Tibet Overland Tour

 7 NIGHT/8 DAYS TRIP (Drive in fly out)

Itinerary
Departure : Every Tuesday and Saturday (Between mid march to October)

Day 01 : Kathamndu- Zhangmu/Nyalam (3600)- 153 km: Departure at 05.30 hrs from in front of Fire & Ice Restaurant, Thamel Square 1. Approximately 05 hours to Kodari (China/Nepal boarder), Half an hour drive to Zhangmu, where after completion of immigration formalities (if time permits) We drive further to Neylam following Bhote Koshi river in a deep valley with some overflowing waterfalls. Overnight in guesthouse

Day 02 : ZhangmuNeylam- Tingri/Xegar (4050M)- 285 kms: Drive through Neylam pass (3800m) with the view of Jugal Himal. A continued drive via Lablungla Pass (5050) has some of the outstanding view of Mt. Xixapangma (8201 m highest in Tibet), Mt. Makalu (8464m), Mt.Lhotse (8516), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) and Mt. Everest (8848m). Overnight in Guesthouse.

Day 03 : Tingri/Xegar-Xigatse (3950m)-90 or+kms: Drive to Xigatse, the place of the famous Tashilhunba monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama. Overnight at Hotel Xegar.Way to Xigatse.

Day 04 : Xigatse-Gyantse (3900m)- 90kms: After visiting Tashilhunba in the morning including the Bazaar of Xigatse. Drive to Gyantse, which is 02 hrs. Gyantse is small busting town steeped in history. It lies 264 kms. Southwest of Lhasa on the northern bank of Nyang Chu river. In the 15th century it served as the capital of a small Kingdom. Visit Kumbum Chorten which was built around 1400 AD. It later became the main center for trade with British India.

Day 05 : Gyantse- Lhasa (3650m)-261 kms: 08-hrs drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the Karo La Pass (5010m) and Kampala Pass (4794m). The Karo La climbs between two lofty mountains, Nozing Khang Sa (7223m) and Ralung (6236m). While driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake) which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing Kamba La, Lhasa valley is seen to north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra River. Arriving Lhasa and check into hotel. The accompanied guide will reconfirm your onward airlines ticket, make sure of it. Overnight will be in a guesthouse using twin-sharing room. We always try our best to provide centrally located guesthouse during your stay in Lhasa.

Day 06 & 07 : In Lhasa : These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of the Potala Palace, Norbhu Linkha Palace, the Jokhang temple, surrounding Barkhor market. Drepung Monastery and Sera monastery.

Day 08 : Lhasa-Kathmandu : In the morning after breakfast around 6 am / transfer to airport, which is 02 hrs, driving distance. Drive-representative will assist you. Departure of flight for Kathmandu would be approx. 10.00 am. China standard time and arriving Kathmandu 9.00 am Nepal standard time.