At a Glance

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Trip Code MCTO003
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Trip Style Multi Country
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Duration 12 Days
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Maximum Altitude 5200m
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Trip Start Kathmandu |Airport
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Trip End Kathmandu |Airport
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Transport Private
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Price US$ 2299 per person
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Best Season March-Oct

Trip Overview

The Central Tibet Overland Tour offers a captivating journey from Kathmandu, immersing you in the rich culture and stunning landscapes of central Tibet.

Central Tibet Overland Tour leads you to the most fascinating land in central Tibet, start from Kathmandu. The trip exhibits the best tour experiences insight into the life and culture of the friendly Tibetan people and get the wonderful opportunity to experience all these cultural and natural delights by joining central Tibet overland tour. Firstly spend some days in Kathmandu visiting Temple, Stupa and palaces. Then fly to Lhasa and spend 3 nights in Lhasa making sightseeing tours of Potala, Jhokang, Norbulinka & Barkhor. Afterwards, you make an overland tour on the Tibetan plateau from Lhasa to Kathmandu. The landscapes are so overwhelming that you accept the strains of this trip gladly, particularly as you will visit on the way some very interesting and important monasteries and Stupa (Sakya, Shigatse, Gyantse).

Central Tibet Overland Tour always possesses expedition character and requires flexibility, tolerance and spirit of adventure of every participant due to the high altitude. Explore our other Tibet tours, including the Best of Tibet and Mount Kailash tours.

 

Trip Highlights

  • Mingle with cultural and historical heritage sites of Kathmandu
  • Sightseeing of Lhasa, Potala palace
  • Experience cultural and natural delights
  • Explore ancient Tibetan monasteries
  • Take a look at tranqulaity of Yamdrok lake
  • Best Everest view from Tingiri
  • Explore wonderful Tibetan Landscape

At a Glance

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Trekking Team Group Facts
Trip Code MCTO003
Trekking Team Group Trip Style
Trip Style Multi Country
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Duration 12 Days
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Maximum Altitude 5200m
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Trip Start Kathmandu |Airport
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Trip End Kathmandu |Airport
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Transport Private
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Price US$ 2299 per person
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Best Season March-Oct

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Trip Itinerary

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Departure from home

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. A traditional warm welcome by our airport representative. Briefing about the package in the hotel. Rest time at Leisure. Evening typical welcome dinner.

Day 02

Kathmandu sightseeing

You will be taken for sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley to explore the vibrant city after breakfast at your hotel. Drive to famous Buddhist Stupa Swayambunath, also known as Monkey temple, on the hill of Kathmandu Valley where you can see stunning view of mountains and Kathmandu valley. This temple attracts Buddhists and tourists from around the world. Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible from far and wide. Next is Pashupatinath, the temple of Lord Shiva. This is probably the most famous temple for Hindu in Indian Sub-continent. There is crematorium beside the temple where dead bodies are burnt to ashes. After exploring  Pashupatinath you will visit fascinating sights of Patan Durbar Square, one of the most glorious examples of traditional Nepalese architecture, full of centuries old temples and palaces.

Day 03

Fly to Gonggar /Transfer to Lhasa /Hotel

Today after having hot breakfast you will be heading to airport and fly to Lhasa Gongga International Airport . Drive to Lhasa through the picturesque scenes will take two hours from airport and after reaching Lhasa check in hotel you will be staying at hotel that night.

Day 04

Visit Potala, Sera and Norbulinka /hotel

This day you will be sightseeing tour at Lhasa includes Potala palace,Sera & Norbulinka. Potala Palace,The winter Residence of Dalai lama. The palace witnessed the life of the Dalai Lamas and the important political and religious activities in the past centuries. Norbulingka is next place where you will be visiting, which is summer Palace of Dalai lama. Norbulingka is now undergoing complete restoration. Presently, the complex contains a small zoo, botanical gardens, and a mansion. After that end of the day you will be exploring Sera Monastery founded by Tsong Khapa’s. It became famous for its tantric teachings, while Drepung drew fame from its governing role. Sera was smaller than Drepung, with 7,000 monks, but was very rich and comparable in power. The monks of Sera were considered clever and dangerous.Tonight night stay at hotel.

Day 05

Visit Drepung, Jorkhang & Barkhor /hotel

The second day in Lhasa tour includes Jokhang Temple, Drepung and Barkho. Jorkhang temple constructed in the 7th century AD to house the statues of Buddha that princesses Bhrikuti from Nepal and Wen Cheng from Tang Dynasty China brought as gifts for their future husband, King Songtsan Gampo. The temple, a splendid four-floor building facing west under a guilded rooftop, is on Barkhor Square in the center of the old section of Lhasa. After that you will visit Drepung Monastery. Drepung was founded in 1416 by a disciple of Tsong Khapa, was the biggest and richest monastery in Tibet and its lamas helped to train each new young Dalai Lama. Drepung was also home to the Nechung, the state oracle. At its height, Drepung had over 10 000 monks, and governed 700 subsidiary monasteries and owned vast estates. Drepung belongs to the Gelupa sect and at lastly you will visit Barkhor. Barkhor is a Street market, a circular street around the Jokhang temple in the center of the old section of Lhasa, it is the oldest street in a very traditional style in Tibet, where you can enjoy bargaining with the local Tibetan vendors for the handicrafts which are rare to be seen elsewhere in the world. Tonight you will spend your night stay at hotel.

Day 06

Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake/ hotel

Early morning wake up and take a drive to Gyantse via Yamadroke Lake and high passes. Gyantse,The town itself is quite small & most sights can be seen on foot. The town is Located by the Nyang-chu River. Visit Kumbum chorten & Phklkor monastery which was built around 1400 AD. Gyantse is regarded as the forth largest city in Tibet. It once was a major center for trade with India, and in 1904 the city became a battlefield when the British Army under Colonel Frances Younghusband attacked the city. Then after explore a beautiful Yamdrok Lake which is very popular and important of Tibet. Overnight in hotel.

Day 07

Drive to shigatse/visit monastery/hotel

Day begins with the delicious breakfast, continue on your drive to Shigatse, officially known as Xigazê, is a prefecture-level city of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, Shigatse, also named Xigatse, means ‘the fertile land’ and it is an important Tibetan communication hub and air of modernization pervades the area. Shigatse is of great importance for its location in this area. It is 300 kilometers (about 186 miles) away from the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest, 150 kilometers (about 93 miles) away from the Sakya Monastery and also on the only path to Tibet’s holy lakes. Visit to the famous Tashilumpo Monastery, which was built around 1400 AD, the seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge Thanka Wall veary visible on north side of the road.

Day 08

Drive to Xegar/visit Sakya/ Hotel

Today you will leave shigatse and continue your drive to Xegar. where you will visit Sakya Monastery, Located in Sakya county southwest of Shigatse, Sakya, meaning “Grey Soil” in Tibetan, since the soil around is grey. The Sakya Monastery is the principal monastery of the Sakyapa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. which is historic and culturally important monastery in Shigatse. Overnight in hotel.

Day 09

Drive to Kyirong/hotel

After exproring Shakya drive to Kyirong border. On the way, you can enjoy breathtaking vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo (5236M), we will arrive in Kyirong in late afternoon. Stay overnight here. This is the last night in Tibet as we will cross the border next day.

Day 10

Drive to Kathmandu/hotel

Our Tibetan guide will assist you to exit China via Kyirong border in the immigration and farewell to Tibetan Guide and our Nepali Guide will meet you to transfer to Kathmandu. We will take private vehicle alone the Trisuli River with amazing view of the countryside. Upon arrival check into the hotel.

Day 11

Leisure day in Kathmandu/ last shopping /hotel

Leisure day in kathmandu. You can use this day for sightseeing, exploring, shopping or just relaxing in Kathmandu’s numerous cafés and roof-top restaurants. Spend your night in Kathmandu hotel.

Day 12

Drive to airport for return flight

Your final day in Kathmandu is a free day to you to do as you choose. Many people take the time to shop, others enjoy exploring the cultural side of the city. Our local guide can advise you on the best shops in the area. Final Farewells! Our airport representative will travel with you to the airport.

Back to home

Cost Include

  • Airport pick up and drop.
  • Welcome and farewell dinner.
  • All sightseeing trip as mentioned.
  • All entry fees during sightseeing.
  • All Hotel accommodation.
  • All Transport on Private Coach.
  • 3-4* accomodation with breakfast
  • Flight Ticket KTM-Lhasa (500$)
  • English speaking Local Guide

Cost Exclude

  • Meals other than Breakfast
  • Drinks and bar bill
  • Tipping
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal Insurance
  • Chinese Visa 85-150$ depend on Nationality
  • Additional costs due to illness, force majeure, changes of flight and itinerary

Tailor made Journeys

Your journey, your way - This itinerary can be tailored to your desire.

You can also use this tour as a base for a tailor-made itinerary. Like your personal architect creating your one-of- a-kind home, our Travel Specialists will execute the trip of a lifetime. It’s all up to you – logistics, pace, budget, dates, performances, visits, explorations, meals and lodging are hammered out down to the finest customized detail. Please fill in our tailor-made request form.

Private Journeys

Customize the departure dates suitable for you

If you do not want to join a group then you can also make this a private trip with your friends and family one at your own schedule. Considering this, Trekking Team Group organizes private journeys as well. Please choose your own departure date.

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Additional Information

This is ADVENTURE travel, and many of the destinations on this site are in remote, underdeveloped areas where unpredictability is the norm. Despite careful planning and organization, our adventure trips can’t be taken for granted like regular trips. Many of the places we visit lack the emergency health and safety services you’re used to in the developed world. Internal flights can be canceled, road transport is often uncomfortable and unreliable, and hotel standards may not match those of the West.

If you’re not prepared for this, you shouldn’t travel with us. The unpredictability also means that our itineraries are statements of intent, not contractual obligations. Factors such as weather, transport difficulties, and political instability might require us to change any itinerary. The trip leader will make any necessary changes after consulting with the group. Such changes are rarely significant, and we always do our best to minimize their impact. However, we cannot be held responsible for changes or delays, regardless of their cause.

What makes this trip different ?

Trekking Team Groups is one of the main supporters of Ambe Foundation, a non-political and non-profit social organization. We contribute our support to the remote village of Nuwakot and different schools like Gramin Devi, Khumbeshwori through donation, sponsorship and partnership in various projects. For details click here what we do and why we do?

Donation

Trekking Team Group donates a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis, which supports the ongoing maintenance cost required for Gramin Devi and Khumbeshwori school, a community-based school in Nuwakot.

Sponsorship

One of the major activities of Ambe foundation is the children sponsorship program, which is conducted with full collaboration with Trekking Team Group.

Partnership (Volunteering Program)

The Ambe Volunteer Program, organised by Ambe Foundation and Trekking Team Group, aims to mobilize teams of experts and interested individuals as an effective and economic measure in providing the human capital for education, health and community development in Nuwakot District.

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