Overview
A Tibet overland tour offers an unforgettable journey through the world’s highest plateau, where dramatic Himalayan landscapes, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and vibrant local culture converge. Travelers typically embark from Lhasa, exploring iconic sites like the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and vast Yamdrok Lake, before crossing high-altitude passes toward Everest Base Camp or the remote plains of Ngari. The rugged routes reveal prayer flags fluttering over stark deserts, nomadic herders with yaks, and centuries-old trade paths, blending natural grandeur with deep spiritual heritage—all at elevations that challenge and inspire.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the most famous and important monasteries and palaces in Tibet Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Palcho Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, etc;
- Full day City Sightseeing in Kathmandu Swayambunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath (Biggest Buddhist Stupa).
- Enjoy the magnificent features of high plateau landscape dark blue sky, Snow Mountains, glaciers, holy lake, valleys, grasslands.
Tibet Overland Tour Outline Itinerary
Important Notice
All conditions stated in the above Itinerary are for the guests who prefer full package trip. At the same time, we also serve you based on your choice. Above holiday itinerary can be customized as our guest specific requirements and can make Shorter and Longer. We design your holidays accordingly.
The above itineraries are subject to change due to condition beyond our control. This is a Guideline showing tentative night stops. Physical, Technical and Natural condition may change this above itineraries.
Arrival in Kathmandu and welcome by flower garlands and transfer to Hotel. Short briefing about tour and evening welcome dinner in typical Nepali restaurant. Overnight in hotel Apasara Boutique or Dom Himalaya on B/B plan basis.
After breakfast meeting with cultural tours guide then full day world heritage site siteseeing tour; Swayambunath (Monkey Temple). Boudhanath (Biggest Buddhist Stupa) and sightseeing around the stupa and buddhist monastery. Overnight in hotel Apasara Boutique or Dom Himalaya on B/B plan basis.
Departure transport to Tribhuban International Airport and trans Himalayan flight to Tibet (Gongaar airport 1hr. flight) then Drive to Lhasa (1hr.). Rest day for acclimatization Overnight in Kyichu Hotel.
Full 2 days Sightseeing tours in Lhasha, visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar, Drepung Monastery & Sera Monastery. Overnight in Kyichu Hotel.
Drive to Gyantse via Yamadroke Lake and high passes, Kora LA (5,010m) & Kamba La (4,794m). Sightseeing in Gyantse including Pholkor & Kumbum Monastery. PM: scenic drive to Xigatse(1.5hrs) through the typical Tibetan Countryside Overnight in Hotel Gesar.
Xigatse sightseeing tours at morning visit Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. Then drive back to Lhasa overnight in Kyichu Hotel.
Departure transfer to Gonggar airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel Apasara Boutique or Dom Himalaya on B/B plan basis.
Tibet Overland Tour Cost Facts
Cost Includes
- Airport Pick and Drop in Kathmandu and Tibet by private vehicle.
- Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Tibet B/B basis as listed in the Itinerary.
- Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
- Full day guided city tour with world heritage entrance permit as listed in itinerary at Kathmandu.
- English speaking tour guide in Nepal tour and entrance Fee.
- Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable.
- All of necessary Tibet travel permits and visa documentation
- Tibetan English and Chinese speaking Guide during whole trip in Tibet.
- All of Monasteries Entrance fees at tibet.
- One Oxygen Cylinder.
- Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu both way flight tickets (Air China or Sichuan Air).
- Tour Map.
- Government Tax.
Cost Excludes
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars.
- Items of personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips.
- Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phones And Internet expenses.
- Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears.
- Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations.
- Any additional staff other than specified.
- Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenses.
- Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
- Airfare of international flights.
- Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at the arrival).
- Personal trekking gears.
- Nepal customizetripom duty for import of trekking goods.
- Any other item not included in "COST INCLUDES" Section
