Trans Himalayan Overland Tour (Drive In Fly Out)
7 Nights/ 8 Days

On this tour you will enjoy relaxing and scenic drives through the countryside of Tibet. Travel from Kathmandu to Lhasa stopping at many villages and cities in between for interactions and excursions. You will even get to explore ancient temples and monasteries on this beautiful trip. This entire adventure is amazing and full of photo opportunities. You won’t want to miss a day on this trip.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 0 – Trip Preparation

Day 01: Kathmandu (1300m) – Zhangmu (2500m), 123km/156km, Approx 06-08 Hrs Drive.
Today You Will Enjoy An Early Morning Scenic Drive Through The Typically Beautiful Nepalese Country Side To Kodari (Nepal – Tibet Border). Upon Arrival At Kodari, You Will Go Through The Immigration Formalities In Nepal Immigration And Check Into The Chinese Side Just Other Side Of The River, An Hour Drive Uphill To Chinese Immigration At Zhangmu By Jeep/ Bus (Some Times By Truck), After Immigration Formalities Check In To The Hotel Or Drive To Nyalam. Accommodation: Guest House. Meals: B

Day 02: Zhangmu/Nyalam – Tingri(4300m) / Lhatse 94350m), 225km/244km, Approx Drive 06-08 Hrs.
For Day Two You Drive To The Highest Plateau Of The World With Typical Landscape Offering The Sheer Feeling Of Being On The Roof Of The World Crossing Over The 5,050 Meters Lalunga Pass, From Where You Can View The Breathtaking Mountain Range From Mt.Cho Oyu (8,201m) Mt.Xishapagma ( 8,012m) Dwarfed By The Vastness Of Tibetan Plateau (If Weather Permits). One Can Also Take A Magnificent View Of Mt. Everest (8,848m) From Tingri/ Lhatse. Accommodation: Guest House. Meals: B

Day 03: Tingri/Lhatse - Sigatse (3,900m), 244km, Approx 06-08 Hrs Drive.
You Will Take A Scenic Drive For Day Three Through The Highest Point, Gyatchu La Passes (5,220m) En Route To Lhasa Via Latse. Accommodation: Guest House. Meals: B

Day 04: Xigatse – Gyantse (3,950m), 90km, Approx 2 Hrs Drive.
You Will Do Morning Sightseeing to the Panchen Lama’s Tashilumpu Monastery. Then You Drive through the Tibet’s Biggest Agricultural Field to Gyantse and Visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Palkor Monastery. Accommodation: Guest House. Meals: B

Day 05: Gyantse – Lhasa (3650m):261 Km.
You Will Enjoy A Full Day Picturesque Drive along The Turquoise Lake Yamadrok, Crossing Over Kampala Pass (4794m) And The Brahma Putra River (Yarlung Tsangpo). Accommodation: Guest House. Meals: B

Day 06 – 07: In Lhasa.
This Part of your Adventure Holds A Two Day Sight Seeing Tour To Lhasa Including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Potatla Palace, Deprung And Sera Monasteries. Accommodation: Guest House. Meals: B

Day 08: Lhasa – Kathmandu.
Early Morning Drive to Gongaar Airport for Departure Flight To Kathamdu Or To Your Onward Destination. Accommodation: Guest House. Meals: B

This is sample Itinerary and can change to meet the changes in the field conditions

Dates And Price

Price: US$1190 ONLY for Global Crossroad Volunteers

Additional Cost:
Airfare Lhasa – Kathmandu US$ 327.00
Tibet Visa US$ 28.00 (Normal)
Tibet Visa Rush (Additional) US$ 17.00

Dates: Fixed Departure Every Saturdays and Tuesdays

Cost Includes:

• Transfer by 4wdland Cruiser (5 Clients in One Land Cruiser)
• Bus in Tibetan Part and Bus in Nepali Part
• Accommodation in Twin Sharing Room as Per Itinerary on Bb Basis
• Sight Seeing As Per the Itinerary by English Speaking Tibetan Guide
• Monastery Entrance Fees
• All Air Port Hotel Airport Transfer

Cost Excludes:

• Lunch and Dinner
• Nepal Re-Entry Visa Fees
• China Tibet Visa Fees
• Airfare
• Expenses of Personal Nature
• Extra Cost of 05 –10 Dollars In Case Of Land Slide In Nepali
• Portion for Porter and Transportation