Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Tour with Everest Base Camp-8 days

Tibet - also famous as the Roof of the World, and the once Mahayana Buddhist Kingdom, has captured the hearts and minds of the travelers from all around the world since the ancient times. Whether you are a spiritual seeker in search of the mystery of life or seeking an adventure to challenge yourself, join in our rendezvous epic journeys across the Tibetan Plateau into the remotest and mystical highlands. The highland of Tibet and its typical geographical position has been exploited since the ancient times by explorers and adventurers, pilgrims, traders, and even missionaries. Drive through wonderful scenery dominated by green meadows, river gorges, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and enchanting flora & fauna. Besides, mingle with the people, who are following the same lifestyle for thousands of years, enjoy their reception with Tibetan Yak butter tea.

The 8 day Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Tour with Everest Base Camp explores Lhasa as well as other famous places such as Yamutso Lake, Pelkhor and Tashilunbu onasteries, and Everest Base Camp. In Lhasa we visit most holy Jokhang temple, see the legendary eighth-wonder Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace (the summer palace of the Dalai Lama), Drepung, Sera Monastery and more. Then we head of the Everest Base Camp passing through a wide range of the highlands, crossing magnificent passes, and through remarkable landscapes. Also visit world's highest monastery, the Rongbuk Monastery. Then via Zhangmu, we drive to Kathmandu after crossing the international border at the Friendship Bridge. 

If you wish to make a reverse jouney from Kathamandu to Lhasa Overland Tour, consider our Kathmandu to Lhasa with Everest Base Camp Tour. We also have program packages that focus the spiritual and natural highlights of Tibet, such as: All monasteries of Kham: Dzogchen, Dzongsar, Litang, Dege etc - 15 days, Hot springs and monasteries around Lhasa & Cradle of Tibetan civilization - 10 days.

Trip Cost

1450 per person

Trip Cost Includes

• Hotel, arrival/departure transfer
• All necessary Tibet travel permits
• Everest National Park admission fee and Grass dame charge
• Getting Chinese visa and Tibet Travel permit
• Tibet boarder (Zhang-Mu) to Kathmandu transportation by comfortable vehicle
• Lhasa to Everest Base Camp - Zhang-Mu transfer by non AC Land Cruiser (4WD Toyota)
• 7 nights accommodation in Tibet on twin sharing basis with breakfast
• English speaking Tibetan guide
• All fees for sightseeing and Monasteries as outlined in the itinerary
• All applicable taxes and service charges

Trip Cost Does Not Include

• Accommodation in Kathmandu
• Chinese visa fee {US$ 175 for the US client and US$ 85 for other nationals (visa fees are subject to change without prior notice)}
• International flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa (USD 400) and China to Lhasa
• Travel insurance
• Meals other than breakfast in Tibet
• Tips for guides and driver
• Nepal visa
• Train ticket from China to Lhasa

This Tour involves five to six hours driving per day, but comparatively little walking (indeed, walking is not mandatory). However, it is all at very high altitude, which will take a physical toll. There are no special physical requirements, but high altitude experience is a plus.

All accommodation has been chosen for their standard of hygiene, standard of service, location and food quality. All accommodation is based on twin share basis. During your tour we will use Kyichu Hotel or similar hotel in Lhasa, Gyantse Hotel or similar hotel in Gyangtse, Xigatse Hotel or similar hotel in Xigatse, Qomolangama Hotel or similar hotel in Shegar, Everest view hotel or similar hotel in Ronbuk (optional: tent guest house in Everest base camp ) and Zhangmu hotel or similar hotel in Zhangmu. Single supplement will be provided on request it cost US$290 single supplement fee. Bear in mind this is a standard overland package; for private or upgraded tour, please contact us.

Every day's breakfast is included in the package. This will be a dish of Tibetan or continental origin cooked by the lodgings you stay at. Lunch, dinner and any extra food are up to you; as a rough guide, budget Yuan 60 to Yuan 100 (US$10 to US$16) per day.

Aside from visas for China, travelers to Tibet must also obtain permits from the Tibetan Tourism Bureau. Himalayan Glacier Trekking will organize your Tibet travel permit. Please send copy of your passport if you are planning to enter Tibet via Nepal as soon as you book the trip. In the condition you are planning to enter Tibet via China; you need to send us copy of your passport and Chinese visa as soon as you book the trip. Read More

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Keep in mind that you are traveling overland to highest plateau in the world; the drive goes constantly above 5000m/16400ft during your journey except Lhasa (3,650m/11,975ft). Driving fast in such an elevation could cause medical conditions (Acute Mountain Sickness) which could be fatal. There is 50% less oxygen compared to sea level in high-altitudes places like in Tibet. The higher the altitude the less is the oxygen in air. Your body needs few days to acclimatize to this less oxygen environment. Although we provide enough information regarding AMS precaution matters, if you get AMS, we do not have other options to treat it other than medication. We advise specially the guest(s) with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder are symptoms of AMS.

All our tour leaders speak fluent English and know all the complexities and history of the areas they travel in. All our Tibet trips are run in cooperation with our Tibetan counterpart, so you can be assured that authentic local touch. We can run this Tour for as few as two people and up to eight people. However if you'd like to make a group booking for more than eight people it can easily be arranged and you can choose the dates that best suit you.

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