Overland Tour to Lhasa

Overland Tour to Lhasa

Embark on an enchanting Overland Tour to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of the region. This journey offers a remarkable blend of adventure, spirituality, and exploration.

Starting from Kathmandu, Nepal, embark on a scenic drive along the Friendship Highway, winding through picturesque valleys, towering mountain passes, and quaint Tibetan villages. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Himalayas, including the majestic Everest.

Arriving in Lhasa, explore the ancient wonders of the city, including the iconic Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. Delve into the spiritual heart of Tibet as you visit monasteries like Sera, Drepung, and Ganden, engaging in insightful conversations with resident monks.

Immerse yourself in Tibetan culture, savoring traditional cuisine, witnessing vibrant festivals, and experiencing the warmth and hospitality of the local people. The tour also allows for visits to stunning natural sites such as Yamdrok Lake and the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse.

Itinerary

• Day 1

  Arrive at Kathmandu (1300m) and transfer to hotel

  On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by our staff, who will escort you to the hotel, where our Sherpa guide or the office staff will give you a brief orientation about the hotel, Kathmandu itself, trekking, and the do's and don’ts of the area. They will also review any additional information that you might require while in Nepal, including an overview of the next day's sightseeing tour. In the evening, you will enjoy a complimentary welcome dinner at one of the finest traditional Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu, with the necessary transfer to and from the hotel by taxi, bus. Overnight in Hotel

• Day 2

  Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

  After your breakfast, you will precede to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you will tour the ancient palace, the temple of the Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal, Hanuman Dhoka, and Kasthamandav Temple with a guide knowledgeable about Nepalese history, architecture, and religion. From there, you will proceed by taxi, bus to the Buddhist site, Swoyambhunath Stupa, also known as the "Monkey Temple" because of its lively troops of resident monkeys. You will then visit Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest shrine for Hindus, situated on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, a popular cremation site. Before returning to the hotel, you will visit Boudhnath Stupa, a Buddhist pilgrimage center and home to many colorful gompas, or monasteries. Once back at the hotel, you will receive a briefing about the trek and have a chance to meet your guides and ask any last minute questions before tomorrow morning's departure. Overnight in Hotel

• Day 3

  Fly to Lukla (2840m) and Trek to Phakding (2610m) 04 Hrs

  This morning you will be transferred from your hotel to the Kathmandu airport for the domestic flight to Lukla. The flight itself is awe-inspiring, as you fly parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering Nepal and Tibet/China. Flying time to Lukla is approximately 35 minutes. Upon arrival in Lukla, there will be time to explore the village while the Sherpa crew sort and load equipment. Lukla lies at an altitude of (2,850m.) and means “place of sheep.” From Lukla, you descend northwest on a wide trail to the village of Choblung in the Dudh Koshi Valley. The valley is covered with beautiful pine and rhododendron forests. The walking is easy as you follow the river’s course, passing through the village of Ghat. Your destination for today is a small village of Phakding, where accommodation is provided in a teahouse/lodge. Overnight at Teahouse

• Day 4

  Trek to Namche (3440m) 05 Hrs

  After crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi, the walk is pleasant, with a few short ups and downs, until you re-cross the Dudh Koshi from the village of Benkar, taking in the magnificent view of Thermasarkhu (6,608 m.). You then cross the long suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi River to reach Monjo, situated below the spectacular peak of Thermasherkhu and a few minutes' walk from the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. At the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, your trekking permit (especially the park ticket) is checked, as the park keeps a record of all trekkers in the area. From here, a short descent brings you again to another suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi River, after which you reach a bridge to Jorsalle village, the last village and the only place to shop until Namche Bazaar. The walk from Jorsalle village is pleasant, following the river until coming to the last bridge over the Imjatse River. The walk to Namche Bazaar traces a winding, uphill path, with a magnificent view of Kwangde Peak and its other sister peaks towards the east and with Kusum Kangru at your back. As you climb higher, you can view the Mt. Everest- Nuptse wall, Lhotse, and Taweche Peak, all the way up to Thop Danda, where there is a stone wall for porters and trekkers to rest on. From here, another 1-2 hour walk takes you to the destination of the day, the famed Namche Bazaar, where the colorful houses are situated in amphitheater style. Overnight at Teahouse

• Day 5

  Rest Day in Namche / Acclimatization Day

  Suggested activities include a short walk uphill to the Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters, a magnificent spot perched on top of Namche Bazaar, with breathtaking views of the surrounding snowcapped giants and the deep valleys way down below. There is also an interesting museum providing with various information on the history of the Himalayas, the geographic information of the area, cultural practices, mountaineering history, and flora and fauna of the region. You can spend the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight at Teahouse

• Day 6

  Trek to Phortse (3800m) 05 Hrs

  The trail descends to the opposite side of the Dudh Koshi Valley to the village of Phortse. The downhill walk is straight, following the east side of the valley and providing different views of the Khumbu peaks. You enter Phortse at the upper part of the village to camp amongst the potato fields. Phortse is a magnificent village, situated beneath steep hills and overlooking the junction of the Dudh Koshi and the Imja Khola. Overnight at Teahouse

• Day 7

  Trek to Thyangboche (3865m) 05 Hrs

  After a great morning with the view of surrounding, snow-capped peaks, the trail climbs and hugs the contours of the west side of the Imjatse Khola Valley, providing excellent views of Ama Dablam, the Nuptse-Lhotse wall, and Everest. Initially, the trail has some steep drops, but is in good condition. You enter Pangboche and, after lunch, visit the monastery. From Pangboche, you head downhill again towards the Imjatse River; after crossing the wooden bridge, an easy, gradual walk brings you to Pangboche village. After Pangboche, an hour descent leads to another bridge over the whipping Imjatse River. From here, you head back into the green vegetation and a short, half-hour climb brings you to Debouche. The path then climbs for another half-hour to Thyangboche, for overnight camping in a wonderful spot near the Thyangboche Monastery. Overnight at Teahouse

• Day 8

  Trek to Monjo (2750m) via Namche Bazaar (3440m) 06 Hrs

  An easy descent of one hour brings you to Phunge-Tenga. From here, you cross the bridge over the Imjatse River, after which you ascend for half an hour. The path again winds up for an hour, brining you to the familiar village of Shanasha. The walk then continues for another two hours on the twisting, scenic trail to Namche Bazaar. After a rejuvenating break here, you continue your journey on the same downhill slope to the river, again crossing three times before arriving at Monjo, situated just a few minutes from the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. We spend overnight in Monjo. Overnight at Teahouse

• Day 9

  Fly to Kathmandu 45 min

  The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning normally, because of the wind in the afternoon, sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reason beyond our command. As we get hold of the boarding pass depending upon our flight time we make our way to the terminal for security check, this scenic flight from Lukla takes about 45 minutes to Kathmandu, a panoramic view of the snow capped peaks can be seen from window of the plane. Arriving at Kathmandu domestic terminal, one of our Tour Officers will be waiting to receive and escort you back to the Hotel. Overnight in Hotel

• Day 10

  Final Departure

  Keep the departure time of international flight in mind, and make sure to keep your confirmed air ticket and passport handy! Our staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from beautiful Nepal.