Kathmandu
to Lhasa tours, Tibet to Nepal tours, Kathmandu to Lhasa overland,
Kathamndu Lhasa tours, Friendship
Highway, Kathmandu Lhasa travel, transHimalayan journey from Kathmandu
to Lhasa , Tibet budget tours; Kathmandu-Lhasa tours.
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NEPAL TO TIBET OVERLAND Tour
The
Great Trans-Himalayan Journey from Kathmandu
to Lhasa.
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Season: April-November
Tour Attractions:
- Drive across the Himalayas from
Kathmandu, Nepal to Lhasa, Tibet.
- Enjoy great mountain views and visit Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries as you
travel along the Friendship Highway.
- Explore the cultural highlights of the
cities of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse..
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Turquoise Yakdrok Lake -
Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour |
Drive
over the Himalayas by way of the incredible
Arniko Highway that connects Kathmandu with
Lhasa. Enjoy fabulous mountain scenery enroute,
visit mystical Buddhist monasteries of Tashilungpo
at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and
drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake. In
Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha
palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk
through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying
back to Kathmandu (or onward to China). A choice
of hotels are available in Lhasa and in other places. An unforgettable encounter
with forbidden' Tibet.
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BUDGET TOUR DEPARTURE: Every SATURDAY (April-Oct, 2008 & 2009) |
| Private Tour Options: BUDGET Tour, STANDARD Tour or DELUXE Tour |
> Tours start from Kathmandu, Nepal with an overland journey to Lhasa.
> Private tours are available on request. |
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ITINERARY for Kathmandu to Lhasa Tour |
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Saturday:
KATHMANDU - ZHANGMU
Drive from Kathmandu to Tibet Border. Cross Friendship Bridge into Tibet and meet Tibet Guide. Drive to Zhangmu or continue to Nyalam. Hotel in Zhangmu or Nyalam. |
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Sunday: ZHANGMU - XEGAR
Drive to Xegar crossing NYALAMU PASS(3800m.) & LALUNG LA PASS (5050m.). This drive offers fantastic view of the high mountains including Everest (8848m.). Hotel in Xegar or Tingri. |
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Monday: XEGAR - SHIGATSE
Drive (Approx 8hrs) to Xigatse. Shigatse has the famous Tashilunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama. Hotel in Shigatse. |
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Tuesday: SHIGATSE - GYANTSE
In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market of Shigatse. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa. O/nt at Hotel Gyantse. |
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Wednesday: GYANTSE - LHASA
The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours, crossing two passes - THE KAROLA (5010M.) and KAMBA LA (4794M.) via Yamdrok Tso lake.
Hotel in Lhasa. |
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Thursday: LHASA SIGHTSEEING
Guided sightseeing tour of Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama; Drepung, the biggest monastic university of Tibet & Nechung Monastery, temple of the State oracle of Tibet. Hotel in Lhasa. |
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Friday: LHASA SIGHTSEEING
Guided sightseeing tour of Jokhang, the central cathedral of Tibet, Barkhor, the bustling Lhasa market encircling the Jokhang Temple, Tibetan Medical Center & Norbulinka Palace. Hotel in Lhasa. |
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Saturday: DEPARTURE FROM TIBET
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing.
End of Kathmandu to Lhasa Tour. |
Also available: 8-Day Lhasa
to Kathmandu Overland Tour
(Terms & Conditions apply)
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CENTRAL TIBET
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LHASA - KATHMANDU
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TIBET EVEREST BASE CAMP
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MOUNT KAILASH -
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