Tibet Tour
Tibet Tour
8 Days
Tibet
+1
Easy
- Trip Code: MT-TB-TBTR1
- Trip Type: Sightseeing Tour
- Max. Altitude:
- Travel Mode: Drive & Flight
Overview
| Trip Code | MT-TB-TBTR1 |
| Trip Duration | 8 Days |
| Trip Type | Sightseeing Tour |
| Trip Grade | Easy |
| Min Group Size | +1 |
| Trip Start | Kathmandu |
| Trip End | Kathmandu |
| Best Season | Throughout the year |
| Transportaion | Drive & Flight |
| Acommodation |
2 to 3 Star accomodation in Kathmandu 2 to 3 Star accomodation in Tibet |
Itinerary
Our bus departs at 6am, for the border at Tatopani. The reporting time for the journey is 5:45 a.m. at Eco Trek (Green Leaves Garden Restaurant / Himalayan Top Guide) Office or in the front of immigration office, Thamel. Our 4/5 hour journey goes up to border through agricultural fields and passes through traditional villages, following the Bhotekoshi river. From the border (Friendship Bridge), we will take available transport or walk approximately 2 hours to Zhangmu, the border city in Tibet. If travel permits are available, we will ride to Milarepa’s cave (some 30 KM.) and camp there, or stay in Naylam. Otherwise, we will ride at an inn in Zhangmu
Rising through the dry, plateau highlands. offers stunning views of the world’s highest mountain range, including: Langtang-7245,Xixapangma-8,013m., Dorje Lakpa-6,980m., Gauri Shankar-7,134m. Cho O you-8,021m., Everest 8,848m., Lhotse (8,516m.), Makalu-8,464m. We will cross Nyalam Pass (3,800m.) and Lalung (5,050m.) pass along the way, stopping to enjoy the views
Today is our longest driving day via Gyatsola pass 5,220m. By crossing Lhatse from where the road to Mt. Kailash bifurcates
The morning is yours to relax and explore Tibet’s second largest city, Xigatse, including the world famous Tashilumpo Monastery. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Gyantse, a small, historical town along the banks of the Nyang Chu River and home to monastery of Buddha’s 1,000 Images.
Many busy villages, yaks, mountains sheep, and lakes dot our route today, as we cross the famous Brahma-Putra River (Son of Brahma, the creator. Brahma is a Hindu God). Passing over Karo and Kamba passes, 5,010m. & 4,794m. Respectively, our final destination awaits-Lhasa.
Sightseeing and excursions of Potala Palace, Norbulinka, The Jokhang and surrounding Bakhor market, Drepung & Sera Monasteries
Early morning, we will be heading to the Airport (Gongar-96Km.) Southwest of Lhasa. With boundless beauty speed below, this is perhaps the most beautiful flight in the world.
Service Includes/Excludes
Trip includes:
- All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private A/C car or van
- Entry permit for National Park in any
- Tour guide
- Three meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Accommodation during trip
- First aid kit
- One farewell dinner with live Nepalese cultural performance.
Trip does not include:
- Personal nature expenses
- Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Entrance fees while sightseeing
- Meals & hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
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