Tibet is under the administration of the People’s Republic of China now. Tibet the historic and Automonus Region is covered with Tibetan Plateau. It is also the highest and biggest Plateau in world. So. Tibet is also known as the “roof of the world.” Tibet has harsh and rugged terrain and covers an area of 2,500,000 km2. It is a home of 3.6 million people. Southern rim of Tibet also boarders Nepal ie Himalayas including Mt. Everest and other snow capped peaks lies in Tibet. Tibet boarders Nepal, India, Bhutan, Burma and Turkistan. Tibet is the home of lot’s of ethnic group like Tamang, Sherpa, Monpa, Qiang and Lhoba. People of Tibet mostly follow Buddhism and other practice Bon. There are lots of temples and old monasteries being preserved in Tibet and that is why people all over the world wants to visit Tibet.
Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet is also known as “forbidden city”. In Tibetan Language Lhasa means “Place of gods”. Lhasa itself have popular destination like Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palaces and Jokhang Temple. Some of the monasteries nearby Lhasa are Sera monastery, Derupuk monastery, Toling monsatry and Rongbuk monastery.
7/8 days overland tour to Lhasa highlights.
Tour around UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
- Scenic drive to Lhasa and scenic flight back to Kathmandu
- Visit several Temples, monasteries and palaces
- Tour to local markets, museums, and zoo
- Experience day to day life style of Tibetan.
- Know the rich culture, tradition and lifestyle of local people.
- Experience scenic beauty including snow capped mountain.
7/8 days overland tour to Lhasa description.
Tibet trip is dream destination for travelers all around the world. Tibet overland tour gives opportunity to see scenic beauty of Nepal and Tibet. You will also see Himalaya. You will also get to see monasteries and palaces. On top there are lakes. Same trip going overland and flying out to Kathmandu can be done flying in to Lhasa and driving out. For any trip to Tibet Stay in touch with us we will send you Tailor made trip as per your interest.
Why you want tour Overland tour from Kathmandu, Nepal?
It makes the trip cheaper and it is group joining tour. We can do flying in and driving out to Lhasa. When you fly you get time to acclimatize as we will be spending 2-3 days in Lhasa and there are good hospitals.
Visa Process for Tibet Overland Tour
We need to get your passport scan copy a month in advance to apply for Tibet travel permit. Original passport is needed 3 days in advance before travelling to Tibet. We will get paper visa for Tibet that allows us to travel to Tibet. Chinese visa in passport doesn’t allow you to go from Nepal to Tibet. We have to get paper visa.
2024 / 2025 AD departure overland tour:
Every Saturday is fixed departure. Every agency might have tourist to visit Tibet, we form a group of five and send them together. But in Tibet all the group should be together. We can’t split the group.
Means of Transport to Tibet Overland tolur from Nepal
When the group is 5 people we use Jeep to go to Tibet. In Nepal side there will be Nepal’s Jeep and if the group is big we use bus. While you are in Tibet Land cruiser/ Jeep is mostly used. From Tibet we fly back to Kathmandu. The flight is scenic.
Travel Agencies in Nepal for Tibet Overland Tour
Many travel agencies organizes Tibet tour. They help you get the permit and buy the package of Tibet. Package also include Tibet guide. Accommodation and breakfast is also included. The hotel are basic.
Important information for Tibet Overland tour from Nepal
Minimum 05 people should be there to travel to Tibet. And original passport should be submitted 3-4 official working days. Tibet visa rules keep changing. So, you have to be in touch with us. Please also note that visa requirements and regulations can change frequently.
