Tibet Overland Tour takes you to Tibet situated on a high plateau north of the Himalayas in Nepal. This tour offers you the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Tibet. Also, you can study the religion and lifestyle of the people living in these highlands. The tour serves as a spiritual journey, a cultural tour, a pilgrimage, and an exploration of the Himalayas.
Tibet Overland Tour takes you to the cultural hubs of Tibet. You’ll get to explore Shigatse, Gyantse, and Lhatse which are some of the biggest cities in Tibet. Other places you will visit are the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Tibetan market, and other attractions. You also enjoy the sights of many mountains including Mt. Everest (8848m). Similarly, you can witness the Brahmaputra River and Yamdrok Tsho on the tour.
The trip starts with a sightseeing tour in the Kathmandu Valley. Then, you drive to Kerung crossing the Nepal-Tibet border. From Kerung, you drive to Lhatse via Tingri, which gives offers great views of the Tibetan landscape. Then, crossing Lhakpa La (5267m), you head to Shigatse. The next day, you’ll have a short sightseeing hike and visit the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Further, you head to Gyantse crossing two passes: Karo La (5036m) and Kamba La (4640m) to reach Lhasa. For the next two days, you explore Lhasa. Potala Palace, Barkhor Market, and Drepung Monastery are a few of the attractions in Tibet. You’ll fly back to Kathmandu with sublime views of Mt. Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8188m) and other mountains.