Kathmandu Lhasa Overland Tour

Kathmandu Lhasa Overland tour begins with Driving over the Himalayas by way of the incredible Highway which connects Kathmandu with Tibet. Enjoying fabulous Tibetan mountain scenery on the way to Lhasa, you will have a tour of the mystical Buddhist monasteries of Tashilungpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautiful Turquoise Lake.

In Lhasa visit the famous Potala palace, and the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu (or onward to China) and you will see the beautiful Himalayas panorama during your flight back to Kathmandu.

Kathmandu Lhasa Overland Tour Itinerary

DAY 01:  KATHMANDU-ZHANGMU / NYALAM (3700M)-156 KM

Departure from Outfitter Himalaya, Thamel, early morning at 05:30. You will drive through the scenic beautiful Nepalese countryside for about 5hrs. After completing the necessary border formalities on the Nepal side.

We change our vehicle and start an hour adventurous uphill drive to Tibet/China. If time permits the driving continues to Tingri.

DAY 02:  NYLAM- TINGRI / LHATSE (4350M)-244 KMS

While driving uphill to the highest plateau of the world around Lalung La pass(5,050 m), one can have a breathtaking panoramic view of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) & Mt. Xixapangma (8012m).From Tingri, view of Mt. Everest (8,848m).

DAY 03: LHATSE-XIGATSE (3900M) - 244 KMS

Drive to Xigatse, the place of the famous Tashilumpo monastery, the second largest monastery in Tibet, and the seat of Panchen Lama.

DAY 04: XIGATSE-GYANTSE (3950M) -90KMS

Visit Tashi Lumpo monastery and Xigatse Bazaar in the morning. 2hr drive to Gyantse, which lies 261km southwest of Lhasa. In the 15th century, it served as the capital of a small kingdom. Visit the Kumbum stupa, which was built around 1400 AD. It later became the main center for trade with British India.

DAY 05:  GYANTSE-LHASA (3650M)-261 KMS

8hr drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the Karo La Pass (5010m) and Kamba la pass (4794m). The Karo La climbs between two lofty mountains, Nozing Khang SA (7223m) and Ralung (6236m).

While driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake), which takes approx. 1 hour to drive around. After passing Kamba La, Lhasa valley is seen to the north.

DAY 06 & 07:  Sightseeing IN LHASA

These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions to the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, Drepung Monastery, and Sera Monastery.

Lhasa is now a fascinating modern city. There are many wonderful things to see and do around Lhasa, which helps to tell the stories of Tibet's unique past and the intertwining of religion with history. Most of the holy temples retain magic and mysticism and demonstrate the absolute faith in Tibetan Buddhism so integral to the character of the Tibetan people.

DAY 08:  FLIGHT LHASA - KATHMANDU

In the very early morning after breakfast, drive 2hrs to the airport. Around 10:00 AM (Chinese standard time) fly to Kathmandu (arriving 09:00 am local time). Air China’s 1hr flight provides great views of Himalayan peaks including Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), Mt. Makalu (8463m), and Mt. Everest (8848m).

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