9 Days Singapore Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour
(STT001) Singapore - Kathmandu - Syabrubesi - Kyirong - Everest Base Camp - Shigatse - Gyantse - Lhasa
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Tour Type:
Escorted by private guide and vehicle; leave 365 days a year!
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Trip Level:
Easy - suitable for all levels of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
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Trip Level Guide:
- Easy - suitable for all level of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
- Moderate - suitable for ones with average level fitness, family with kids bigger than 12 yrs.
- Moderate to Strenous - suitable for ones physically fit; have experiences of high altitude trek.
- Strenuous: suitable for adventures and individual with physically fit and healthy.
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Overview
This 9-day classic Singapore Kathmandu Lhasa overland tour takes you to explore the essence of Nepal and Tibet along Friendship Highway via Gyirong Port. Directly flying from Singapore to Kathmandu, you’re likely to catch the jaw-dropping view of the Great Himalayas. After a good rest in Kathmandu, you can start the overland adventure from Nepal to Tibet with the memorable visit to Mount Everest Base Camp, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Pelkor Monastery, Gyantse Kumbum, Yamdrok Lake, Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, etc., en route. Finally, you can fly back to Kathmandu from Lhasa or continue traveling to mainland China.
At a Glance
Day 1Fly from Singapore to Kathmandu
Day 2Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (137km, 7 hrs)
Day 3Syabrubesi to Kyirong (40km, 4-5hrs) (B)
Day 4Kyirong to EBC to Tingri (480km, 11 hrs) (B)
Day 5Tingri to Shigatse (280km, 7 hrs) (B)
Day 6Shigatse to Lhasa via Gyantse (375km) (B)
Day 7Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, and Barkhor Street (B)
Day 8Lhasa Tour - Drepung and Sera Monastery (B)
Day 9Depart from Lhasa (B)
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Fly from Singapore to Kathmandu
Taking international flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. After our clients arrive in Kathmandu airport, the guide will be greeting you and later get you transferred to your hotel. You can have a good rest and explore around nearby attractions in Kathmandu Valley, like Kathmandu Durbar Square,Swayambhunath Pagoda, etc. (The direct international flight from Singapore to Kathmandu suggests to be booked by yourself.)
Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (137km, 7 hrs)
Our driver will pick you up in your hotel during 9:00-9:30 am. Then we will drive to China Tibet border. While driving near Mt.Himalaya, you can see the deep gorges, snow-capped mountain on the way. We will also drive across the LuangTang National Park.
Stay overnight in village guest house in Syabrubesi.
Day 3: Syabrubesi to Kyirong (40km, 4-5hrs) (B)
After breakfast, we will drive 15km to the border to enter China. You will meet our guide in China side. Then we will drive 1 hour to Kyirong (2800m) where is surrounded by lofty snow-capped mountains and dense forests. In the afternoon, you take a stroll to visit Paba Temple (2850m), a Gelugpa temple built by Tibetan King Songtsan Gambo at the proposal of his wife Nepali princess Bhrikuti. The Nepali style temple with delicate murals is only within minutes’ walk from your hotel.
Stay overnight in Kyirong.
Day 4: Kyirong to EBC to Tingri (480km, 11 hrs) (B)
Today, we will first drive to pass through Peikutso Lake and grassland. Then we continue to drive to Everest Base Camp and visit the world highest Monastery, the Rongbuk Monastery. On the way, you can view the splendid panoramic Himalaya Mountain Range at Gyawula Pass (5200m).
After visiting Everest Base Camp, we will drive to Tingri.
Stay overnight in Tingri
Day 5: Tingri to Shigatse (280km, 7 hrs) (B)
Today, we will drive from Tingri to Shigatse. On the way, you will visit the 5000m G318 National Highway Milestone in Lhatse. After your arrival in Shigatse in the early afternoon, you will visit the seat of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in Tibet.
Stay overnight in Shigatse.
Day 6: Shigatse to Lhasa via Gyantse (375km) (B)
Today, we will drive to Lhasa via Gyantse. On the way you can see many Tibetan farmer villages. After arriving in Gyantse, you will visit Heritage town Gyantse old street and Perklor Monastery, Kumbum stupa. Then you will also visit Manak Dam Lake, Korola Glacier and Yamdrok Lake on the way to Lhasa.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 7: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, and Barkhor Street (B)
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang Temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor Street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market.
Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in the tea house.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 8: Lhasa Tour - Drepung and Sera Monastery (B)
In the morning, you are going to visit Drepung Monastery which is one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1416 by Jamyang choge, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples. You can visit the biggest monastery kitchen inside the monastery and enjoy Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop near Drepung.
In the afternoon, you will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house. Inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha and see the three sand Mandalas in Sera Monastery. After that, you will visit Tibetan religious text printing house.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 9: Depart from Lhasa (B)
The guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you get on board.
Service Guide
Service Included:
- Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
- All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
- Personal knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
- Personal comfortable, clean and safe vehicle with reliable Tibetan local driver; vehicle ranging from 4WD land cruiser to minibus depending on your group size;
- All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision about the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economic 3-star hotel or budget hostel, guesthouse or tent. Please tell us your accommodation preference when submitting the enquiry; we will arrange the best-value hotels for you.
- Domestic flight/train tickets listed in the itinerary;
- All meals listed in the above itinerary;
- Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
- First aid kit;
Service Excluded:
- International flight to and out of China;
- Chinese visa (Note: we could help you with the Chinese visa application, like providing the invitation letter, presenting the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies, etc that you may need. )
- Domestic flight/train not listed in the itinerary. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price; please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
- Tips and gratitude to tour guide and driver;
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.
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This itinerary is customized for Singaporean tourists to experience Nepali and Tibetan culture altogether with the thrilling detour to Mount Everest Base Camp. And you can also make brief stops at the two ancient cities - Shigatse and Gyangtse.
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