Trip duration :8 days
Starts at : Lhasa
Ends at : Kathmandu
Highest altitude : Over 5000 m passes
Route : Kathmandu –Lhasa –Gyantse- Shigatse _ Kathmandu
Best Season :April to September

This amazing overland trip through the central Tibet starts in Lhasa and ends in Nepal's capital Kathmandu.This is one of the best trip in Tibet which offers all the best the land has to offer.It starts with a spectacular flight across the Himalaya from Kathmandu to Lhasa .In Lhasa we explore the heritage sites ,important  monasteries and old traditional quarters of the city .Some of these include the Potala palace , Jokhang temple , traditional Bharkhor market and Drepung and Sera monasteries.Leaving Lhasa in a 4WD jeep our overland journey passes through the beautiful turquoise lake Yamdrok Tso on way to Gyantse . In Gyantse we visit the famous Gyantse fort and the Kumbum monastery and head for Shigatse where we see the famous Tashilhunpo monastery , the seat of the Panchen Lama. En route we pass through  many high passes above 5000 m , visit the nomad camps and enjoy the unique beauty of vast Tibetan Plateau.We  enjoy superb view of Everest , Cho oyu, Makalu and Shishapangma  from Tingri  , then  cross the Nepal Tibet  border and drive to Kathmandu along lush forest and farm terraces, in  contrast to the arid and dry Tibet.For more info on the sites we cover click Places to see in Tibet

Itinerary

Day 1  Fly Kathmandu to  Gongkar airport ; drive to Lhasa.(3660m)
Day 2-3 Guided sightseeing tour in Lhasa
Day 4 Drive Lhasa to Gyantse(4WD Jeep) via  Yamdrok Tso lake (3950 m)
Day 5  Drive Gyantse to  Shigatse (3900m)
Day 6 Drive Shigatse  to  Tingri.(4050m)
Day 7 Drive Tingri  to  Nyalam/ Zhangmu(2300m)
Day 8 Drive to Nepal Tibet boarder ,  change transport and  drive to Kathmandu(1400m)

Price: In order for us to quote you the  price , write us with number of persons in your group, the category of hotels you would like to stay and your ammendment on our itinerary , if any.The price we quote will include and exclude the following.

Included  in the cost

1. 1.Tourist standard hotel in Lhasa and  best available hotel along the route in twin sharing BB basis
2. Transportation by 4WD land cruiser
3. 3.Sightseeing tours with English speaking local Tibetan  guide
4. All entry fees, Tibet travel permit/visa & airport transfers.
   
   

Excluded in the cost

1. Single supplement charges (compulsory if no one to share the room with )
2. Airfare
3. Hotels outside of Tibet e.g. Kathmandu , Chengdu etc.
4. Airport tax, personal clothing & equipments,
5. Nepal re –entry visa fee
6. Any unforeseen expenses like due to landslide, evacuation etc.
7. Client's insurance.