Tibet Overland Adventure Tour

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 city

Day 01: Kathmandu 1310m – Kerung Border 2800m 185Km. 8 – 9 Hrs.

Early morning drive to Kerung Nepal Tibet Border through the scenic landscape through the narrow road and uphill climbing road. After necessary immigration formalities, it is a short drive to Kerung Village. Stay Overnight at Guest House.

Day 02: Kerung Town 2800m – Tengri 4,300m / Lhatse 4,350m. 370 Km 5 – 6 Hrs.

Drive uphill to the high Tibetan plateau with breathtaking panoramic views of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu 8,201m and Mt.Xishapangma 8,012m then reach to Tingri Village offering magnificence view of Mt. Everest 8,848m. Stay Overnight at Guest House.

Day 03: Tengri 4,300m / Lhatse 4,350m – Shigatse 3,900m. 235km/ 265Km 5 – 6 Hrs.

Drive through scenic landscape crossing over Gyatchu La 5,220m the highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road separates to west Mt.Kailash. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Shigatse 3,900m – Gyantse 3,950m 90Km. 4 – 5 Hrs.

Morning visits the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery then drive to Gyantse and visit Kumbum Stupa and Phalkhor Monastery. Stay Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Gyantse 3,950m – Lhasa 3,650m 261 Km 5 – 6 Hrs.

It is a 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.

Two full day sightseeing of the main destination Lhasa city including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazar, Potala Palace, Drepung, and Sera Monasteries. Stay Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Lhasa to Kathmandu or Main Land China.

Drive to Gonggar Airport or Train Station for your departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward destination.