Travel to Lhasa the way traders and pilgrims did for centuries – overland across the Himalaya. The 7 Days Tibet Overland Tour from Kathmandu (6 nights / 7 days) drives north from Kathmandu through the Langtang foothills to the Rasuwagadhi border, climbs from the forested Kerung valley onto the vast Tibetan plateau beneath the 8,000 m peak of Shishapangma, and visits the monastery towns of Shigatse and Gyantse and the sacred Yamdrok Lake before two days in Lhasa. A private vehicle from Kathmandu to Lhasa airport, an English-speaking Tibetan guide, 3-star hotels with breakfast, the Tibet Travel Permit, China visa fee and service and entrance fees are included.
After crossing the border you spend the first night in Kerung (Gyirong), at 2,700 m, where the 7th-century Phagpa Temple recalls the marriage of King Songtsen Gampo and the Nepali princess Bhrikuti. A long and spectacular drive then climbs past the turquoise Peiku Tso and the high passes to Shigatse. Here you visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lamas, before driving to Gyantse, famous for the Pelkor Chode Monastery and its many-chaptered Kumbum stupa.
The road to Lhasa crosses the Karo La glacier pass and runs along the shore of Yamdrok Lake to the Kamba La. In Lhasa you explore the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor, Norbulingka and the great monasteries of Sera and Drepung, before flying back to Kathmandu or continuing by train or air into mainland China.
Why choose this tour?
- A true overland adventure from Kathmandu to Lhasa via the Rasuwagadhi border.
- Shishapangma, Peiku Tso, Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse and Shigatse on the way.
- Private vehicle, guide, hotels, permits and China visa included.
Who is it for?
Adventurous travellers and culture lovers who want to see the landscapes between the Himalaya and Lhasa. The grade is easy to moderate because of altitude and long drives. Please arrive in Kathmandu 4–5 working days before departure for the China visa.
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