8 days tour

Drive In Drive Out - Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu Tour

$ 1,745 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Drive In Drive Out - Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu Tour

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast

Guide

English-speaking Tibetan guide

Others

Tibet Travel permits Entry fees during sightseeing and monastery visits

Transport

Van/Bus

Not included:

Others

Chinese visa fee - USD 125 per traveller. However, an extra USD 100 for the USA, Canada, Argentina & Romania. Hotel in Kathmandu (donโ€™t hesitate to contact us for booking requests).

Optional

An extra visa fee of USD 100 per person for the USA, Canadian, Argentina & Romania.

Insurance

Travel Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Drive In Drive Out - Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu Tour

  • Day 1 Kathmandu (1300M) To Kerong Border (145Km) Travel Time: 6-7 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kathmandu (1300M) To Kerong Border (145Km) Travel Time: 6-7 Hours

      • Start with an early morning scenic drive from Kathmandu to Kerong Border, viewing the lovely Nepalese countryside.
      • Complete necessary border checks at the Nepali immigration and cross the bridge.
      • After clearing Chinese immigration, continue driving to Kerung Town.
      • Overnight Stay: Kerung Hotel, Tibet
  • Day 2 Kerong To Tingri (4300M) Or Lhatse (4,350M) Distance: 235Km Travel Time: 5-6 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kerong To Tingri (4300M) Or Lhatse (4,350M) Distance: 235Km Travel Time: 5-6 Hours

      • Post breakfast, drive uphill to experience the high plateau landscapes of Tibet. If the weather allows, you can see panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges, including Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt.Xishapangma (8,012m).
      • En route, witness the picturesque Pikucho Lake.
      • Overnight Stay: Local Hotel
  • Day 3 Tingri/Lhatse To Shigatse (3,900M) Distance: 245Km Travel Time: 5-6 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tingri/Lhatse To Shigatse (3,900M) Distance: 245Km Travel Time: 5-6 Hours

      • Continue the scenic drive post breakfast. Cross the Gyatchu La (5,220m), the routeโ€™s highest pass leading to Lhasa via Lhatse. Here, a road bifurcates westward towards Mt. Kailash.
      • Overnight Stay: Yak Hotel, Shigatse
  • Day 4 Shigatse To Gyantse (3,950M) Then Lhasa Distance: 350Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shigatse To Gyantse (3,950M) Then Lhasa Distance: 350Km

      • After breakfast, visit the renowned Panchen Lamaโ€™s Tashilhumpu Monastery.
      • Later, the journey to Lhasa, passing through Gyantse alongside the serene Yamdrok-Tso Lake and the significant Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo) river.
      • Overnight Stay: Hotel in Lhasa
  • Day 5 Exploring Lhasa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Exploring Lhasa

      • Spend two full days post-breakfast exploring Lhasaโ€™s rich heritage. Your tour includes the Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazar, Potala Palace, Drepung, and Sera Monasteries.
      • Overnight Stay: Hotel in Lhasa
  • Day 6 Lhasa To Shegar Distance: 655Km Travel Time: 8-9 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lhasa To Shegar Distance: 655Km Travel Time: 8-9 Hours

      • Drive back to Shegar after breakfast.
      • Overnight Stay: Guest House in Shegar
  • Day 7 Shegar To Kerong And Then Kathmandu Distance: 425Km Travel Time: 9-10 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shegar To Kerong And Then Kathmandu Distance: 425Km Travel Time: 9-10 Hours

      • Travel from Shegar to Kerong, and then continue your journey to Kathmandu.
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 72

Age range allowed for this experience.

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