Tibet Overland Tour

Trip Facts

Tour Type: Lodge/Camping
Tour Grade: ▲▲ (?)
Maximum Altitude: 5220 m.
Best Season: October - November, March - May

This is the right overland tour which covers the most of the best parts of TIBET promising you a holiday that is more than a dream - a voyage of adventure and discovery. Discover TIBET through this special package at a very special price, never before, with economy hotel in LHASA and en- route to LHASA all on BED & BREAKFAST basis. Visit TIBET with us, you will be fascinated.

Itinerary

DAY 01 KATHMANDU (1300)-ZHANGMU (2,500M)/NYALAM (37700M): 123 KM/156 KM
Early morning scenic drive to KODARI (Nepal-Tibet border) throught the beautiful Nepalese Countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, a 7 NIGHT 8 DAYS ONERLAND TOUR TO TIBET.

Uphill drive by truck (normally) or 2-hour walk uphill (in case of landslide) to Chinese immigration, Check -in to hotel or continue drive to NYALAM. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02 ZHANGMU/NYLAM-TINRI (4300M)/LHATSE (4,350M): 225 KM/244KM
Day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering Sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world crossing over LALUNGLA (5,050M), from where, Weather permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including MT CHO OYU (8201M)& MT XISHAPAGMA (8012M) but dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From TINGRI, one can enjoy the magnificence of MT.EVEREST (8,848m). Overnight at hotel.

DAY 03 TINGRI/LHATSE-XIGATSE(3,900M):244 KM
Continue screnic drive crossing over GYATCHULA(5,220M),the highest pass en route to LHASA Via LHATSE from where a road to MT KAILASH bifurcates to the west. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 04 XIGATSE-GYANTSE (3,950M): 90 KM
Morning sightseeing to the PANCHEN LAMA'S TASHILHUMP MONASTERY. Drive to GYANTSE and visit to the KUMBUM STUPA & PHALKOR MONASTERY. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 05 GYANTSE-LHASA (3,650M): 261 KM
Full day picturesque drive crossing over KAROLA (5,010M), KAMBALA (4,794M), colourful YAMDROK LAKE and the Tibetan lifeline river BRAHMA PUTRA (YARLUNG TSANGOPPO)- Overnight at hotel.

DAY 06-07 IN LHASA
Two full day sightseeing tour to LHASA including JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, and POTALA PLACEDREPUNG& SERA MONASTERIES. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 08 LHASA-KATHMANDU
Early morning drive to GONGGAR airport for departure fight to KATHMANDU or to your onward destination.

TIBET OVERLAND TOUR INCLUDES:
7 NIGHT / 8 DAY PACKAGE requiring clients to join the FIXED DEPRTURE Group with accommodation of 03 nights in economy hotels in LHASA and 01 night In each available hotels/guest house en-route outside LHASA on BED & BREAKFAST BASIS, all sightseeing with a good English speaking guide as per itinerary, all transportation in TIBET & NEPAL By mini-coach as per requirement, entrance fees to monasteries, all airport/hotel/airport transfers.

THE PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Lunch & dinners in hotels/restaurant, NEPAL entry & re- entry visa fees, CHINA/TIBET visa fee, insurance and personal expenses.

TRAVEL INFORMATION ON TIBET
Most importantly, all travellers traveling in TIBET are kindly requested to bear in mind that TIBET being extremely remote and isolated by the most formidable Himalayan ranges remains still one of the most captivating but least developed parts in the world. With its very short history of tourism (just about 8 years), the facilities for tourists although being upgraded are still at basis and limited scale. So, the visitor are requested not to have high expectation in terms of facilities in TIBET. However, we always put all our efforts to make your journey as pleasant as possible.

Besides, the road between TIBET & NEPAL is not up to the standard. It is rough , bumpy and fill of bends . Particular, during monsoon (JUNE - AUGUST), it can be temporarily obstructed by landslides and erosion. So, a bit sporty wears and shoes are much advised facilitating the travelers to walk over the landslides (specially in the NEPAL portion).

OVERCOMING ALTITUDE PROBLEM
Traveling in Tibet is an adventure involving high altitude could be strenuous so far most visitors have only minor effects from the altitude. However, we advise specially the guests with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headache, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder can take place before acclimatization.

OUR ADVICE:
Drink 4 liter. Of water minimum a day, don't exhaust yourself so much and breathe deep and take rest, use warm cloth, and use more garlic soup, and don't use like oily foods and try to have more drinks and eat.

BOOKING & VISA
Minimum 2 weeks in advance (for booking from outside KATHMANDU) and one week (from within KATHMANDU) a firm booking with full payment along with full passport details (incl. Full Name, Date & Place of birth. Passport No., Date of issue & Expiry, Profession, Sex, Home Address, Tel. No., etc.) Should reach us. We arrange CHINA/TIBET visa at a cost of USD 30.00 per person. For visa procedure, 5 full working days are required with a condition that clients should be available in KATHMANDU, otherwise urgent charge will have to be borne by the clients.

CANCELLATION
50% of the tour cost will be charged as cancellation fee if you cancel the tour within 7 days prior to the start of the tour (for bookings from outside KATHMANDU) and USD 100.00 will be charged (for bookings in KATHMANDU). No refund, thereafter, also for NO-SHOWS, DELAY ARRIVLALS or whatsoever reasons.

RISK & LIABILITY
We shall always put all efforts in making your journey smooth and pleasant. However, as all Tibet tours are run strictly under TIBET TOURISM AUTHORITY, we or our agents shall not be responsible for any change or cancellation of programmes due to any unavoidable circumstances such as road blockade, flood, snow, unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrivals, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients. So, it is most advisable that clients to have full insurance against medical and personal accidents risks. Cancellation insurance is also most advised from your home country.

ALSO FOR VERY ATTRACTIVE BUDGET TO LUXURY TOURS, TREKKINGS & EXPEDITIONS IN NEPAL (INCL. MUSTANG & DOLPO), INDIA (LADAKH, SIKKIM & DARJEELING) AND BHUTAN.