Day 1 - B - Kathmandu - Nyalam (approx. 155 km drive today)
Leave early (approx. 05.30) and drive from Kathmandu to the border (approx. 6 hours). Cross the border, complete immigration formalities, and drive to Nyalam.
Overnight in hotel in Nyalam
 
Day 2 - B - Nyalam - Lhatse (approx. 370km drive today)
Follow the Bhote Khosi river valley and cross the Nayalam Pass (3800m). Continue driving via Lalungla (5050m) with views of Mt. Langtang, Mt. Xoxapangma (8013m), Mt. Makalu (8464m), Mt. Everest (8848m, Mt. Lhotse (8516m) and more peaks.
Overnight in hotel in Lhatse
 
Day 3 - B - Lhatse - Xigatse (approx. 210km drive today)
Drive over a 5200m pass to Lhatze (approx. 3 hours) and lunch at a local restaurant. Drive on to Xigatse and see the Tashilumpo Monastery, the seat of panchen Lama until his death in 1989. Its huge Thanka Wall is clearly visible on the north side of the road.
Overnight in hotel in Xigatse
 
Day 4 - B - Xigatse - Gyantse (approx. 90km drive today)
Visit Tashilumpo Monastery and the Xigatse Bazaar in the morning, drive for approx. 2 hours to the small bustling town of Gyantse. Steeped in history, in the 15th century, Gyantse was the capital of a small Kingdom, and was later a main centre for trade with British India. Visit the Kumbum Chorten and Phklkor Monastery. Overnight in hotel in Gyantse
 
Day 5 - B - Gyantse - Lhasa (approx. 260km drive today)
A long drive (approx. 8 hours) today starts with a climb between two lofty mountains, Mt. Nozing Khangsa (7223m) and Mt. Ralung (6236m) to cross the Karola pass (5010m). You will then see the Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake) before crossing the Kambala pass (4794m) which brings the Lhasa Valley into view to the north.
Overnight in hotel in Lhasa
 
Days 6 & 7 - B - Lhasa
You have two full days in Lhasa to explore the town and enjoy sightseeing excursions to visit the Pothala Palace, Yokhang Temple, Barkhor market, Drepung Monastery, and Sera Monastery
Overnight in hotel in Lhasa
 
Day 8 - B - Lhasa - Kathmandu
Drive from Lhasa for approx. 2 hours to the airport for your flight back to Kathmandu (approx. 1hr10min). The flight gives good views of Yarlung Tasangpo River, Lake Yamdrok, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), Mt. Makalu (8463m) and Mt. Everest (8848m) (weather permitting)
Arriving in Kathmandu, we meet you at the airport and transfer you to Thamel (no hotel included tonight)
 
PRICES:

 

a) Group tour (not all other travellers from Nepal Uncovered)

Economy accommodation - guesthouses & 2-star hotel in Lhasa - UK£475 per person

Standard accommodation - approx. 2-3 star hotels - UK£620 per person

 

Based on 2 people travelling, economy accommodation - UK£950 per person
Based on 3-5 people travelling - UK£910 per person
Private tour based on 6+ people travelling - on request
Upgrade to standard accommodation - UK£120 per person

 

Lhasa to Kathmandu flight = UK£290 per person
Tibet Visa fee (standard priority - requires over 4 days in Nepal before the tour starts) = UK£40 per person

Tibet Visa fee (urgent priority - requires up to 3 days in Nepal before the tour starts) = UK£80 per person

 

Prices Include:

• Accommodation on twin sharing basis on Bed & Breakfast basis (best available guesthouses, and 2-3 star hotel in Lhasa)
• All sightseeing tours as per the itinerary
• All necessary monastery entrance fees
• English speaking guide
• Private ground transfers & transport
• Tibet travel permit

Prices Exclude:

• Hard & Soft drinks
• Personal expenses
• Lunches & dinners
• Nepal re-entry visa fee
• Airport Departure Tax
• Photography fees if applied
• Travel Insurance
• Visa fee

If you would like us to arrange a private or tailor made tour in Tibet or Bhutan, or an extension into either country from Nepal, please contact us with your ideas and requirements and we'll be happy to suggest an itinerary for you.