Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour is our most popular package tour, It offers a spectacular insight into the life and culture of these friendly people. From the ancient monasteries with counting monks to the tranquil shores of the Turquoise lake Yamdrork.This trip has concluded with the breathtaking trans-Himalayan flight Nepal to Lhasa.This incredible overland journey covers Tibet's most of the areas and the road crosses over various challenging passes above 5000 meters, and traversing through remote cultural villages, other interesting towns, Buddhist monasteries, lakes, spectacular views of Himalayan peaks and superb landscapes.On arrival in Lhasa, you will be able to notice the Potala palace, a vast white and ochre fortress that dominates the Lhasa skyline.
The historical seat of Tibetan power and the location of the tombs of previous Dalai Lamas, the Potala Palace has been reduced to serve as a symbolic feature for Tibetan aspirations. The Jokhang temple, 2 km to the east of the Palace, has become the spiritual hub of the country.Bustling with worshippers and redolent with mystery, the Jokhang is an unrivaled Tibetan experience. A visit to Drepung monastery is well worth the effort and for some can be a very enlightening experience.
After arrival at Kathmandu airport Our company representative's will welcome you and then transfer to hotel. After time to get refreshed, evening we'll meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip.
After morning breakfast you'll visit different historical and cultural sites of the Kathmandu valley with our professional guide. You will go for the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Boudhanath stupa and visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas visit hitorical Kathmandu Durbar square with temple, unique architectures and kumari.
Today, this is day for visa preperation and other legal documentation. Normally it will take two days for urgent visa and if top urgent visa we can take within one days but it will be little expensive.
Today, the trip commences from Kathmandu driving along the Arniko Highway enjoying the beautiful Nepalese countryside to Kodari on the Nepal Tibet border. After completing the necessary border formalities at the both the Nepalese and Tibetan sides you will change your vehicle and start the two hours adventurous uphill drive to Nyalam.
Today, After breakfast, the exciting day starts with an adventure drive through lush, green lower hills into the dry, arid landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau. The drive crosses several high passes including the Lalung La 5050 meters from where you can have a breathtaking panorama of the himalayan range including Mt. Everest.
After breakfast you will continue your adventure dirve passing by lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herder. The drive crosses the highest pass of your JOurney, the Gyamtso La 5220 meters before descending once more to the barren splendor of the plains. O/N at Guesthouse with BLD basis.
Today, you will have a great chance to visit stunning Tashilungpo Monastery, one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet, just before short and scenic drive to Gyantse, another historical city in Tibet. In Gyantse, you will visit the Pelkor Chode Monastery and the Gyantse Kumbum. Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa. It is a famous for its many chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan buddhist murals.
After breakfast start a long dirve crossing the Karo La Pass 5045 m, from where your are treated to the awesome sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred meters of the road. The road follows the bank of a beautiful turquoise lake, the Yamdrok-tso, for about 20 km. The trip crosses the Khamba La 4794 m, and continues on to Lhasa the capital of Tibet.
After morning breakfast in the morning, you will have an easy visit to Jokhang temple. This temple is the most revered shrine in all of Tibet and is constantly bustling with devout worshippers. After lunch in the afternoon, you will visit Sera Monastery, a fifteenth century sprawl of golden roofs and whitewashed walls. The well preserved monastery is located just a few miles North of Lhasa and home to several monks.
After morning breakfast group will be led by Tibetan guide to visit the vital Potala Place. The palace is Lhasa's cardinal landmark and is a wonder of Eastern architecture.Your first site of this massive structure will be a magical moment remembered for years to come. It has been a palace since the fifth or sixth century and was once home to the Dalai Lama. In the afternoon you will visit to the Drepung Monastery.
Today, After morning breakfast you will drive 2 hours to Gonggar airport, then you will have 1 hour wonderful flight to Kathmandu. Evening its time for shopping soviniours for your friends, relatives and families.
Today, our company representative will drop you to the Kathmandu airport for your departure for your home country or onward destination.
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Duration : 12 Days Difficulty : Modrate
