India Nepal Tibet Self Drive Expedition
The India Nepal Tibet Self Drive Expedition by Thrust Adventure is an 16-day thrilling road journey across three breathtaking countries. Starting from Gorakhpur, India, this adventure takes you through Nepal’s lush Chitwan National Park, vibrant center of Thamel inside the ancient town of Kathmandu, and scenic border gorge village of Syabrubesi and Raswagadi, before crossing into Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. The Tibetan leg offers aweaspring landscapes, high-altitude passes, mini red cannon, desert land and mountain base camps. Above all the cultural landmarks of Shigatse, Lhasa, and Rongbok with Everest Base Camp adds the adventure level on it.
16 Days India Nepal Tibet Self Drive Expedition
Thrust Adventure ensures an experience, handling border crossings, permits, and vehicle formalities. With a focus on safety and comfort, this self-drive expedition delivers an unmatched combination of adventure, culture, and scenic beauty across India, Nepal, and Tibet.
Trip Facts
On request
Minimum 6 Pax / 2 Cars
42 Days Prior to Travel Date
Compulsory
India, Nepal and Tibet (China)
March to October
November and December
Passport, RC, DL, Photo, Form
Available on request
Day to Day Itinerary
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Day 10
Lhasa explore and rest day. 3700m.
A day tour in Lhasa. Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor Street, and shopping free time are options available. Overnight stay in Lhasa.
Package Cost Includes
- Customs Security Deposit for customers’ vehicles.
- All necessary paperwork and travel permits for the overland tour.
- Border crossing formalities: Customs clearance, China inspection, and quarantine for vehicles.
- Compulsory third-party traffic liability insurance for all vehicles and basic travel insurance for all participants.
- Temporary Chinese driver’s license for drivers and number plate for all vehicles.
- All costs for a local Tibetan English-speaking tour guide.
- All costs for a Chinese-registered support/lead car (a pickup truck).
- All costs for two crew members from Nepal, including travel permits, accommodations, meals, and entrance tickets.
- Accommodations for 9 nights (3-star basis).
- Meals (Lunch x 9 + Dinner x 9).
- Entrance tickets for all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
- Agency service fee for information consulting, paperwork application, tour organizing and coordinating, document translation, and government taxes.
Package Cost Excludes
- The visa fees that you need to pay the Chinese Embassy and services fees of USD 125.
- Fuel, cleaning, maintenance, parts, repairs, additional insurance, fines, and emergency transportation for customers’ vehicles.
- Costs incurred for changing the route, schedule, or contents of the tour or entering/exiting.
- China other than at an originally planned date.
- Personal expenses, like snacks, drinks, laundry, massages, souvenirs, entertainment, tips, etc.
FAQs for Tibet Self Drive Tour
Is it possible to find a better place for the Night in Rongbuk, as we don’t like yurts and tents.
As suggested in the itinerary, we will stay at Tashiczong village, which is very close to the bus terminal of Everest Base Camp, and the qualities of the hotels there are best, no comparison with the yurts. Even they have oxygen supply in the room and the altitude is lower than base camp.
Is it possible to visit Namtso Lake, Pichutso Lake?
Yes, you can visit Namtso and Pichu lake. Pichu lake is on our way in or out around Everest Base Camp, while Namtso Lake need to organize our itinerary differently. This is our part of job, just let us know.
Is it possible to take a different route from Lhasa to Shigatse?
Yes, we will take the scenic route through Yamdrok lake and Karola Glacier from Shigatse to Lhasa, and the traffic of this route is much more quiet than the G318 national road. No matter you choose the Namtso or not, Thrust Adventure take the different route to Shigatse from Namtso, and Shigatse to Everest Base Camp and continue to Gyirong border point.
Are there photography stops possible?
During this journey, we can stop at beautiful viewpoints where we will stop. As well as, photography points managed by tourism beauty of Tibet, can be used with local attractions with basis fees. Don’t worry Thrust Adventure know all the photography points along this route.
Do Thrust Adventure have any alternatives with comfortable stay rather than 5000m Everest Base Camp ?
As no one is happy to sleep at Rongbuk at 5000m on. Yes we offer! With Thrust Adventure, we will make your night comfortable with altitude too. You don’t need to sleep over 5000 meters anywhere in our itinerary, unless you want to challenge yourself. With our India Nepal Tibet Self Drive Expedition we stay in Tashiczong for that night at the altitude of 4300m.
Key Notes for India Tibet Drive Tour
1. Best Time to goTibet?
The best time to visit Tibet is April to mid of October. After October, there will be snow so hard to drive. If you are asking for best months, August and September.
2. Permit requirements for regular self-driving trip. (All Compulsory).
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Clear scan copies of passport (front and last page).
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Driving license.
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Vehicle Insurance.
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Clients Insurance.
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4 side photos of every vehicle. (Registration number must be clear).
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Driver Name as per Passport.
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4 photos of yourself and the people traveling with you, with a white color background
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Vehicle license or registration details (must show color, engine number and others). (RC Book).
After getting advance and above documents, Thrust Adventure will apply for Tibet Travel Permit.
3. How is the road and weather Kathmandu to Kyurung?
The road from Kathmandu to Kyrung is mix type road where you will find mountain zig-zag road, sharp curved with uphill, straight black topped good road but narrow, off-road with potholes and mud-slush. March to May is the dry season but June to September is the raining season so road would be adventurous in that time, however after crossing Nepal-China Border the road is wide, nice, but highland with less oxygen which ultimately lower the power our cars.
4. Payment Procurers.
70 % payment must be done via Bank Transfer to Company Account before 48 Days. Remaining will be collected on the day of arrival in Kathmandu or border.
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For other services you can decide later after confirmed Itinerary.
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Special services like meals, Communication and walkie-talkies, Tibetan Swiper and Lead vehicles which makes the checking process easier and faster, supporting truck, as on.