Tibet Overland Tour
Region
TibetDuration
08 DaysAccomodation
Hotel/LodgeTrek Style
ModerateMax Elevation
4,350 mTrek difficulty
ModerateGroup size
2pax - 12pax + AboveBest months
September to December & March to JuneTrip starts/Ends
Kathmandu / KathmanduOverview
For thousands of years, Tibet lay under the ancient Sea of Tethys . Eighty million years ago, India crashed into Asia, pushing up the Himalayas , lifting the ocean bottom above water, and creating this magical land. Mystical land, Shangri-La, Forbidden Country: Tibet has many names and inspires an air of mystical dreams. However, Tibet is real and a beautiful place to travel. It possesses a unique culture, firmly rooted in Tibetan religion, but with strong influence from the geography of the Himalayas, and the neighboring civilizations of India and China .
Trip Highlights
- A tour to Join with group in Kathmandu , Nepal .
- A Journey to the ‘Center of the Universe’ over the Himalayas to the high Tibetan plateau.
- Parikrama around Mt. Kailash and take a dip in the holy Wonderful Lake Mansarovar.
- Be one, of a very select few, to travel to this remote and mystical place
- Snowcapped Mt. Kailash , awe-aspiring Tibetan plateau and large numbers of different monasteries
- Believed to bring about salvation (Moksha) & assures the free from the sins of a lifetime
Itinerary
Day 1
Our bus departs at 6am, for the border at Tatopani. The reporting time for the journey is 5:45 a.m. at Samrat Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. Office or in front of immigration office, Thamel. Our 4/5 hour journey goes up to Tibet Nepal border through agricultural fields and passes through traditional villages, following the Bhotekoshi River . From the border ( Friendship Bridge ), after completing immigrations formalities we will drive up hill to Zhangmu imagination the border city of china. And drive to Nyalamu overnight at Guest House.
Day 2
Rising through the dry, plateau highlands. Offers stunning views of the world’s highest mountain range, including: Langtang-7245, Xixapangma-8,013m., Dorje Lakpa-6,980m., and Gauri Shankar-7,134 m. Cho Oyu-8,021m., Everest 8,848m., Lhotse (8,516m.), Makalu-8,464m. We will cross Nyalam Pass (3,800m.) and Lalung-La (5,050m.) pass along the way, stopping to enjoy the views. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 3
Today is our longest driving day via Gyatsola Pass 5,220m. By crossing Lhatse from where the road to Mt. Kailash bifurcates. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 4
The morning is yours to relax and explore Tibet ‘s second largest city, Xigatse, including the world famous Tashilumpo Monastery. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Gyantse, a small, historical town along the banks of the Nyang Chu River and home to monastery of Buddha’s 1,000 Images. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 5
Many busy villages, yaks, mountains sheep, and lakes dot our route today, as we cross the famous Brahma-Putra River (Son of Brahma, the creator. Brahma is a Hindu God). Passing over Karo and Kamba passes, 5,010m. & 4,794m. Respectively, our final destination awaits-Lhasa. Overnight at Hotel
Day 6
Sightseeing and excursions of Potala Palace, Norbulinka, The Jokhang and surrounding Bakhor market, Drepung & Sera Monasteries Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7
Early morning, we will be heading to the Airport (Gongar-96Km.) Southwest of Lhasa. With boundless beauty speed below, this is perhaps the most beautiful flight in the world
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