8 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland with EBC Tour

8 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland with EBC Tour

In this Kathmandu to Lhasa tour, we have amazing views of the Himalaya and the picturesque Tibetan countryside greet you on the overland drive from Kathmandu to Lhasa en route from renowned Everest Base Camp, to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, the Tashihunpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lamas. Then to Gyantse, with its unique Palkor Monastery and KumbumChorten. The tour ends in Lhasa.

Highlights:
*EBC
*TashiLhunpo Monastery
*Gyantse Kumbum & Pelkor Monastery
*Yamdrotso Lake
-Potala Palace: Winter palace of the Dalai Lama
-Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in Tibet
-Sera Monastery: Another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate.
-Drepung Monstery: Drepung used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi 137KM(7 hrs)

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Our driver will pick you up in your hotel during 9:00-9:30 am. Then we will drive to China Tibet border. While driving near Mt.Himalaya, you can see the deep gorges, snow-capped mountain on the way. We will also drive across the LuangTang National Park.
Duration: 7 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Guest house

Day 2: Syabrubesi to Kyirong (40km, 4-5hrs)

Stop At: Gyirong, Xigaze, Tibet, China
After breakfast, we will drive 15km to the border to enter China. You will meet our guide in China side.
Then we will drive 1 hour to Kyirong (2800m) where is surrounded by lofty snow-capped mountains and dense forests. In the afternoon, you take a stroll to visit Paba Temple (2850m), a Gelugpa temple built by Tibetan King Songtsan Gambo at the proposal of his wife Nepali princess Bhrikuti.
The Nepali style temple with delicate murals is only within minutes’ walk from your hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 2 Star Hotel twin sharing


Day 3: yirong to EBC to Tingri (480km, 11 hrs) (B)

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
Today, we will first drive to pass through Peikutso lake and grassland. Then we continue to drive to Everest Base Camp and visit the world highest Monastery, the Rongbuk Monastery. On the way, you can view the splendid panoramic Himalaya Mountain Range at Gyawula Pass (5200m).
After visiting Everest Base Camp, we will drive to Tingri.

Duration: 11 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Economy Hotel twin sharing

Day 4: Tingri to Shigatse (280km, 7 hrs) (B)

Stop At: Shigatse, Shigatse, Tibet
Today, we will drive from Tingri to Shigatse. On the way, you will visit the 5000m G318 National Highway milestone in Lhatse. After your arrival in Shigatse in the early afternoon, you will visit the seat of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in Tibet.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Economy Hotel twin sharing

Day 5: Shigatse to Lhasa via Gyantse (375km) (B)

Stop At: Gyangze, Xigaze, Tibet, China
Today, we will drive to Lhasa via Gyantse. On the way you can see many Tibetan farmer villages.
After arriving in Gyantse, you will visit Heritage town Gyantse old street and Perklor Monastery, Kumbum stupa. Then you will also visit Manak Dam Lake, Korola Glacier and Yamdrok Lake on the way to Lhasa.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Economy Hotel twin sharing

Day 6: Lhasa City, Potala Place and Barkhor Street (B,D).

Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Lhasa City Tour
*Potala Palace
*Johkang Temple
*Barkor Street

The tour will begin from UNESCO World Heritage site - Potala Palace, which is also the winter palace of Dalai Lama. It's situated at 12,139 feet above sea level. It's a 13-story high building that contains over 1,000 rooms, various statues, stupas, murals and artifacts.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Then continue to Jokhang Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a spiritual center for Buddhists in Tibet. Next to the temple there is Bakhor Street, filled with pilgrims and street vendors, selling traditional Tibetan items such as prayer wheels and jewelry.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation included: Economy Hotel twin sharing

Day 7: Monasteries in Lhasa, Drepung and Sera (B).

Stop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Lhasa City Tour
*Drepung Monastery
* Sera Monastery

In the morning, tourists are going to visit Drepung monastery which was one of the “three greet” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1416. Ganden palace is used as Dalai Lama’s palace in the Drepung before moving to the Potala palace.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Afternoon, Sera Monastery---It was one of the “three great” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1419. The highlight is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Economy Hotel twin sharing

Day 8: Depart from Lhasa (B).

Pass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Hotel to airport/train station transfer.
End the tour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.