Kathmandu-Lhasa and back to Kathmandu Overland Tour
Kathmandu-Lhasa and back to Kathmandu Overland Tour via Kerung border also known as Tibet overland tour among the Tibet travelers. This is the tour that is in operation for first time since 2015 April 25 and it will be going to become one of the most popular tours in Tibet because of its easy access and short duration of travel. This tour provides you the best opportunity to visit Roof of the World. Tibet has unique geographic features, different culture which is influenced by Buddhism and nomadic people who make your visit memorable. The main attractions of this tour are breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt Cho Oyu (8201 M) & Mt Xishapagma (8012M) , Tibetan city Lhasa, Potala palace and many other monasteries. The beautiful landscape which you cross along the journey, wild rivers, panoramic lakes, waterfalls, fascinating high passes, hot spring (Tingri) makes Tibet a different World. In Lhasa you will be visiting famous Potala Palace and popular other spots around and Tibetan market.
We at Himalayan Mentor provide comprehensive tour packages for Tibet, crossing the Nepal-Tibet boarder from Kathmandu. After completion of all immigration formalities your tour will continue overland journey with place to place overnight stops and finally end the trip in Lhasa city. You will be visiting most popular spots of Tibetan towns along the while journey. Beside Tibet overland tour, we are operating various private group tours like; Lhasa city tour, Kailash Manasarovar tour, Central Tibet cultural tour, trekking to Everest base camp Tibet side etc. If you want to enjoy your holiday in Tibet, please feel free to contact us.
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour via Kerung Border
Day 01: Kathmandu (1300) -Kerung Border (145 Km) 06-07 hours drive
Early in the morning scenic drive to Kerung Border (Nepal-Tibet Border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventurous uphill drive by Bus & jeep(normally) or 2 hour walk uphill (in case of landslide to Chinese immigration, check-in to hotel or Continue drive to Kerung. Stay overnight at Guest House.
Day 02: Kerung - Tingri (4300m) / Lhatse (4,350m): 225 Km/244 Km
Day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world. from where, weather permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt Cho Oyu (8201 M) & Mt Xishapagma (8012M) but dwarfed by the Vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From TINGRI, one can enjoy the magnificence of Mt. Everest (8,848 M). Stay overnight at Guest House
Day 03: Tingri/Lhaste - Xigatse (3,900 M): 244 Km
Continue scenic drive crossing Over Gyatchu La (5,220M), the highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to Mt Kailash bifurcates to the west. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Xigatse - Gyantse (3,950m) and continue to Lhasa
Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5,010m), Kambala (4,749m), Colorful Yamdrok-Tso Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo) – Stay overnight at Hotel. Stay overnight the Hotel.
Day 05-06: Sightseeing In Lhasa
Two full days sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, And Potala Palace Drepung & Sera Monasteries. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Lhasa to Xegar (4300m) - 490 km
Early morning drive from Lhasa to Xegar.
Day 08: Xegar to Kerong Border to Kathmandu - 395 km
egin your day with an early morning drive to the border. Complete the necessary border procedures and cross back into Nepal. Continue the drive back to Kathmandu, where your journey concludes.
Trip cost: US $1,050.00 per person on group joining trip.
Departure date: Every Saturday from Kathmandu
Note: You must confirm the trip at least 15 working days in advance. Write us if you want to enjoy private trip with better service.
Cost Included
- Travel alien permit fee of Tibet
- Assistance for Tibet Group Visa
- Guided tour as per program
- All Monastery entrance fee
- Budget hotel accommodation with breakfast in the cities and basic guest house in the remote area (twin sharing bedroom)
- Transportation by private vehicle
Cost Excluded
- All flight costs for specified destination
- Nepal entry and re-entry visa fee
- Meals- that not mentioned on trip itinerary
- Extra cost for -in case of flight cancellation, bad weather forecast, road blockage and extra days stay except the proposed package
- Travel Insurance and expenses of personal nature
- Tips & gratuity for guide, driver and staffs
- Any expenses in Nepal
If above packages doesn't suit for you, we also offer fly in - fly out, fly in - drive out Tibet tour packages as per your time frame and interest. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Note: We also offer various fly in/ fly out tours for multiple duration in Tibet and trekking holiday in Tibet and Holy Mt. Kailash.