Lhasa Kathmandu Overland with Everest Base Camp !!
True to its nickname, “the Roof of the world”, Tibet is the highest plateau in the world with an average altitude in excess of 3500 meters. Lying to the north of the great Himalayan range which separates it from its neighbors, India, Nepal and Bhutan, Tibet is more or less an untamed land of nomads (drokpas), monasteries, yaks, sand dunes, and high altitude desert that goes as far as the eyes can take it. On this Tibet overland tour you have three days (i.e. 4 nights) in Lhasa to acclimatize and to absorb the exoticism of Tibetan heritage and to explore this history-laden city to its core. You will be expertly guided around the most significant and ancient Gompas (monasteries) of Lhasa, Gyantse & Shigatse by your Tibetan guide, who will instruct you on the intricacies and mysticism of Tibetan Buddhism. With its spectacular mountain scenery and rich Buddhist culture, Tibet would certainly be a unique mystical destination to visit.
You drive down Friendship highway by a luxury Toyota land cruiser 4 WD passing through small Tibetan settlements where you get upfront views right from your vehicle of nomadic herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains amidst a backdrop of awe-inspiring mountain peaks. A special highlight of this trip is the visit to the Everest Base Camp where you will be rewarded with panoramic and breath-taking views of Mount Everest from the north side. This overland tour will be a mystical delight that will be remembered by the fireside for many winters to come.
Lhasa Kathmandu Overland With Everest Base Camp Itinerary !!
Day 01
Arrival at Kathmandu (1348m)
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu/Bhaktapur. After time to get refreshed, and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02
Fly to Lhasa (3650m)
Enjoy the fantastic trans Himalayas flight that flies past mt Everest to Lhasa .
Our Tibetan guide receives you at Lhasa’s Gongkar airport and takes you to Lhasa city through and scenic drive of 1.5 hr. Explore the nearby streets on your own or rest and acclimatize .
Day 03
Guided tour of Potala palace, Jokhang temple and Bharkhor street
The tour today covers the Potala palace of the Dalai Lamas, the holiest of the Tibetan temple- Jokhang and visit to the traditional Bharkhor street
Day 04
Guided tour of Drepung and Sera monastery
We visit the two biggest Gelugpa monasteries of Tibet where there used to be up to 10000 monks living in the bygone days. These monasteries also serve as University to learn Buddhism for the monks and the spiritual debate among monks is the thing not to miss here.
Day 05
Drive Lhasa to Gyantse (3950m) – 261 km
We drive on a 4WD jeep through fabulous scenery . We drive past Khamba La, at 4794 meter, with a brief halt to savor majestic views of Yamdrok-tso Lake and Nazin Kang Sa, standing at 7252 m. Further westwards, we come across another pass, Karo La at 5045m where you can see huge glaciers tumbling down. After driving 261 km, beautifully landscaped Tibetan villages become visible as you enter the town of Gyantse
Day 06
Gyantse sightseeing & drive to Shigatse (3900m) – 90 km
Guided tour of Kumbum stupa and Pelkhor temple in Gyantse then drive to Shigatse. In Shigatse we visit the famous Tashilhunpo monastery, the seat of the panchen Lamas.
Day 07
Shigatse sightseeing & drive to Shegar (4050m) – 244 km
It is yet another scenic day driving past small town of Lhatse and cross Gyamtso La pass at 5220m. As the route opens into plains, many monasteries and camps of nomadic herders become visible en route to Shegar.
Day 08
Drive to Rongbuk Monastery (5000m) –68 km
We drive southward and cross Pang La pass at 5150m. Enjoying superbly beautiful mountain scenery, we reach to Rongbuk at 5000m. On a clear day, one can see a long range of the Himalaya including peaks over 8000, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Gyachung Kang and Cho Oyu. Rest and explore the area
Day 09
Explore Everest base camp & drive to Tingri (4390m) – 65 km
Reaching to the very base of mt Everest at 5150 m would be the highlight of the whole trip – and that is today! The scenery is simply breathtaking . The mountains look even better during sunrise and sunset. We drive back Tingri (on the main highway from where we deviated to the base camp the previous day) for our overnight stay
Day 10
Drive to Zhangmu (2300m) – 181 km
You will drive past Tingri crossing Lalung La pass at 5124m and Shug La pass at 5200m. Spectacular views of the surrounding peaks of Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar will greet you while descending from arid Tibetan Plateau to the green , small town of Zhangmu near Nepal Tibet boarder.
Day 11
Drive to Kathmandu (1400m) -123 km
Complete the immigration formalities, leave your vehicle form Lhasa at the boarder. Our guide from Kathmandu will receive you at the boarder, get Nepal visa ( if you do not have one ) and drive along a superbly scenic highway to Kathmandu. Rest .
Day 12
Back to your own destination
After breakfast, End of our services with departure transfer to the Kathmandu airport to board flight for your onward destination.
