Lhasa Group Joining Tour 8 Days

Day 1: Kathmandu (1300m) – Kerung (145) Km, approx 8 hours drive

We enjoy an early morning drive through typical Nepalese rural landscapes (Approx. 8 hours) from Kathmandu to Kerung (145 km). After completing immigration and customs formalities we drive uphill to Kerung. This is a Tibetan border town. The Tibetan guide will meet the group on arrival at the check post and we drive on further road climbs and climb up to Kerung for an overnight. We spend a night in guest houses.

Day 2: Kerung – Shigatse (3900m), Approx drive 5-6 hours

This is a day drive to the highest plateau in the world with typical rural landscapes offering the utter feeling of being on the roof of the world as we cross over the 5,050 meters LALUNGA pass, from where you can view the breathtaking mountain range of Mt. Cho Oyu at (8,201m) Mt. Shishapangma (8,012m) dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau (these views are only possible if weather permits). Our scenic drive through the highest point of Gyatchu La pass at (5,220m) brings us en route to Lhasa via Shegar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Shigatse – Gyantse (3860 m) –  Lhasa (3 650m)

Our scenic drive through the highest point of Gyatchu La pass at (5,220m) brings us en route to Lhasa via Shegar. Overnight at hotel with twin sharing rooms on BB basis.

Day 4 and 5: Sightseeing in Lhasa

Two full-day sightseeing tours to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazar, Potala Palace, Deprung, and Sera Monasteries. Overnight at a hotel with twin sharing rooms.

Day 6: Lhasa – Gyantse 6 to 7 hours drive

The drive from Lhasa takes around 8 hours, crossing 2 passes, the Karo La (5010m) and Khamba La (4794m) pass, and Lake Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake). You will cross the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) river and see far-off views of the Potala Palace. And drive back to Lhatse and overnight in a hotel

Day 7: Lhatse – Kerung 6 hours drive

Day 8: Kerung – Kathmandu