8 Days Tibet Lhasa Tour
Overview
8 Days Tibet Lhasa Tour is a land of rich Buddhist culture and tradition. Our eight-day the tour begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa and a drive across the spectacular Tibetan Plateau to return to Kathmandu. We spend two days in Lhasa where you will have the opportunity to participate in walking the circuits pilgrims follow there and around the city, visiting the Barkhor market, Jokhang Temple, Sera & Drepung monasteries, and other sites where the living culture is practised. We then drive to Xigatze, Gyantse, Tsedang and across the Tibetan
plateau, visiting the Samye Monastery along the way.
8 Days Tibet Lhasa Tour, Our drive covers 3450 km of road from Lhasa to Kathmandu and is suitable for families as well as small groups wanting a glimpse into the culturally rich life of the Tibetans. Acquiring visas for Tibet can be challenging. But be assured that the staff at Shiva Excursion will handle all necessary paperwork, arrange safe transport, and provide you with the best guides for your visit. Contact Shiva Excursion today for the
best pricing this season. Local Trekking Agency in Nepal, which is Operating Professional Lhasa Tour Guide.
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu (1,300m) to Lhasa (3,650m)
Day 02-03: Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 04: Lhasa to Xigatze (3,900m) 280 Km
Day 05: Xigatze to Gyantse (3,950m) 90Km
Day 06: Gyantse to Tsedang (3,400m) 29km
Day 07: Tsedang to Samye Tsedang 80 Km
Day 08: Tsedang to Kathmandu
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu (1,300m) to Lhasa (3,650m)
With an early morning flight to Lhasa, we will start our tour. It will be about 1 Hr. we will feel as if we are flying in heaven in this duration. We will be offered with magnificent view of mountain ranges. Reaching on Lukla we take our luggage and walk hotel. We will rest some moments and start our sightseeing.
Day 02-03: Sightseeing in Lhasa
We will start our real tour from day 2. It’s quite large in size. We will spend two days in Lhasa. Our main destinations are Jokhang Temple, Barkhor market, Potala Palace, Sera & Drepung monasteries. Strolling of Lhasa streets should not be missed. Visiting all the main places, we have some leisure time for shopping in stuffs. Finishing our visit, we come back to our hotel for our night. We will make preparation for next day.
Day 04: Lhasa to Xigatze (3,900m) 280 Km
Leaving Lhasa our destination is Xigatze. Driving west to xigatze from northern road of Lhasa, we start our tour. Whole drive is scenic. We will drive along valley made by Brahmaputra River (YARLUNG TSANGPO). With a drive of 280 km we reach xigatze. At first we will be fresh and spend our remaining with a visit around place.
Day 05: Xigatze to Gyantse (3,950m) 90Km
Waking up early morning, PANCHEN LAMA’S TASHILHUMPU MONASTERY will please us. Exploring about it we continue our drive to Gyantse. With an aim of KUMBUM STUPA & PHALKOR MONASTERY we continue our drive. Having short drive of 90 km we reach gyantse for our night.
Day 06: Gyantse to Tsedang (3,400m) 29km
Today is main day of our 8 days Tibet Lhasa tour. We will drive to Tsedang. It will be full picturesque drive. Crossing KAMBALA (4794 m), KAROLA (5010 m) and colorful Yamdrok Lake we have memorable tour. Tibetan lifeline river, BRAMHAPUTRA (YARLUNG TSANGPO) on to TSEDANG is equally important.
Day 07: Tsedang to Samye Tsedang 80 Km
Our today’s drive is last drive for our tour. We drive to Samye tsedang. It goes from other side of Brahmaputra River. Samye Monastery (8th century 1st Buddhist Monastry of Tibet) is visited in our drive. Spending few times we drive to Tsedang. Lastly we visit Yumbulakhang & Thandruk Monastery.
Day 08: Tesedang to Kathmandu
Early morning we drive for 2 hrs to airport. It is departure for our flight to Kathmandu. It will be same like flight to Lhasa. On reaching Kathmandu we will be shifted to our hotel and have a good rest on remaining time.
Cost Details
- Arrival & departure transportation.
- Kathmandu-lhasa-Kathmandu flight Ticket
- Tibet side: accommodation in hotel/tents.
- A/C coach .
- English speaking Tibetan guide.
- Nepali tour leader.
- Tibet permit/China visa fee.
Cost Excludes:
- Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home.
- All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls.
- Travel Insurance of clients.
- Emergency evacuation expenses.
- Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation.
- Expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc & Services other than specified.
Date & Depature
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