Tibet is a plateau region in Asia and a disputed territory, north of the Himalayas. It is home to the indigenous Tibetan people, and to some other ethnic groups such as Monpas and Lhobas, and is inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people.
Tibet is the highest region on earth, with an average elevation of 4,900 metres (16,000 ft). It is sometimes referred to as the roof of the world. It is one of the world's most extraordinary destination and there is adventure indeed lurking around almost each and every corner. Lhasa The capital lies high in the arid wilderness of the Tibetan mountains, it's name the "Roof of the World" is no idle statement. The valley bottoms of Tibet are higher than the highest mountains elsewhere . It's snow covered plateaux are the highest in the world , and apart from the Everest , which Tibetans see from 'the other side', many mountains are over 15000 feet.
OVERLAND JOURNEY TO LHASA
7 nights 8 Days
An utterly amazing week of high altitude overland travel. The 900 Kms. Journey between Kathmandu and Lhasa is rightly considered to be an incredible Trans-Himalayan adventure - a more dramatic journey between such startlingly contrasting cultures and climes impossible to imagine.
But the rugged living and travelling conditions en-route will discourage all but truly adventurous. Those considering this short but epic journey will need to know that meals are seldom better than basic, accommodation and sanitation are humble at best, and that road condition and the five great mountain passes make for slow and jolting Land-cursor progress. However, no traveler has yet failed to find that the rewards of this incredible journey far outweigh any of its tiresome privations.
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KATHAMNDU-NYALAM
Drive early morning from Kathmandu to KODRI (approx. 6 hrs.) after immigration and custom formalities, drive uphill 9APPROX. 45 MIN.) In a truck to ZANGMU (2300 m.). Check through Chinese immigration and customs. Meet with guide and the transport (Tibetan) and drive approx. 2 hrs. To NYALAM (3500 m.). Overnight at NYALAM.
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NYALAM-LHATSE
Early morning drive approx. 7 hrs. To Xegar (4350M.) crossing passes NYLAM (3900 m). LALUNG LA (5050 m.). Fantastic view of MT.SHISAPANGMA (8038 m.), MT. EVEREST (8848 m.) in the west and other Himalayan peak first east of us and then to the south. Overnight at Tingri.
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LHATSE – SHIGATSE
Drive approx. 7 hours to reach Shigatse, the palace of famous Tashilumpo Monastery and the seat of Panche Lama until his death in 1989 with his huge Thangka wall which is clearly visible from the north side of wall. Visit of Tasi Lumpo Monstery. Overnight Sigatse.
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SHIGATSE-GYANTGZE
Morning drive 2 hrs. to GYANTGZE (3950 m.). Visit KUMBUM STUPA, PHALKOR MONASTRY. Rest of the day free to explore the market of Gyantse. Overnight at GYANTGZE.
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GYANTGZE-LHASA
Early morning drive approx. 8 hrs. to LHASA (3650 m.) via the turquoise lake of YAMDROK TSO (4482 m.) and over the two spectacular passes of KARO LA (5010 m.) and KAMBA LA (4794 m.). Overnight at Gyantse.
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LHASA
Sightseeing of POTALA PALACE. SERA MONASTRY and NORBULINGKA. Overnight at Lhasa.
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LHASA
Sightseeing of DREPUNG, JOKHANG MONASTERY and BARKHOE MARKET. Overnight at Lhasa
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Total Cost for the trip with flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu
US$ 1450 per person.
Emergency visa fee US$ 115(which will be issue a day prior to departure)
US$ 114 for American (Extra charge).
For this visa fee Chinese Embassy requires passport 5 day advance before departure date but visa can be obtain 1 day before the departure date by paying US$ 115 additional
Airfare US$ 410 per person each way. Kathmandu-Lhasa or vise versa
This Tour can be extended into Kailash Mountain/Mansorawar Lake either from Lhasa or From Nepal-Tibet Border. For further inquiry please call or mail us at info@nepalese-encounters.com
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Cost includes:
- 7 nights 8 day Tibet tour
- Entry fees and sightseeing in Tibet as per the program above
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis on BB in Tibet Hotel in Tibet: Lhasa – Flora, Gyantse – Utse, Sigatse – Everest Friendship, Xegar/Tingri – Local guest House, Nyalmu – Local Guest house. (Mention hotel names’ subject to change)
- Transportation in bus plus Tibetan guide
- Lhasa – Kathmandu airfare
- Tibet travel permit
Extra:
- Lunch and Dinner throughout the tour
- Stay in Kathmandu Hotel.
- International air fare to/ from Nepal
- Any extra cost arise by natural disaster
- Boarder porter charge
- Nepalese re entry visa fees
- Airport taxes
- Insurances
- Personal clothing and expenses
- Meals at airports and whilst in Kathmandu allow per day
- Entry Visa fees - at present for 15 day & US$ 40 for 30 day visa on entry in Nepal
- Insurance which covers, medical, emergency evacuation, lost, theft expenses
- Drinks both alcoholic and bottled other then sterilized drinking water
- Laundry fee.
- All the foods and beverages other then the itinerary.
- Personal gears and expenses
- Tips and gratitude provided to staffs.
