8 天加德滿都至拉薩陸路探險之旅含珠峰大本營體驗
Highlights
Traveling from Kathmandu in Nepal to Tibet is one of the most popular way to visit this mysterious holy land. Covering a distance of approximately 160 kilometers, the route leads up to the Gyirong Border, where the adventure begins. To fully immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of Tibet, we highly recommend our 8-day Kathmandu to Lhasa overland adventure tour. This journey of a lifetime allows you to explore the best of Tibet, including a visit to the majestic Mount Everest, all at an affordable local price that makes this experience even more irresistible.
Over the course of the first two days, you will travel from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and enter Tibet via Gyirong Border. Then, you'll reach the closest point to the sky at Everest Base Camp, where you can bask in the serene surroundings of this natural wonder. As you head to Shigatse, you'll have the opportunity to visit the impressive Tashilhunpo Monastery, and explore the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake and the breathtaking Karola Glacier on the way to Lhasa. In the holy city of Lhasa, you'll witness the grandeur of its attractions, including the world-renowned Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Sera Monastery. Throughout the journey, you'll travel in comfort and at a smooth pace, giving you ample time to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery and cultural treasures of Tibet.
With the border open in 2023, there has never been a better time to take our Kathmandu to Lhasa tour. This adventurous tour combines Tibetan culture, religious architecture and monasteries, ancient relics, natural wonders, and thrilling experiences, making it a truly unforgettable journey.
Day by day
Altitude: 2700 meters | Distance: 137 km, about 7 hours’ drive
In the morning, you'll be accompanied by a local guide and driver as they pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu. From there, you'll head towards Syabrubesi, situated near the border on the Nepalese side. As you travel along the winding mountain road, you'll be treated to primitive views of cascading waterfalls, flowing rivers, majestic gorges, and lush forests. You have a chance to view LuangTang National Park.
In this evening, you will stay overnight at a charming local guesthouse in Syabrubesi.
海拔:2800 公尺 | 距離:40 公里,車程約 4-5 小時
早餐後,您將被送往邊境進入中國,並由中國當地的導遊與司機迎接。通過吉隆口岸後,您將被送往海拔 2800 公尺的吉隆鎮(車程約 1 小時),這裡是往返中國與尼泊爾的旅客重要的出入境點,位於兩國邊界。
下午,您有機會探索建於西元 637 年的帕巴寺。傳說尼泊爾尺尊公主嫁給松贊干布進入西藏時,帶來了三尊釋迦牟尼佛像,其中一尊是瓦底桑布佛像。這尊佛像被安置在吉隆鎮,並興建了帕巴寺來供奉它。參觀完寺廟後,花點時間探索吉隆周邊地區。
夜宿吉隆鎮。
Altitude: 5200 meters | Distance: 480 km, about 10-11 hours’ drive
On this day, you will be transferred from Gyirong Town to Tingri. Along the way, you will pass by the breathtaking Pelkhu-tso Lake, a stunning cobalt blue lake and the largest in Shigatse, with an elevation of 4590 meters. Mount Shishabangma, regarded as a lucky holy mountain, stands nearby, while Pelkhu-tso Lake is the holy lake, shimmering like a diamond and complementing the mountain's beauty. From Pelkhu-tso, you'll be able to take in the awe-inspiring and majestic view of Mount Shishapangma. It is about 120km from Mount Everest and stands at an elevation of 8,027 meters, making it the 14th highest mountain in the world and the only 8,000-meter peak that lies entirely within Tibet.
Then, continue your drive to Mount Everest Base Camp, the highlight of today's trip. On the way, you will enjoy the beautiful and unique scenery of the pass, including incredibly snow-capped mountain ranges, blue skies, floating high clouds, and endless grasslands. You will finally arrive at Rongbuk Monastery for the first good view of Mt. Everest. At an altitude of 5,154m, Rongbuk Monastery is the world's highest monastery and a must-visit for spiritual travelers. It is also photo-worthy. It used to be an area of meditation huts, and you can find hermitage meditation caves with a history of over 400 years, dotting the cliff walls all around the monastery and the valley. Along with brilliant Mt. Everest views, at Rongbuk Monastery, you will be touched by the breathtaking scenery, such as large white chortens, piles of mani stones, colorful prayer flags, and devout pilgrims passing by. After visiting EBC, make a stop at Gyawula Pass (5200m) where you can marvel at Mount Everest and other high peaks in the distance. You'll be amazed by the winding road that seems to go on forever.
In this evening, you will accommodate in Tingri.
海拔:4000 公尺 | 距離:280 公里,車程約 7 小時
早餐後,您將從定日前往日喀則。旅途中,您將參觀拉孜的 G318 國道 5000 公里紀念碑。下午早些時候抵達日喀則後,您將參觀扎什倫布寺。扎什倫布寺由第 1 世達賴喇嘛根敦珠巴於 1447 年創立,是西藏後藏地區最大的寺廟。
在扎什倫布寺,您可以參觀歷代班禪喇嘛的傳統駐錫地,他們是西藏地位第 2 高的轉世活佛。參觀第 4 世與第 10 世班禪喇嘛的古老靈塔,以及供奉著神聖西藏喇嘛遺骨的佛塔。在欣賞藏式建築上精美的宗教繪畫、聆聽當地僧侶誦經,甚至像當地人一樣參與轉經時,從您的導遊那裡了解更多關於班禪喇嘛與達賴喇嘛的資訊。別忘了爬到寺廟頂端,俯瞰寺廟本身與日喀則市的壯麗全景。
夜宿日喀則。
Altitude: 4000 meters | Distance: 280 km, about 7 hours’ drive
In this morning, you will be taken from your hotel in Shigatse to Gyantse to first visit Pelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum.
Pelkor Monastery (Palcho Monastery) is an important site for Tibetan Buddhism, as it houses different sects including the Gelug, Sakyapa, and Kadampa. Pelkor Monastery, with a history over 600 years, is also renowned for its impressive architecture, which blends Tibetan, Nepalese, and Han Chinese styles. One of the main attractions of Pelkor Monastery is the Kumbum Stupa (Gyangtse Kumpum), which is a nine-story tower adorned with thousands of images of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. It is said to be the largest such structure in Tibet. Visitors can enjoy their time by witnessing the daily rituals and prayers of the monks, and have a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape from the top of the Kumbum Stupa (100-Thousand-Buddha Pagoda). You can also catch the far view of Gyantse Fortress ( Gyantse Dzong).
In the afternoon, you’ll be driven 280km to Lhasa, and you will pass over the Karola Pass (5010m) and Kambala Pass (4794m). While driving, you will see the beautiful Karola Glacier, Yamdrok Lake and Brahmaputra River and finally reach Lhasa.
Visit one of the most beautiful glaciers in Tibet - Karola Glacier, the filming location of the movie "Red Valley" (Hong He Gu). As one of Tibet's three major continental glaciers, backed by the southern slope of Naiqin Kangsang Peak (7,191 meters), one of the four highest peaks in Tibet, this white glacier is also the source of the eastern part of the Nianchu River. The Karola Glacier (5,012m) is only 300 meters away from the highway connecting Lhasa to Gyantse town, and you can view it right from your vehicle. You can also easily walk to the foot of the charming glacier, which has a shape like a frozen waterfall right above the road and you. Besides the fantastic hike to the Karola Glacier, on the opposite side of the road, you can appreciate the beautiful snow-capped mountain of Mt Kalurong. After that, you'll enjoy breathtaking view of Yamdrok Lake, a freshwater lake down below, as well as spectacular views of the holy Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance. It is one of the four largest sacred lakes in Tibet, along with Lhamo Latso Lake, Manasarovar Lake, and Namtso Lake. Yamdrok Lake offers stunning views of the Tibetan plateau and is said to be able to help Tibetans find the reincarnated soul of the Dalai Lama.
After the tour, drive back to Lhasa and accommodate there.
海拔:3650公尺
今天您將探索拉薩的輝煌建築、文化與歷史,隨後與當地人一起漫步於著名的八廓街,體驗藏人的日常生活與轉經文化。
早上,您可以步行前往布達拉宮參觀。它不僅是西藏的地標,也是達賴喇嘛的傳統居所和冬宮(1649-1959年)。從布達拉宮大門攀登365級台階抵達紅宮後,您將來到海拔3.700公尺的世界最高宮殿,在那裡您可以欣賞到拉薩市絕佳的全景。當您探索紅宮內的主要大殿、禮拜堂和歷代達賴喇嘛的靈塔殿時,您會被其卓越的繪畫、華麗的珠寶工藝、精湛的雕刻、色彩斑斕的裝飾以及寶藏背後的神秘故事所震撼與感動。在布達拉宮內,您會遇到許多從遠方前來這座聖地祈禱的藏族朝聖者,這對他們來說是終身的目標。您也可以請您的導遊講述更多關於西藏第33任贊普松贊干布的故事,他在7世紀時為了迎娶唐朝文成公主而首次建造了布達拉宮。請注意,參觀順序可能會根據您布達拉宮門票上指定的參觀時間進行調整。所有遊客都必須隨旅遊團參觀,並在宮殿內停留一小時。請注意,宮殿內禁止攝影。
探索完布達拉宮後,前往擁有1300年歷史的大昭寺,這裡是西藏的精神中心和世界文化遺產。據說大昭寺是為了松贊干布的兩位妻子:唐朝文成公主和尼泊爾尺尊公主而建。「大昭」意為「佛的房子」,寺內供奉著釋迦牟尼12歲等身像,這是佛教世界的瑰寶。這就是為什麼佛教朝聖者將其視為最神聖的目的地。當您看著他們日夜在寺廟前祈禱時,時間彷彿靜止了。
隨後,在靠近大昭寺繁忙的八廓街散步,這裡在古代是佛教徒進行轉經(朝聖環線)的地方。如今,它已成為一個繁榮的當地市場,您可以在那裡喝一壺酥油茶,穿上藏服拍照,並挑選一些當地的藏式、尼泊爾式和印度手工藝品與紀念品。
Altitude: 3650m
Today you will enjoy the culture tour of Lhasa via a visit to two of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, the Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.
In the morning, drive about 35min (12km) to visit Drepung Monastery which was the largest Tibetan monastery (Gelug Sect, Yellow Hat) in Lhasa. It used to be Dalai Lama’s palace before he moved to the Potala Palace in the 17th century. Now it is famous for Drepung Shoton Festival held each August, people come to offer yogurt to the monks who finished the 100 days’ meditation while enjoying the grandest Buddha (thangka) unfolding ceremony. Besides the unique architecture and amazing buildings, you can watch monks debating in Tibetan Buddhism vibrant and active with expansive gestures, clapping, and stamping. After Drepung Temple, you will have about a 2-hour Tibetan culture tour, which includes an introduction, Tibetan incense making, and block printing.
In the afternoon, drive another 40min (14km) to visit Sera Monastery. Step on one of the most beautiful monastery compounds, and its white stone roads and walkways makes you feel almost Mediterranean. The highlight of Sera Monastery is watch the monks’ debate at around 15:00 - 17:00 (except Sundays). It is an interesting form of debate, you can see one monk, the questioner, standing while the answerer or group of answerers, sitting. The standing monk will ask question and slap his palms and stomp, each action has its special meaning, such as activating wisdom, and are not meant to be aggressive.
After that, be escorted back to your hotel in Lhasa.
您的8天尼泊爾西藏陸路之旅即將結束。您將在拉薩有一些自由活動時間,自行探索更多景點,直到您的導遊送您前往機場/火車站,搭乘航班或火車前往下一個目的地。
延伸建議:如果您希望在西藏停留更長時間,可以將行程延伸至西藏的其他精華景點,包括納木措、岡仁波齊和古格王朝遺址。請告訴我們您的喜好。
旅途平安!
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What’s included
Included
- 私人車輛與司機
- 持有執照的英語導遊
- 含早餐的飯店
- 門票和行程所列餐食
- 意外保險
- 西藏旅遊許可證(在進入西藏段前安排)
- 高原火車上的氧氣供應(車廂內提供)
Not included
- 國際航班
- 入境簽證費用
- 個人開銷與單人房差額 =====
- 可選活動
- 第一天和最後一天的抵達與離開交通
- 導遊和司機小費