Kathmandu Lhasa Tour
- 8 Days
This is one of the most popular tour we operate from
Kathmandu. Travelers who have limited time frame can
take this tour with us. This your takes you to Lhasa
via the Kathmandu - Lhasa high way (the friendship
high way). One the way, we visit Sakya Monastery,
Shigatse, Shalu Monastery and Gyantse.
We will make a two days guided sightseeing tour in
Lhasa that covers all the historical monuments. On
the day 8th, we drop you to the airport for your flight
back to Kathmandu.
This tour takes place from April through the end
of October, so you can finalize your traveling date
as per your convenience. We operate this tour for
individuals / small group travelers as well as for
family.
All necessary travel permits as well as Tibet visa
will be arranged by our agency, so if you are wishing
to join this tour, please give your approximate time
and Passport details.
MODE OF TRANSPORT : Land Cruiser
TOUR DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU : April through October
Best time: May, September and October
Day 01: Kathmandu - Nyalam (3750 m.). Nyalam Guesthouse
(dormitory room)
Drive from Kathmandu to the Tibetan border at Kodari
(Zhangmu). Continue up the steep switch back road
to Nyalam.
Day 02: Nyalam - Lhatse (3950 m.). Lhatse Guesthouse
(dormitory room)
A remarkable day's drive across the Tibetan plateau
with Spectacular Mountain views from Lalung-La pass
(5050m). Passing through the town of Tingri there
is more views of Mt. Everest and Cho-Oyu.
Day 03: Lhatse - Sakya - Shigatse (3900 m.). Hotel
Everest Friendship (twin sharing room)
En route, visit Shakya Monastery before crossing the
Lalung-La (4500m) and continuing across the plains
to Shigatse.
Day 04: Shigatse - Shalu - Gyantse (3950 m.). Hotel
Jianzang (twin sharing room)
After visiting the Tashilimpu Monastery, it's a short
drive to Gyantse with its amazing sights - Khumbum,
Palkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Dzong.
Day 05: Gyantse - Yamdruk Lake - Lhasa (3650 m.).
Hotel Flora (twin sharing room)
The highlight of this day is the beautiful turquoise
lake, Yamdruk - Tso. After crossing the Kamba- La
and the Yarlung (Brahmaputra) River, the journey ends
in Lhasa.
Day 06: Lhasa sightseeing tour
Guided sightseeing tour of Lhasa - Sera Monastery,
Jokhang temple and Barkhor Bazaar.
Day 07: Lhasa sightseeing tour
Guide sightseeing tour of Lhasa - Drepung Monastery
and Potala Palace.
Day 08: Flight, Lhasa - Kathmandu
Drive to Airport and fly back to Kathmandu.
Price Includes:
01. All Tibet travel permits
02. Transportation in Tibet by 4WD Land Cruiser
03. Accommodation in Tibet on twin sharing basis (Lhatse
& Nyalam) with breakfast
04. Two days sightseeing tour in Lhasa
05. English speaking Tibetan Guide
06. Monastery entry fees
07. Kathmandu - Zhangmu (Tibetan boarder town) transfer
by private vehicle
08. Tibet visa
09. Lhasa - Kathmandu flight ticket
10. Airport tax in Lhasa (while flying to Kathmandu)
11. All applicable taxes and service charges
Price doesn't include:
01. Meals other than breakfast in Tibet (one meal
either lunch or dinner costs approximately US $ 8
to US $ 10)
02. Nepal re-entry visa fee (US $ 30)
03. Your travel insurance
04. Urgent visa fee
05. Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
For
further information regarding this tour please click
here
Related Links:
Kathmandu to Lhasa:
5 days (drop only)
Kathmandu to Lhasa: 8 days (drive in/fly out)
Kathmandu
to Lhasa tour via Everest Base Camp: 7 days