Tibet Overland Tour Via Everest Base Camp Tour

Package Overview

"Tibet Overland Tour via Everest Base Camp highlights 1000km ride along Friendship Highway, the Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side and the major landmarks of Lhasa"

The journey that starts from the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu ends at Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. In between the Tibet Overland Tour traverses through many wonderful towns that fall in 1000km stretch of Friendship Highway. Driving through the thrilling section of the highway known as "Gateway to Hell" the travelers on Tibet Overland Tour with Access Nepal cross pass the Nyalam and enters deeper into Tibet.

As the tour continues to gain elevation and goes more inside Tibet, we drive to world's one of the highest altitude monasteries, Rongbuk 5000m. In the close proximity the Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side nestles, which is the prime highlight of Tibet Overland Tour via Everest Base Camp. Savor the authenticity of highland monastic culture and feast your eyes with the overwhelming panorama of nature.

The Tibet Overland Tour continues to surprise on its latter half too. As the tour continues, it comes across the second largest town in Tibet, Shigatse, offers an incredible sightseeing tour of Gyantse and also caters the magnificence of Yamdrok Tse Lake from the top of Karo La Pass. Before entering Lhasa the overland drive through Tibet crosses four passes of 5000m+, which in true sense is adventurous enough to call itself "The Ride on the Roof of the World". The final part of Tibet Overland Tour includes the cultural sightseeing tour of most important landmarks of Lhasa.Nepal Visa fee
Chinese visa fee
Your accommodation & meals in Kathmandu (Request us to reserve your budget accommodation)
Your travel insurance
Meals other than breakfast in Tibet
Personal nature expenses and tipping
Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
Cost of photography

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam 162km

  We start our tour with an early morning drive to Kodari, the Nepali border post. After completing immigration and custom formalities drive up hill to Zhangmu (2,300m/75,44ft). This is Tibetan border town. After the formalities we continue our journey through a beautiful gorge to Nyalam crossing the Himalayan range. Though the road that gets into Nyalam on Friendship Highway is considered the Gateway to Hell, it is adventurous drive on the extreme geographic conditions of Tibet. The Tibetan Guide will meet the Group on arrival at the check post. On the way you will see fantastic view of deep valleys with some overflowing waterfalls. Overnight at Nyalam.
• Day 2 : Drive from Nyalam to Tingri 217km

  After the breakfast, Tibet Overland Tour resumes towards Tingri. However, driving 10 km from Nyalam we arrive at Milarepa Cave. The cave is also a monastery, which was meditating center of Guru Milarepa, the famous Tibetan philosopher and a poet. Beyond Milarepa Cave the journey towards Tingri or Everest Base Camp goes through two high passes- Lalung La Pass 5050m and Tong La Pass 5150m. This part of ride on Tibet Overland Tour caters magnificent Tibetan landscapes and the wonders of Himalayan panorama. After 5 hours of total drive we arrive to Tingri. An old town with few houses relatively, Tingri is the gateway to Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side. We will accommodate ourselves in a guest house in Tingri, which caters the great views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Cho-Oyu.
• Day 3 : Drive from Tingri to Rongbuk 131km

  Three hours bumpy ride on the mishmash highland road takes us to Rongbuk, the high altitude village with the monastery of same name. Enjoy the ride and savor the excellent views of Himalayas throughout the ride. On reaching Rongbuk, we shall explore the village and the monastic culture in the monastery. To witness the Tibetan Buddhism at an elevation of 5000m plus to sight the majestic Everest from so close proximity is the blended experience we rarely get to see. Driving 8 km further from Rongbuk we arrive to the Everest Base Camp of the Tibetan side. Feel the world's summit and enjoy the moment. Soon we will drive back to Rongbuk for the overnight stay.
• Day 4 : Drive Back to Tingri

  In the morning we shall explore around Rongbuk and then begin the drive on the retracing road to Tingri. We shall arrive to Tingri and get transferred to our hotel. Still the Everest and Mt. Cho Oyu are within excellent range. Enjoy the views.
• Day 5 : Drive from Tingri to Shigatse 237km

  The Tibet Overland Tour on Friendship Highway that stretches from Kathmandu all the way to Lhasa today arrives at Shigaste. Crossing over the world's one of the highest passes Ganchula, we drive into Tibet's second largest city, Shigaste. The drive on the Tibet Overland Tour is scenic as every other day. On our arrival after six hours of drive we transfer into the hotel in Shigaste. Shigaste, prides on Talshilunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge Thangka wall which is clearly visible from the north side of the road.
• Day 6 : Drive from Shigatse to Gyantse 90km

  Today we visit the Tashilunpo Monastery and the open market of Shigaste in the morning. After the lunch, we begin our drive towards Gyantse. The city on the ancient trading route, that linked Tibet and Sikkim, Gyantse is a fast growing town in Tibet. The drive today is relatively shorter. On our arrival at Gyantse, we set off to explore the city and the neighborhood. Gyantse Dzong on a hilltop, that overlooks the city is the historic monument in Gyantse. We also explore Khumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery in Gyantse. Overnight in Gyantse.
• Day 7 : Drive from Gyantse to Lhasa 259km

  The Tibet Overland Tour today is so far most interesting today. We cross past 5000m plus passes, Karo La (5010m/16432ft) and Kamba La (4794m/15724ft). From Kamba La Pass the view of turquoise lake, Yam Drok Tse is stunningly beautiful. Savor the views of the lake. Throughout the drive today, we get to see diverse landscapes. Sometimes barren Tibetan Landscapes greet us at other times the scenic views of the Himalayas are so wonderful. After seven hours of drive we cross the bridge over Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahamaputra) River and have the first glimpse of Potala Palace just before entering Lhasa. Overnight in Lhasa.
• Day 8 : Lhasa Sightseeing Tour

  Today we begin to the cultural sightseeing tour of Lhasa. Early morning we drive to the west of Lhasa, where we explore the largest monastery in Tibet, The Deprung Monastery. Considered the most important Gelugpa Monastery, the Deprung Monastery lies in the foothills of Mt. Gambo Utse 3 miles away from the city. Deprung Monastery is famous for the Shoton festival that unveils the huge thanka of Buddha. Then we explore Ganden Monastery. One of the oldest and the largest monasteries in Tibet that sits atop the six Gelugpa temples of Tibet, Ganden monastery is 47 km far from the city.The final destination for day's cultural sightseeing tour in Lhasa after the lunch is Sera Monastery. The monastery represents the yellow hat sect of Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhism. Lying on the foothill of Tatipu Hill, the monastery has scriptures written in gold powder, extraordinary statues, and unparalleled murals that represent the sacred Gelugpa Buddhism. You can participate in the religious debate at Sera, which happen every weekdays between 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. We make sure your visit Sera Monastery on the weekdays. The day's sightseeing tour of Lhasa ends and you drive back to hotel in the city.
• Day 9 : Lhasa Sightseeing Tour

  The sightseeing tour of Lhasa continues. Today we visit Jhokhang Temple and Potala Palace. To visit the Jokhang Temple, we walk through the busy streets of Barkhor Square. We follow the street especially designed for the visitors, where we can see lots of traditional artworks all the way to Jhokhang. UNESCO enlisted World Heritage Site under Potala Palace, Jhokhang Temple is at the center of the town. Four- storey wooden monument with the golden top, Jhokhang Temple's architectural designs represent the ones of Tang Dynasty. We will thoroughly explore this ultimate pilgrimage destination in Tibet. Then, we set off to explore the most important site in Lhasa, the majestic Potala Palace. Set atop the Red Hill at the elevation of 3765m, the Potala Palace has the religious as well as historic significance in Tibet. After the sightseeing tour of Jhokhang Temple and Potala Palace we return to our hotel. Then you have a free time to spend few hours on your. Walk around Barkhor Square, revisit the Potala Palace Region in the evening or hunt souvenirs- the choice is yours. At the end of the day, your Tibet Overland tour oficially ends.
• Day 10 : Depart Lhasa

  As per your flight or train schedule, we will transfer you to the airport or train station on time. Hope you had a wonderful sightseeing tour of Lhasa with Access Nepal. Have a safe journey and hope to see you again.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Pick up at Kathmandu airport and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu
• Tibet Travel Permit
• Kathmandu to Kodari (Tibet boarder) Zhang-Mu transportation by comfortable vehicle
• Lhasa to Zhang-Mu transfer by non AC Land Cruiser (4WD TOYOTA)
• Comfortable accommodation in Tibet on twin sharing basis with breakfast on budget hotel based
• English speaking Tibetan guide/ his entire cost/expenses
• Sightseeing as per the suggested on itinerary, fees of Monastery fees and Gumbas as required as per the itinerary stated
• Flight Lhasa/Kathmandu
• All applicable taxes and service charges

Exclusions

• Nepal Visa fee
• Chinese visa fee
• Your accommodation & meals in Kathmandu (Request us to reserve your budget accommodation)
• Your travel insurance
• Meals other than breakfast in Tibet
• Personal nature expenses and tipping
• Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
• Cost of photography

Terms & Conditions

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• Thirbam Sadak,Acharya Galli Central Region, Kathmandu, Nepal - 44600
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