7 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Small Group Tibet Tour via EBC, Tibet

About this activity

This 7-day overland Tibet tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu follows the Sino-Nepal highway, which offer you amazing views of the Himalaya and the picturesque Tibetan countryside. The visit to the old cities: Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, will give you a complete impression of Tibet's religion, cultural treasures, and dreamlike landscape.

The highlighted Tibet trip to Everest Base Camp en route will be a life-time memory to overcome yourself and get higher to the top of the world.

Notes: Please book this tour 20 days in advance, letting us have enough time to apply for your Tibet Travel Permit and then send it to you.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Tibet Vista

Ages: Adults (8–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance ticket fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, Everest Base Camp Echo bus
Included: Service Charge & Government Taxes
Included: Oxygen provided in tourist vehicle to guarantee the health of guests
Included: Lhasa Airport/Train Station pick up and drop off on designated time
Included: English-speaking Local Tibetan tour guide
Included: Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Included: 3-star hotels based on twin-sharing, guests houses dorm bed
Included: Breakfast
Included: The Chinese Visa invitation letter if needed
Included: platform service fee.
Included: Tibet Travel Permit and other necessary permits for Tibet
Included: Tibet Handy Map
Included: Drinking water Provided during the trip; Tourist accident/casualty insurance

Not included

Not included: Nepal jeep transfer from Gyirong border to Kathmandu. 130Km.
Not included: The single supplement is not included in the tour cost.
Not included: Lunches and dinners
Not included: Flight/train ticket to Lhasa(we can help if need)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival in Lhasa, Lhasa Airport/Train Station pick up.

Lhasa

Passing by

Upon arrival, our Tibetan guide will greet you at the airport or train station.

You'll then be transferred to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhasa River, and the typical Tibetan villages.

After arriving at the hotel, take some time to rest and acclimate to the high altitude. It's helpful to take it easy for the first few days and remember to stay hydrated by drinking water.

Please note that there will be no sightseeing scheduled for today.

Overnight at XinDing hotel or smilar, 3 Star

Day 2 · Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

Potala Palace

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Jokhang Temple

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
Barkhor Street

one hour

Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.

Breakfast at Hotel

Overnight at XinDing hotel or smilar, 3 Star

Day 3 · Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery

Sera Monastery

2 hours Admission included

In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)

3 hours Admission not included

In the morning, you are going to visit Drepung Monastery, Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, it is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family.

Now, we will not visit Drepung Monastery and visit Dadong Village instead.

Breakfast at Hotel

Overnight at XinDing hotel or smilar, 3 Star

Day 4 · Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse

Yamdrok Yumtso Lake

30 min Admission not included

In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
Karo La Glacier

30 min Admission not included

Later, we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).

Breakfast at Hotel

Overnight in Shgiatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 Star

Day 5 · Shigatse(3900m) to EBC (5200m) via Tingri

Tashilunpo Monastery

1 h 30 min Admission not included

In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch.
Mount Everest Base Camp

1 h 30 min Admission not included

After that, we will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass(5198m).Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m). You can get closer to gazt at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.

Breakfast at Hotel

Overnight at Everest Base Camp Guest House, dorm bed (flexible, depends on situation)

Day 6 · EBC to Gyirong Border 370km

Rongbuk Monastery

30 min Admission not included

In the morning, you can appreciate the sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area and then visit the Rongbuk Monstery - the unique highest monastery with nuns and monks living together. Later, we can visit the Everest Base Camp and take pictures of Mt. Everest at the closes distance in EBC. After that, we can drive from EBC to Kyirong border. On the way, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo(5236M), we will arrive in Kyirong in late afternoon.
Peikucuo Lake

Passing by

On the way from EBC to Kyirong border, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo(5236M), we will arrive in Kyirong in late afternoon.
Gyirong County

Passing by

When down to Gyirong County from above 5000m, you will see the forest and waterfall scenery which is differenct from the snow land

Overnight at Kyirong Hotel, Guest house twin room

Day 7 · Gyirong to Nepal border

Gyirong County

Passing by

Tour Guide will assist the clients to exit China. And see clients off at Gyirong border. Service ends.

Clients can choose to take the jeep transfer to Kathmandu, the addtional cost is US$ 60

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Gongga Airport Hotel
Lhasa Airport

Upon arrival, our Tibetan guide will greet you at the airport or train station.

You'll then be transferred to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhasa River, and the typical Tibetan villages.

After arriving at the hotel, take some time to rest and acclimate to the high altitude. It's helpful to take it easy for the first few days and remember to stay hydrated by drinking water.

Please note that there will be no sightseeing scheduled for today.

Using your ticket

After the local supplier confirms your booking, they will contact with you immediately, please check your email.

Please note that you can only be allowed to enter Tibet with Tibet Travel Permit and the local supplier will help you to obtain Tibet permit.
Please send them your passport which valid at least 6 months and Chinese Visa 20 days prior to your travelling date.

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +86 18108038493

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Book at least 12 working days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date.
Please Note: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa needs to be arranged by the tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance. Customers need to apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need to ask for an invitation letter from the tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need to apply for their China L Visa from the China Embassy in their country.
A valid passport and China L Visa used to apply for Tibet Permit are required during the travelling period.
Hotels are based on double occupancy (twin-bedded rooms) by default. If you prefer a single room or if room sharing isn’t possible, a single room supplement is required