Fixed Departure Tibet Overland Tour - 9 Nights 10 Days

Drive in & Out Tibet Tour
Every Saturday - November to March
Price: US $ 617 per person (average)
Extra Price: Chinese Visa Fee
Duration: 10 Days
Lodging: Hotels/Guest houses (Except 2nights hotel accommodation and meals from Day 8 to 10)
Activity: Driving, Sightseeing
Maximum Altitude: 5220m.

Itinerary: - Fixed Departure Tibet Overland Tour - 9 Nights 10 Days

DAY 01: KATHMANDU - ZHANGMU:
Departing at 0530 am from Kathmandu, approx. 05 hrs drive along the Arniko Highway, will take us to Kodari (China / Nepal Border). We cross the Friendship Bridge at the border & drive to Zhangmu by jeep (or truck) where after completion of immigration formalities, we will enter to the Chinese Autonomous Region & start the first night in the Tibetan plateau. We will be staying at the hotel/guest house nearby Zhangmu. Overnight at Zhangmu.

DAY 02: ZHANGMU - XEGAR:
From Zhangmu, we drive to Lhatse, following the Bhote Koshi River valley with the plenty of waterfalls on our eyes. This route is the most adventurous route among the others as it offers the panoramic views of the high mountains including the highest peak Everest (8848m) with Langtang (7367m), Xixapangma (8012m), Makalu (8464m) Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu (8153m). We get chance to pass by the high passes like Nyalam Pass (3750 m), Tong-La (5120m) La Lung-la (5124m) & Gyatso-la (5220 m). We continue our drive passing Tingri (4390 m) & stay at Xegar (also known as New Tingri,). Overnight at Xegar.

DAY 03: XEGAR - XIGATSE:
From Xegar, we continue our drive to Xigatse, Tibet's second-largest city, lying near the union of the Nyang Chu and the Tsang Po, on the main route between Gyantse and West Tibet. It is the place of famous Tashilumpo Monastery. Overnight at Xigatse.

DAY 04: XIGATSE - GYANTSE:
In Xigatse, we visit Tashilumpo Monastery, one of the four great Gelug monasteries renowned as the seat of the Panchen Lama until his death in 1989. After visiting Tashilunpo Monastery in the morning including the Bazaar of Xigatse, We drive to the capital of the small kingdom in 15th century. Gyantse. Visit Gyantse Kumbum (the highest Chorten in Tibet) & Pelkor Chode Monastery founded in 1418. Overnight at Gyantse.

DAY 05: GYANTSE - LHASA:
Drive to Lhasa, crossing the Karo-la Pass (5045m), we pass by the Yamdrok Tso, the turquoise lake & one of the four holy lakes in Tibet. Then after passing the Kamba-la Pass (4794m), we find ourselves close to the Lhasa Valley. After crossing the Brahmaputra River, we reach Lhasa, our final destination. Lhasa lies in the Kyichu river valley at 3,595m and is dominated by the magnificent Potala Palace, built in the 17th century by the Great Fifth Dalai Lama. The accompanied guide will reconfirm your onward airline ticket. Overnight at Lhasa.

DAY 06 & 07: - LHASA:
These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursion of the Potala Palace (A great museum with its proportions and priceless treasures) Jokhang Temple (the holiest of Tibetan shrines, houses two images of the Buddha brought as dowry by Songtsen Gampo's Nepali and Chinese queens) along the bustling street of Barkhor Market. In Lhasa you will also visit Norbu Lingka (the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas), Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Overnight at Lhasa.

DAY 08: LHASA - LHATSE:
Start your return journey to Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse.

DAY 09: LHATSE - NYALAM:
Drive to Nyalam from Lhatse, your another stoppage back from Lhasa. Overnight at Nyalam

DAY 10: NYALAM - KATHMANDU:
Drive to Zhangmu & complete immigration formalities, drive back to Kathmandu.

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Above cost includes:
3- 4 star Hotel on twin sharing basis with all meals(Veg.) 3days in Kathmandu only & all Transfer & S/Seeing of three Queen cities of Kathmandu valley by Coach. (China) side- viability lodge with all meals & Sleeping bag, 4 - persons in each New Model Land Cruiser Jeep, Yak & Yak man for carrying equipments and luggage during Parikrama- Driver, guide, Sherpas, cook, Chinese visa, Tibet permits, Monasteries fee, Oxygen, Mineral Water, facilities of phone call etc.

Above Price does not include:
Extra cost of transportation, porterage etc involved due Landslides, Snowfall, Local donation, political and natural disturbances and any other unforeseen conditions. Extra cost of accommodation and meals in Kathmandu for staying more than 3 nights as per the program to match the flight schedule or for any other reasons (will cost extra INR 1000.00 per person per night with all meals on twin sharing, single supplement INR 700.00 per night). Expenses of personal nature such as insurance, beverage, telephone calls, tips, local donations etc. Charges of pony or yak and driver if required to ride on for Kailash Parikrama (will cost approximately INR 4000.00 to INR 5000.00 per yak / pony.

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