12 days tour

Central Tibet Overland Tour | 12 Days

$ 2,599 .00 USD

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Central Tibet Overland Tour | 12 Days

This tour includes:

Flights

Flight Ticket KTM-Lhasa (500$)

Accommodation

3-4* accomodation

Meals

Welcome and farewell dinner. Breakfast

Others

All sightseeing trip as mentioned. All entry fees during sightseeing. Mingle with cultural and historical heritage sites of Kathmandu Sightseeing of Lhasa, Potala palace Experience cultural and natural delights Explore ancient Tibetan monasteries Take a look at tranqulaity of Yamdrok lake Best Everest view from Tingiri Explore wonderful Tibetan Landscape

Guide

English speaking local guide

Transport

All Transport on Private Coach. Airport pick up and drop.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Meals other than Breakfast Drinks and bar bill Tipping Travel and medical insurance Personal Insurance Chinese Visa 85-150$ depend on Nationality Additional costs due to illness, force majeure, changes of flight and itinerary

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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Itinerary of your trip Central Tibet Overland Tour | 12 Days

  • Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival In Kathmandu

      Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. A traditional warm welcome by our airport representative. Briefing about the package in the hotel. Rest time at Leisure. Evening typical welcome dinner.

  • Day 2 Kathmandu Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kathmandu Sightseeing

      You will be taken for sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley to explore the vibrant city after breakfast at your hotel. Drive to famous Buddhist Stupa Swayambunath, also known as Monkey temple, on the hill of Kathmandu Valley where you can see stunning view of mountains and Kathmandu valley. This temple attracts Buddhists and tourists from around the world. Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible from far and wide. Next is Pashupatinath, the temple of Lord Shiva. This is probably the most famous temple for Hindu in Indian Sub-continent. There is crematorium beside the temple where dead bodies are burnt to ashes. After exploring  Pashupatinath you will visit fascinating sights of Patan Durbar Square, one of the most glorious examples of traditional Nepalese architecture, full of centuries old temples and palaces.

  • Day 3 Fly To Gonggar /Transfer To Lhasa /Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fly To Gonggar /Transfer To Lhasa /Hotel

      Today after having hot breakfast you will be heading to airport and fly to Lhasa Gongga International Airport . Drive to Lhasa through the picturesque scenes will take two hours from airport and after reaching Lhasa check in hotel you will be staying at hotel that night.

  • Day 4 Visit Potala, Sera And Norbulinka /Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Visit Potala, Sera And Norbulinka /Hotel

      This day you will be sightseeing tour at Lhasa includes Potala palace,Sera & Norbulinka. Potala Palace,The winter Residence of Dalai lama. The palace witnessed the life of the Dalai Lamas and the important political and religious activities in the past centuries. Norbulingka is next place where you will be visiting, which is summer Palace of Dalai lama. Norbulingka is now undergoing complete restoration. Presently, the complex contains a small zoo, botanical gardens, and a mansion. After that end of the day you will be exploring Sera Monastery founded by Tsong Khapaโ€™s. It became famous for its tantric teachings, while Drepung drew fame from its governing role. Sera was smaller than Drepung, with 7,000 monks, but was very rich and comparable in power. The monks of Sera were considered clever and dangerous.Tonight night stay at hotel.

  • Day 5 Visit Drepung, Jorkhang & Barkhor /Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Visit Drepung, Jorkhang & Barkhor /Hotel

      The second day in Lhasa tour includes Jokhang Temple, Drepung and Barkho. Jorkhang temple constructed in the 7th century AD to house the statues of Buddha that princesses Bhrikuti from Nepal and Wen Cheng from Tang Dynasty China brought as gifts for their future husband, King Songtsan Gampo. The temple, a splendid four-floor building facing west under a guilded rooftop, is on Barkhor Square in the center of the old section of Lhasa. After that you will visit Drepung Monastery. Drepung was founded in 1416 by a disciple of Tsong Khapa, was the biggest and richest monastery in Tibet and its lamas helped to train each new young Dalai Lama. Drepung was also home to the Nechung, the state oracle. At its height, Drepung had over 10 000 monks, and governed 700 subsidiary monasteries and owned vast estates. Drepung belongs to the Gelupa sect and at lastly you will visit Barkhor. Barkhor is a Street market, a circular street around the Jokhang temple in the center of the old section of Lhasa, it is the oldest street in a very traditional style in Tibet, where you can enjoy bargaining with the local Tibetan vendors for the handicrafts which are rare to be seen elsewhere in the world. Tonight you will spend your night stay at hotel.

  • Day 6 Drive To Gyantse Via Yamdrok Lake/ Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Gyantse Via Yamdrok Lake/ Hotel

      Early morning wake up and take a drive to Gyantse via Yamadroke Lake and high passes. Gyantse,The town itself is quite small & most sights can be seen on foot. The town is Located by the Nyang-chu River. Visit Kumbum chorten & Phklkor monastery which was built around 1400 AD. Gyantse is regarded as the forth largest city in Tibet. It once was a major center for trade with India, and in 1904 the city became a battlefield when the British Army under Colonel Frances Younghusband attacked the city. Then after explore a beautiful Yamdrok Lake which is very popular and important of Tibet. Overnight in hotel.

  • Day 7 Drive To Shigatse/Visit Monastery/Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Shigatse/Visit Monastery/Hotel

      Day begins with the delicious breakfast, continue on your drive to Shigatse, officially known as Xigazรช, is a prefecture-level city of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, Shigatse, also named Xigatse, means โ€™the fertile landโ€™ and it is an important Tibetan communication hub and air of modernization pervades the area. Shigatse is of great importance for its location in this area. It is 300 kilometers (about 186 miles) away from the worldโ€™s highest peak Mt. Everest, 150 kilometers (about 93 miles) away from the Sakya Monastery and also on the only path to Tibetโ€™s holy lakes. Visit to the famous Tashilumpo Monastery, which was built around 1400 AD, the seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge Thanka Wall veary visible on north side of the road.

  • Day 8 Drive To Xegar/Visit Sakya/ Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Xegar/Visit Sakya/ Hotel

      Today you will leave shigatse and continue your drive to Xegar. where you will visit Sakya Monastery, Located in Sakya county southwest of Shigatse, Sakya, meaning "Grey Soil" in Tibetan, since the soil around is grey. The Sakya Monastery is the principal monastery of the Sakyapa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. which is historic and culturally important monastery in Shigatse. Overnight in hotel.

  • Day 9 Drive To Zhangmu/Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Zhangmu/Hotel

      After having breakfast you will take a drive to Zhangmu. It is a custom town and port of entry located in Nyalam country on the Nepal-Tibet border, jsut uphill and across the Bhote Koshi river from from the Nepalese town of Kodari. You will visit the Nepal-Tibet border and night stay at hotel.

  • Day 10 Drive To Dhulikhel/Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Dhulikhel/Hotel

      You will leave Zhangmu today and continue your drive to dhulikhel. Dhulikhel is located at the eastern rim of Kathmandu Valley, south of the Himalayas at 1550m above sea level and is situated 30 km southeast of Kathmandu and 74 km southwest of Kodari. Main attractions of Dhulikhel are temples and scenic mountain views to enjoy from Karyolung in the east to Himalchuli in the west from where you can observe a stunning panorama of peaks unfolds, from Langtang Lirung in the east, through Dorje Lakpa to the huge bulk of Gauri Shankar and nearby Melungtse (7181m) and as far as Numbur (5945m) in the east. This is a real Newari town, with a temple-lined village square and a life outside of exposing tourists to the views.

  • Day 11 Drive To Kathmandu/Rest Day At Leisure/Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Kathmandu/Rest Day At Leisure/Hotel

      Drive to kathmandu from Dhulikhel. when you reach at kathmandu you will rest at leisure time or spend the rest of the day sightseeing, exploring, shopping or just relaxing in Kathmanduโ€™s numerous cafรฉs and roof-top restaurants. Spend your night in Kathmandu hotel.

  • Day 12 Drive To Airport For Return Flight
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Airport For Return Flight

      Your final day in Kathmandu is a free day to you to do as you choose. Many people take the time to shop, others enjoy exploring the cultural side of the city. Our local guide can advise you on the best shops in the area. Final Farewells! Our airport representative will travel with you to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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