7 Days Lhasa Mt. Everest Kathmandu Overland Group Tour

4.4 (10 reviews) Lhasa, China
Duration7 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a papular overland tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu via EBC. It will take two days to visit Lhasa where you can see the world heritage Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Drepung monastery. After the visit to Lhasa, we will drive you to the Shigatse through the main highway. On the way from Lhasa to Shigatse, you'll enjoy the unique plateau scenery of western Tibet by driving along the friendship highway, witness blue color lake Yamdroktso and shinning Karola Glacier under the sunny plateau climate, also you will see the seat of Pancha Lama - Tashilhunpo Monastery. Continue the journey after passing through Shigatse, you will stand on the closest place reaching the sky - Everest Base Camp, and feel the beauty of silence. If the weather is good, you can have a clear view of the sunset of the golden Everest peak. The next day you will go down to Gyirong town in the morning. Finally, you’ll get to the Gyirong border between Tibet and Nepal, and get to Kathmandu.

Options

3-Star Hotel Stay

In this option, you will enjoy 3-star economy class accommodation.
Pickup included

4-star Hotel Stay

In this option, you will enjoy the comfortable class accommodation.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Two bottles of mineral water per person per day;
  • Travel Agency Liability insurance;
  • Free airport pickup at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day;
  • Licensed Guide
  • Breakfast
  • Lodgings: 4 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★/4★; 2 Night in GUESTHOUSE;
  • Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as itinerary needed including gas;
  • A shared jeep from the Gyirong border to Kathmandu;
  • Oxygen tank for emergency use;
  • Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB)
  • Private Lhasa Airport transfer if your flight isn’t within our free service time, USD60/vehicle/time
  • International flight to and out of China;
  • China Visa
  • Additional days caused by unexpected natural disasters. eg. Land Slide, Avalanche, etc.
  • Gratuities to guide and driver according to your budget and level of satisfaction.
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal travel insurance

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival
  1. Pass by
    Pick up and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Lhasa Suburb
  1. Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Today’s first attraction is to visit Drepung Monastery which is the world's largest monastery that housed for more than 10,000 monks; it was the resident of the Dalai Lama. After lunch, you will continue to visit the Sera Monastery which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa's disciple Jamchen Choeje.
  2. Tibet Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, and festival customs, etc. to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs.
  3. Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.
Day 3: Lhasa City
  1. Potala Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    In the morning our guide will meet you at the hotel and first take you to visit the famous Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture, it was first built by 33rd King Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century and rebuilt it later in the 17th century by 5th Dalai Lama, now it is a museum and world heritage site.
  2. Jokhang Temple
    2h · Admission ticket included
    In the afternoon, we will go to visit the Jokhang Temple in the center of the old Lhasa city. Jokhang Temple is one of the most sacred temples all over Tibet and it is always bustling with earnest local pilgrims from the early days.
  3. Barkhor Street
    2h
    you will take a walk around the Barkhor street which is the one of the most devotional circuit as well as a crowded central market of Lhasa, Barkhor Street is located in the old area of Lhasa City Tibet, it is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors.
Day 4: Lhasa- Gyantse(4040m)- Shigatse(3840m), 360km, approx 6hrs
  1. Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Yamdrok Lake is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet. The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and is fed by numerous small streams.
  2. Karo La Glacier
    2h
    Later we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside. It is about 300m from the main highway with easy access on your way to Gyantse.
  3. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Then visit the main monastery in Gyantse - Pelkor Chode Monastery. Pelkhor Choede in Gyantse town is located about 230km to the south of Lhasa and 100kmto east of Shigatse. The monastery is a short walk from the heart of the town.
Day 5: Shigatse - Tingri - EBC(5100m), 350km, approx 7hrs
  1. Rongbuk Monastery
    2h · Admission ticket included
    In the morning, you will leave Shigatse to Lhatse, a small town located 150 km from Shigatse, and you may have lunch in the local restaurant. After a short rest, you will go ahead to Tingri. You will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). In the late afternoon, you enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve. You can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass (5198m). Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Rongbuk or the Tent Camp to stay overnight. If the weather is good, you can have a clear view of the sunset of the golden Everest peak.
Day 6: EBC – Gyirong Border
  1. Mount Everest Base Camp
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You can get up early this morning and enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak at the lodging area if the weather is good. And then, we will drive you to the Everest Base Camp. After sightseeing, we will drive forward to Gyirong Town, the border connects Tibet & Nepal. You can enjoy a breathtaking vista of Mt. Shishapangma and Pekutso Lake on the way. you will arrive in Gyirong in the late afternoon.
Day 7: Gyirong To Nepal Border
  1. the Epigraph of Wang Xuance Exerting Tianzhu of Tang Dynasty
    Pass by
    Today, your tour guide will assist you to exit China and you will cross the border and go to your new destination. You can rent a jeep or take a bus to Kathmandu. There is about 130km from Gyirong to Kathmandu, which takes about 9 hours by a local jeep.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

* Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as itinerary needed including gas and parking fee;
* Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all times on the first & last day;
* Pick-up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day;

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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