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There are mixed bags of tours you can consider on Kathmandu Lhasa Overland Tour. A few alternatives incorporate trekking and visits to more remote parts of the nation, which take a touch longer to get too. These visits can take from 15 to 30 days and can cost extensively more. The best alternative that remaining parts is an overland group of tour crosswise over what we call the ‘Friendship Highway’ in Tibet from Kathmandu to Lhasa.
The Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge joins Kodari of Nepal with Zhangmu of Tibet. The whole Kathmandu Lhasa Overland Tour will take seven to eight days and give both of you entire days in the city of Lhasa. On the eighth day you’ll fly back to Kathmandu.
Our 12 days Kathmandu – Lhasa overland visit is a budget plan approach to see the best of what Tibet brings to the table. If you are arranging your excursion from Nepal better commute in and fly out from Lhasa. Your trip starts with a beautiful 4-5 hour drive to Kodari, close to the Nepal-China border. After crossing bridge you make a beeline for the town of Nyalam which is 40 km from the Nepal border. From Nyalam, a wonderful ride/drive takes you over an infertile and remote Tibetan scene before you stop in Lhasa.
Two entire days in Lhasa, gives you a lot of time to visit all the famous places there, including the Potala Palace, Jokhang temple and the Norbulingka palace. These landmarks are spots of extraordinary social and religious centrality to Tibetan Buddhists. Among these spots, the rich history and magnificence of the Potala Palace is unparalleled as it keeps on commanding the horizon of this sacred city.
During the trip such thing weather, local Politics, transportation and other factors are beyond our control which can change our itinerary. However it is unlikely that the itinerary would be changed. If the cases alternative itinerary is needed the leader (Guide) will decide what is the best alternative itinerary for the whole group. Whether the change of itinerary is does not matter, we can do everything and minimized it effect but we can not be responsible for the result of delay.
If something is happened or return back earlier due to the high altitude or any reasons. You have to pay for all extra expenses like Transportation, medical expenses, accommodation that occur while returning. Our company is not able to refund your tour cost because the Chinese government doesn’t consider any refund or adjustment to us.
Arrival at Kathmandu.
After arrival at Kathmandu airport Our company representative's will welcome you and then transfer to hotel. After time to get refreshed, evening we'll meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip.
Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1300 m).
Today, After morning breakfast you'll visit different historical and cultural sites of the Kathmandu valley with our professional guide. You will go for the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Boudhanath stupa and visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas visit historical Kathmandu Durbar square with temple, unique architectures and kumari (living goddess).Overnihgt at hotel with BB basis.
Visa and Document preparation for trip.
Today, this is day for visa preparation and other legal documentation. Normally it will take two days for urgent visa and if top urgent visa we can take within one days but it will be little expensive.
Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam (3600 m), 4-5 hours.
Today, the trip commences from Kathmandu driving along the Arniko Highway enjoying the beautiful Nepalese countryside to Kodari on the Nepal Tibet border. After completing the necessary border formalities at the both the Nepalese and Tibetan sides you will change your vehicle and start the two hours adventurous uphill drive to Nyalam.
Drive Nyalam to Tingri (4350 m), 6-7 hours.
Today, After breakfast, the exciting day starts with an adventure drive through lush, green lower hills into the dry, arid landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau. The drive crosses several high passes including the Lalung La 5050 meters from where you can have a breathtaking panorama of the Himalayan range including Mt. Everest.
Drive Tingri to Shigaste (3900 m, 245 km), 6-7 hours.
Today, After breakfast you will continue your adventure dirve passing by lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herder. The drive crosses the highest pass of your JOurney, the Gyamtso La 5220 meters before descending once more to the barren splendor of the plains.
Drive Shigatse to Gyantse (3,950 m, 90 km), 5-6 hours.
Today, you will have a great chance to visit stunning Tashilungpo Monastery, one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet, just before short and scenic drive to Gyantse, another historical city in Tibet. In Gyantse, you will visit the Pelkor Chode Monastery and the Gyantse Kumbum. Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa. It is a famous for its many chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals.
Drive Gyantse to Lhasa (3680 m, 265 km), 7-8 hours.
Today, After breakfast start a long drive crossing the Karo La Pass 5045 m, from where your are treated to the awesome sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred meters of the road. The road follows the bank of a beautiful turquoise lake, the Yamdrok-tso, for about 20 km. The trip crosses the Khamba La 4794 m, and continues on to Lhasa the capital of Tibet.
Sightseeing in Lhasa (3680 m).
Today, After morning breakfast in the morning, you will have an easy visit to Jokhang temple. This temple is the most revered shrine in all of Tibet and is constantly bustling with devout worshippers. After lunch in the afternoon, you will visit Sera Monastery, a fifteenth century sprawl of golden roofs and whitewashed walls. The well preserved monastery is located just a few miles North of Lhasa and home to several monks.
Sightseeing in Lhasa (3680 m).
Today, After morning breakfast group will be led by Tibetan guide to visit the vital Potala Place. The palace is Lhasa's cardinal landmark and is a wonderful of Eastern architecture. Your first site of this massive structure will be a magical moment remembered for years to come. It has been a palace since the fifth or sixth century and was once home to the Dalai Lama. In the afternoon you will visit to the Drepung Monastery.
Fly back to Kathamandu, 1 hour.
Today, After morning breakfast you will drive 2 hours to Gonggar airport, then you will have 1 hour wonderful flight to Kathmadnu. Evening its time for shopping soviniours for your friends, relatives and families.
Transfer to Airport for final departure.
Today, our company representative will drop you to the Kathmandu airport for your final departure for your home country or onward destination.
[NOTE: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.]
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