moderate
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All Seasons
12 days
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Hotel/Lodge
A few hours of walking may be involved in the day on the mostly flat paved ground.
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Tibet, a country of great fascination where one can join in traveling on the roof of the world, largest and highest plateau on earth with dramatic terrain and landscapes that keeps you wondering in our exotic Tibet Tour with full of excitements from its rich culture, history, picturesque landscapes in the shade of high towering mountain range.
Tibet Tour leads you with various options as per your interest and holiday duration from few days, a week or more exploring its fabled old monasteries, busy colorful markets and ever friendly locals which make this Tibet Tour an enjoyable and mesmerizing.
Our Tibet Tour starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa with grand views of Mt. Everest of from both sides north and south with other range of Himalayan peaks and then explore its famed historical sites including famous and magnificent Potala Palace.
We also run 7 night and 8 days tour overland to Lhasa from Kathmandu with return flight back other tour includes the visit of famous world highest Mt. Everest north base camp or head further towards the far southwest to holy lake Manasarovar and sacred Mt. Kailash with exceptional views along the drive.
At Kathmandu international airport you will be well received by View Nepal staff and then transfer you to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city, with a briefing of Kathmandu and tour of overland Lhasa to Kathmandu with Everest Base Camp, includes welcome dinner in an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural / folk programs.
Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
1,400 m
Morning our city guide will pick you for half day tour around Kathmandu places of interest, as Kathmandu valley steeped with historical monuments with world heritage sites with afternoon free preparation for tour of overland Lhasa to Kathmandu with Everest Base Camp.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
1,400 m
Morning as per the flight to Lhasa transfer to Kathmandu international airport, during an hour airborne mind-blowing views of world’s highest mountains with Mount Everest at its closest, this super flight touches down at Gongar Airport which is just an hour drive to Lhasa city. At Gongor airport well received by our Tibetan guide and drivers for pleasant drive into heart of Lhasa city. Afternoon relax at this high altitude of 3,650 m and take a short walk around Barkhor market square where hotels are located.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
3,650 m
Two days in Lhasa engrossed with interesting tour of Drefung Monastery one of the largest in Tibet, as well important old monastery of Tibet actually a collage and a university for Tibetan Buddhism in earlier days. After Drefung, tour of Jorkhang Temple which is another important and interesting site to visit as it boasts historic importance and tales of old days. The tour concludes for the day visiting Bharkor Bazaar. Next morning guide will take you on tour to famous and magnificent Potala Palace, originally built during 640 AD. Potala Palace the landmark of Lhasa and Tibet dominates the Kyuchi or Lhasa valley. The 13 storied palaces with 1,000 room stands at 117.19m high include 1000 rooms. Afternoon tour of another interesting and important Shera monastery and watch young monks in debates one of the high light of the visit.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
3,650 m
Two days in Lhasa engrossed with interesting tour of Drefung Monastery one of the largest in Tibet, as well important old monastery of Tibet actually a collage and a university for Tibetan Buddhism in earlier days. After Drefung, tour of Jorkhang Temple which is another important and interesting site to visit as it boasts historic importance and tales of old days. The tour concludes for the day visiting Bharkor Bazaar. Next morning guide will take you on tour to famous and magnificent Potala Palace, originally built during 640 AD. Potala Palace the landmark of Lhasa and Tibet dominates the Kyuchi or Lhasa valley. The 13 storied palaces with 1,000 room stands at 117.19m high include 1000 rooms. Afternoon tour of another interesting and important Shera monastery and watch young monks in debates one of the high light of the visit.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
3,650 m
From Lhasa drive to Gyantse city, crossing over Khamba-la 4,800m with great views of Tibetan landscapes, then towards Yamdrok Tshso “The Torquoise Lake” and drive over Karo-La at 5,050m with views of Nazong-Khangtsa peak, after a great drive of five hours reaching at Gyantse for overnight stop, afternoon tour of Phalkor Monastery, Kumbum Stupa and the local market.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Lodge
Altitude
3,950 m
From Gyantse a short drive of few hour to Tibet’s 2nd biggest city after Lhasa, and in Shigatse tour of Tashilumpo monastery. Traditional seat of Panchen Lama (2nd high order after Dalai Lama) this monastery contains a 27m high gold plated Buddha known as Mytaria (the future Buddha). The hotel in Shigtase is quite large and comfortable, afternoon visit the local interesting market.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Lodge
Altitude
3,900 m
After wonderful stop in Shigtse, our morning drive leads outside of the city area heading South towards New Tingri or Shegar, driving on Kathmandu / Lhasa highway the road has been well maintained last few years the ride leads to Larze town, located on the road to Mt. Kailash from Larze drive climbs on zig-zag road reaching highest pass at Gyatsho-la of 5,220m high and then downhill to Shegar / New Tingro for overnight stop.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Lodge
Altitude
4,350 m
From this windy and isolated town, our route leads away from main highway towards North Everest base camp and Rongbuk area, as the drive leads on top Pang-la pass with super panorama of world highest peaks including Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and adjoining peaks, from here descend to Tashi Dzong village to reach Rongbuk Monastery and its many smaller hermitage caves. This holy and remote spot was first introduced to the world in 1920's by 1st British expedition teams of George and Irving Mallory and well-known novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton. At present most of the retreat cells are abandoned with only few small shrines scattered at end of the valley. According to Rimpoche (high priest and saint) of this area, the monastery was first established as a religious site around 250 to 350 years ago. From Rongbuk a short drive of 20-30 minutes to Everest North Base Camp. (Note: Vehicle are not allowed to enter from Rongbuk towards Everest BC only on special case and authorized permits for vehicle to enter through, most of the visitors take horse cart, local motorbike as taxi to and from Rongbuk or walk to Base Camp which takes approx. one hour)
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Lodge
Altitude
4,950 m
After exciting time with super views of Everest at its closest, morning a long drive to reach Zangmu a border town, from Rongbuk after few hour drive joining the main road Lhasa / Kathmandu highway at Old Tingri. After a short stop continue drive heading over scenic Laylung pass at 5,050 m, with views of snowcapped peaks that borders Nepal and Tibet. After enjoying the views downhill to Nylam town and into forested area on leaving high and Tibetan dry plateau, drive leads through green forested area with views of beautiful waterfalls, after few hour drive from Nylam reaching Zhangmu town for last overnight stop in Tibet.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
1,940 m
Morning as per China Beijing Standard Time (of 2:15 minutes ahead than Nepal standard time) after passport and visa formalities, a short drive leads at Friendship Bridge separating Tibet / China with Nepal territory. At the bridge bidding farewell to our Tibetan guides and driver, then walk into Nepal soil for the drive to Kathmandu, on reaching Kathmandu transfer to your hotels with afternoon free for individual activities and shopping.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Altitude
1,400 m
Last day in Nepal as per your flight time transfer to Kathmandu international departure for flight back to countries after a great tour and experience overland Lhasa to Kathmandu with Everest base camp.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Altitude
1,400 m
At Kathmandu international airport you will be well received by View Nepal staff and then transfer you to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city, with a briefing of Kathmandu and tour of overland Lhasa to Kathmandu with Everest Base Camp, includes welcome dinner in an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural / folk programs.
Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
1,400 m
Morning our city guide will pick you for half day tour around Kathmandu places of interest, as Kathmandu valley steeped with historical monuments with world heritage sites with afternoon free preparation for tour of overland Lhasa to Kathmandu with Everest Base Camp.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
1,400 m
Morning as per the flight to Lhasa transfer to Kathmandu international airport, during an hour airborne mind-blowing views of world’s highest mountains with Mount Everest at its closest, this super flight touches down at Gongar Airport which is just an hour drive to Lhasa city. At Gongor airport well received by our Tibetan guide and drivers for pleasant drive into heart of Lhasa city. Afternoon relax at this high altitude of 3,650 m and take a short walk around Barkhor market square where hotels are located.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
3,650 m
Two days in Lhasa engrossed with interesting tour of Drefung Monastery one of the largest in Tibet, as well important old monastery of Tibet actually a collage and a university for Tibetan Buddhism in earlier days. After Drefung, tour of Jorkhang Temple which is another important and interesting site to visit as it boasts historic importance and tales of old days. The tour concludes for the day visiting Bharkor Bazaar. Next morning guide will take you on tour to famous and magnificent Potala Palace, originally built during 640 AD. Potala Palace the landmark of Lhasa and Tibet dominates the Kyuchi or Lhasa valley. The 13 storied palaces with 1,000 room stands at 117.19m high include 1000 rooms. Afternoon tour of another interesting and important Shera monastery and watch young monks in debates one of the high light of the visit.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
3,650 m
Two days in Lhasa engrossed with interesting tour of Drefung Monastery one of the largest in Tibet, as well important old monastery of Tibet actually a collage and a university for Tibetan Buddhism in earlier days. After Drefung, tour of Jorkhang Temple which is another important and interesting site to visit as it boasts historic importance and tales of old days. The tour concludes for the day visiting Bharkor Bazaar. Next morning guide will take you on tour to famous and magnificent Potala Palace, originally built during 640 AD. Potala Palace the landmark of Lhasa and Tibet dominates the Kyuchi or Lhasa valley. The 13 storied palaces with 1,000 room stands at 117.19m high include 1000 rooms. Afternoon tour of another interesting and important Shera monastery and watch young monks in debates one of the high light of the visit.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
3,650 m
From Lhasa drive to Gyantse city, crossing over Khamba-la 4,800m with great views of Tibetan landscapes, then towards Yamdrok Tshso “The Torquoise Lake” and drive over Karo-La at 5,050m with views of Nazong-Khangtsa peak, after a great drive of five hours reaching at Gyantse for overnight stop, afternoon tour of Phalkor Monastery, Kumbum Stupa and the local market.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Lodge
Altitude
3,950 m
From Gyantse a short drive of few hour to Tibet’s 2nd biggest city after Lhasa, and in Shigatse tour of Tashilumpo monastery. Traditional seat of Panchen Lama (2nd high order after Dalai Lama) this monastery contains a 27m high gold plated Buddha known as Mytaria (the future Buddha). The hotel in Shigtase is quite large and comfortable, afternoon visit the local interesting market.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Lodge
Altitude
3,900 m
After wonderful stop in Shigtse, our morning drive leads outside of the city area heading South towards New Tingri or Shegar, driving on Kathmandu / Lhasa highway the road has been well maintained last few years the ride leads to Larze town, located on the road to Mt. Kailash from Larze drive climbs on zig-zag road reaching highest pass at Gyatsho-la of 5,220m high and then downhill to Shegar / New Tingro for overnight stop.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Lodge
Altitude
4,350 m
From this windy and isolated town, our route leads away from main highway towards North Everest base camp and Rongbuk area, as the drive leads on top Pang-la pass with super panorama of world highest peaks including Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and adjoining peaks, from here descend to Tashi Dzong village to reach Rongbuk Monastery and its many smaller hermitage caves. This holy and remote spot was first introduced to the world in 1920's by 1st British expedition teams of George and Irving Mallory and well-known novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton. At present most of the retreat cells are abandoned with only few small shrines scattered at end of the valley. According to Rimpoche (high priest and saint) of this area, the monastery was first established as a religious site around 250 to 350 years ago. From Rongbuk a short drive of 20-30 minutes to Everest North Base Camp. (Note: Vehicle are not allowed to enter from Rongbuk towards Everest BC only on special case and authorized permits for vehicle to enter through, most of the visitors take horse cart, local motorbike as taxi to and from Rongbuk or walk to Base Camp which takes approx. one hour)
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Lodge
Altitude
4,950 m
After exciting time with super views of Everest at its closest, morning a long drive to reach Zangmu a border town, from Rongbuk after few hour drive joining the main road Lhasa / Kathmandu highway at Old Tingri. After a short stop continue drive heading over scenic Laylung pass at 5,050 m, with views of snowcapped peaks that borders Nepal and Tibet. After enjoying the views downhill to Nylam town and into forested area on leaving high and Tibetan dry plateau, drive leads through green forested area with views of beautiful waterfalls, after few hour drive from Nylam reaching Zhangmu town for last overnight stop in Tibet.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
1,940 m
Morning as per China Beijing Standard Time (of 2:15 minutes ahead than Nepal standard time) after passport and visa formalities, a short drive leads at Friendship Bridge separating Tibet / China with Nepal territory. At the bridge bidding farewell to our Tibetan guides and driver, then walk into Nepal soil for the drive to Kathmandu, on reaching Kathmandu transfer to your hotels with afternoon free for individual activities and shopping.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Altitude
1,400 m
Last day in Nepal as per your flight time transfer to Kathmandu international departure for flight back to countries after a great tour and experience overland Lhasa to Kathmandu with Everest base camp.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Altitude
1,400 m
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