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Overland Tour to Lhasa |
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Tibet overland tour is designed who would
like to explore the world’s highest plateau
within a short time and easy way. The tour
starts from Lhasa after flying a Trans
Himalaya or by other way from Kathmandu with
land cruiser.
The first part of the tour will let you know
about the old capital city of
Tibet, Lhasa
and the most beautiful temple, monasteries (Potala
Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbu Linkha,
Barkhor Bazar, Sera Monastery, Drepung
Monastery) and temple and Tibetan life
style. The two
monasteries are the
University of Tibetan Buddhism.
Barkhor
Bazar is the traditional Tibetan market.
The second part will be passing thought the
picturesque valley, caravan of the sheep and
yak, the prayer flags, old Tibetan villages.
Whether Sigatse is considered the second
biggest city in west Tibet and Gyantse is
also a good town. Tashilunpo Monastery is
located in Sigatse which is the second
biggest Panchen Lama’s monastery. While
passing ahead from Tingri, the world’s
highest Mt. Everest view is amazing. Before
descending to Nepal the northern Himalayan
range of Nepal seen breathtakingly. Mt.
Sishapangma, Cho- Oyo, Mt. Pumori, Langtang
Lirung and many other peaks can be seen
close to you.
Group Joining |
Please check with your time of
arrival |
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Cost in US$ |
2 persons |
4 persons |
above 4 persons |
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Itinerary of Overland Tour in Details |
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Day 01: Flight KTM / Lhasa
Morning transfer to Kathmandu Airport for
Departure by CSWA flight SZ-4008 KTM/LXA at
10:00 hrs. This one hour trans Himalayan
Flight will give you an opportunity to have
an aerial view of the Mt.Everest and other
Himalayan Peaks (Weather permitting). Arrive
Gonggar Airport around 14:00 hrs (local
time) -.Meeting / assistance at the Airport
and transfer to Lhasa City (3650m.), which
is about a 100 kms Drive and takes .approx.
2 hours. |
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Day 02: Sightseeing in Lhasa
It the morning visit Jokhang Temple, the
most sacred and oldest temple in Tibet and
also to Barkhor Street, Bazaar famous for
Tibetan Handicrafts and Antiques. Afternoon
visit to Sera Monastery, the second largest
Monastery in Tibet. |
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Day 03: Sightseeing in Lhasa
Morning visit Potala Palace, one of the
wonders in the World. Afternoon visit
Norbulingka - former Summer place of the
Dalai Lamas. |
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Day 04: Lhasa / Gyantse
After early breakfast depart for Gyantse
(3950m.) via beautiful lake Yamdrok Toso
lake, the fortress city which is about an 8
hours drive from Lhasa. |
Day 05: Gyantse / Shigatse
Morning visit to Kumbum Pagoda, one of the
best architectural work in Tibet. After
Lunch in Gyantse depart for Shigatse
(3900m.) which is about a 3 hours drive from
Gyantse. |
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Day 06: Shigatse / Lao Tingri
After early breakfast visit Tashulumpo
Monastery the seat of the great Panchen
Lama, and the largest Monastery in the
region of Shigatse. After this visit depart
for Lao Tingri (4342m.) which is about 7-9
.hours drive from Shigatse, visit Sakya
Monastery enroute. |
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Day 07: Lao Tingri / Zhang Mu
After early breakfast depart Lao Tingri for
Zhang Mu, which is about 7-9 hours drive
from Lao Tingri. You will also be able to
see a magnificent Panorama of the northern
flanks of the Himalayans and other side of
Mt. Everest on the way. |
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Day 08: Zhang Mu / Kodari / Kathmandu
After early breakfast and completing the
immigration / Custom formalities, walk
down-hill for approx. 1.5 hours towards the
Friendship Bridge on Tibet / Nepal Border,
where our representative will meet you and
transfer to Kathmandu which is about 116 kms.
Drive and takes about 5-6 hours from Tibet /
Nepal Border, under normal Road conditions. |
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Our full board package cost includes the
following:
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Arrival and departure transfers to
airport.
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Meals as per itinerary.
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All Tibet travel permit and visa.
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English speaking Guide (Tibetan guide)
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Transportation and supporting trucks as
per itinerary.
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Duffle Bag for your gear
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Monastery entrance while sight seeing
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Accommodation on double sharing on BB
Our full board package cost doesn't includes the
following:
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Lunch and dinner
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Personal
trekking equipment
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International flights and departure
taxes
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Nepal entry and re entry Visa.
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Travel insurance
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Emergency evacuation (Should cover your
insurance)
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Tips and gratuities (crew will expect
the tipping)
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Costs arising from unforeseen events
outside the control of AATE.
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Personal expenses such as drinks,
postage, laundry
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All the expenses in Kathmandu (can be
add on request).
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