15 Days Self-Driving Overland trip from KTM-Lhasa-Mengla Port
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- All necessary travel permits to Tibet
- Entrance ticket fees for all sightseeing spots listed in the program
- All China customs paperwork at Kyirong and Mengla ports
- Private guide: English-speaking local Tibetan guide for the whole trip
- Breakfasts in hotels only
- Temporary license for driver and temporary number plate for customer’s vehicle, arranged at Shigatse
- Welcome dinner for the group with cultural show
- Lodging (double occupancy): 14 nights in 3-star hotels wherever possible and local hotels in other areas
- Pick-up and drop-off services at the beginning and end of the tour (one-time service only; additional transfers will be charged separately)
- Oxygen canisters: oxygen tanks provided for the group throughout the trip
- Lodging and meals for the guide at necessary places during the trip
- First aid kit
- Travel insurance covering trip cancellation and emergency evacuation (recommended)
- Tips or gratuities for the guide and driver
- Private transportation in Tibet: Tourist vehicle or supporting vehicle (if required, available at additional cost; fuel included)
- All Nepal/Mengla side trips, border pick-ups, drop-offs, and other related services
- Tibet Group Visa (TGV) fee
- Expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
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International and domestic flights/train tickets
Note: We accept advance bookings for flights and train tickets. Please check updated costs and availability with your travel consultant. -
Meals not specified in the itinerary (all lunches, dinners, and beverages during the tour)
Note: An average meal in Tibet costs approximately USD 5 per person.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Kyirong
Nepal border to Kyirong (2600m), enter China from Kyirong port. Our guide will assist you upon arrival in Kyirong.
Overnight at Kyirong (B)
FYI: If time permits, obtain ATP; otherwise, it can be done the next day after office opens.
Day 2: Kyirong to Rongbuk (5050m) via Peku Lake (4600m) (B)
Attractions: Rongbuk Monastery, Everest Base Camp (EBC), and Peku Lake.
Overnight in Rongbuk Guesthouse
Day 3: EBC (5050m) – Shigatse (3900m), 360 km (B)
After exploring Everest Base Camp, gradually drive to Shigatse city (3900m), 360 km.
Overnight in Shigatse
Day 4: Work on Mandatory Paper (B)
Today our staff will assist you with necessary paperwork for the trip.
Overnight in Shigatse
Day 5: Shigatse – Lhasa (3650m), 360 km (B)
Attractions: Karola Glacier (7200m), Yamdrok Lake (4880m).
Overnight in Lhasa
Day 6: Lhasa City Tour (B)
Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and bustling Barkhor Street.
Overnight in Lhasa
Day 7: Lhasa Spiritual Tour
Attractions: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and monks’ debate.
Overnight in Lhasa
Day 8: Lhasa to Lulang (2800m) via Linzhi, 476 km (B)
Drive through one of the most beautiful regions in Tibet, often called “Tibet’s Switzerland,” and explore the rich forests of Lulang.
Overnight in Lulang
Day 9: Lulang – Bomi – Ranwu Town (360 km, 6–7 hrs) (B)
Scenic drive with stops along the way to capture photos and explore beautiful glaciers in China.
Overnight in Ranwu Town
Day 10: Ranwu Town – Markam (430 km, 6 hrs) via G318 Highway (B)
Attractions: Dongda Mountain Pass (5008m), Zogang Grasslands, and views of remote nomadic herders.
Overnight in Markam
Day 11: Markam – Deqin – Shangrila (400 km, 7–8 hrs) (B)
Pass by Meili Snow Mountain and Baima Snow Mountain Pass.
Overnight in Shangrila
Day 12: Shangrila – Dali (430 km, 8–9 hrs) (B)
Attractions: Lijiang Ancient Town, Dali Ancient Town.
Overnight in Dali
Day 13: Dali – Kunming (339 km, 4–5 hrs) (B)
Morning visit to the Three Pagodas and Erhai Lake.
Overnight in Kunming
Day 14: Kunming – Xishuangbanna via Puer (520 km, 8 hrs) (B)
Drive via G8511 Kunmo Expressway. Stop at Yuanjiang for lunch and views of the Red River Valley. Explore Puer tea mountains en route.
Overnight in Xishuangbanna
Day 15: Xishuangbanna – Mohan Border (210 km, 4 hrs)
End of the journey at Mohan Border.
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