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 the sight spots listed in the program;
All China custom papers works at Kyirong and Mengla port.
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, arrange at Shigatse.
Welcome dinner for the group with show.
Lodging (double occupancy) : 14 nights 3* hotel wherever possible and local hotels in other areas.
Pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour for the clients for one time, multiple pick-up or send-off services will charge separately;
Oxygen canisters: Oxygen tanks for the group for whole trip;
Lodging and meals for guide for the necessary places during trip;
First aid kit;

All necessary travel permits to Tibet;
Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the program;
All China custom papers works at Kyirong and Mengla port.
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, arrange at Shigatse.
Welcome dinner for the group with show.
Lodging (double occupancy) : 14 nights 3* hotel wherever possible and local hotels in other areas.
Pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour for the clients for one time, multiple pick-up or send-off services will charge separately;
Oxygen canisters: Oxygen tanks for the group for whole trip;
Lodging and meals for guide for the necessary places during trip;
First aid kit;

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Tour Outline

Day 1: Arrival in Kyirong
Nepal border to Kyirong (2600m), enter China from Kyirong port. Where our guide will assist Kyirong.
Overnight at Kyirong. (B)

(FYI: IF time permits obtain ATP, otherwise you can do it next day after the office opens)

Day 2: KYIRONG TO RONGBUK (5050m) VIA PEKU LAKE (4600m) (B)
Attractions: Rongbuk Monastery, EBC and Peku Lake.
Overnight in Rongbuk Guesthouse

Day 3: EBC (5050m) - SHIGATSE (3900m) (360Km) (B)
Attractions: After exploring the EBC we will gradually drive to Shigatse city (3900m), 360km
Overnight in Shigatse

Day 4. WORK ON MANDATORY PAPER (B)
Today our staff will go with you for necessary paper paperwork for the trip.
Overnight in Shigatse

Day 5: SHIGATSE-LHASA (3650m),360Km (B)
Attractions: Karola Glacier (7200m), Yamdrok Lake (4880m)
Overnight in Lhasa

Day 6. LHASA CITY TOUR (B)
Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Bustling Bakhor Street
Overnight in Lhasa

Day7. Lhasa Spiritual Tour
Attractions: Drepung monastery, Sera Monastery and Monks debate
Overnight in Lhasa

Day 8. LHASA TO LULANG (2800m) VIA LINZHI (476Km) (B)
Attractions：Today we are heading to one of the most beautiful lands in Tibet, which is often called as Tibet Switzerland and further drive to Lulung to explore its rich forest.
Overnight in Lulang

Day 9. LULANG-BOMI-RANWU TOWN (360Km,6-7 hrs.) (B)
Attractions: Today, you will have few stops on the way to Ranwu town, where you can take photos and can explore the most beautiful glaciers in China.
Overnight in Ranwu Town

Day 10. RANWU TOWN-MARKAM (430Km),6hrs VIA G318 HIGHWAY (B)
Attractions: On the way to Markham, you will have a distinct view of Dongda Mountain Pass (5008m), Zogang Grasslands, remote nomadic herders.
Overnight in Markam

Day11.MARKAM-DEQIN-SHANGRILA(400Km），7-8 hrs (B)
Attractions: Today, you will pass by Meili Snow Mountain, Baima Snow Mountain Pass.
Overnight in Shangrila

Day12. SHANGRILA-DALI (430Km),8-9hrs (B)
Attractions: Lijiang ancient town, Dali ancient town
Overnight in Dali

Day 13: DALI-KUNMING (339Km) 4-5 hrs (B)
Attractions: Morning you will visit the Three Pagodas and Erhai lake
Overnight in Kunming

Day 14. KUNMING-XISHUANGBANA VIA PUER (520Km) 8 hrs (B)
Attractions: Today, you will take the G8511 Kunmo Expressway (Highway) Stop at Yuanjiang for lunch and views of the Red River Valley and beside can explore Puer’s tea mountains.
Overnight in Xishuangbana

Day 15：XISHUANGBANA -MOHAN BORDER (210Km), 4 hrs