A trip to Lhasa is a trip unlike anything. If you are interested in its religion then the rich heritage of Tibet in the form of Monasteries and Stupas will captivate every bit of your heart. This tour to Lhasa will take you through some of the best preserved and popular monasteries, temples and landscapes. We will pass through Brahmaputra and go sightseeing of Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace. Visiting ages old Sera and Drepung Monasteries is something you cannot afford to miss. We will touch the beauty and utmost passion of Tibetans towards their religion and truly feel the beat of Tibetan Buddhism.

7 Nights/8 Days- Drive in / Fly Out. Overland Adventure In Tibet With One-Way Trans Himalayan Flight

Day 1st Kathmandu To Zhangmu (2500M)/Nyalam (3700M)
Early morning scenic drive to Kodari (Nepal-Tibet Border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, and hour adventurous up hill drive by truck ( normally) or 2 hours walk uphill ( in case of landslide) to the Chinese immigration, check in to hotel or continue drive to Nyalam. Over night at hotel.

Day 2nd Zhangmu/ Nyalam – Tingri ( 4300M)/ Lhatse ( 4350M)
Day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscapes offering sheer feeling of standing on the roof to the world crossing over Lalungla( 5050m), from where , weather permitting breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt Cho Oyu (8201m) & Mt Sishapagma (8012m) but dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. Form Tingri, one can enjoy the magnificence of Mt. Everest (8848m). Over night at hotel.

Day 3rd Tingri/Lhatse- Xigatse ( 3900m)
Continue scenic drive crossing over Gyatchu La (5220M) the highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to Mt. Kailas bifurcates to the west. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4th Xigatse- Gyantse(3950m)
Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5th Gyantse – Lhasa (3650m)
Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5010m) , Kambala (4794m) colourful Yamdrok Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra  ( Yarlung  Tsangpo) overnight  at hotel.

Day 6th & 7th In Lhasa  Two full-day sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple Barkhor Bazaar, Potala Palace, Drepung & Sera Monasteries. Overland at hotel.

Day 8th Early morning drive to Gongkar airport for departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward destination.

Tibet overland Toru includes : 7 night/8 days package  requiring clients to join t fixed departure  group with accommodation of 3 nights in economy hotel in Lhasa 1 night in each available 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.

Travel Caution.
Most importantly, all travelers traveling 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 8years), 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 efforts to mare your journey as pleasant as possible.

Besides, the road between Tibet & Nepal isn’t 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 bid sporty wears and shoes are much advised facilitation the travelers to walk over the landslides (specially in the Nepal portion).
Overcoming Altitude problem
Traveling the Tibet is an adventure involving high altitude and could be strenuous. So far, most visitors have only minor effects from altitude. However, we advise specially the guests with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headache, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder can take place before acclimatization.

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

Booking & visa
Minimum 2 week in advance 9 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 & palce of birth, passport no, Date of issue & Expiry, profession, sex Home Address, tel. No,etc.) should reach us we arrange China/ Tibet vias at a cost of USD. For visa procedure, 5 full working days are required with a condition that clients should be available n 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 bookings from outside Kathmandu and USD 100 will be charged ( for bookings in Kathmandu ) No refund, thereafter, also for No-shows, Delay Arrivals or whatsoever reasons.

Risk & liability
We shall always put all efforts in making your journey smooth and pleasant. How ever as all Tibet tours are runs strictly under Tibet Tourism Authority, or its agents shall not be responsible of any change or cancellation of programs 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 borne by the clients, so, it is most advisable that clients to have full insurance against medical and personal accidents risks. A cancellation insurance is also advised for your home country.

Money
Banks in Tibet/China are closed on Saturday & Sunday. So, you are kindly requested to carry about USD 100 per person in cash to cover your extra expenses for main meals and others en rote until Lhasa. If it is cash dollars, even local people help you to get them exchanged in Chinese Yuan. Traveler cheques & credit card are very difficult to be cashed outside the banks especially outside Lhasa.
Next, if any of the clients pay for the Tibet tour in TC, one afternoon you are kindly requested to accompany the guide  to the bank in Lhasa fo about 15 minutes and please make an extra counter signature on the TCs you have paid. Our direct presence and counter signature ensures immediate encashment to the TCs to our agent in Lhasa. Other wise, it may take months. Your kind co-operation in this regard will be highly appreciated.

Guide
We always try to provide a good English speaking Tibetan Guide. However, as per new regulation, guide are provided by the guide association on a cue basis. Guides in Tibet do not get enough exposure to the English language please do not expect fluent and spontaneous explanation from him/ her. Your frequent questioning will encourage him/ her to explain well, question by question.

Cloth
As the temperature in Tibet is low most of the time, if is always advised to carry warm clothes along with a sleeping bag with you. As the weather is harsh and dry, chapstick, suntan cream sun hat, sun glasses with sporty shoes are always recommended.
Monastery Entry Fee.
It is included through out your tour for the monuments and monasteries as mentioned in the itinerary, whereas photography is not. So, kindly pay the photography fee if you are in keen in it.

Visa Splitting
As Tibet tour requires visa in group, some time people staying longer will have to get the group visa split. It costs generally Chinese Yuan 200-400 depending upon different nationalities. (applicable only if any one/some of members from the group visa document have different program. If all members are following the same program, there is no need of splitting).

Hotel En Route
As the facilities in Tibet are very basic, hotels, although they look gorgeous, do not have proper facilities even in Lhasa. So, in the remote areas, it is obvious that hotels may not have enough double rooms and clients sometimes may have to have triple, fore or five bedded rooms in some places. However, we always try to provide twin bed rooms. Especially, First two nights have to be spent in such basic hotel that may not have bathrooms attached and could require you to see common toilets. So, you are kindly requested not to have a high expectation from the tour in terms of the facilities in the hotels.

Breakfast
From the first day onward, breakfast will be offered after an hour’s drive from kathmandu at a mountain resort at Dhulikhel. So, please do not bother for breakfast in our hotel which may cause delay to report to the bus stand. Breakfast in included through out your tour.
Last Minute Checking
Very importantly, on the last day, if you are traveling in a group, please make sure your guide has the original visa copy with him (if you are traveling in group) and other necessary travel document) travel permit for the group and alien’s travel permit for the individual travelers) before you leave your hotel for the airport for the final departure. This is all to enable you to check out from the immigration without any hassle.

Service Include
• HOTEL ACCOMODATION IN TWINSHARING ROOM ON BED & BREAKFAST BASIS IN THE RESPECTIVE HOTLS IN LHASA,
• GOOD NON-A/C 4WD TOYOTA JEEP WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE GROUP WITH 02 – 04 PAX AND COMFORTBLE NON-A/C VAN/MINI-COACH/COACH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE GROUP from 5 PAX and above, (Please note the road all the way from the border to Lhasa is fully black topped. So, van/mini-coach is good enough for the tour. There is no need for the 4WD vehicles.)
• SIGHTSEEING WITH A GOOD ENGLISH SPEAKING TIBETAN GUIDE AS PER ITINERARY,
• TIBET TRAVEL PERMIT FEE,
• ENTRANCE FEES TO MONASTERIES & MONUMENTS,
AIRPORT/HOTEL/AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Service Exclude
• AIRPORT TAXES, 
• AIR FARE (369 USD WITH TAX)
• VISA FEE FOR TIBET (100 USD FOR ALL NATION & 145 USD FOR AMERICN)
• NEPAL RE-ENTRY VISA FEE,
• ALL INSURANCE,
• PHOTOGRAPHY FEES IN MONASTERIES,
• EXTRA COST DUE TO NATURAL AND POLITICAL CAUSES SUCH AS LANDSLIDES, SNOW, STRIKES, ETC.,
• ALL EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE SUCH AS DRINKS, LAUNDRY, TIPS, ETC.