Tibet Overland Tour - 10 Days

9 Nights / 10 Days

Lhasa, Tibet

Scenic Drive through the Himalayas
Potala Palace
Ancient Monasteries

Tibet Overland Tour - Itinerary & Details

Join us on an amazing trip from Kathmandu to Tibet! This tour takes you through the beautiful Himalayan mountains to see stunning views, old monasteries, and famous places like the Potala Palace and Everest Base Camp. It’s a great mix of nature, culture, and adventure. With friendly guides and comfortable travel, it’s the perfect way to explore the beauty of Tibet.

Day 01

Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) - Overnight in Kathmandu

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel – Hotel Tibet / Hotel Arts or similar

Day 02

Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche or Syabrubesi or Timure

Drive to Dhunche (2000m / 127 km / 6 hrs) or Syabrubesi (1600m / 141 km / 7 hrs) or Timure (1983m / 152 km / 8 hrs).
Meal: Breakfast only| Hotel: Sonam Guest House or similar

Day 03

Drive to Kyirong (2850m) to Nyalam

Drive to Rasuwagadhi (1800m / 15 km / 45 min from Syabrubesi) or 10 to 15 minute walk to border from timure,then complete immigration & custom formalities in Nepal & Tibet side at Rasuwagadhi, and then continue further drive to Kyirong.(2850m) – 1 hrs / 40 km and further drive to Nyalam. Overnight in Nyalam
Meal: Breakfast only | Hotel: 3 Star Hotel

Day 04

Nyalam to Lotingri/Dingri (4,050m/13,284 ft): 150 Km, 3 hours

In the morning, we stroll around Nyalam which would help us to acclimatize with the high altitude. We depart for Lotingri after lunch. On the way, we will visit Milarapha Cave and Chamda Hot spring for a little fun-filled afternoon. On our journey we encountered two spectacular passes: Thong La pass (5050m/16,568ft) and Lalung La pass (5082m/16,668 ft). Along with the two passes, we also get to enjoy fabulous views of the high mountains including Mt. Everest (8848m/29,028 ft) and Shishapangma (8,013m/26,289 ft). We spend the night in Lotingri.
Meal: Breakfast only | Hotel: 3 Star Hotel

Day 05

Lotingri/Dingri to Sakya (4,100m/13451ft) via Everest Base Camp(5,250m/17,220ft): 290 km, 5 hours

After breakfast, we drive towards Sakya. The drive from Lotingri to Rongbuk will be adventurous as the roads are coarse and bumpy. In Rongbuk, we visit the Rongbuk monastery which is the highest monastery in Tibet. Then we drive towards Everest Base Camp (5,250m/17,220ft) while enjoying views of high mountains like Cho Oyu (8,201m/26,906 ft), Shishapangma (8,013m (26,289 ft) and, of course, the mighty Everest also known as Mt. Chomolongma in the Tibetan side.
We have therefore accomplished one of the major highlights of this tour.
It will certainly be a great experience to come face-to-face with the greatest mountain on earth. We make approximately a 16km round trip around the Everest Base Camp. The base camp itself is dry and barren, but the view of Everest is more than compensating. The base camp is indeed a truly awe-inspiring place with the sheer north face of the highest mountain in the world towering above us. Overnight in Sakya.
Meal: Breakfast only | Hotel: 3 Star Hotel

Day 06

Sakya to Shigatse (3,900m/12,795 ft): 190km, 4 hours

In the morning after breakfast, we visit the Sakya Monastery which is the ancestral temple of the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. We then continue our drive to Shigatse, the second biggest city in Tibet. Here, we visit another popular monastery called the Tashilhunpo Monastery, which holds both historical and cultural importance for being founded by Gendun Drup, the First Dalai Lama in 1447. Overnight in Shigatse.
Meal: Breakfast only | Hotel: 3 Star Hotel

Day 07

Shigatse to Lhasa (3,650 m/11,972ft): 365 Km, 6 hours

After breakfast, we embark on a pleasant drive to Gyantse. In Gyantse, we visit the Khumbum Stupa, Phalkot Monastery and Gyantse Dzong (Fortress), which is one of the best preserved dzongs in Tibet.
From Gyantse, we continue to Lhasa crossing the Karo La (5010m/16,432 ft) and Kamba La (4794m/15,725 ft) passes and Lake Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake), one of the three largest sacred lakes of Tibet, also believed to be the transformation of a Tibetan goddess. Furthermore, we cross the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahamaputra) River and see Potala Palace for the first time from a distance. Overnight in Lhasa.
Meal: Breakfast only | Hotel: 3 Star Hotel

Day 08

Lhasa sightseeing: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace and Tibet Museum: 5 – 6 hours

We begin sightseeing in Lhasa after breakfast. Today is the day we visit the beautiful Potala and Norbulingka Palaces. Built in the 17th century, Potala Palace provides amazing views of the entire city and houses the private quarters of the Dalai Lama, numerous grand state rooms and chapels. Norbulingka Palace is the summer palace of the Dalai Lama and houses what is considered to be the largest man-made garden in Tibet. Next, we visit the Tibet Museum, the official museum of Tibet, which has a permanent collection of around 1000 artifacts related to the cultural history of Tibet. Overnight in Lhasa.
Meal: Breakfast only | Hotel: 3 Star Hotel

Day 09

Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar: 5 – 6 hours

After breakfast we visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. Drepung Monastery, which was built in the 14th century, is believed to have sheltered around 10,000 monks in the past but as of now there has been quite a decline resulting in only a few hundred. The history, culture, and religious beliefs of the Tibetan people are strongly concentrated and centered in this marvelous monastery. Sera Monastery is a preserved monastery of white-washed walls and golden roofs. Jokhang Temple is another important sacred site which unravels more deep-seated mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. We further stroll through Barkhor Bazaar (market). With its open air stalls, shops and crowd of pilgrims, it is the nerve centre of Lhasa. Overnight in Lhasa.
Meal: Breakfast only | Hotel: 3 Star Hotel

Day 10

Final Departure

Our adventure in the Himalayas comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize photos. If time permits, we can engage in shopping or sightseeing. A representative from Kailash Journeys will take you to the airport for our next journey. We can either go back to Kathmandu or continue to mainland China on our way home.
Meal: Breakfast only

Cost Includes

All the necessary travel permit, Tibet Travel Permit
All the entrance ticket which is listed in the tour itinerary
All the accommodation in 3 star rated hotel including breakfast
A comfortable tourist vehicle according to the group size
A very professional English speaking tour guide
First Aid kits in each tourist car
Two bottles of water for each group every day from starting to the departure of the tour
Visa Application page for members entering from Nepal

Cost Excludes

Any individual expenses: lunch and dinner, drinking,
Any services which are not listed in the tour inclusion part
Flights and train ticket
Nepal Visa fee
Any extra expenses occurs by natural disasters, health issues, and etc
Tips for guide and driver

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Tibet Overland Tour - Other Details

Booking & Payments
Visa / Passport
Insurance / Medical Certicate
Cancellation Policy

Booking & Payments

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Visa / Passport

Visa Type/ Requirements	Indian Passport Holders	Non-Indian Passport Holders
Nepali Visa Immigration Nepal	Not Required Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi	Required - Visa is given upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport.
Chinese Visa / Tibet Permit	Required -Send Passport to Delhi Agent 7 working days before tour start date	Required - Original Passport is required 3 working days before tour start date

Insurance / Medical Certicate

Personal travel insurance is not included in the trip price. It is a condition of booking a trip with Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd., and your own responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the trip.

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation will take effect subject to the following:

90-150 days prior to departure date: full payment refund except non-refundable deposit:
45-90 days prior to departure date: 75% of your payment refund except the non-refundable deposit.
If cancellation takes place less than 45 days prior to departure due to client’s personal problems, all previously paid amount(s) will be forfeited.