Fixed Departure: EVERY TUESDAY AND SATURDAY

TIBET
Adventure on the "Roof of the world"
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR

Welcome to Tibet -a land so rich in culture, tradition and steeped in religion along the far flung unique landscape, aptly called the Roof of the age old Tibetan myths & mysteries cast an enhanced spell that holds a visitor in thrill and excitement.

The first part of tour offers fascinating views of the incredible formation of the highest plateau of the world with awesomely beautiful rocks, cascades and canyons slightly hidden in thin flying mists presence of MT XISHAPAGMA (8,212m) and 2nd part brings you so close to the Sangrila of Tibety making you feel yourself as being part of a unique culture, a rich tapestry woven with legends, myths, rituals and festivals, The last part takes you over the majestic Himalayas offering you the long cherished breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges including MT EVEREST (8,848m) by an hour long Trans-Himalayan flight on your way back from LHASA to KATHMANDU. Most interestingly, this tour offers a lifetime opportunity to admire and complete the magnificence of the lofty Himalayas from three dimensions - from south, north & sky. Your memories of holiday in TIBET is enriched by the lingering impression of the most lavishly decorated huge monasteries & temples, safron coloured monks ,ever smiling people & their typical lifestyle and above all , the challenging Himalayas.

This is the right overland tour which covers the most of the best parts of TIBET promising you a holiday that is more than a dream - a voyage of the adventure and discovery. Discover TIBET through this special package at a very special price, never before, with economy hotel in LHASA and en-rote to LHASA all on BED & BREAK FAST basis. Visit TIBET with us, you will be fascinated.

TIBET OVERLAND TOUR INCLUDES: 7 NIGHT / 8 DAY PACKAGE requiring clients to join the FIXED DEPARTURES Group with accommodation of 03 nights in economy hotels in LHASA and 04 night in each available hotels/guest houses en-route outside LHASA on BED BREAKFAST BASIS, all sightseeing with a good English speaking guide as per itinerary, all transportation in TIBET & NEPAL by mini-coach/coach as per requirement, entrance fees to monasteries, all airport/hotel/airport transfers.

THE PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: lunch & Dinner in hotels/restaurant, NEPAL entry & re-entry visa fees, CHINA/TIBET visa fee, insurance and personal expenses.

07 NIGHTS / 08 DAY OVERLAND TOUR TO TIBET (DRIVE IN FLY OUT)

DAY 01 KATHMANDU (1300) - ZHANGMU (2,500M)/NYALAM (3700M): 123KM/156 KM
Early in the morning scenic drive to KODARI (Nepal - Tibet BORDER) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalease immigration, an hour adventurous uphill drive by Bus & jeep(normally) or 2 hour walk uphill (in case of landslide to Chinese immigration, check-in to hotel or Continue drive to NYALAM. Overnight at Guest House.(Dormitory)

DAY 02 ZHANGMU/NYALAM - TINGRI (4300M) / LHATSE (4,350M): 225 KM/244 KM
day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world crossing over LALUNGLA (5,050M), from where, weather permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including MT CHO OYU (8201 M) & MT XISHAPAGMA (8012M) but dwarfed by the Vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From TINGRI, one can enjoy the magnificence of MT. EVEREST (8,848 M). Overnight at Guest House (Dormitory)

DAY 03 TINGRI/LHASTE - XIGATSE (3,900 M): 244 KM
Continue scenic drive crossing over GYATCHU LA (5,220M), the highest pass en route to LHASA via LHATSE from where a road to MT KAILASH bifurcates to the west.

Overnight at hotel.(Twin Sharing Room)

DAY 04 XIGATSE - GYANTSE (3,950M): 90 LM
Morning sightseeing to the PANCHEN LAMA\'S TASHILHUMPU MONASTERY. Drive to GYANTSE and visit to the KUMBUM STUPA & PHALKOR MONASTERY. Overnight the Hotel.

DAY 05 GYANTSE - LHASA (3,650M): 261 KM
Full day picturesque drive crossing over KAROLA (5,0100M), KAMBALA (4,749M), Colourful YAMDROK LAKE and the Tibetan lifeline river BRAHMA PUTRA (YARLUNG TSANGPO) - Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 06-07 IN LHASA
Two full days sightseeing tour to LHASA including JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, and POTALA PALACE DREPUNG & SERA MONASTERIES. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 08 LHASA - KATHMANDU:
Early morning drive to GONGGAR airport for departure flight to KATHMANDU or to your onward destination.

SERVICES INCLUDES:-

• PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION BY TOURIST BUS
• ALL NECESSARY TIBET TRAVEL PERMIT
•  ENGLISH SPEAKING TIBETAN GUIDE.
• ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARING ROOM BASIS EXCEPT AT GUEST HOUSE
• SIGHTSEEING AND MONASTERY ENTRANCE FEES AS PER OUR ITINERARY.
• DAILY BREAKFAST.

SERVICE EXCLUDES:-

• CLIENT AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
• LUNCH AND DINNER
• PERSONAL EXPENSES SUCH AS A DRINK, TIPS FOR GUIDE AND DRIVER.
• ANY ADDITIONAL COST DUE TO NATURAL CALAMITY AND POLITICAL DISTURBANCE AND ETC.

TRAVEL INFORMATION ON TIBET

Most importantly, all travellers travelling in TIBET are kindly requested to bear in mind that TIBET being extremely remote and isolated by the most formidable Himalayan ranges, remains still one of the most captivating but least developed parts in the world. With its very short history of tourism (just about 8 years), the facilities for tourists although being upgraded are still at basic and limited scale. So, the visitors are requested not to have high expectation in terms of facilities in TIBET. However, we will always put all our effort to make your journey as pleasant as possible.

Besides, the road between TIBET & NEPAL is not up to the standard. It is rough, bumpy and full of bends. Particularly, during monsoon (June - August), it can be temporarily obstructed by landslides and erosion. So, a bit sporty wears and shoes are much advised facilitation the travellers to walk over the landslides (specially in the NEPAL portion)

OVERCOMING ALTITUDE PROBLEM

Travelling in Tibet is an adventure involving high altitude and could be strenuous. So far, most visitors have only minor effects from the altitude. However, we advise specially the guests with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before travelling. Mild headache, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder can take place before acclimatisation.

Our advice: Drink 4 ltr. of water a day, don\'t exhaust yourself so much and breathe deep and take rest more than usual.

BOOKING & VISA

Minimum 2 weeks in advance (for booking from outside KATHMANDU) and one week (from within KATHMANDU) a firm booking with full payment along with full passport details (incl. Full Name, Date & place of birth, Passport No., Date of issue & Expiry, Profession, Sex Home Address, Tel. No., etc.) should reach us. We arrange CHINA/TIBET visa at a cost of USD 114.00 per person & 198.00 for USA citizen per person. For visa procedure, 5 full working days are required with a condition that clients should be available in KATHMANDU, otherwise urgent charge will have to be borne by the clients.

CANCELLATION

50% of the tour cost will be charged as cancellation fee if you cancel the tour within 7 days prior to the start of the tour  (for booking from outside KATHMANDU) and USD 100.00 will be charged (for bookings in KATHMANDU,) No refund, thereafter, also for NO-SHOWS, DELAY ARRIVAL or whatsoever reasons.

RISK & LIABILITY

We shall put all efforts in making your journey smooth and pleasant. However, as all Tibet tours are run strictly under TIBET TOURISM AUTHORITY, or its agents shall not be responsible of any change or cancellation of programmes due to any unavoidable circumstances such as road blockade, flood, snow, unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrivals, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurring thereof shall be done by clients. So it is most advisable that clients to have full insurance against medical and personal accidents risks. Cancellation insurance is also most advised from your home country.