A classic overland central Tibet tour is one of the most popular ones. These days, the tour starts from Rasuwa Kerung border as the Kodari border has closed after the earthquake. From Kathmandu drive to Shyabrubesi and gradual uphill drive to Kerung where the immigration formalities are done. The tour visits all the major monasteries, temples, lakes and river along the way to Lhasa.

The scenery, landscape and great views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Shisapangma, and higher peaks are the main attraction of the tour. It will take five days to get Lhasa city and two days sightseeing tour of tourist attraction sites in the cityThis is an introductory tour of the Lhasa city Tibet’s capital and the holiest city at 13,000 feet above sea level in the Himalayas.

Day 01: Kathmandu (1310m) – Kerung Border(2800m) 185Km. 08 – 09 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 Nepali immigration and cross the bridge process for all necessary formalities in Chinese immigration continue to drive to Kerung Town. Stay Overnight at Guest House.

Day 02: KerungTown(2800m) – Tengri(4,300m)/ Lhatse(4,350m) 370 Km 05 -06 Hours Drive.

After Breakfast drive uphill to the height plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing of the roof of the world from where weather permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt.Xishapangma (8,012m)but dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From Tingri one canenfou the magnificence of Mt. Everest (8,848m) Stay Overnight at Guest House.

Day 03: Tengri(4,300m)/ Lhatse(4,350m) – Shigatse(3,900m) 235km/ 265Km 05 -06 Hours Drive.

After Breakfast continue to drive scenic 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: Shigatse(3,900m) – Gyantse (3,950m) 90Km 04 -05 Hours Drive.

After Breakfast Morning Sightseeing to the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit KumbumStupa and Phalkhor Monastery. Stay Overnight at Hotel. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Gyantse(3,950m) – Lhasa(3,650m) 261 Km 05 -06 Hours Drive.

After Breakfast 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.

Day 06-07: Sightseeing in Lhasa(3,600m).

After Breakfast Two full days sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazar, Potala Palace, Drepung, and Sera Monasteries. Stay Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Lhasa to Kathmandu or Main Land China.

After Breakfast drive to Gonggar Airport or Train Station for your departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward destination.