Budget Tibet Tour - 8 Days

Tibet/China
North Everest Base camp
Potala Palace Tibet
Shigatse City Tibet
Duration8 Days
CountryTibet
Trip GradeModerate
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Maximum Altitude3,656 m
Group Size4 - 15
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTibet Budget Tour
Best TimeApril to June and Septembet to November

Embark on an Unforgettable Budget Adventure to Tibet Lhasa!

Budget tour to Tibet from Kathmandu takes 7-night, 8-day overland tour lets you explore the majestic landscapes and vibrant culture of Tibet in a small group setting. Starting in Kathmandu, Nepal, the tour takes you through diverse landscapes, including Langtang National Park through newly opened Kyrung border, before reaching the captivating capital city of Lhasa.

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is a popular destination among adventure seekers and an important gateway to the Lhasa Overland Tour, Mt. Kailash Yatra, and a Tour to EBC. A road trip to Central Lhasa Tour is an exciting adventure that takes you from Kathmandu, Nepal's vibrant and colorful city to the exceptional Lhasa City. A journey to Tibet blends nature, culture, and adventure exploration, breathtaking landscapes, and spiritual experiences. The capital city of Tibet is about 1200 km from Kathmandu. The advantage of taking an overland trip from Kathmandu to Lhasa through Kerung, Rongbuk/Tingri, Shigatse, Gyantse, and Yamdrok Lake before heading to Lhasa to enjoy the high-altitude desert drive and suppress altitude sickness. Most people choose a Tibet tour starting from Kathmandu to Lhasa for a safe and enjoyable trip.

Highlights of Tibet Budget Tour

  • Affordable Group Tour: Enjoy the best value for your money with our budget-friendly group tour.
  • Scenic Route: Traverse stunning landscapes and cross high mountain passes exceeding 5000 meters.
  • Cultural Immersion: Explore vibrant cities, witness traditional Tibetan life, and visit iconic monasteries.
  • Lhasa Highlights: Spend 3 full days exploring Lhasa's historical and cultural treasures.
  • Trip Route: Kerung, Saga, Tingri, Xigatse, Gyantse, Lhasa

Approximate Tibet Tour Cost

The cost of the 7 night | 8-day Kathmandu to Lhasa Tour depending on some factors- Tour season, group size, mode of transportation, require services and accommodation level. However, the budget Tibet Tour costs starts from USD 1050 per person.

Best Time to embark on 8 Days Tibet Tour

  • April to June and September to November offer the most pleasant weather for Tibet traveling
  • July and August are monsoon seasons, while December to February is freezing.

Booking procedure of Budget Tibet Tour 

Global Eco Trails required the following document for the trip confirmation.

  •  Passport scan copy at least 25 Days before of travel Date
  • Trip Deposit 300 USD per person.
  • Original Passport at least three (Official Days) days before of travel date
  • Passport size photo white background at least 6 month old

Join us for the exciting journey to Tibet from Kathmandu Nepal. This budget tour takes you through the ancient monasteries, high Himalayan passes, traditional Tibetan Villages, witnessing lakes and stunning mountain views, Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, Pelkor Chode Monastery and Potala palace in Lhasa. OurBudget Tibet Tour departs every Saturday and Tuesday (Expect March). Get the value of the money you paid for! Before embarking on a journey to Tibet, You may join us for a Jungle safari Or small light hiking. Please, contact us. 

 

Itinerary

Our  Budget Tour Itinerary is meticulously planned that suit your exception. Our itinerary covers Kyrung, Shigatse, Gyantse, Lhatse Yamdruk Lake, Over a Karo la pass to Lhasa. While in Lhasa you will visit Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace, Sera Monastery, Barkhor Bazaar and 

Trip PlanExpand All
01Day

Morning scenic drive to Kerung Border (Nepal & Tibet Border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside, after necessary border formalities at Nepali immigration and crossing the bridge process for all necessary custom formalities in Chinese immigration continue the drive to Kerung Town. Stay Overnight at the Guest House.

 

Max Altitude: 2,800 mMeals: BreakfastAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 9 hoursDistance: 165 km
02Day

After Breakfast drive uphill to the height plateau of the world with the typical view of the Tibetan landscape offering the sheer feeling of standing off the roof of the world from where weather permitting, a breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt.Xishapangma (8,012m) on the way see to Pikucho lake.

Max Altitude: 4,350 mMeals: BreakfastAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 6 hoursDistance: 370 km
03Day

Breakfast at the hotel and continue the scenic drive and crossing over Gyatchu La(5,220m), the highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to Mt.Kailash Bifurcates to the west. Stay overnight at the Hotel. 

Max Altitude: 3,900 mMeals: BreakfastAccommodation: HotelDuration: 6 hoursDistance: 265 km
04Day

After Breakfast Morning Sightseeing to the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit Kumbum Stupa and Phalkhor Monastery.

Highlights of the day: 

Simila Mountain Pass: Here hang the prayer flags for global peace and the well-bing of your love ones.

Karola Pass (5100 m) and Yamdruk Lake

Stay Overnight at the Hotel.

Max Altitude: 3,950 kmMeals: BreakfastAccommodation: HotelDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 90 km
05Day

After Breakfast, Continue a picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5,010m), Kambala (4,749m), Colorful Yamdrok- Tso Lake, and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo). Arrival and check in Hotel. 

Max Altitude: 3,656 mMeals: BreakfastAccommodation: HotelDuration: 6 hoursDistance: 261 km
06Day

After Breakfast, Your sightseeing tour will begins. Visit the following places on your first day excursion.

A) Drepung Monastery:The largest Monastery in Tibet where over ten thousant monks live once. Additionally, you will visit Loselling College within Drepung Monastery to understand Monks practice and studies.

B) Sera Monastery: In the afternoon the tour processed to Sera Monastery. The ancient monastery regarded as a significant Buddhist seminary. Monks debates is the highlight of Sera Monastery

Late afternoon free time to enjoy and evening enjoy your dinner.

Max Altitude: 3, 656 mMeals: BreakfastAccommodation: HotelDuration: 5 hours
07Day

After the breakfast your guide will take you to visit significant sites in Lhara.

A) Potala Palace: This is the highlight of the day, you will stand atop of Potala Palace height for the eagle eye view of Lhasa City. Visit most of the historical room within wall and process to next spots.

B) Longwangtan Park: nestled at the base of Potala Palace offer the maginificent view of Palace and immerse yourself in the Tibetan Culture.

C) Jokhang Temple: In the afternoon head to the secred Jokhang Temple in the heart of Tibetan faith and life. Witness the Shakyamuni Buddha in side the temple. You are already at Barkhor Street which is the most colorful and active street and many religious people practicing the Buddhism belief.

After enjoying at Barkhor Street drive back to Hotel.

Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Hotel
08Day

Today your guide will transfer to Airport or train station for your onward destination. Bye!

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Included
  • All Ground Transportation from Kathmandu to Kerung Border by private Jeep/bus (Nepal Side and Tibet side)
  • 7-night Twin-sharing budget accommodation while on Tibet Tour.
  •  Baily Breakfast as per itinerary
  • An Experienced, English-speaking Tibetan Guide Throughout Journey
  • Langtang National Park Permit
  • Document preperation and Visa application services.
  • High altitude desert scenic drive by tourist coach/ Jeep in Tibet part
  • Monastery entrance fee, All necessary Documentation for the Tibet part
  • A private sharing Jeep/ bus throughout the tour stopping at the serene points. 
  • 2-full day sightseeing in Lhasa with private vehicle (potala Palace, Barkhor Bazaar, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery and Jokhang Temple and other monuments and markets).
  • Sightseeing in Xigatse, and Gyantse
  • Group Tibet Travel permit
  • Tibet Visa Process (we apply here in Kathmandu). This is a paper visa and you get stamped only at check-in and check-out port. 
Excluded
  • Lunch and Dinner while on the Tour
  • Insurance of any kind (Travel insurance, Medical Insurance)
  • Cost to open the Natural or political disturbances that are beyond our control
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, and Shopping
  • Flight Ticket to Kathmandu from Lhasa
  • Visa Fee US$:-125.00 per person for other nationality (extra $ 100 for USA, Canadian, Argentina & Romania)
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Exciting News! Until further notice, Till now, drive-in and drive-out tours are available. We need at least 4 working days to get a Visa from the Chinese Embassy, until you get a visa, you may do a 2-night / 3-day Jungle safari or join our 4-day Annapurna Ghorepani- Ghandruk Trek. we have a fixed departure every Saturday for seasonal times. You can check back with us for the additional departure dates as well.

Essential Information
  • Tibet travel permits are mandatory. We will assist you with the application process and documentation.
  • A Visa Fee of 90 USD will be an additional cost for US and Canadian passport holders 
  • Flight Fare (Lhasa-Kathmandu) US$:-415.00 (Subject to Changeable). After completing the Tibet tour, and planning to go to Mainland China then Train Tickets cost will be extra.
  • Ensure you have 6- month valid passport beyond the travel date
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