14D High Road to Tibet,
Overland from Lhasa to Kathmandu
Kathmandu • Himalyan Mountain flight • Lhasa • Potala Palace • Jokhang Temple • Sakya Monastery • Shigatse • Tashilhunpo Monastery • Shegar • Gyantse • Everest Base Camp • Rombuk Monastery • Lao Tingri • Zhangmu
USD $2,119 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.
Discover the serene beauty of Tibet, known as “the roof of the world”. From narrow alleyways and buzzing bazaars to spectacular views of the world’s highest mountain range, this adventure follows the classic overland route between Lhasa and Kathmandu. Tibet’s majestic scenery, mysterious and exotic religious culture and wonderful people will reward you with an indelible life long memory!
Monkey Temple in Kathmandu
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Trip Prices
- USD $ 2,199 per person
Dates
- Apr 08-21, 2012
- Apr 22 May 05, 2012
- May 06-19, 2012
- May 20 – Jun 02, 2012
- Jun 17-30, 2012
- Jul 15-28, 2012
- Jul 29 – Aug 11, 2012
- Aug 12-25, 2012
- Aug 26 – Sep 08, 2012
- Sep 09-22, 2012
- Sep 23 – Oct 06, 2012
- Oct 07-20, 2012
- Oct 21 – Nov 03, 2012
Itinerary
Day 01 / Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu at any time.
Day 02 / Kathmandu
Wander through the crowded markets and bazaars that are the centre of Nepali life. The narrow streets are home to holy men, monks, bicycles, incense, goats and sacred cows, just to name a few. Walk through the heart of the old city to Durbar Square, home of the palace of the ‘living Goddess’, Kumari Devi.
Days 03-06 / Lhasa
Dominated by the awe-inspiring Potala Palace, the colourful and holy city of Lhasa lies almost 3700 metres above sea level. Explore the fascinating blend of ancient temples. It is a humbling sight to watch pilgrims circling the temple endlessly day and night on their knees.
Day 07 / Gyantse
Built at the centre of the trade routes from Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan, Gyantse is overlooked by an impressive fort. The main monastery is the finest in all of central Tibet.
Day 08 / Shigatse
Shigatse bazaar buzzes with life. Indulge your eyes as you wind through the stalls selling everything from slabs of yak butter and yak wool to prayer wheels and rosaries.
Day 09 / Shegar
Get a glimpse of small town Tibet, centred around an old fort.
Day 10 / Rombuk and Everest Base Camp
Rombuk is certainly the highest monastery in the world and the views that surround it are stunning. The energetic can make the 7km hike to Everest Base Camp for a closer view of this magnificent mountain; for the rest, pony carts are the way to go.
Day 11 / Lao Tingri
This town may be a small outpost, but the views are truly spectacular.
Day 12 / Zhangmu
Leave the Tibetan Plateau behind and plunge into a lush green world as we descend almost 2000 metres to the border town of Zhangmu.
Day 13 / Kathmandu
Return to the hustle and bustle of the city. Cycle around the city ring road to the ghats along the Bagmati River, stroll around the city’s ancient streets or relax with a cold drink at a rooftop garden restaurant, complete with traditional musicians.
Day 14 / Depart Kathmandu
Inclusions
- Entrance to the Potala Palace, Entrance to the Jokhang Temple, Entrance to Pelkor Choede & Gyantse Kunbum, Entrance to Tashilhunpo Monastery, Entrance to Sakya Monastery, Entrance to Qomolangma Nature Preserve
Notes
- Start/Finish ex-Kathmandu
- Group Size Max 14, Average 10
- Group Leader Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
- Accommodation Hotels/guesthouses (12 nights), very basic guesthouse with limited facilities (01 night)
- Transport Plane, local bus, aircon bus
- Meals No meals are included; budget USD $240-315 for meals