Tibet Overland Tour with Everest Bese Camp
Overland Tibet tour through Everest base camp is tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu overland tour via Everest base camp. Then it passes through cultural centers of Tibet Like Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, drives past high passes and beautiful turquoise lakes. It finally takes to the northern base camp of mt Everest before reaching Kathmandu. It lies at altitude of 5220m high.
This tour takes about 12 to 13 days and covers all the best that the land has to offer. This trek is the most popular of all our tours in Tibet. This tour begins with a spectacular flight across the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lhasa .The main things to view in Lhasa are the heritage sites, important monasteries and old traditional quarter of the city .Some of these include the Potala palace , Jokhang temple , traditional Bharkhor market and Drepung and Sera monasteries. We leave Lhasa in a 4WD jeep and en route our overland Tibet tour pass through ancient Buddhist monasteries of Tashilumpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautifu turquoise lakes .
This tour takes about 12 to 13 days and covers all the best that the land has to offer. This trek is the most popular of all our tours in Tibet. This tour begins with a spectacular flight across the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lhasa .The main things to view in Lhasa are the heritage sites, important monasteries and old traditional quarter of the city .Some of these include the Potala palace , Jokhang temple , traditional Bharkhor market and Drepung and Sera monasteries. We leave Lhasa in a 4WD jeep and en route our overland Tibet tour pass through ancient Buddhist monasteries of Tashilumpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautifu turquoise lakes .
Wonderful mountain scenery are the main attraction point of views after that reach the Rongbuk monastery and the base camp of Mt Everest. Finally we cross the Nepal Tibet border and travel to Kathmandu along the beautiful forest ,hills and farm terraces
There are two ways of itineraries , the first one driving Lhasa to Kathmandu and the second one driving from Kathmandu to Lhasa , the opposite way. This tour is favorable in April to October.
Second Option
Tibet overland tour with Everest Base Camp is an exciting as well as adventurous trip that covers all the major cultural, historical and natural sites in Tibet. Tibet Overland Tour is one of the most popular tours in Tibet that covers all the best that the land has to offer.The tour starts with a spectacular flight across the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lhasa.This Tour starts from Kathmandu itself from where you take 5-6hours drive next to the friendship highway exploring some of the most amazing landscapes on the earth.The tour takes you up to 3,000 meter to 5,000 meter across the high and cold Gobi desert viewing some of the most scenic scene of wonderful mountains including Mt. Everest ( 8848 m) which is highest Mountain in the world.This trip takes us sightseeing tour of the world’s famous Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, Sera Monastery, Jokhang temple & the Barkhor Bazaar.
After enjoying the sightseeing of Tibet,you can cross the Nepal Tibet border and drive to Kathmandu along the lush forest and farm terraces, in contrast to the arid and dry Tibet.
A special highlight of this trip is the visit to the Everest Base Camp where you will be rewarded with panoramic and breath-taking views of Mount Everest from the north side. This overland tour will be a spiritual pleasure that will be remembered by the fireside for many winters to come.
A special highlight of this trip is the visit to the Everest Base Camp where you will be rewarded with panoramic and breath-taking views of Mount Everest from the north side. This overland tour will be a spiritual pleasure that will be remembered by the fireside for many winters to come.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, meet at the airport and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu – sightseeing
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu – Lhasa, meet at the airport and transfer to Lhasa, rest of the day free for rest and Acclimatization and stay at Hotel.
Day 04: Sightseeing tour of Potala & Norbulingka Palaces and Sera Monastery. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Sightseeing tour of Drepung & Jokhang Monasteries and Barkhor Market. Overnight Hotel.
Day 06: Drive to Gyantse passing besides the beautiful Yamdrok Tsho (Turquoise Lake), crossing the Kamba La pass ( 4794m) and Karo La pass ( 5010m). Overnight hotel.
Day 07: Sightseeing tour of Phalkor Monastery, Kumbum Stupa and Gyantse Market. Afternoon drive to Shigatse (3950m/3hrs). Sightseeing tour of Tashilungpo Monastery and Xigatse Market. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Drive from Shigatse to Xegar approx 8hrs, crossing two passes Lhakpala (5200m) and Tsuola (4500m). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09: Drive over rocky terrain on 4-WD Landcruiser/s to the village of Dza Rongphu. Overnight at Rongphu Monsatery.
Day 10: Full day explore the Everest base camp and drive to Tingri. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Drive Tingri to Zhangmu crossing two passes Nyalam (3800m) and Lalungla (5050m) with excellent views (weather permitting) of the lofty Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12: Drive downhill to Kodari border and cross the Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the Guest’s for final journey to Kathmandu. Stay at Hotel
Day 13: Kathamndu – leisure day and evening farewell dinner
Day 14: Departure to connect next destination or you may extend the trip as per your desire and time permit.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, meet at the airport and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu – sightseeing
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu – Lhasa, meet at the airport and transfer to Lhasa, rest of the day free for rest and Acclimatization and stay at Hotel.
Day 04: Sightseeing tour of Potala & Norbulingka Palaces and Sera Monastery. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Sightseeing tour of Drepung & Jokhang Monasteries and Barkhor Market. Overnight Hotel.
Day 06: Drive to Gyantse passing besides the beautiful Yamdrok Tsho (Turquoise Lake), crossing the Kamba La pass ( 4794m) and Karo La pass ( 5010m). Overnight hotel.
Day 07: Sightseeing tour of Phalkor Monastery, Kumbum Stupa and Gyantse Market. Afternoon drive to Shigatse (3950m/3hrs). Sightseeing tour of Tashilungpo Monastery and Xigatse Market. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Drive from Shigatse to Xegar approx 8hrs, crossing two passes Lhakpala (5200m) and Tsuola (4500m). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09: Drive over rocky terrain on 4-WD Landcruiser/s to the village of Dza Rongphu. Overnight at Rongphu Monsatery.
Day 10: Full day explore the Everest base camp and drive to Tingri. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Drive Tingri to Zhangmu crossing two passes Nyalam (3800m) and Lalungla (5050m) with excellent views (weather permitting) of the lofty Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12: Drive downhill to Kodari border and cross the Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the Guest’s for final journey to Kathmandu. Stay at Hotel
Day 13: Kathamndu – leisure day and evening farewell dinner
Day 14: Departure to connect next destination or you may extend the trip as per your desire and time permit.
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