Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour with Everest Views

Why Is It Convenient to Enter Tibet from Kathmandu

By Car

Kathmandu and Tibet are connected by well-established land routes. Traveling from Kathmandu, you can smoothly enter Tibet via Gyirong Port. Through Sino-Nepalese Friendship Highway, you can seamlessly transition from the vibrant landscapes of Nepal to the majestic highlands of Tibet. It only takes you one day at most to enter Tibet by car.

By Air

At present, there is only one direct flight route from abroad to Tibet, which starts from Kathmandu. The flight operated by Himalaya Airlines will only cost you about 2 hours to arrive Lhasa. During your flight, you can see captivating views of the Himalayas.

Therefore, Tibet is conveniently accessible from Kathmandu.

Why Is It Necessary to Book a Tibet Trip to Enter Tibet from Nepal

First of all, it's a must that all foreign tourists traveling to Tibet book a Tibet trip from a registered travel agency according to the regulations of the Tibet Tourism Bureau, and your travel agency will help process the application for documents. To enter China, you are required to hold a Chinese Group Visa, which is a special visa exclusive to those entering Tibet from Nepal and can't be applied for personally. Actually, your travel agency will handle the application on your behalf. The processing time is typically three working days. Therefore, it's advisable to be in Nepal at least five days prior to your planned entry into Tibet. Besides, Tibet Travel Permit is essential for you to enter Tibet. To guarantee that your Tibet Travel Permit is available on your departure date, it is highly recommended that you make your booking 30 days in advance. Besides, holding a Alien's Travel Permit enables you to visit Everest Base Camp.

Why Is It Better to Book a 8-Day Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland with EBC Tour

Facilitate Your Transportation

If you book the 8-Day Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland with EBC Tour of our travel agency, you can rest assured, as we'll take care of all the arrangements. There's no need for you to worry about the transportation of entering Tibet. On the morning of your first day in Tibet trip, our staff in Kathmandu will accompany you to take a jeep, and go across the Nepal-China border. The journey, which covers a distance of 130 kilometers, takes approximately 7 hours. Eventually, you'll reach a small border town in Nepal and wait to reach Gyirong, Tibet the next day. Along the way, you can see a stunning spectacle of majestic snow-capped peaks and verdant forests, soaking in the grandeur of nature's masterpiece.

Enjoy Comfortable Accommodation

This Tibet trip enables you to enjoy a better-quality room during your ride to Tibet. Especially during the peak tourist season, it will be extremely difficult for individual travelers to book a room. In such circumstances, the benefits of relying on a travel agency are presented. Our travel agency has long-term partnerships with hotels along the route, allowing us to book better accommodations at discounted prices in advance.

Alleviate Altitude Sickness

Particularly for first-time travelers to Tibet, the transition from Kathmandu, at an elevation of around 1400 meters above sea level, to Tibet, with an average altitude of 4000 meters, is likely to make them experience altitude sickness and other physical discomforts. However, the stuff on the vehicle are well-trained professionals and they can promptly offer essential medical aid and support to you. Taking the altitude into account, your itinerary includes a day of trekking in the Gyirong border village. This gives you an opportunity to adapt to high-altitude areas before reaching Everest Base Camp, which lies at an altitude of over 5,000 meters.

Tour Tibet with Finely Crafted Itinerary

Embark on this once-in-a-lifetime journey that offers you an unparalleled chance to soak in the breathtaking beauty of Himalayas. This trip will take you to appreciate the beauty of the canyons and forests in Gyirong. Once you reach Everest Base Camp, your adventure will begin. Then, you will be fascinated by Karola Glacier. After sightseeing by the serene Lake Yamdrok, you will discover the historical charming of Lhasa, by visiting the iconic Potala Palace and other renowned monasteries in the city like Sera Monastery and Jokhang Temple.

Conclusion

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about your Tibet trip! A private customized Tibet tour could be your choice too, and we are glad to help you.