Tibet Budget Tour Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: KATHMANDU 1,400 m./4,600 ft. to KERUNG Border 2,700 m./8,900 ft. 145 km./90 miles/ 7 hours drive
Early in the morning scenic drive to Kerung Border (Nepal-Tibet Border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventurous uphill drive by Bus & Van (normally) or 2-hour walk uphill (in case of landslide to Chinese immigration, check-in to hotel or Continue drive to Kerung.
Day 02: KERUNG – SHEGAR 4,350 m./14,268 ft./ 265 km./164 miles/ APPROX DRIVE 07-08 HRS:
Day drive to the highest plateau of the world with typical landscape offering the sheer feeling of being on the roof of the world crossing over the 5,050 meters LALUNGA pass, from where you can view the breathtaking mountain range from Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 m.26900 ft.) Mt. Xishapagma ( 8,012 m./26,268 ft.) dwarfed by the vastness of Tibetan plateau (if weather permits). One can also take a magnificent view of Mt. Everest (8,848 m) from Tingri/ SHEGAR.
Day 03: SHEGAR - SIGATSE 3,900 m./12,792 ft./ 244 km./151 miles/ APPROX 06-08 HRS DRIVE
The journey from Shegar to Shigatse offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse landscapes and cultural heritage of Tibet. As you depart from Shegar, also known as New Tingri, you'll likely pass through vast stretches of high-altitude plateaus, adorned with rugged mountains and dotted with occasional nomadic settlements.
Day 04: SIGATSE – GYANTSE 3,950 m./12,956 ft./ 90 KM./55 miles/ APPROX 2 HRS DRIVE
Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama’s Tashilumpu Monastery. Drive through the Tibet’s biggest Agricultural field to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Palkor Monastery. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: GYANTSE – LHASA 3,650 m./11,972 ft./ 261 KM./162 miles
Full day picturesque drive along the turquoise lake Yamadrok, crossing over Kampala Pass (4,794 M) and the Brahma Putra River (Yarlung Tsangpo).
Day 06-7: IN LHASA-2 full day sightseeing tour
Two full day sightseeing tour to Lhasa including JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, POTATLA PALACE, DEPRUNG AND SERA MONASTERIES. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Final departure
Early morning drive to Gongar airport for departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward destination