Lhasa Kathmandu Overland Group Tour
| Duration: | 7 Days |
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| Price: | From USD990 |
| Route: | Lhasa-Shigatse-EBC-Nepal Border |
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| Tour Type: | Group Tour |
| Group Size: | Max 12 |
Overview
After exploring the most featured sites of authentic Tibetan culture in the holy city of Lhasa, like the world heritage Potala Palace, sacred Jokhang Temple, etc., you'll drive to the Gyirong Port through the Friendship Highway. On the way to Gyantse and Shigatse, you will continue experiencing the distinct culture of western (Tsang) Tibet, view the turquoise Yamdrok Lake and stunning Karola Glacier, which is like a huge thangka falling from the sky. Admiring the world's highest peak, Everest, from Tibet is unobscured by other mountains, which is undoubtedly more magnificent than any of its Himalayan neighbors. And for travelers, it’s hard not to feel awed by one of nature’s boldest achievements. Finally, we’ll get to the Border between Tibet and Nepal to end this fantastic tour.
| Day | Route | Attractions & Activities | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Lhasa (3,650m) | Pick up and transfer to the hotel | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | |
| 2 | Lhasa Sightseeing | Drepung Monastery, Tibet Museum, Norbulingka | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
| 3 | Lhasa Sightseeing | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
| 4 | Lhasa- Gyantse- Shigatse, 360km, Approx. 7hrs | Yamdroktso Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkor Chöde Monastery | Shigatse, 3★/4★ | B |
| 5 | Shigatse - Tingri - EBC, 350km, Approx. 7hrs | Gawula Pass, Sunset of Golden Everest Peak | Nomad Tent (Dorm Bed) / Guesthouse | B |
| 6 | EBC - Gyirong, 350km, Approx. 6.5hrs | Rongbuk Monastery, Peikutso Lake, Far view of Mt. Shishapangma | Gyirong, 3★/4★ | B |
| 7 | Gyirong to Nepal border | Send off to Gyirong border | B |
Daily Itinerary
CollapseOur staff will greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway to transfer you to the hotel. From Lhasa Airport to downtown Lhasa, it usually takes about 1 hour; from Lhasa Railway Station, about 20 minutes. After being transferred to the hotel, you will be free to wander around the city on your own but try not to overtax yourself for the rest of the day. The first day's well-rest is crucial to acclimatize to the high altitude. Remember to drink lots of water, eat light, and not have a shower if you can help it.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
After breakfast in the hotel, the tour guide will take you to Drepung Monastery, the biggest Tibetan monastery that housed more than 10,000 monks in the past. Drepung means Rice Heap in the Tibetan language. The entire monastery is large in scale and the white buildings cluster and cover the hillsides. It's the highest-ranking monastery in the Gelug Sect.
In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, and festival customs, etc. to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs. Then you will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today, you will visit Potala Palace, the world-famous landmark of Tibet located on Red Hill in central Lhasa. As the highest ancient palace in the world, it is renowned for its magnificent Tibetan architecture, gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas, and ancient meditation chambers.
In the afternoon, you will explore Jokhang Temple in the heart of Lhasa old town. The temple is the spiritual center of Tibet and attracts devoted pilgrims throughout the day. Afterwards, you can stroll along Barkhor Street, the traditional pilgrimage circuit and lively old market surrounding the temple.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
- Meals:
- Breakfast
We will pass by Kampala Pass (4,790m) on the way from Lhasa to Shigatse and visit Yamdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Standing at the lakeside, you can see its blue water shimmering with charming light, as well as the snow-capped holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar (7,191m) in the distance.
Next we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside. It is about 300m from the main highway on your way to Gyantse.
Then visit the main monastery in Gyantse - Pelkor Chode Monastery, famous for its exquisite architecture and intact murals and statues.
Stay overnight in Shigatse
- Meals:
- Breakfast
In the morning, you will drive westward via Lhatse toward Tingri, with a stop for lunch along the way. During the journey, you will cross Tsola Pass and Gyatsola Pass, where colorful prayer flags flutter in the mountain wind.
In the late afternoon, you will enter the Mount Everest National Nature Reserve and continue ascending to Gawula Pass, a spectacular viewpoint overlooking the Himalayan peaks.
Afterward, you will drive along the winding mountain road to Everest Base Camp (5,200m) for an overnight stay. If weather permits, you may enjoy the stunning sunset over the golden summit of Mt. Everest.
Stay overnight in Nomad Tent (Dorm Bed) / Guesthouse
- Meals:
- Breakfast
You can get up early and enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak at the lodging area if the weather is good. Then you will have Tibetan breakfast here, such as noodles, Zanba, etc., about CNY 30 p.p. After that, we will go to the Rongbuk Monastery, which is the highest monastery in the world. Next, we will drive to Gyirong, the border that connects Tibet & Nepal. On the way, you can enjoy the breathtaking vista of Mt. Shishapangma and Peikutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo (5,236m), we will arrive in Gyirong in the late afternoon.
Stay overnight in Gyirong Town
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Your tour guide will assist you in exiting China and see you off at the Gyirong Port. We can organize a jeep for transfer from Gyirong to Kathmandu, but it's not included in the package. Or you can take a bus to Kathmandu, which costs about 40 US$, depending on your negotiation with the driver. The road condition is not good, and it takes 8-10 hours from the border to Kathmandu. Thus, taking a bus is not recommended.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Cost & Calendar
All prices are in US Dollar / Person
Economic Class (3-Star Hotels)
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2026-03-01 ~
2026-06-30 |
2026-07-01 ~
2026-10-10 |
2026-10-11 ~
2026-10-31 |
2026-11-01 ~
2027-02-28 |
| USD1070 | USD1180 | USD1070 | USD990 |
Comfortable Class (4-Star Hotels)
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2026-03-01 ~
2026-06-30 |
2026-07-01 ~
2026-10-10 |
2026-10-11 ~
2026-10-31 |
2026-11-01 ~
2027-02-28 |
| USD1250 | USD1310 | USD1185 | USD1080 |
Schedule
No desired date of departure? Please send us an inquiry and we will try to arrange your tour according to your plan.
Discount Policy
You may only enjoy one of the advantageous policies, not both.
| Option A: | 3 or More from You Join Together | $30 Off / person |
| Option B: | Tour in Apr~Oct |
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Our Service
INCLUSIONS
* Lodgings: 5 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★/4★;
1 Night, dorm bed at GUESTHOUSE or NOMAD TENT;
* Meals: 6 breakfasts & 1 welcome dinner;
* Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as per itinerary needed including gas and parking fees;
* Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all times on the first day;
* Pick-up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day;
* Guide: experienced local English-speaking tour guide;
* Attractions: all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary;
* Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit; Alien's Travel Permit to be applied in Shigatse with your original passport which takes about 30 mins;
* Travel Agency Liability Insurance;
* Government Tax;
* Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF Express);
* Food & lodgings for guide & driver;
* Emergency oxygen tank available in the vehicle;
* Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.
EXCLUSIONS
* International flight to and from China;
* Domestic flight/train to and from Lhasa; (We can help you book the domestic flight/train ticket at the BEST price. Please contact us for details.);
* If you miss the free transfer schedule due to flight delay or cancellation, then you are required to pay a private transfer at USD 80/vehicle/time;
* Single Room Supplement: Hotels are based on twin-sharing rooms. If you prefer a single room or cannot share, an additional single supplement will apply;
* Transfer from Gyriong port to Kathmandu;
* Nepali Visa;
* Lunch & Dinner are not included but we will recommend some good ones for you according to your requirements. Usually, it takes USD 5-15/person for each meal;
* While the gratuity for guide and driver is NOT mandatory, it is expected. Based on their service, you can tip them on the last day of the tour. You are suggested to tip each of them USD 8-15/day in total;
* All the commissions and taxes charged by PayPal, Bank, and government when making payment. (e.g. PayPal --- 4.4%. Wire transfer --- 2%);
* Personal expenses;
* Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions.
NOTE
* Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB) usually takes about 12 working days to apply. If you couldn’t provide the required docs & info on time, an extra handling fee will be charged. Please consult your travel consultant for details;
* We reserve the right to change the itinerary order and attractions in Lhasa;
* If you prefer to book your own hotels over those included in our group tour, please meet the rest of the group at their daily hotel on time. Transfers to and from your own hotels are not included;
* We need to pick up and drop off all members of the group on the first day from Lhasa Airport/Railway Station, thus there may not always be a guide's presence but a driver;
* The accommodation condition at EBC is kind of basic due to the geographic and climatic situation. If you want a better travel experience, Rongbuk Hotel is our recommendation. However, there are limited rooms, especially during the peak tourist season. Thus, if you want to stay at Rongbuk Hotel, please contact us in advance, as there's some price difference, and we can upgrade the hotel for you;
* All members of the same group must be with the same tour guide during the whole trip. So all members must follow the same itinerary and visit the same attractions. If anyone requests to change the scheduled arrangement for your own reasons, you need to get permission from other members and accept the possible payment change if any.
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Typically Asked Questions from Our Clients
Suba***
Hi, we’re thinking about taking this tour from October 9th! And I have a few questions.
What date do we arrive at Kathmandu? Is it October 15th?
How do we take a jeep to the Kathmandu city?
Dear Suba****,
We can arrange the 7-day Lhasa Kathmandu Overland Group Tour for you. Currently, we don't have guests booked for the tour on October 9th. We have a nearby group departure on October 10th. Does this date work for you? If not, I can open a group departure for you on October 9th now.
If you start the tour on October 9th, you can arrive in Kathmandu on October 15th. We can help you arrange a jeep from the Gyirong border to Kathmandu on October 15th.
Darr***
I am interested in joining the group tour that begins on November 26. I am planning to take a flight on November 23 and expect to arrive in Lhasa on November 25.
I would like to know if you can arrange an airport pickup for me one day before the tour starts. I am also wondering about the additional cost for staying at the hotel for one extra night before the tour begins. Please let me know. Thanks.
Dear Darr**,
We can arrange the Lhasa Kathmandu Overland Group Tour for you. You can arrive in Lhasa one day earlier. We will arrange the private airport pick-up service and an extra night's hotel room for you. According to the authorities, all foreign tourists in Tibet need the company of a local guide, so we will arrange a private guide on 26 November for you.
Elai***
Hi! Planning to arrive in Lhasa on 28 March 2026 and will like to do this overland tour to Kathmandu. Is it possible?
Dear Elai***,
We can open a 7-day Lhasa Kathmandu Overland Group Tour for you departing on 28 March 2026, which needs further confirmation.
Anit***
We are Indian Passport holder Permanent Resident in Singapore. We are Planning Trip to Free and Easy Chengdu and Xining. We will be applying for Chinese tourist visa 2 month in advance from Singapore which usually we get in 5 days.
We need a help for train booking From Xining to Lhasa and Lhasa to Kathmandu overland group tour.
Can we book this tour in Jun 2026 ? 3 month in Advance ? Usually how many month in advance Xining to Lhasa Train ticket should book ?
Dear Anita****,
We can arrange the Lhasa Kathmandu Overland Group Tour in June, as well as the Xining Lhasa train ticket.
Yes, you can book the tour in advance and enjoy the early bird discount. The Xining Lhasa train will open for booking 15 day before the departure date.
Ben ***
Me and my wife are interested in traveling from Tibet to Kathmandu in a group, no private tour. Please let us know about the conditions of the basic EBC accommodation and if we are able to book the train from Xining to Lhasa in advance or if we need to wait for the TTP permit.
Dear Ben****,
We have a 7-day Lhasa Kathmandu Overland Group Tour departing on 9 November. You can join.
According to the feedback from our clients, train ticket booking to Lhasa requires a Tibet permit. If you prefer, we can entrust a ticket agency to book Xining to Lhasa train tickets for you. They can book the tickets without a Tibet permit and usually obtain it 14/15 days in advance.
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