Looking to experience the ancient lifestyle and stunning natural beauty of Tibet?
Amigo Treks and Expedition is a reliable Tibet tour operator with years of experience in organizing tours tailored to your needs. Tibet overland tours offer breathtaking views of valleys, Himalayan mountains, monasteries, palaces, and lakes. Whether you're looking for a short or long adventure, we can customize your trip to fit your preferences.
Known as the Roof of the World, Tibet boasts spectacular beauty, rich culture, and year-round snow. It's also home to diverse vegetation and wildlife, craft markets, and delicious Tibetan cuisine. Spring and autumn are ideal times to embark on a Tibet overland tour.
Nepal is the nearest gateway to Tibet, making it a convenient starting point for your journey. Kathmandu offers direct international flights to Lhasa, with affordable fares compared to other countries. Amigo Treks and Expedition can assist you in obtaining the necessary Chinese Visa and Tibet Travel Permit, as well as arranging a guide and private transportation for trips outside Lhasa.
Don't miss the opportunity to discover the wonders of Tibet with Amigo Treks and Expedition. Contact us today to learn more about our tours and customizable packages.
Day 01: Kathmandu to Gyirong (2700m), (155km), (6-7h)
Day 02: Gyirong – Tingri - Shigatse (4300m), (550 km), (11-12h)
Day 03: Shigatse to Lhasa (3656m) via Gyantse (359km), (8-9h)
Day 04: Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa (Monasteries)
Day 05: Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa (Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street)
Day 06: Drive from Lhasa to Lhatse/Tingri (505km), (9-10h)
Day 07: Driver from Tingri to Gyirong
Day 08: Drive from Gyirong to Kathmandu (155km), (6-7h)
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Day 1 : Kathmandu to Gyirong (2700m), (155km), (6-7h) With a target to cross the Nepal-Tibet border in Gyirong before 3:00pm (Nepal time), we set out on a journey to Tibet very early in the morning (around 4-5am). Located roughly 130 kilometers north of Kathmandu, it takes roughly 6-7 hours to reach the Gyirong Port (where we cross the Nepal-Tibet border) from Kathmandu. It’s a very scenic road that offers you a view of many magnificent snow-capped peaks in Nepal from different sections of the road. The road, once you enter the Langtang National Park, grows a little rougher than the road left behind. The vehicle will stop for lunch at one of the roadside restaurants and then continue toward the port. After border formalities, you will cross the border and enter Tibet. Your Tibetan-guide will meet you on the other side of the border and together you will drive to the town of Gyirong. It’s roughly 1 hour drive (about 25 kilometers) from the border. Once in Gyirong, you will explore the Gyirong valley and enjoy the villages, dense forest and beautiful snow-capped peaks rising above the woods. This will also provide you the required altitude acclimatization. You will get back to the hotel for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 : Gyirong – Tingri - Shigatse (4300m), (550 km), (11-12h) Today you are driving from Gyirong to Shigatse, which is located roughly 550 kilometers north-east of Gyirong. It’s a long drive about 11-12 hours. After early morning breakfast, your journey starts towards Shigatse leaving the lush green, very scenic valley of Gyirong. As you head further toward Shigatse, you will see landscape changing gradually from lush green valley to dry and arid deserted region of the Tibetan Plateau. Enjoying lush green forests, breathtaking waterfall and bottomless canyons and following the winding mountain road that starts around the elevation of 4000 meters, you will first head toward the Kong Tang Lamu Pass, a mountain pass in Tibet located at 5236 meters above sea level. As you descend from the pass, soon a very spectacular turquois blue lake Peikucuo Lake (4591m) makes grand appearance and mountains make a perfect backdrop. This is one of the many high-altitude lakes that you will be driving alongside on this road trip. As you drive further a very scenic landscape with a distant view of Langtang and Shishapangma range comes into view. Yaks grazing the green pastureland adds more perfection to the beauty of the landscape. Soon you will drive past the Tingri Airport, one of the highest airports in the world and the drive continues further on a vast plain land of Tingri to a junction where the road to Everest Base Camp meets the G318 route. Enjoying a distant view of Mt. Everest, the journey continues to Shigatse. On the way you will cross yet another high mountain pass situated at an elevation of 5100 meters and driving past the highway that bifurcates to Kailash Mansarovar in Lhatse you will continue to Shigatse. Shigatse is a second largest city in Tibet. Once in Shigatse, you will check into the hotel and have your dinner. Overnight in a hotel in Shigatse. Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 : Shigatse to Lhasa (3656m) via Gyantse (359km), (8-9h) Breakfast at the hotel and you will visit the Tashi Lumpo Monastery (3847m), which was established in 1447 by the first Dalai Lama and is a historically and culturally very important monastery in Tibet. It is also the traditional monastic seat of the successive Panchem Lamas. After visiting the monastery and now following the S204 highway, you will drive to Gyantse, which was historically considered the third largest and most prominent town in Tibet. Located roughly 93-kilometers south-east of Shigatse, the journey from Shigatse to Gyantse takes about 2 hours. In Gyantse, you will visit the Palcho Monastery/Pelkor Chode Monastery/Shekar Gyantse and its Kumbum (the largest chorten in Tibet) and the ancient city of Gyantse. After visiting these sites, now following the S307 highway, you will continue your journey to Lhasa. The distance is about 266 kilometers, and the journey takes about 6-7 hours. You will drive past a magnificent glacier at an altitude of 5039m, the Karola Glacier, that originates at Mt. Noijin Kangsang, which is one of the four holy mountains of Tibet and the Yamdrok Lake, situated at the altitude of 4441 meters above the sea level and is one of the three largest and the longest (72km) lake in Tibet. Enjoying the spectacular landscape of Tibet, you will further drive to Lhasa, the largest city in Tibet. You will check into the hotel for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Day 04: Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa (Monasteries) Starting after breakfast, you will spend this day exploring the monasteries in Lhasa and delving into the knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism and immersing yourself in the daily life of Tibetan monks. You will first visit the Drepung Monastery, the largest monastery in Tibet, which once used to be the home of over 10,000 monks. It’s a guided tour and as you walk through the Coqen Hall, you guide will provide detailed information of the world view of Tibetan Buddhism and introduce notable figures in Tibetan Buddhist History. You will then visit Loseling College (or an equivalent), that offers glimpses into the study and life of Tibetan monks. You will also visit the dormitories to gain insight into the daily routines and living conditions of the Tibetan monks. In the afternoon, you will visit the Sera Monastery, another of the great three Gelug monasteries of Tibet to witness the famous Tibetan Monks Debate (3-5 PM, Monday-Saturday). Your guide will explain how Tibetan monks engage in these debates to acquire knowledge and advance in their academic degrees. You will then get back to the hotel for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Day 05: Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa (Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street) Breakfast at the hotel and you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tibet, the infamous Potala Palace. You can discover the lives and stories of the Dalai Lamas through history within the palace and the extraordinary treasure it holds. The gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king to Tibet are the most valuable collections of the Potala Palace. Enjoy panoramic view of the Lhasa Old Town from the palace and then get down to visit the Longwangtan Park situated at the foot of the Potala Palace. In the afternoon, you will head to the Jokhang Temple, which is the heart of Tibetan religion. The temple houses the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha at the age of twelve. The temple is surrounded by Barkhor Street, where you can participate in Kora with pilgrims and locals and explore the market. Next, your guide will take you to one of the liveliest indoor Tibetan tea houses in Lhasa, where you get a chance to enjoy traditional Tibetan tea while getting an insight into Tibetan social dynamics and daily life. You will then get back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Day 06: Drive from Lhasa to Lhatse/Tingri (505km), (9-10h) Breakfast at the hotel and leaving the beautiful city of Lhasa, you will drive back to Tingri via G318 Highway. It’s roughly 505km and takes about 9-10 hours to complete the journey. You will make a few stops along the highway for lunch and toilet breaks. Tingri greets you with spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. When you reach Tingri, you will check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Day 07: Driver from Tingri to Gyirong You will start this day after breakfast in Tingri. If time permits you will drive to the Rongbuk Monastery (Everest Base Camp), to view Mt. Everest from its northern base camp. The distance is about 70 kilometers, and the journey takes about 4 hour (roundtrip) from Tingri. You will then continue your journey to Gyirong, which is about 333 kilometers and take about 8 hours. You will check into the hotel in Gyirong for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Day 08: Drive from Gyirong to Kathmandu (155km), (6-7h) Breakfast at the hotel and you will start your journey to Kathmandu. You will first driver to the Gyirong border and after immigration formalities at the border you will cross the border and drive to Kathmandu. In the evening one of the company representatives will meet you for farewell dinner and feedback and your trip ends with Amigo Treks and Expedition. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
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