7 Days Overland Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu
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Enjoy the 7 Days overland Road Trip from Lhasa to Katmandu, follow along the Sino-Nepal highway, provide charming sceneries of Himalaya Mountain and picturesque Tibetian country side. Visiting old town: Lhasa, Gyangz, and Shigatse, provide a complete impression of Tibetian religion, cultural treasure, and fantastic landscapes. The outstanding Everest Base Camp tour may become your lifelong memory.168 hours
Private Tour
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
A container of Oxygen for emergency use
Private professional English-Speaking local tour guide
Reservation fee for visiting Potala Palace
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Licensed Vehicle with experienced driver
Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance
3 nights accommodation in Lhasa city, 1 night at Shigatse, 1 night at EBC tent, 1 night at Gyirong Town
Airport (or train）pick up and drop off
2 bottles of drinking water per person per day
Lodging and meal allowance to the guide & driver
Breakfast provided by the hotel (No breakfast on Everest morning)
Meals not specified in the itinerary (All lunches & dinners)
All Entrance tickets to the sightseeing places
Flight/Trian tickets in and out of Tibet
Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
Any losses incurred from the force majeure factor like government control, natural disaster etc.
Tips to the guide & driver ( Tip is not required but expected)
Single room supplement
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Day 01: Arrival in Lhasa - Lhasa Airport Pick Up
Upon your arrival at the Lhasa airport, your tour guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel and help you get checked in.
Day 02: Lhasa City Sightseeing - Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the incredible Potala Palace – the highest palace in the world. Then we will move on to the spiritually significant Jokhang Temple. To see the “real” Lhasa, we’ll stroll through Barkhor Street with its thriving local market where you can pick up some local Tibetan, Nepalese and Indian handicrafts and souvenirs.
Day 03: Lhasa City Sightseeing - Sera Monastery – Drepung Monastery(B)
Today features visits to 2 of the most important monasteries in Tibetan Buddhism – the Drepung and Sera Monasteries.
Day 04: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake – Karola Glacier – Gyantse (Kumbum Monastery) – Shigatse (B)
This morning we’ll take a drive up to the Kampala Pass (elevation 4797 meters) where you’ll have a glimpse of Yamdrok Lake down below as well as spectacular views of the holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance. You will want to have your camera at the ready for the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake, which is one of the three holy lakes of Tibet, and the beautiful Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier as seen from the Karola Pass. Later on we’ll be able to visit the Karola Glacier before continuing along the southern Friendship Highway to Gyantse, where you will be able to see the famous Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. Late in the afternoon we will continue on to Shigatse where we will spend the night.
Day 05: Shigatse – Tingri – Rongphu Monastery – Everest Base Camp (B)
After breakfast, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then we’ll set out towards the peak of the world – Mount Everest. Departing from Shigatse and traveling via Lhatse and Tingri, you will see some of the most beautiful and unique scenery in the world – incredibly blue skies, floating high clouds, endless grasslands and the highest mountain peaks in the world. We’ll also stop by the Rongbuk Monastery – the world’s highest altitude monastery before spending the night at the Everest Base Camp.
Day 06: Everest Base Camp - Gyirong Town
Early in the morning we will enjoy the sun rise on the top of Mt, Everest; After that our tour we will drive back to the main road(318 national high way) to Gyirong Town
Day 07: Gyirong Town - Gyirong Border - Kathmandu
In the early morning, you will cross the border - Gyirong Port, our service ends at the border.
Places of Interest Relevant to This Itinerary
Asia Odyssey TravelLuobu Linka North Road, Lhasa, China, 850000
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date.
- With its much higher elevation, some visitors may experience symptoms of altitude sickness. We recommend taking everything slowly, getting plenty of rest the first day and staying very well hydrated by drinking plenty of water to minimize the effects of the high altitude. Usually you will fine by the second day, but if you do experience severe and/ or worsening symptoms, please contact your tour guide or a member of our staff immediately.
- The tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
- If you enter by plane from mainland China, the Tibet permit will be delivered to you before you board the flight in mainland city.
- If you enter by train from mainland china, You will only need a printed copy of the Tibet permit, which you will receive from the local operator via email
- If you enter Tibet from Nepal, you have to get your GROUP VISA in the Chinese embassy of Kathmandu, whether you have already Chinese visa or not.Group Visa is an A4 size sheet of paper, with all members of the tour and their passport number, date of birth and profession listed. The dates of entry and exit are precisely mentioned. To apply the Group visa, you will need an invitation letter from Tibet Tourism Bureau. After confirming the tour, you need to send us the copy of your passport and then we can apply the invitation letter with your passport copy. After getting the invitation letter, we will send it to our local stuff at Kathmandu. Then you will meet our local stuff at Kathmandu after your arrival in Kathmandu. Please do remember, you'll need at least 3 working days to apply your Group Visa.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Mandarin
- English
- Dutch
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Urumqi time to receive 100% refund.
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