Kathmandu Lhasa Fixed Departure Group Joining Tour
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Tashilhunpo Monastery-Shigatse
This tour departs from Kathmandu every SATURDAY on regular basis. Independent travelers with different prospective can join this tour with us. While traveling from Kathmandu to Lhasa, you should bind in a group and travel together, however, we do organize a different "TIBET GROUP VISA" for every individual / couple, so after finishing the package tour in Lhasa, you can split from the group and make your own journey ahead.
Travelers, who would like to continue their journey to mainland China by Train OR by Plane, can join this tour. Also, alternatively they can fly back to Kathmandu from Lhasa after the tour. However, the Train ticket OR flight ticket should be booked and issued through us because we have to submit the copy of your Train ticket/flight ticket while applying the Tibet Travel permit for you. The Chinese Government would like to make sure that you are not going to linger in Tibet illegally after the tour finished. They want to make sure it, before they issue the permit for you.
We are able to manage the Tibet group visa that will be valid for 25 days only. The count-down starts from the day you cross the Nepal/Tibet border. Those who wish to travel to mainland China can use the same visa, which is totally legal. But, if they would like to remain in China for long time, they have to obtain the individual Chinese visa by them, which is practically possible but we do not guarantee this. The visa will be valid for 25 days only. The visa cost ranges from US $ 85 to US $ 175 depending on your Nationality. The Chinese government had applied different visa fees for different Nationalities.
This is a joining tour but seats are unlimited. So, the group size can be fairly large sometimes but it depends on time (months / season) that you are traveling. In average, there will be 12 to 20 people in one group. No matter about the group size, there will be only one tour guide for the whole group. Indeed, the Tibetan tour Guide can't do his/her job as a guide for such a large group, so please don't expect too much from him/her. In Tibet, the main job of guide is to deal with Chinese Military/Police check posts on the way and sort out the papers / permits with them.
For the first two nights, we provide accommodation in dormitory rooms (3 bedded OR 4 bedded rooms) with common toilet outside. But, from the third night onward, we provide double room (twin bedded OR big bedded) with attached bathroom in descent hotels (tourist standard).
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu to Rasuwagadi Nepal borer 175 km, 6 hrs. And drive to Kyirong (2700m), 25 km 1 hrs.
Today also you should wake up early morning with pack breakfast then begin our ultimate destination to Tibet. We will reach Rasuwagadhi border and proceed for Tibet entry following the formalities of immigration & customs in both sides of country. Our representative will assist us for immigration in Nepal side and then we proceed to China by walk (15 min) crossing through Friendship Bridge. All group members should follow in queue with their respective passport serial number as per visa while passing through immigration in China side. We will be receive by our Tibetan guide in China immigration, complete immigration formalities, get in our Tibet side bus then proceed to Kyirong town. It takes approximately an hour to reach Kyirong town where our hotel accommodation is allocated by guide. Overnight at hotel
Day 2: Drive Kerung - Lhatse (4,350m): 244 Km, 5-6 Hrs
Here your day begins with full of excitement for leading your journey towards to Lhatse. On the way we have breathtaking panorama view of Himalayan ranges including Mt Shishapangma (8012m) and Mt Cho Oyu (8201m) and others more beautiful Tibetan landscapes. Overnight at Hotel
Day 3: Drive, Lhatse to Shigatse (3900 m.): 210 Km, 5 hours
Morning after breakfast, we set off for our further journey to Shigatse. Shigatse is the second largest city of Tibet and the seat of Panchen Lama. The famous Tashilungpu Monastery is situated in Shigatse. This is the official throne of Panchen Lama. Overnight at Hotel Yak or similar
Day 4: Drive, Shigatse to Gyantse (3950 m.): 90 Km, 3 hours
After visiting the Tashilungpu Monastery in Shigatse, it's a short drive to Gyantse with its amazing sites - Khumbum, Palkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Dzong. Overnight at Hotel Yutuo or simiar
Day 5: Drive, Gyantse to Lhasa (3650 m.) via Yamdruk Lake: 7 hours
The highlight of this day is the beautiful turquoise lake (Yamdruk Tso). After crossing the Kamba- La, Karo La and the Yarlung River (Brahmaputra), the journey ends in Lhasa. Overnight at Hotel Flora
Day 6: Lhasa guided sightseeing tour
Morning after breakfast start the first day sightseeing tour in Lhasa city visit Jokhang temple, Barkhor Bazaar & Potala Palace – a UNESCIO world heritage site. Overnight at Hotel Flora
Day 7: Lhasa guided sightseeing tour
Guide sightseeing tour of Lhasa – you will visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.
Overnight at Hotel Flora (twin sharing room with attached bath) OR similar
Day 8: Departure
TOUR FINISH. (Today, you may depart from Lhasa to Kathmandu or Mainland China after splitting with the group and travel on your own)
Inclusion
- All necessary Tibet travel permits.
- Transportation in Tibet with comfortable van or Luxury Bus (as per group size).
- Budget accommodation in Tibet on room sharing basis with breakfast.
- Two days guided sightseeing tour in Lhasa.
- English speaking tour guide for entire trip.
- Monastery entrance fees / sightseeing entrance fees.
- Kathmandu to Nepal/Tibet border (Kyirong) transfer by private vehicle with office representative.
- All applicable taxes and service charge.
Exclusion
- Lunch & dinner in Tibet.
- Tibet Group Visa fee.
- Nepal re-entry visa fee (US $ 40 per person).
- Your travel insurance.
- Flight OR train ticket from Lhasa to Mainland China.
- Insurance for any loss and damage.
- Personal tip for guide and driver.
- Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances.
USD Price
625
per person
INR Price
45000
per person
Trip Overview
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Duration: 8 Days
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Trip Start Point: Kathmandu
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Trip End Point: Lhasa
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Trip Grade: Easy
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Mode of Accommodation: Guesthouse/ Hotel
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Transportation & drive hours: 5-6 hrs, Per Day
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Duration: 8 Days
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Group Size: Any
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Best Season: April to November
