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CENTRAL TIBET OVERLAND TOUR
8 DAYS FLY IN DRIVE OUT OR VV
 

Day 01

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DAY  01: KATHMANDU  - LHASA (3650m)

The 1 hr. 10 minutes, TRANS HIMALAYAN FLIGHT to Lhasa, considered as one of the most beautiful flight in the world takes you over Kanchenjunga ( 8536m ) and Everest (8848m). Upon arrival in Lhasa, transfer will be provided to your hotel. O/nt at Hotel  in Lhasa.
 

Day 02/03 :

 LHASA SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Visit The Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. O/nts at Hotel in Lhasa.
 

Day 04 :

LHASA – GYANTSE (3900m) – 259 Km.
Drive to Gyantse crossing over 2 mountain passes  visiting Lake Yamdrok - Tso Lake enroute. O/nt at Hotel Gyantse.
 

Day 05 :

GYANTSE – SHIGATSE (3900m) – 90 Km.
AM
Visit the Khumbhum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery.
PM Drive to Shigatse. Sightseeing tour of The Tashilunpo Monastery & the free  Tibetan market. O/nt  at Hotel Manasarovar.
 

Day 06 :  SHIGATSE – XEGAR (4350m) – 244 Km.
Drive approximately 8 hours to Xegar. O/nt at Hotel Quomolangma.
 
Day 07 :

XEGAR – ZHANGMU (2300m) – 244 Km.
Drive to Zhangmu crossing Lalungla Pass (5050m) and Nyalamu Pass (3800m). This drive offers fantastic view of high mountains including Mt. Everest (8848m). O/nt at Hotel Zhangmu.
 

Day 08 :

ZHANGMU – KATHMANDU (1300m) – 123Km.
Drive downhill to friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the Group’s journey to Kathmandu.
 

COST INCLUDES:
Accommodation on twin sharing & BB Basis as per hotel plan, Sightseeing Tours, Monastery entrance fees, English Speaking Tibetan Guide, Private Ground Transfers, Travel Permit & Normal Tibet/China Visa Fee.
 
COST EXCLUDES:Urgent Tibet Visa Fee (US$17 if applicable) , Nepal re-entry visa fee, Travel Insurance, Evacuation Cost,  Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation or porterage on The Arniko Highway ($10-$15 pp) and Expenses of personal nature .
 
 
TOUR INFO
 
DEPARTURES : Every Saturday from April – November.
CHECK FOR OPTIONAL DEPARTURES ON TUESDAYS WITH US.


PRICE PER PERSON IN US$

HOTEL LHASA

TOUR COST US$ 800 
SGL SUPPLEMENT US$ 260 

HOTEL KYICHU
TOUR COST US$ 765  
SUPPLEMENT US$ 160

HOTEL FLORA
TOUR COST US$ 475
SUPPLEMENT US$ 80


The Flora package uses Hotel Utse in Gyantse, Hotel Post Office in Shigatse and Guesthouses in Xegar and Zhangmu. 
 Kathmandu - Lhasa  Flight USD 273 + $43 Tax Additional.