Tibet Overland Tour
Trip Facts
Trip Grade
Easy
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Overview
This overland tour is designed for those who prefer to soak in the sights by driving around. This tour gives you an opportunity to discover the real Tibet. From the bustling old cities to the ancient villages and settlements, you get to observe Tibetan lifestyle at close quartersThis overland tour connects two old capital cities, Lhasa in Tibet and Kathmandu in Nepal. The tour begins in Lhasa and ends Kathmandu. Tibet, which boasts of spectacular mountain scenery and a rich cultural heritage, is a place worth visiting. As you drive across the Tibetan plateau, you will be expertly guided around all the Tibetan monasteries, temples, monuments and important tourist sites by expert local Tibetan guide. In Lhasa you explore the Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery and the busy Barkhor Square.Leaving Lhasa on a 4WD, you will be driven past picturesque Tibetan settlements where nomadic herdsmen can be seen wandering across the wide arid plateau. This overland journey takes you over several high mountain passes with spectacular mountain views, including those of the majestic Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu and Shishapangma. Your adventure tour continues to the historic cities of Shigatse and Gyantse.As you explore the ancient monasteries, forts and citadels you get an insight into the rich Tibetan culture and history. As you leave Zanghmu and cross the Friendship Bridge, you enter Nepal. Your overland tour comes to a finale.
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
- Transportation by Private Jeep from Kathmandu to Lhasa
- All necessary Sightseeing according to itinerary
- Monasteries Entrance fees
- English Speaking Tibetan Guide
- Tibet Travel permits
- Tibet / China Travel Visa
What's Excluded?
- Lunch & Dinner during tour (US$ 7-10 per meals)
- Any bottled drinks and personal natures expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any unforeseen Expenses
- Hotel in Kathmandu before and after Tibet Tour (we can book your hotel in Kathmandu at best price)
Essential Information
Travle insurance
Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers who looking to travel in Nepal with the Mountain Hiking & Trekking .The Travel Insurance must cover both the evacuation and medical cost
There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet. You can choose from a wide variety of insurance companies as per your convenience. Especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal, there is always a narrow chance of minor health issues, injuries and most importantly – altitude sickness.
It is essential that you prefer an insurance rule that covers the cost of the helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of main accidents and delicate mountain sickness (AMS). through such great cases of an emergency evacuation, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. This includes a rescue team for both – ground evacuation and rescue. Which is why we need your travel insurances to cover the cost of helicopter services and evacuation from the Himalayas
It is forever recovered to be safe than apologetic.
Before you plan your trip with Mountain Hiking & Trekking do make sure that your travel insurance covers all the costs mentioned above from a reliable company.
Suggested Travel Insurance Companies:
https://www.mondial-assistance.ca
https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/
https://www.travelex-insurance.com/
https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance
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 booking from outside KATHMANDU) and USD 100.00 will be charged (for bookings in KATHMANDU,) No refund, thereafter, also for NO-SHOWS, DELAY ARRIVAL or whatsoever reasons.
