Tibet Overland Tour || Shangri-la Tour Fly in Fly Out || Shangri-la Tour Fly in Drive Out
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR
7 Nights/8 days overland adventure in and one way Trans Himalayan breathtaking flight out (Drive in fly out)
Day 01. Kathmandu (1300m.)-Zhangmu (2500m.)-123 Km.
Early morning scenic drive to Kodari (Nepal-Tibet boarder) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and start a short walk (approx. 1 & half hrs.) uphill with porters to Zhangmu immigration and drive (1.5 hrs) to Nyalam. Over night at Hotel.
Day 02. Zhangmu-Xegar (4350m.): 244 km.
Day drive to uphill to highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world crossing over Nyalamu pass (3800m.) and Lalung La (5050m.) weather permitting breathing panorma of the beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt Everest (8848m.) but dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. Over night at Hotel.
Day 03. Xegar-Xigatse (3900m):244 km.
Continue scenic drive crossing over Gyatchu La (5220m.) the highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to Mt. Kailash bifurcates to the west. On the way visit Shakya Monastery. Over night at Hotel.
Day 04. Xigatse-Gyantse (3950m.): 90 km.
Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery and Market in Xigatse. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. Over night at Hotel.
Day 05. Gyantse-Lhasa (3650m.): 261 km.
Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karo La (5010m.), Kamba La (4794m.), colorful Yamdrok Lake and Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo). Over night at Hotel.
Day 06-07. In Lhasa.
Two full days sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Potala Palace, Drepung & Sera Monasteries & Norbulinkha. Over night at Hotel.
Day 08. Lhasa-Kathmandu
Early morning drive to Gongaar airport for departure flight to Kathmandu.
7 NIGHTS/8 DAYS SHANGRI-LA TOUR TO TIBET IN SEARCH OF A REAL SHANGRI-LA
FLY IN & FLY OUT
Day 01:
Kathmandu (1350m.)-Lhasa (3650m.): fly (1 hr.) to Lhasa over crossing the highest Himalayan ranges of the world. Transfer and check-in to your hotel. Full rest for acclimatization.
Day 02-03: In Lhasa: Two full day sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang temple Barkhor Bazaar, Potala Palace, Drepung & Sera Monasteries. Over nights.
Day 04: Lhasa-Xigatse (3900m.): 388 km. Scenic drive to Xigaste through the scenic northern route. Over night at Hotel.
Day 05: Xigaste-Gyantse (3400m.): 90 km. Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor monastery. Over night at Hotel.
Day 06-07: Gyantse-Tsedang (3400 m.): 291 km. Full day drive to Tsedang and over night at Hotel. Next day sightseeing tour to Samye Monastery and Yumulakang etc. overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Tsedang-Kathmandu: Early morning drive (Approx. 2 hours) to Gongaar airport for departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward
destination.
7 NIGHTS/8 DAYS
SHANGRI-LA TOUR TO TIBET IN SEARCH OF A REAL SHANGRI-LA
FLY IN & DRIVE OUT
Day 01 Flight KTM - Lhsa:
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.
Day 02 Sightseeing in Lhasa:
It the morning visit Jokhang Temple, the most sacred and oldest temple in Tibet and also to Brkhor Street, Bazaar famous for Tibetan Handicrafts and Antiques. Afternoon visit to Sera Monastery, the second largest Monastery in Tibet.
Day 03 Sightseeing in Lhsa:
Morning visit Potala Palace, one of the wonders in the World. Afternoon visit Norbulingka - former Summer place of the Dalai Lamas.
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.
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.
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.
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.