The most demanding & the
popular tour to Tibet is a 08 days package,
where people start their one of the most spectacular
overland journey on the 920 km stretch of road,
known as the Friendship highway, between Kathmandu
& Lhasa and fly back from there. The trip
allows a number of detours to the highlights
of the Tsang Province and the Lhasa City. The
trip offers a spectacular insight into the life
and culture of the friendly Tibetan people,
from the ancient monasteries with chanting monks,
to the tranquil shores of the Turquoise Lake
Yamdrok tso, to the kumbum (literally 100,00
images), the most stunning architectural wonder
of Tibet & to the city of wonders, the Lhasa.
This trip concludes with the breathtaking Trans-Himalayan
flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu.
This trip starts early morning
at 05:30 am from ADVENTURE SILK ROAD INC office
at Thamel opposite KC’s restaurant &
before Hotel Excelsior. The distance from Kathmandu
to the Friendship bridge, Kodari (Nepal/Tibet
Border) is 116km and takes a 05hrs on drive.
After completing immigration formalities on
the Nepal side we continue drive / walk to Zhamgmu
Immigration, which is 09km away. At Zhangmu,
our representative from Tibet will meet you
and transfers you to the hotel. He will then
take care of your entire tour arrangements till
your departure from Lhasa to Kathmandu or abroad.
The detailed itinerary is as below:
OUTLINE ITINERARY
DAY 01 : KATHMANDU – ZHANGMU OR NYALAM
DAY 02 : ZHANGMU OR NYALAM – XEGAR OR
LHATSE
DAY 03 : LHATSE – XIGATSE
DAY 04 : XIGATSE – GYANTSE
DAY 05 :GYANTSE – LHASA
DAY 06 - 07: LHASA
DAY 08 : LHASA – KATHMANDU
TOUR COST INCLUDES
Accommodation on twin sharing basis on Bed &
Breakfast basis as per the hotel plan, all necessary
sightseeing tour as per the programme, all necessary
monastery entrance fees, English speaking guide,
private ground transfers, Tibet travel permit.
COST EXCLUDES
Hard & Soft drinks, all expenses of personal
nature, Nepal re-entry visa fee, Airport Departure
Tax, Charge for photography, Travel Insurance,
Emergency evacuation, Visa fee, Urgent Visa
Fee & Airfare.
