Tibet Overland Adventure Tour 8 days
| Tour Type | Duration | Code | Group Size | Elevation | Cost | Best Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tibet Overland Adventure Tour | 7N/8D | ITT-005 | Above 2 Person | 3600 M | Ask us | May-June & July-August-September |
Tibet attraction considered while visiting Nepal is the Himalayan. The snow-capped Himalayan and the greenery lap of the east-west spreading forest with the ribbon of red rhododendron. Ever dancing Lophoporus and the peacock will always there to welcome the visitors to the place of Lord Buddha.
Driving tour over the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Kathmandu with Tibet. Enjoy fabulous Tibet mountain scenery on the way to Lhasa, you will have the tour to 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 including Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu.
| Day 01 | Departure from Seven Star Trekking & Tour Thamel, early morning at 05:30. We drive through the scenic beautiful Nepalese countryside for about 5hrs. After completing the necessary border formalities at Kodari in Nepal side, we change our vehicle and start an hour adventurous uphill drive to Zhangmu (Chinese immigration) for official entry in Tibet/China. If time permits the driving continue to Nyalam (30 km). Overnight at guesthouse |
| Day 02 | While driving uphill to the highest plateau of the world around Lalung La pass(5,050 m), one can have the breathtaking panoramic view of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) & Mt. Xixapangma (8012m).From Tingri, view of Mt. Everest (8,848m). Overnight at guesthouse |
| Day 03 | Drive to Xigatse, the place of the famous Tashilumpo monastery, the second largest monastery in Tibet and the seat of Panchen Lama. Overnight at hotel Samdrupse or similar standard. |
| Day 04 | 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 Kumbum stupa, which was built around 1400 AD. It later became the main center for trade with British India. Overnight in Hotel. |
| Day 05 | 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. Overnight at hotel in Lhasa. |
| Day 06-07 | These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of 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 tells the story 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 | In the very early morning after breakfast, drive 2hrs to airport. Around 10:00AM (Chinese standard time) fly to Kathmandu (arriving 09:00am 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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- English Tour Guide
- Twin sharing hotel accommodation in Lhasa
- Best available Hotel/Guest House enroot on BB (Bed and breakfast) basis,
- All necessary transportation Kathmandu/Lhasa,
- Sightseeing tour as per the program,
- Medical Kit Bag
- Single supplementary.
- Insurance.
- All expenses of personal nature, .
- Nepal re-entry visa fee
- Airport departure tax.
- Air ticket reconfirmation fee, .
- In case of landslides extra charge for porters and transportation
- Airfare Lhasa/Kathmandu, Tibet/China visa fee and urgent visa charge.
- Emergency evacuation.
- Int’l air fare
- No cost is included for those who separate from the main group.
- Personal expense
- Personal equipment
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Booking Condition:
All the personal details must be sent at list two months in advance with 20% (out of total trip amount) non-refundable advance payment.
Seven Star Trekking & Expeditions has been organizing tour in Tibet since many years. We specialize in the Tibet Overland Tour. On our Tibet Overland Tour, the entire group tours led by our highly experienced guide. All the permits, entry fees, bed and breakfast on the Tibet Overland Tour are provided. We stay in lodge on the Kathmandu Lhasa Overland Tour. The Tibet Overland Tour takes 08 days, with some time in Lhasa Tibet. Kathmandu – Lhasa Kathmadnu flights are provided on Tibet Overland Tour.
Bookings and Payments
All Booking made 45 days prior, and 20 days prior to tour departure date, 100% of the total cost should reach Seven Star Trekking & Expeditions Pvt. Ltd by online OR direct deposit account by telex transfer with passport of client. This will constitute acceptance by you of these Terms and Conditions. You need to submit a copy of each passport to our office via email or fax including two photos of passport size for Visa and Trekking/Tour Permit Purpose. All payments are required per person as per trip.
What to take:
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material, though expensive, is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava (‘monkey cap’) & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.
Bring with you:
Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; ‘namkeen’ etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets. Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude). Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes). Sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.
Health Info:
This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit – no two ways about that. Generally patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes. In your interests it is essential you should be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in ‘no road’ conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500ft during the Parikrama, etc.
Altitude Sickness:
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Nyelam (12000ft) and a night in Simikot those who take journey of Helicopter before moving on to the higher altitudes. Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage. We provide Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.
Risks & Liability:
Seven Star Trekking & Expeditions Pvt. Ltd and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Seven Star Trekking & Tour Pvt. Ltd and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
