A Tibet Overland Tour can be an incredible adventure, offering a glimpse into the unique culture, landscapes, and spirituality of the region. The Tibet Overland Tour is the best way to learn about Tibetan life. These days, you will learn the meaning of respect and love. You will also have a chance to observe and learn how ancient monuments are kept and should be kept for future generations, as the Tibetans have preserved them. Tibet has a unique culture largely based on the people’s strongly held religious beliefs.
Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, is home to many interesting sites, such as Potala Palace. Many local people live a traditional lifestyle close to Lhasa, where it is possible to interact and experience their daily lives. Those venturing further into the countryside have the opportunity to see the unique landscape and all aspects of Tibetan life. Lhasa, the city of gods and the essence of Tibet, has attracted thousands of travelers as well as pilgrimages.
You will visit the most famous Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Gyantse Kumbum, and the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Tibet, which has outstanding architecture and various cultural relics to see in Tibet and will leave you with an unforgettable memory.
Note: The availability of tours and specific itineraries may vary depending on factors like travel restrictions, permits, and current political situations.
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu in the morning, and then we will drive through a small mountain road to the border on the Nepalese side. On the way, you can enjoy the views of waterfalls, rivers, gorges, and forests. Finally, we will arrive in Nepal at the newly opened Kyirong border. Our Tibetan guide and driver will pick you up at the border, do the necessary immigration paperwork and formalities for Chinese immigration, and then continue driving to Kyirong town.
Includes: private transport and an overnight stay at Hotel Kerung in Kyirong town.
After breakfast, you will start your journey to the new Tingri. You will pass by the most sacred cave, Milarepa Yogi, which dates back to the 11th century and is also the birthplace of Milarepa. Continue driving through Gongthang La Pass at an elevation of over 5000m.
Then drive along Pekutso Lake and continue to Old Tingri, at a distance of around 100 km from Pekutso. The scenery is extremely beautiful, with Shisha Bangma Snow Mountain on the right and Pekutso on the left. If the weather is nice, you will see Mount Everest on the way to Old Tingri. You will continue driving on the Friendship Highway and reach the new Tingri after an hour’s drive.
Includes: breakfast, private transport, an English-speaking Tibetian guide, and an overnight stay at an available local lodge in Tingri.
After breakfast at your hotel, continue driving through the big mountain passes of Gyatchu-La (5,220m) and Tshola (4,500m), the highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse, from where a road to Mt.Kailash bifurcates to the west. You will have your lunch at Shigatse and then head for the sightseeing of Tashilhunpho monastery.
Includes: breakfast, private transport, an English-speaking Tibetian guide, and an overnight stay at Hotel YouTube in Shigatse.
After having your breakfast, drive towards Lhasa via three big mountain passes: Simila, Karo La, and Kampa La, respectively. Karola is the highest pass among them, at over 5000 m, with its most beautiful glaciers. The beautiful Yamdrok Lake emerged in coral color from the top of Kampala Pass. You will have your lunch in Nakartse country, which is just between the Yamdrok Lake, Karola glaciers, Yamdrok-Tso Lake, and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo).
Includes: breakfast, private transport, an English-speaking Tibetian guide, and an overnight stay at Yak Hotel in Lhasa.
On the fifth day of your Tibet Overland Tour, we begin exploring Lhasa, visiting the beautiful Potala and Norbulingka Palaces. They are better known as the Winter Palace and Summer Palace, respectively. Built in the 17th century, Potala Palace provides amazing views of the entire city and houses the private quarters of the Dalai Lama.
Norbulingka Palace houses what is considered to be the largest man-made garden in Tibet. Next, we visit the Tibet Traditional Hospital, which is the center for the treatment, training, research, and production of Tibetan medicine.
Includes: breakfast, private transport, an English-speaking Tibetian guide, and an overnight stay at the hotel in Lhasa.
After breakfast, we visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar. Drepung Monastery, which was built in the 14th century, is the world’s largest monastery and is believed to have sheltered around 10,000 monks in the past, but as of now, there has been quite a decline, resulting in only a few hundred. The history, culture, and religious beliefs of the Tibetan people are strongly concentrated and centered in this marvelous monastery.
Sera Monastery is a preserved monastery with whitewashed walls and golden roofs. The main attraction of visiting this monastery is to see the monks debating, which is held from 3-5 pm every day apart from Sundays. Jokhang Temple is another important sacred site that unravels the deeper mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Inside, you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni when he was twelve years old.
We further stroll through Barkhor Bazaar (the market). With its open-air stalls, shops, and crowds of pilgrims, it is the nerve center of Lhasa.
Includes: breakfast, private transport, an English-speaking Tibetian guide, and an overnight stay at the hotel in Lhasa.
After breakfast, start your drive from Lhasa to Shegar (also known as New Tingri), which belongs to Tingri County under Shigatse City and is about 655km away from the capital city of Lhasa and is the closest town to Mount Everest. The scenic journey through the Tibetan Plateau offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountains. Shegar serves as a popular stopover for travelers en route to Mount Everest Base Camp (North Face), which is located nearby.
Includes: breakfast, private transport, an English-speaking Tibetian guide, and an overnight stay at an available local lodge in Shegar.
On the last day of the Tibet Overland Tour, you will begin your journey from Shegar. Take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan mountains before starting your drive towards Kyirong. The road from Shegar to Kyirong winds through mountainous terrain, offering spectacular views along the way. You’ll pass through high mountain passes, valleys, and traditional Tibetan villages. The journey from Kyirong to Kathmandu involves crossing the border from Tibet into Nepal and then traveling through the Nepalese countryside to reach the capital city of Kathmandu.
Includes: breakfast, private transport, an English-speaking Tibetian or Nepali guide, and an overnight stay at Yatri Suites & Spa in Thamel, Kathmandu.
