of Mt Cho Oyu (8201M), Mt Xishapagma (8012M) and reaching Tingri, you can enjoy the view of Mt. Everest (8848m). Two high passes: Karola 5000 meters and another Kambala of 4749 meters.
After we reach to Lhasa, engage in Lhasa sightseeing for a couple of days. The historical and cultural sites allure you extremely and if you are doing research in Tibetan Buddhism or Tibetan art and lifestyle, Lhasa can be the best place to spend time. Pilgrims Travels and Tours organize Tibet Overland Tour and Lhasa sightseeing tour with excellent services. Please, contact us for more details about the overland tour in Tibet.
After breakfast, we drive through the Kodari Highway to the Tibetan border. It is called Tatopani in Nepali side and Changmu in the Tibetan side. After necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventurous uphill drive by bus or jeep. Then we drive to Nylam. Overnight at guest house.
After breakfast, drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sacred feeling of standing on the roof of the world. We cross over the LUNGLA (5,050M). The Himalayan views of Mt Cho Oyu (8201M), Mt Xishapagma (8012M) and reaching Tingri, you can enjoy the view of Mt. Everest (8848m). Overnight at guest house.
Driving from Tingri/ Lhatse, we cross over the Gyatchu La (5220m), which is the highest pass of this trip and continue driving to Lhasa. On the way, the route diverges to Mt. Kailash. Overnight at the guest house at Xigatse.
Getting up in the morning, we go for the Tashilhumpu monastery sightseeing. Then we drive further to Gyantse and visit the Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor monastery. Its almost 4000 meters altitude, so be aware of it, overnight at guest house.
Today, we drive over the Karola, which is 5000 meters high. Another pass is Kambala of 4749 meters. Then we can see the beautiful Yamdrok Lake and the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River). Drive further to Lhasa and rest. Overnight at guest house.
The Lhasa sightseeing tour begins after breakfast. You visit some of the culturally significant sites. Potala Palace is another introduction of Tibet. It was built by King Songtsen Gampa. Jokhang temple has got a wide range of religious objects and artistic statues. The statue of golden Shakyamuni is the most valuable matters. Barkhor Bazaar is the place where you can find different religious and cultural artifacts. After the tour, back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Set out for the sightseeing after breakfast. Visit Sera Monastery, located at the north of Lhasa. It is a renowned monastery in Lhasa. Visiting Drepung Monastery help you to know the history of a great mass of monks and their extinguished by the Chinese. Return back to the hotel and rest. Overnight there.
Early morning drive to Gonggar airport or train station for departure flight/train to Kathmandu or to your onward destination to Mainland China.
This tour is likely to be run every Tuesday and Saturdays. Please inquiry before you confirm the booking as we do not have fixed departure tour like previous years.
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