





7 days Lhasa to Kathmandu group tour via E.B.C.
Itinerary
Travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu with our small tour groups affords not only the numerous highlights along the Friendship Highway, but also an affordable way to see Lhasa, the Tibetan Plateau, Everest Base Camp, and finally Nepal.


Your Tibetan guide will greet you at the Lhasa Gonggar Airport or Lhasa railway station, and transport you to your hotel in the city. From the airport to Lhasa is 68 km (42 mi), roughly an hour drive to your hotel. The drive from the train station is only 15 km (9 mi) and takes 20 minutes. After checking into the hotel, you will have the remainder of the day to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude. Stay in Lhasa.


After breakfast, visit Potala Palace, which is the best known cultural landmark in Tibet. It is most renowned as the residence of the lineage of Dalai Lamas (Avalokiteshvara), though the massive structure contains a small world within itself. It was first built by 33rd ruler of his dynasty, King Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century, but still is in surprisingly good repair because of continual rejuvenation projects. Then visit Jokhang temple, the most sacred building in Tibetan Buddhism, located in the heart of Lhasa old town. It is the most sought after pilgrimage destination for all Tibetans. Barkhor Street is a popular Kora (holy walking path) which surrounds the Jokhang Temple. Always full of Tibetan faithful, visitors may find mingling with local pilgrims around the Barkhor Street uniquely engaging. Stay in Lhasa.


Today you will be arranged to visit Drepung and Sera monasteries. 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. Stay in Lhasa.

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-colored 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 is wonders of the day. Then 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. Stay in Shigatse.



Early morning start driving to Rongphu via Shegar, cross over Gyatsola [5200 m] & Gawu la pass [5250 m], from the top of the Gawu la you will see the spectacular Himalayan Ranges and its glorious peaks viz Mt. Makalu [8,463 m], Mt.Lotse [8,516 m], Mt.Everest [8,844 m], Mt.Cho Oyu [8,201 m] and Mt.Shishapama [8,020 m] from Left to right, climbing down through numbers of switchback bends lead to the dry valley of Tashi Zom and then to today's destination - Everest Base Camp. Rongbuk is the highest monastery in Tibet and consists of both monks and nuns, it is a good point to see Mt.Everest. Enjoy the sunset of Mount Everest when it is a clear day. Stay in local guesthouse (dorm bed).



Morning enjoys the sunrise of Mount Everest when it is a clear day and have breakfast at your guesthouse. Afterward start today's drive to Gyirong Border, which is newly opened for foreign tourists to continue their overland travel to Nepal. Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes along the way including Mount Shishapangma and lake Pekutso. Stay in Gyirong.

After breakfast, drive about 1 hour to Gyirong border and see off to your Tibetan guide. End the services at the border. Clear the custom and cross the border to Nepal side where your local Nepalese driver will send you to your hotel to Kathmandu. The drive takes about 8-9 hours due to the bad road condition.
Tips: After you cross the border and enter Nepal, you need clear customs at the Nepal Immigration office. If you don’t have your Nepalese visa you can apply at the same time, normally the fee is 35 USD for the single entry visa which is valid for 15 days, you will need to have one passport photo.
Comments
Do you have tour only around Lhasa? I have 4 adult in my family. how much the total cost?
In reply to Lhasa tour by mei-yun chang (not verified)
Hi Meiyun,
Thank you for the inquiry. This is Anita from WindhorseTour.
We also have group tours to Yamdrok Lake, Namtso Lake, Gyantze, Shigatse for your choice. But as you are a group of 4 persons, we can arrange you a private tour, then the itinerary can be easily customized based on your needs.
How does it sounds to you? And which places mentioned above are you interested?
Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best Regards,
Anita
Hello, we are a group and we are interested in traveling to Lahsa and from there make a route by the road of friendship to Kathmandu. Does anyone know if it is possible to do it now?
In reply to Hello, we are a group and we by Pepe (not verified)
Hi Pepe,
Thanks for contacting us. Currently the land border between Tibet and Nepal is still closed, but you could choose taking an overland tour from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp, then fly out to Kathmandu from Lhasa. I just sent you an email with a tour proposal for your reference. Could you please check it and let me know your opinions on that?
I'm looking forward to hearing from you again.
Cheers,
Murphy
I am planning to go to Tibet. Do you have any fix date tour "Lhasa to Kathmandu Group Tour via E.B.C - 8 Days" between the end of September and beginning of November 2016? I also would like to know in what date the departure is confirmed (with enough participants). Thanks
In reply to Confirmed daparture date by Ken (not verified)
Hi Ken,
Nice to hear from you. We'd love to help you arrange this tour, I just sent you an email with the details and tour proposal. Please check it and let me know if you have any further questions.
Cheers,
Murphy
In reply to Hi Ken, by Murphy Feng
Hello Murphy,
Last year, I was told that the China-Nepal border was closed due to landslide at Kyirong. Is it open for foreigners now?
If the tour is ready to go, when can I join the group tour? I am planning to go in May or June (if it is open). Thanks
In reply to Hello Murphy, by Ken (not verified)
Hi Ken,
Thanks for contacting us again, I'm regret to share that the land border between Tibet and Nepal is still closed to foreigners. We will keep you posted once there's any news.
Thank you and keep in touch!
Murphy
I arranged train tickets and even 3 nights in lhasa, we need a 3 day tour around lhasa, then going by car to Nepal.
We are two people.
Thanks
is the border to Nepal currently open to tourists?
In reply to is the border to Nepal by gosia (not verified)
Hi Gosia,
Sorry the border is not open yet. We are expecting that it may open in April. I have sent you an e-mail for more details, please check it and keep in touch for further information.
Best regards
Alice
I'm Interested in tibet tour, but my friend and I want to stay for 4 days, then I would like to go to Lhasa by train from chengdu. We also have a plan to go to nepal for the next trip, but before we go to nepal, we want visiting everest basecamp.
Thanks before
Regards
Kumala
In reply to Tibet tour by Kumala (not verified)
Hi Kumala,
Thanks for your comments! There is no problem to take the train from Chengdu to Lhasa, there is only one train from Chengdu to Lhasa every other day (T22, 20:45 - the third day 14:16), and it will leave in ODD days of November and December in 2015.
I have just sent you the tour proposal with quotation via email, please go through the details and feel free to contact me for any comments and thoughts you may have.
Best Regards,
Yuki
I am from Indonesia. I am interesting to travel Tibet.
Would you please info us what is the best travel to Tibet:
1. Overland from Kathmandu Nepal-Kodari-Lhasa Tibet or
2. Overland from Lhasa to Kathmandu.
After that I have plan to travel to Kathmandu and Bhaktapur.
Best Regards,
Ridha
Hi Nicole,
Thanks for contacting us! This year, we have updated this route to 7 days instead of 8 day. I have just sent you an email with more details and suggestions to help you clear things up. Please check it and let me know if you have any further questions. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Best Regards,
Lycoris
You was recommended by my friend who appoint you as their agent. Can you please let me know the price of this trip on Sept 20th 2015.
hi,
I'm interested in this tour.
Do you hv any available schedule dates for February 2015 or March 2015?
Is it okay if I'm going with my kid (11 years old)?
thx before
regards,
Erika
In reply to schedule by erika andriarini (not verified)
Hi Erika,
Thanks for contacting us! Your 11-year-old child can certainly take this trip with you. I just sent you an email with more details and suggestions to help you clear things up. Please check it and let me know if you have any further questions. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Best Regards,
Lycoris
Hello,
I am interested in this tour, my friend and I would like to get to Lhasa by train because we are currently in Wuhan. If two people go, do we also get a discount? We would like to start our tour on July 26th, do we have time for visa? BTW, we have the China tourist visa (L).
In reply to Hello, by Maggie (not verified)
Dear Maggie,
Thanks for your inquiry!
Please note that it will take at least 15 days to process the Tibet Permit. I have sent you a detailed email with quotation for you review, please have a look!
I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Thanks,
Yuki
Hello,
I am highly interested in this tour package. I have a couple of questions-
1) I am a foreign exchange student who has a Single Entry visa for China- in that case am I allowed to go to Nepal and Tibet and then get back in China?
2) Do you have any available dates for April 2014 or May 2014?
3)I am residing in Beijing- Is a ticket from and to Beijing included in the price?
Looking forward hearing from you in the soonest possible time.
Thank you,
Sabina
Sabina
In reply to Hello, by Sabina Boteva (not verified)
Hi Sabina,
Thanks for contacting us. I've already sent you an email with more details and suggestions to help you clear things up. Please check it and let me know if you have any further questions. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Best Regards,
Lycoris
Hello Murphy
im interested in a tour, starting in the middle of january 2014 !
will there be any tours ?
kind regards
chris
In reply to Hello Murphy by chris (not verified)
Hi Chris,
Thanks for contacting us! I've just sent you an email with more details and suggestions about your travel plan. Please check it and let me know if you have any further questions on it!
I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Kind Regards,
Murphy
Can I reduce the cost if I travel with more people
In reply to Can I reduce the cost if I by 11248 (not verified)
Dear Sir / Madam,
Thanks for your comment. We'd love to help you plan this trip and of course, we'd love to offer you some discounts if you trsvel with more people. For more details please check the email I just sent to you and I'm looking forward to your reply!
Kind Regards,
Murphy
Can I acclimate 3days?
In reply to Tibet Lhasa by Ramon Robles (not verified)
Hi Ramon,
Thanks for contacting us. If you're interested in this group tour but prefer to acclimate 3 days, then we can help you adjust the itinerary: You can arrive at Lhasa one day earlier than other travelers in this group, so that gives you one more day to acclimatize in Lhasa city.
I have sent you an email with some details about the travel dates, please advice when you plan to start this trip and just let me know if you have any further question on it!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Cheers,
Murphy