Tibet to Nepal Overland Group Tour

As you arrive in Lhasa. Our tour guide will meet you either at the train station or the airport to meet you and escort you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, if you have free time you can explore the Barkhor street around the Jokhang temple.

First, in the morning, you will visit the Jokhang temple. The temple is considered as the holiest of all the Buddhist temples and Monasteries in the Inner Himalaya, founded in the 7th Century by Tibetan Buddhist King Songtsen Gampo to house the Holiest statue of Lord Buddha. He brought this statue for Dowry of Marrying Chinese Princess Wencheng.  There will be thousands of pilgrims Circumambulating, prostrating, and visiting the Holy Temple.

In the afternoon, You will visit the Sera Monastery. The monastery is one of the three largest in Lhasa and central Tibet. The Main disciple of Je Tsongkhapa founds it. It is about 600 years old. The main highlight of the monastery visit is the Monks debating of Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy. The debating courtyard is open for the visitor to observe from 3 pm every weekday. It is a fun watch and photography, but inside the courtyard, only Mobile Phone Photography is allowed.

In the morning, the group will visit the Potala palace, It is the most iconic building in Tibet. It has more than 1000 rooms and towering above the Lhasa city. The palace is first built in the seventh century by King Songtsen Gampo. Later in the 17th Century, the fifth Dalai Lama has rebuilt his resident over the ruins of the old palace. Ever since the palace has served as the winter resident for successive Dalai Lama and Administrative centre for the local Tibetan Government.

In the afternoon, the group will visit the Drepung Monastery. It is one of the three biggest monasteries in Lhasa and central Tibet. In the early 20th Century, it is the world’s biggest monastic complex. The circuit around the monastery takes about an hour of spectacular views.

Distance: 360kms, Elevation: 3840m

Today, we will depart from Lhasa in the early morning to have a better view of Yamdrok lake and have more time at the attraction of the day.  First, we will stop at Yamdrok Lake. It is one of the most sacred lakes in Tibet and most beautiful.  From the lake, you will see the Mt Nojin Kangtsang (7191m) in the distance as in the picture of left as you will travel along the lakeshore and drive up to the fantastic Karola Glacier before arriving at the town of Gyantse.

In the Gyantse town, you will visit the Pelkhor Chode Monastery and very famous Kumbum Stupa. It is the most prominent Tibetan Buddhist Stupa in Tibet.  From Gyantse, you will drive across the Tibetan Countryside to Shigatse.  Shigatse is the traditional seat of Panchen Lama, The second highest Lama in Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and also to the second-largest city in traditional Tibet. In the city, you will visit the monastic complex of Tashi Lhunpo.

Distance 357kms, Elevation: 5200

After the breakfast we will first cross over the Gyatso La Pass at 5280m. At the Pass we will have first view of the Mount Everest Basecamp and the Himalaya.

Shortly after the Gyatso la Pass, We will enter into Qomolangma National Nature Preserve (Everest National Nature Preserve). Our first stop in the reserve is on the Geula Pass (5100 m). From the pass on bright days offers a stunning panoramic view of the Himalaya’s. You can see four 8000 meter peaks from this pass, including Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, and Everest. We will continue to Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world at just under 5000 meters. Rongbuk has an unbelievable view of Everest!

You will stay for a night at Tent Hostel at Mount Everest Basecamp near Rongphu, while gazing out to the world’s highest peak.

Distance 350kms, Elevation: 2500m

After watching the sunrise on Mt. Everest, you will make the journey to Kyirong Border and so that you can leave early to Kathmandu the next day. On the way to Kyirong, you will have the opportunity to witness the famous Shishabangma as well as the beautiful Peiku Tso Lake. Spend a night in a 2-star hotel at the border.