Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa,
Overland drive from Lhasa to Kathmandu
Highlights
- Spectacular trans-Himalayan flight
- 04 nights in Lhasa staying near the city’s main attractions
- Potala Palace and the Jokhang temple
- 4WD drive across the ‘roof of the world’
- Inspiring landscapes, superb mountain views, rich Buddhist history and culture
- Astounding views of Mt. Everest’s North Face
With an average altitude in excess of 3500m, Tibet can truly be described as the ‘Roof of the World’. Lying to the north of the great Himalayan range which separates it from its neighbours India, Nepal and Bhutan, much of the country is high-altitude desert. This type of landscape together with its spectacular mountain scenery and rich Buddhist culture make Tibet a remarkable place to visit.
On this trip, we will travel in a Land Cruiser 4WD, following the Friendship Highway through some of the most amazing terrain on earth and staying in the best traditional hotels Tibet has to offer. We’ll pass small Tibetan settlements and see nomadic herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains and over the awe-inspiring mountain peaks.
Equally fascinating is the richness of Tibet’s cultural heritage. We will have plenty of opportunity to explore this side of Tibet, both in Lhasa and the other towns we pass through on our journey from Kathmandu. Our 4 nights in Lhasa are spent right in the centre of the city. This allows easy access to the city’s main attractions – the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple. Inspiring landscapes and stupendous mountain vistas together with its rich Buddhist history and culture, make Tibet a truly unforgettable experience.
Without a doubt, a highlight of this trip is the visit to Everest Base Camp, where the sheer grandeur of Everest’s north face has to be seen to be believed. Inspiring landscapes and mountain views combined with its rich Buddhist history and culture, make visiting Tibet a truly unforgettable experience.
2009 Dates
Apr 02 • Apr 09 • Apr 16 • Apr 23
May 07 • May 14 • May 21 • May 28
Jun 11 • Jun 25
Jul 09 • Jul 23
Aug 06 • Aug 20
Sep 03 • Sep 10 • Sep 17 • Sep 24
Oct 08 • Oct 15 • Oct 22 • Oct 29
Itinerary
Day 01 / Singapore – Kathmandu
Day 02 / Kathmandu
Day 03 / Fly Kathmandu (1400m) – Lhasa (3660m)
Day 04 / Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 05 / Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 06 / Free day in Lhasa
Day 07 / Drive Lhasa – Gyantse (3950m) 261km
Day 08 / Sightseeing & drive Gyantse – Shigatse (3900m) 90km
Day 09 / Sightseeing & drive Shigatse – Shegar (New Tingri: 4050m) 244km
Day 10 / Drive Shegar – Rongbuk (5000m) 68km
Day 11 / Drive Rongbuk – Tingri (4390m) 65km
Day 12 / Drive Tingri – Zhangmu (2300m) 181km
Day 13 / Drive Zhangmu – Kodari – Kathmandu (1400m) 123km
Day 14 / Kathmandu – Singapore
Note
Private departures for 02 to 06 persons easily arrangeable on payment of small group surcharge
Tour Cost Per Person
(min. 06, max. 12 persons)
- SGD $3,884 Twin
- SGD $4,204 Single
- USD $1,990 Twin FOR LAND COST ONLY (ex-Kathmandu)
Note
Private departures for 02 to 06 persons easily arrangeable on payment of small group surcharge
Tour validity
- Mar 31 – Oct 31, 2009
Tour Cost Includes
- Return airfare on Thai Airways ‘Q’ Class: SIN/KTM/SIN via BKK
- One-way airfare on Air China: KTM/LXA
- Airport transfers
- 03 nights on twin-share basis in Vashali or similar hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- 04 nights on twin-share basis in Hotel Dhood Gu or similar with breakfast in Lhasa, and best available en route with daily breakfast
- Transportation by 4WD land cruiser
- Guided sightseeing tours with all entry fees with English-speaking Tibetan guide
- Tibet Travel permit
Tour Cost Excludes
- Airline high-season surcharges
- Nepal visa (not necessary for transit stay of less than 72 hours in Nepal)
- All airport taxes
- Insurance
- Lunches & dinners
- Personal clothing & equipment
- Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason
- Tibet (Chinese) Permit of US$45
- US citizens incur additional US$85 for Tibet (Chinese) Permit levied by Chinese Government
- Urgent visa fee [US$ 25 shall be charged if the passport copy submitted in less then 1 month before departure]
Tour validity
- Mar 31 – Oct 31, 2009
