Kathmandu Lhasas Drive in Fly out Tour

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Trip Name:  

Kathmandu Lhasas Drive in Fly out Tour

Grade:

 Easy

Duration: 

8 Days

Altitude: 

Normal

Activities: 

Sightseeing and Walking

Accommodation: 

Hotel

Transport: 

Bus/Jeep/Car/Plane/Helicopter

Best Season:

All round the year

Of course, Tibet is a dream area for the traveler. But why do people visit Tibet? Here are many reasons for them to visit Tibet. Such as wanting to know how people live in different parts of the world, to see beautiful places, to meet new people, to escape from regular life and experience adventures.

The unique topography makes Tibet rich in travel resources and has the highest mountains in the world. Mt. Chomolungma (Mt Everest) 8,848 meters; the largest canyon in the world Yarlung Zangbo River Great Canyon with a total depth 5,382 meters; the largest scale of vertical eco-system zones. Tibet has the highest point on the earth 8,848 m to the bottom of valley 900 meters elevation. Numerous lakes are sparkling on this beautiful land and several famous rivers in Asia originates here. It is considered as a paradise for travelers who like biking, trekking, rafting, mountaineering or other adventure tours to nature.

Dazzling sunshine, clear and fresh air, crystal clear sky, immense grassland, snow-capped peaks are not the only theme for traveling Tibet. There are Tibetan Buddhism and the rich Khamba folk customs, such as the domestic housing, the costumes, weddings, funerals, bite and sups, and the folk arts along with old folk songs and dance traditions that you can experience in Kathmandu Lhasa drive-in fly out Tour. Tourists have opportunities to enjoy when there are gatherings for feasting various traditional festivals. The most characteristic and the most vigorous part of the Tibetan culture can be found in Lhasa, Chamdo, Zeitung, and Shigatse. What’s more, there is never a lack of handicrafts and carvings for souvenirs and your eye shopping.

Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour from Kathmandu (capital of Nepal) to Lhasa (capital of Tibet) is the best overall land tour to explore the high land of Tibet with the huge cultural heritage of Tibet. The tour is exciting because of panoramic mountain views, scenic drives, ancient monasteries, colorful lakes, magnificent palaces, and vibrant Tibetan culture. The mountain road crosses over high passes and offers stunning scenery. Lhasa (3650m) the capital city of Tibet which is rich in cultural and natural beauty along with a mosaic of Tibetan Buddhist cultural heritage and eye-catching natural Himalayan panoramas. Exploring famous sites of Lhasa like the Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, Tibet Museum, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. On the way to Shigatse, pass by the exquisite Yomdrok-Tso (Turquoise Lake) and Mt. Nazin Kang Sa (7,252m). In Gyantse, explore the influential Khumbum Stupa, Phalkot Monastery and Gyantse Dzong (Fortress). Tashilhunpo Monastery is founded by the Dalai Lama in 1447, is of both historical and cultural importance and is the most popular landmark of Shigatse.

At first, Tibet Entry Permit and visa invitation letter from Tibet Tourism Bureau, then to hand documents to the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu for a group tourist visa, a tourist visa is valid up to 30 days.

Itinenary
Day 1

Kathmandu (1300) -Kerung Border (145 Km) 06-07 hours’ drive

Early in the Morning scenic drive to Kerung Border (Nepal-Tibet Border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, Chinese immigration, continue to drive to Kerung. Stay overnight at Guest House.

Day 2

Kerung - Tingri (4300 m) 225 Km / Lhatse (4,350 m) /244 Km

The highest plateau with the standard scenes of Tibetan landscape from where the breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt Cho Oyu (8201 M) & Mt. Xishapagma (8012 M), one can experience the magnificence of Mt. Everest (8,848 M). Stay overnight at Guest House.

Day 3

Tingri/Lhaste - Xigatse (3,900 M): 244 Km

The tour continue drive crossing Over Gyatchu La (5,220M), the highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to Mt. Kailash bifurcates to the west. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Xigatse - Gyantse (3,950 m)

Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery. Then depart for the two and a half-hour drive to Gyantse. The central attraction is the Kumbum monastery with its exceptional architecture. Stay overnight to the Hotel.

Day 5

Gyantse - Lhasa (3,650 m): 261 Km

It will be a long full day scenic drive crossing over Karo-la (5,010 m), Kamba-la (4,749 m), Vivid Yamdrok-Tso Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo) and to Lhasa. – Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 6

Sightseeing In Lhasa

The visit to Sera Monastery then drives to visit Jokhang Temple. In the evening, walk to Barkhor Bazaar is one of the most famous to go shopping in Lhasa.

Day 7

Sightseeing In Lhasa

In the morning, visit the Potala Palace then visit the Norbulingka Summer Palace. On the banks of the Kyichi River, Norbulingka is also the site of the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas (8th to 14th). In the evening, visit the Drepung monastery from can enjoy the natural beauty of the Lhasa valley. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 8

Lhasa - Kathmandu

Early morning drive to Gonggar airport departure flight to Kathmandu.

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Equipments

Includes

  • 2 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B
  • All meals during trekking [3 meals a day + tea & coffee]
  • Valley Sightseeing with English speaking guide
  • English Speaking trekking guide and porter
  • All ground transportation as per itinerary
  • Trekking permits or national park entrance permits
  • Tims card
  • Insurance for Nepali staffs
  • Airport Pick- up and drop

Excludes

  • Airfare domestic/international
  • Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration 15 days from date of issue), US$ 40 (duration 30 days from the date of issue) you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu
  • You will require 2 passport size photos
  • Airport tax domestic/international
  • Hard / Soft Drinks like alcohol and coke and mineral water
  • Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue
  • Personal travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guide / porter / sherpa

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