Lhasa to Kathmandu

There are several flights from Lhasa to Kathmandu which takes less than two hours. The best option for tourists is to take a road trip as the friendship highway between Lhasa and Kathmandu is regarded as the most beautiful road in the world. This overland tour will give you an opportunity to make many stops on the way and explore the magnificent culture.

Yes, the best months for you to have the Lhasa Kathmandu overland tour will be April, May, October and November. Why? Well, Nepal and Tibet attract tourist globally through its wonderful cultural heritage. These are the periods in which the pilgrims pay homage to Buddha in Tibet or the Hindu visit their temples. If you want a full Tibetan experience, then you should visit the country in the stated months.

The second reason is that the sky is generally clear in the months of April, May, October and November. This gives you an opportunity to view the scenic Himalayan Mountains. Clear skies mean there will be good temperature and nice cool breezes. The monsoon rains pour down the Kathmandu valley in the months of June through to September hence making the route inaccessible.

The Tibetan border closes between February and April blocking the route to all foreigners.

Yes, there is Kathmandu to Lhasa tour. The only challenge is that Lhasa is located at much higher altitude than Kathmandu. A reverse tour, Kathmandu to Lhasa is easier to lead high altitude sickness as it involves ascending for most of part of the tour. However, we organize for these reverse route tour according to the trip plan of our clients.

Well, since you are a foreign traveler entering China, you will be required to obtain a Chinese Visa which will grant you entry into China. You are also required to get a travel permit to Tibet, which is part of China. Worry not as we will offer you support in the acquisition of these documents.