Tibet Train Tour from Beijing to Kathmandu via Tibet Everest Base Camp (E.B.C)

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Trip Code:

CTTT-02

Length Of Trip:

12 Days

Private Tour
Overland

Tibet is a very important place for travel-lovers. There are many sacred sites in Tibet, Potala Palace, Sera Monastery. This train tour providing you more time to experience the Tibetan culture and enjoy the stunning scenery in Tibet.

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Itinerary

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Day	Destinations
1	Arrival at Beijing
2 - 3	Beijing
4 - 5	Beijing - Train to Lhasa
6 - 7	Lhasa
8	Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse
9	Shigatse - Sakya - Lhatse
10	Lhatse - Mount Everest
11	Mount Everest - Zhangmu
12	Zhangmu - Kathmandu

Beijing is a very big city in Asia and it attracts many travelers for its amazing spots. Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world, the Summer Palace is an specially important historical remains of China, also, in Beijing you can visit the most beautiful section of the Great Wall. Beijing is a place for travelers to learn more about China and its culture. Tibet, another destination of this trip, is also a world famous place for its scenic views and unique culture. Tibet is located in western China, the nature environment keeps well and you can find many breathtaking places there, maybe some of them even have not been discovered and have no name! As the base of Buddhism in China, Tibet has many famous temples and monasteries, Jokhang Temple and Drepung Monastery are just examples. Most Tibetans believe in Buddhism, they think people should be kind to everything, that is the also the reason why Tibetans are so friendly to their guests.

Day 01:

Arrival in Beijing

Arrive at the Beijing Capital Airport, be met and transferred to hotel by your guide and driver, have a good rest by your own. Overnight at Beijing.

Day 02:

Beijing (B)

Today you will be arranged to visit Tian'anmen Square - the largest public square in the world and Forbidden City - magnificent imperial Palaces of Ming and Qing dynasties for almost 500 years, and then head to the Temple of Heaven, a place where the Emperors prayed for peace and harvest. After lunch, drive to visit Summer Palace, originally a royal garden and a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty. On the way back Fresh-water pearl market for a good bargain can not to be missed. In the evening enjoy the cultural show - Kongfu show or Peking Opera after dinner. Overnight at Beijing.

Day 03:

Beijing (B)

Morning excursion to the most beautiful section of the Great Wall - the Mutianyu Great Wall. The hike takes about 2-3; hours. After lunch drive to visit Changling, one of the 13 Ming Tombs of the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). In the evening transfer you to train station for the train to Lhasa (T27, 21:30 - 18:38+2days).

Day 04:

On the train

Enjoy the scenery as you travel closer to tibet on the highest railway in the world.

Day 05:

Arrival at Lhasa [3595m]

Today you will see the beautiful Tibetan plateau with the nomads groups, Kekexili Ntature Reserve, ect. Arrival at Lhasa around 18:30, Lhasa train station picking up and transfer to your hotel in Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 06:

Lhasa City sightseeing, visit Potola Palace & Jokhang Temple (B) - Walking tour is arranged today

Today is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau, so we have purposely arranged only to visit Jokhang temple and Potala Palace. Jokhang temple is the most scared shrine in Tibet which was built in 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, the circuit around it called Barkhor street, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs. Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world;

within it. Mostly it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Both of them are the focal points of pilgrims from entire Tibetan world, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 07:

Lhasa City sightseeing, visit Drepung monastery, Sera monastery & Norbulingka summer palace (B)

Today you will be arranged to visit Drepung, Sera monasteries and Summer Palace - Norbulingka palace. Both Drepung and Sera monasteries are Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect monastic colleges. Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala, it was once the world largest monastery in the history with 10,000 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet. Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see. Norbulingka is the summer palace of Dalai Lama, you can visit the residences of different lineages of the Dalai Lama. The park is crowded with picnickers and traditional activities during the Shoton (Yogurt festival) in August. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 08:

Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake [4441m] / Gyantse [3980m] / Shigatse [3840m], 360KM, 7hrs (B)

Morning drive up to Kampala pass [4794m], you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance, the turquoise coloured Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the unforgettable vista of pincer-shaped turquoise water of the lake and amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar

glacier from Karo la pass are wonders of the day. Continue along the Friendship southern Hwy drive to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. Late afternoon drive to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.

Day 09:

Shigatse / Sakya [4280m] / Lhatse [3950m], 200KM, 4hrs (B)

Morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas, monks in this monastery are nice looking in their hand-made traditional shoes-'Tsomba' in Tibetan. Late morning drive to visit Sakya Monastery which is the main monastery of Sakyapa sect, houses around the monastery are also in a typical gray colour. Hike around the monastery northern ruins and drive back to Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse.

Day 10:

Lhatse / New Tinggri [Shegar,4250m] / Rongbuk Monastery [4900m] / E.B.C [5150m], 190KM, 4hrs (B)

Early morning start driving to Rongbuk via Shegar, cross over Gyatsola Pass [5200m] and Gawu la pass [5,200m], from the top of the Gawu la you will see the spetacular Himalayan Ranges and its glorious peaks viz Mt.Makalu [8463m], Mt.Lotse [8,516m], Mt.Everst [8,844m], Mt.Cho Oyu [8,201m] and Mt.Shishapama [8020m] from Left to right, climbing down through numbers of switchback bends lead to the dry valley of Tashi Zom and then to Rongbuk.

Rongbuk is the highest monastery in Tibet and it consists both monks and nuns, it is also a good point to see Mt.Everest. Afternoon trek from local tent guesthouses community to E.B.C, it is only 6km and takes about 2 hours. Or you can take the dedicated minibus (25rmb/per person, round-trip). Overnight at distinguish featured local tent guesthouse.

Day 11:

Rongbuk / Old Tingri [4250m] / Zhangmu [2250m] 280KM, 6-7hrs;

Morning after see the sunrise at E.B.C, start driving to Zhangmu via Old Tingri & Nyalam, crossing Thongla [5300m] pass, savoring the enchanting views of the surrounding peaks of Shishapangma [8,020m], Cho Oyu [8201m], Menlungtse and Gauri, the road driving over the pass of Tongla is surrounded by the snow-capped peaks and it is like a road to the sky. Overnight at Zhangmu.

Day 12:

Zhangmu / Kodari (Nepal Boarder) / Kathmandu, 122km, 5hrs (B)

After breakfast, your Tibetan guide will help you clear the customs, say your farewells to the guide and driver at Friendship Bridge. Our Nepalese guide will pick you up there, after you check in at Nepali Immigration office, then drive about 5 hours to Kathmandu city, enjoy the scenery of great white waters along the way. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, end the trip.

Prices

General Inclusions

Please contact one of our Tour Advisors to get a custom quotation made to your requirements.
All required government taxes and fees.
All required Tibet permits and domestic travel documents.

Guide Inclusions

Guide fluent in English, Chinese or Japanese that is certified by the state tourism build and from the local community. (If your native language is not listed please let us know, we are certain we can assist your needs.)
Local Tibetan guide fluent in English, Chinese or Japanese that is certified by the state tourism build. (If your native language is not listed please let us know, we are certain we can assist your needs.)

Accommodation Inclusions

Where possible 3 star hotels will always be provided, if the city or town does not have then the local guest house or monastery guest house will be provided (i.e. tent / dormitory bed, no private bathroom etc.)
Lodging at E.B.C. will be at either Rongbuk Monastery's Guest House or E.B.C Tent Guest House (dormitory bed with semi-private bathroom)

Transportation Inclusions

Airport and/or train station pick-up and drop-off.
Comfortable and clean Toyota Land Cruiser 4500 for groups of 4 persons or less; for larger groups minivan. All provided with driver.
Nepal border pick up and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu.
Train sleeper cabin either hard or soft-sleepers based on your selection to Lhasa.

Attraction Inclusion

All entrance tickets as noted in the tour's itinerary.

General Exclusions

Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, internet access, fax, telephone calls etc.
Tips for your guide and driver.
Nepal visa (you can get upon arrival at Kodari, USD 25 for a 15 day tourist visa)

Accommodation Exclusions

Meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.
Hotel in Kathmandu.

Transportation Exclusions

Flight and/or railway ticket(s) to the first city of the tour and departure from the last city of the tour.

Attraction Exclusions

Optional Attractions that are not specified in the itinerary.
Sightseeing bus ticket at Everest Base Camp (E.B.C.) - 25 RMB per person. If you prefer you can hike up.

Feedback

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Tibet overland trip to Kathmandu via E.B.C feedback - Nadine

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Tibet Train Tour from Beijing to Kathmandu via Everest - 12 Days

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trip quote and dates for Beijing to Kathmandu train tour

Submitted by Lawrence Dack (not verified) on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 01:11

Looking for travel dates beginning around 11/15 or 12/15/2012; also, if trip is available in reverse (Kathmandu-Beijing).

Dear Lawrence,Thank you for

Submitted by Murphy on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 09:50

Dear Lawrence,

Thank you for your comment. I already sent you an email with more details and some advice about this trip. Hope it's helpful.

Best Regards,

Murphy

Wondering if this trip is

Submitted by Caitlin (not verified) on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 18:33

Wondering if this trip is available in reverse (Kathmandu - Beijing)? Looking to go probably in September of next year (2013). What approximately is the cost in September/October/November?
Thanks!

Hi Caitlin,Thank you very

Submitted by Murphy on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 21:19

Hi Caitlin,

Thank you very much for your comment.

I just sent you an email with some details about this tour for your reference. Please feel free to contact me if you have any question on it and I'm looking forward to hearing from you :)

Regards,

Murphy

Hi Caitlin,Thank you very

Submitted by Murphy on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 10:39

Hi Caitlin,

Thank you very much for your comment. I just sent you an email with some details about this tour for your reference.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any question on it and I'm looking forward to hearing from you :)

Regards,

Murphy

12 Day Tibet Train Tour from Beijing to Kathmandu Via Tibet E.B.

Submitted by Al (not verified) on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 16:46

I am interested in that travel, from Xining, in July or August 2013, and can join a group if any.

Hi Al,Thanks for your

Submitted by Murphy on Mon, 10/29/2012 - 09:33

Hi Al,

Thanks for your comments. We'd love to help you organize this trip, and we will have several groups during next July and August. Do you mean you plan to enter Lhasa from Xining by train? I will send you more details if you can provide your email address to us!

I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Regards,

Murphy

travel by rail from beijing

Submitted by Lum fook heng (not verified) on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 15:44

planning to visit Beijing to Tibet by rail and hope to get acclimatize by travelling from one station to another station until i reach Lhasa. Any one can assist me out there. Can I really acclimatize this way.

12 Day Tibet Train Tour from Beijing to Kathmandu Via Tibet E.B.

Submitted by Lisa (not verified) on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 13:21

I am wondering about prices for the 12 Day Tibet Train Tour from Beijing to Kathmandu Via Tibet E.B.C. However, I would want to do this trip in reverse (Kathmandu-Beijing). I would be travelling at the end of April 2013. I don't know if it makes a difference on prices, but I would be by myself. Thank you.

Hi Lisa, Thanks for

Submitted by Murphy on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 16:56

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for contacting us. We'd love to help you plan this overland trip, and I just sent you an email with some advice for your further reference. Please check it and let me know how do you think!

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Regards,

Murphy

We are four Indonesian, plan

Submitted by Lis (not verified) on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 20:24

We are four Indonesian, plan to go to Lasa via Chengdu by train on August 2013. Could you guide us how to go there?

Hi, Thanks for your comments,

Submitted by Murphy on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 17:39

Hi,

Thanks for your comments, and we'd love to help you plan this trip!

I just sent you an email with some advices, please check it and let me know if you have any questions on it!

I'm looking forward to hearing from you :)

Kind Regards,

Murphy

12 days Tibet train tour Travel Katmandu via Tibet EBC

Submitted by Eduardo Vergara (not verified) on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 05:03

I`d Like to know, if y can get the tour in the day 04(in the train to Lhasa) get the rest of the tour and stay in Katmandu where y´ll going to India. Whats the price in dollars?

Dear Eduardo, Thanks for

Submitted by Murphy on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 11:39

Dear Eduardo,

Thanks for contacting us. Of course we can adjust the tour itinerary according to your requirements and travel schedule. I just sent you an email with few questions that about your travel plan, please check it and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Regards,

Murphy

12 Day Tibet Train Tour from Beijing to Kathmandu Via Tibet E.B.

Submitted by Nicole (not verified) on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 21:08

Hi, I am still waiting for a reply please. Can I have a quote for one adult and one boy (11yrs). We would like to depart around middle of August 2013. It is possible one more adult will come also, but I need to check the price first. We would like a soft sleeper seat on the train please. Thank you. Nicole

trip: Bejing to Kethmandu via train tour

Submitted by stacey (not verified) on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 03:07

Please qwuote me price per person. I am interested in traveling with my 15 year old son sometime end of July this summer. Must make plans ASAP. Thank you very much.

Bejing to Kethmandu via train tour

Submitted by Helen on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 01:27

Hi Stacey, Thanks for your inquiry! I just sent you one email regarding this 12 day tour itinerary and quotation, please go through the email and let me know if you have any questions on the tour. I will look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards Helen

beijing to kathmondu

Submitted by Dr arun ray (not verified) on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 01:08

I am from usa. will travel from shanghai to beijing in november and like to take this tour,.how to proceed from kathmondu to kolkata? pl. advice and the prices. thank you.

Hi Arun,Thanks for contacting

Submitted by Murphy on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 16:26

Hi Arun,

Thanks for contacting us. I just sent you an email with some suggestions and details about this tour. Please check it and let me know your opinions.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you again！

Kind Regards,

Murphy

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