Tibet Overland Tours
Our overland trips give you enough time to visit Lhasa, which has long been known as the Forbidden City. The mighty Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Barkhor market and the holy Jokhang Temple are just a few of the fascinating sights we will take you to.
Trip Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in KTM airport: Meet our staff then transfer to Hotel. |
Kathmandu |
| Day 2 | Explore Kathmandu | Kathmandu |
| Day 3 | Kathmandu – Zhangmu: Departing at 0530 AM from Kathmandu, approx. 05 hrs drive along the Arniko Highway, will take us to Kodari (China - Nepal Border). We cross the Friendship Bridge at the border & drive to Zhangmu by jeep (or truck) where after completion of immigration formalities, we will enter to the Chinese Autonomous Region & start the first night in the Tibetan plateau. We will be staying at the hotel/guest house nearby Zhangmu. Overnight at Zhangmu. |
Zhangmu |
| Day 4 |
Zhangmu – Shegar: |
Shegar |
| Day 5 |
Shegar – Shegatse: |
Shegatse |
| Day 6 |
Shigatse - Gyantse: |
Gyantse |
| Day 7 |
Gyantse – Lhasa: |
Lhasa |
| Day 8/9 |
Lhasa: |
Lhasa |
| Day 10 |
Lhasa – Lhatse: |
Lhatse |
| Day 11 |
Lhatse – Nyalam: |
Nyalam |
| Day 12 |
Nyalam – Kathmandu: |
Kathmandu |
| Day 13 |
Kathmandu free |
Kathmandu |
| Day 14 |
Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey. |
Note: If above itinerary couldn't meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. It is also possible to combine with some other activities such as Tibet tours, Bhutan tours, and Jungle safari in Nepal.
Trip Date & Cost
Cost Includes
- All land transportation by Car, Land Cruiser, Van, Hiace & mini Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
- 4 Night’s Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed and breakfast basis.
- Best available standard Hotel accommodation in Lhasa & best available en-route on twin sharing with breakfast.
- All transportation in Tibet by 4 WD Land Cruiser and support truck for the entire trip.
- 1 English-speaking expert Tibetan guide.
- Private transportation KTM – Kodari – Lhasa – Zhangmu - Kathmandu).
- Tibet visa, travel permit and all applicable taxes and entrance fees.
- PAC bag (Portable Altitude Chamber) & first aid medical Kit.
- All official taxes and service charge.
Cost Excludes
- Personal transportation except above programs.
- Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu – Nepal & Tibet.
- Personal clothing, tour equipments as well as sleeping bags. (required)
- Personal Nature expenses. (Extra expenses incurred due to unforeseen circumstances such as sickness, accidents, road blockage, and other occurrences beyond our control.)
- Emergency evacuation (If incase).
- Drinks except tea and coffee.
- Airfare: to & from your country.
- Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees & international airport departure taxes. ((It is suggested you apply for a multiple entry visa for Nepal initially saving you the Nepal re-entry fee).
- Personal travel insurance. (Liability for insurance against sickness, accidents, loss of baggage, loss of life etc.)
- Tips for support crews.
Equipment for this trip.
The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.
This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.
The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
General
- 4-season sleeping bag
- Duffel bag
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman
This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.
Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.
