| Tibet Overland Tour (7 nights/8 days) |
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Fixed Departure : Everey Tuesday and Saturday (from September) |
Tibet is indeed a very rich and beautiful land, located on the highest plateau on Earth at an average altitude over 4000 meter. It is nowadays the South west frontier of China. Aptly called the Root of the World. Let the age old Tibetan myths & mysteries cast an enchanted spell that holds a visitor in thrill and excitement
The first part of the tour offers fascinating views of the incredible formation of the highest plateau of the world with awesomely beautiful rocks, cascades and canyons slightly hidden in the flying mists amidst the mighty presence of MT XISHAPAGMA (8,212 m) and the 2nd part brings you so close to the Shangrila of Tibet making you feel yourself as being part of a unique culture, a rich tapestry woven with legends, myths, rituals and festivals. The last part takes you over the majestic Himalayas offering you the long cherished breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges including MT EVEREST (8,848m) by an hour long Trans - Himalayan flight on your way back from LHASA to KATHMANDU . Most interesting , this tour offers a lifetime opportunity to admire and compare the magnificence of the lofty Himalayas from three dimensions - from south, north & sky. Your memories of holiday in TIBET is enriched by the lingering impression of the most lavishly decorated huge monasteries & temples, saffron coloured monks, eversmiling people & their typical lifestyle and above all , the challenging Himalayas.
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April-November |
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| Overland Tibet Tour Itinerary Details |
Day 01
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Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel |
Day 02
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Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay. |
Day 03
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Kathmandu to Zhangmu / Naylem (3700m) : Departure in Saturday and Tuesday and tour is in a group join basis: Early morning drive to Kodari, complete immigration and custom formalities and overnight at Hotel Zhangmu or Naylam. In Tibet trip you will be joining with other trip members. At least there will be over 7 person in the trip .As well as private trip to.
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| Day 04 |
Naylem / Zhangmu to Xegar (4350m) : Crossing Lalung la passes (5050m). This day's drive offers fantastic view of the high mountain including Mount Everest. |
Day 05
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Xegar to Shigatse (3900m) : Drive about 8 hrs to Shigatse has the famous Tashimpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama, Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 06
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Xigatse - Gyantse: After a morning visit to the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, a short two hours drive to Gyantse, a small town that once served as the capital of a small kingdom. O/N in hotel.
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Gyantse - Lhasa (3600m) : A scenic drive through the Karo La Pass and Kamba La Pass with a very good view of the Yamdrok Tso Lake. Then you cross the mighty Brahmmaputra River to arrive in Lhasa. O/N in hotel |
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(Two full days in Lhasa), April 27 - 28 : Sightseeing and excursion of the Potala palace, the Jokhang Temple, surroundings of Barkhor Market, Drepung and Sera Monasteries. O/N in hotel |
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Lhasa - Kathmandu : Transfer to airport to fly back to Kathmandu |
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Note: All overland trips to Tibet run from April- October, Two flight in the week: Saturday and Tuesday (Except July to Sept one flight extra on Thursday) Minimum number of people to run the trip is 6(if you can’t collect all 4 person we can join clients with other. If someone like to make own private trip the price will be high.) Visa issue date: Monday, Wednesday and Friday only. The photocopy of passport should arrive 15 days before the trip departure. Traveling in Tibet include 4200+ m highs so travelers have to travel in their own risk. It is rough and hard country to travel so travelers shouldn’t expect much facility such as food, hotels and drive.
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| Cost for Standard Tour |
Cost for Deluxe Tour |
1 - 7 Pax |
US $ 565.00 |
1 - 7 Pax |
US $ 710.00 |
8- 15 Pax |
US $ 505.00 |
8- 15 Pax |
US $ 680.00 |
16 & more |
US $ 475.00 |
16 & more |
US $ 630.00 |
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| Cost Includes : |
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Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees |
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Twin share accommodation in respective hotels |
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Tours and transfers with English speaking guide |
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All land transport in 4-Wheel Drive jeeps |
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Breakfast everyday. |
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| Cost Excludes: |
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China Group Visa fees (US$ 43.00 per person) |
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Flight Ticket |
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Departure Tax at Kathmandu airport (Rs. 1600) |
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lunches & dinners; refreshments, bottled/alcoholic drinks |
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any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.)
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photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites |
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Nepal re-entry Visa (multiple entry visas are available) |
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extras cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when applicable |
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Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides/ road blockage or otherwise |
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Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport, etc.). |
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