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Tibet Overland Tour(TIBET/PTT/TR 04) |
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With an average altitude in excess of 3600m, Tibet can truly be described as the roof of the world. Lying to the north of the great Himalayan range which separates it from its neighbors India, Nepal and Bhutan, much of the country is high-altitude desert. With its spectacular mountain scenery and rich Buddhist culture, Tibet is a remarkable place to visit.
On this trip, You will begin your overland journey from Kathmandu via Zhangmu, Nyalam, Tingri, Xeger, Xigatse, Gyantse and to Lhasa. The distance covered is roughly 1000 km on four-wheel drive vehicles . Although the road from Kathmandu to Lhasa was opened in 1984, it has not yet been paved all. Since the road is mostly over a mountainous and remote area repairs are difficult and costly and landslides and floods frequently damage major portions, which are usually repaired as soon as possible.
Leaving Kathmandu in our Land Cruiser 4WD,you’ll travel through this amazing country, staying in the traditional hotels Tibet has to offer. In the towns of Zhangmbu,Tingri,Shigatse,Gyantse you will explore further monasteries and fully immerse ourselves in the Buddhist culture. Inspiring landscapes and mountain views combined with its rich Buddhist history and culture, make visiting Tibet a truly unforgettable experience.
You spend 3 nights in Lhasa, staying right in the centre of the city. This is plenty of time for city’s main attractions - the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple etc.
Trip Grade: Moderate
Trip Style: group departures escorted by an experienced Tibetan guide.
Best time to go: April - October |
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| Tour Itinerary in Detail |
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Day 1 : Kathmandu ( It must be Thursday or Sun or Tue )
Arrive Kathmandu. Meet at the airport and transfer to hotel. The tour manager will give pre-tour briefing. Rest of the day is leisure. O/N at Hotel. |
Day 2: Full day tour of Kathmandu Valley
Sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple- the most sacred of the Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to lord Shiva, built in 1696. Boudha Nath Temple- the worlds largest stupa; a sight of great reneration to the Buddhist., Swayambhunath temple - the oldest Buddhist shrine. Looking east from here, one can see the entire Kathmandu valley spread out below. and lunch break in Kathmandu durbar square. – the temple of the Living Goddess and the old Royal Palace. Finally, visit Kasthamandup – a temple built from a single tree from which the Kathmandu derives its name.And then transfer to Hotel. |
Day 3: KATHMANDU – KODARI – ZANG BU 153 km
Wake up in the early morning 5 Am, take bath/breakfast and then visit bus station where we collect all tourist near Thamel. Then we dirve to Kodari (114km) taking light breakfast en route at Dhulikhel(30km from Kathmandu). Probably we will reach Kodari at 12 o'clock. We Finish immigration formality(nepal side) and meet our Tibetan team (Landcruiser,driver,guide). Depending on the road situation we walk or drive up to Zhang Mu where we clear Chinese immigration. After the formalities we may continue our journey through a beautiful gorge to Nyalam crossing the Himalayan range. Altitude 3800 m. |
Day 4: ZANGBU-NYALAM – XEGAR 206 km
Our first stop on the Tibetan plateau will be on the 5200 m. high Lalung la pass from where we have a breathtaking view of the Himalayan range and Shisabangma, the highest peak in Tibet. While having lunch in Lao Tingri, the peaks of Mt. Everest (Qomolongma in Tibetan) and Cho Oyu can be seen. This day our journey is long but the spectacular Tibetan plateau will make you forget time.Altitude 4342 m. |
Day 5: XEGAR – SHIGATSE 150 km
A four hour drive brings us to Tibet's second largest city, Shigatse-.A traditional capital of Tsang. Shigatse has long been an important trading town and administrative center. The Tsang kings exercised their power from the once imposing heights of the Shigatse Fortress-the present ruins only hint at its former glory- and the fort later became the residence of the governor of Tsang. Here we visit Tashilumpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, hence one of the most important monasteries in Tibet.Altitude 3900 m. |
Day 6: SHIGATSE – GYANTSE 90 km
After a stroll through the old city we depart for the two and a half hour drive to Gyantse. While approaching the small farming town we can clearly see the old fort that was captured by Younghusband during his 1904 raid into Tibet. Here the main attraction is the Kumbum monastery with it's extraordinary architecture.Altitude 3900 m. |
Day 7: GYANTSE – LHASA 261 km
This will be a long drive but on the way we cross the Karo la with the beautiful glacier, we see Yamdrok tso which is named the Turquoise lake and cross the Kamba la from where we descend to the main road which brings us all the way to Lhasa.Altitude 3650 m. |
Day 8: Explore Lhasa
Visit Potala palace- gold roofed palace built in the time of fifth Dalai Lama. And explore Jorkhang temple- spiritual center of Tibet founded in 7th century by the King songtsen Gompo and then continue to Barkhor- a colorful market. Finally vivit Norbu Lingkha the summer palace of Dalai lama. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 09: Explore Lhasa
Excurssion tour to Drepung- is the largest monastery in Tibet which was founded in 1416. Then continue to Sera Monastery- one of the great institution of Gelugpa Sect. Overnight at Hotel. |
Day 10: FLIGHT LHASA – KATHMANDU
Wake up in the early morning and then drive to Lhasa airport (93 Km). Fly to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu at 09:25 Am and transfer to Hotel or fly your onward destination on same day. |
At least two day before should arrive Kathmandu for Tibet visa purpose and on last day flight will arrive Kathmandu at 09:25 hour.
Possible round the year |
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