Nepal To Tibet Tours: Travel to Lhasa from Kathmandu

Why is It Recommended to Travel to Tibet from Kathmandu

Kathmandu, the cultural center of Nepal, plays a very important role in the exchange of Asian civilizations and is one of the significant channels for the spread of Buddhism from India. In the historical process of the spread of Buddhism, Nepal and Tibet have frequent exchanges, and many Buddhist teachings, classics and practices were introduced to Tibet through Nepal, which lays a solid foundation for the formation and development of Tibetan Buddhism.

Visit Kathmandu before traveling to Tibet can make you feel the Tibetan Buddhist culture to the next level during your Tibet tour. By the way, Kathmandu has numerous Buddhist temples and religious sites, attracting a large number of Tibetan Buddhist believers to worship and participate in religious activities.

Prepare for Your Tibet Tour

Except for tourists from visa-free countries in China, all foreign tourists have to go to the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu in person to apply for Chinese group visa, which is a necessary document to enter Tibet from Kathmandu. If you previously held another type of Chinese visa, your original visa will be revoked when you obtain Chinese group visa. Besides, Tibet Travel Permit is also a mandatory document to enter Tibet.

8 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland with EBC Tour

This group tour is the staple of tour packages by our travel agency. It has been favorably commented by many foreign tourists. In the following articles, I will briefly introduce some highlights of this tour to you.

Starting from Kathmandu, you will cross the rolling mountains, dense forests, deep canyons, rushing rivers, vast grasslands, azure lakes and picturesque villages all the way to Tibet overland.

In Gyirong Valley, you will experience a unique adventure when you walk on the chain bridge.

The Sherpa villages in Tibet are located in deep mountains and valleys, with relatively low altitude, warm and humid climate, rich forest resources. You can experience the authentic Tibetan way of life. You can learn about Tibetan architectural styles and living customs, and taste original Tibetan cuisine by visiting traditional Tibetan houses.

When you reach the Everest Base Camp, you will feel the shock of nature from the world.

The surrounding area of Pekutso is the habitat of many wild animals, and there are often rare animals such as wild horses, Tibetan wild donkeys, and Tibetan antelopes on the lake shore. Strolling by the Pekutso lake, you will find that the vegetation here is rich and diverse, with alpine meadows, bushes, etc.

When you visit Kumbum Monastery, you may see various traditional religious ceremonies such as chanting, praying for blessings, puja, etc.

Drepung Monastery is the largest monastery in Tibet. A large number of Buddha statues, exquisite murals, and diverse thangkas will be presented to you in this monastery. You will get a very systematic understanding of the religious philosophy of Tibetan Buddhism and how monks finish spiritual practice.

I believe that you are already full of yearning for Tibet after reading this article. If you are planning a trip to Tibet, feel free to ask me for more travel details.