Kathmandu Lhasa overland tour is one of the most adventurous and popular trips to Lhasa via Everest Base Camp. The program costs includes all ground transportation in Nepal and Tibet, Chinese guide, hotel accommodation with breakfast and Tibet travel permit.
This tour combines a unique experience of highest mountain, high passes, glaciers and lakes with tour of sacred monasteries and palaces in Lhasa. Enjoy breathtaking views of north face of Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma, drive across the incredible Tibetan landscape and visit world’s highest Rongbuk Monastery, Tashilunpo Monastery, Sera monastery and the iconic Potala palace.
This journey provides an unparalleled insight and access to the history, culture and natural heritage of Tibet.
Lhasa Overland Tour via Everest Base Camp is the most exciting travel journey to Lhasa from Nepal. Here is the outline itinerary for the tour:
The major highlights of Lhasa Overland Tour via Everest Base Camp tour are as follows:
Package cost includes Tibet permit, local sightseeing, entrance fees, accommodation and breakfasts, transportation, necessary documentation, local guide, and taxes. There are no hidden or unseen charges. If you are travelling in a group of more than 2 persons do write to us to get group discount.
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Here is the day-to-day detailed itinerary for overland Lhasa tour via Everest Base camp:
Here are some important information about Tibet.
Tibet Visa processing will be done in advance and must provide original passport while you are In Kathmandu. If you are traveling China and entering to Tibet we provide you Tibet entry permit.
Following are the entry requirements for Tibet:
A passport with six months valid period
Pre-approval letter
Covid-vaccination certificate
Pre-arranged tour package
Tibet is one of the most popular locations in South Asia for modern tourism, and despite having to be on an organized tour of the region, hundreds of thousands of travelers from around the world make the journey up to the high plateau every year. And those numbers are constantly increasing. One of the most beautiful places in the world, Tibet is a land of high mountains, crystal-clear lakes, ancient monasteries with devout Buddhist monks, and one of the most unique cultures on the planet.
Tibet is the roof of the world and the average altitude here is 5000m.
The best time to visit Tibet is between May and October when the days are sunny with double digit temperature. The visibility is clear with superb mountain views and travelling over road is perfect. The period between April and November is also quite good for travel. The temperature can go up to 23°C in June.
Be careful if you plan to go over there in Winter (December to Marcn) as the temperature may fall below zero degrees with snowfall in most parts. Snow may also block roads and highways and days are normally extremely cold.
Lhasa is the capital of Tibet and is the ancient city of Asia. Here tourists find multitude of unparalleled attractions. Major places of interest include Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Jharkor Temple, Norbulingka Palace, Ganden Monastery etc.
One of the most stunning trips you can make is the overland tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa, which takes in the highlights of the beautiful Kathmandu Valley, with its temples and monasteries, as well as its beautiful scenery, and the outstanding landscape of the Tibetan plateau, passing through Everest Base Camp, and along the Friendship Highway to Lhasa. This epic journey is one of the best ways to explore the culture and people of both Nepal and Tibet close up, and get the best experience of crossing the massive Himalayas, over the pass at Gyirong.
