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8 Days Kathmandu Overland to Lhasa with EBC Join-in Small Group Tour

Kathmandu Overland to Lhasa with EBC Join-in Small Group Tour

Kathmandu Overland to Lhasa with EBC Join-in Small Group Tour

8 Days 7 Nights I Drive Across Himalaya Overland Tour with altitude rising slowly

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  • 8 Days Kathmandu Gyirong Everest Lhasa Group Tour
  • Overland Tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa
  • Gyirong Border
  • Everest Base Camp
  • Tent Guestroom at Everest Base Camp
  • Yamdok Lake
  • Potala Palace
  • Jokhang Temple
  • Barkhor Street
  • Drepung Monastery
  • Sera Monastery

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Overview & Highlight

8 Days Kathmandu overland to Lhasa with Mount Everest Base Camp small join-in group Tour is one of the most popular adventure tours and also the most memorable tour for all the travelers in Tibet. You will not only visit the best part of the holy city Lhasa, but also see multiple dispersed sites from Lhasa to EBC, such as: Yamdrok Lake, Khumbum Stupa in Gyantse and Tashi Lhunpo monastery in Shigatse. Starting from Kathmandu (1370m) to Gyirong Town (2800m) and stay one night here to minimize the chance of acute mountain sickness.

Kathmandu to Lhasa tour is the most popular overland tour to Lhasa. If you want to do an overland trip to Tibet, it is worthwhile.

  • Tour Type: 4-12 small group
  • Tour Service: Local Tibetan tour guide and driver & Tibet Permit application
  • Meet & Pick-up: Kathmandu
  • Tour Route: Gyirong Town - Everest Base Camp - Peikutso lake - Rongbuk Monastery - Tashilunpo Monastery - Pelkor Monastery - Korola Glacier - Yamdrok Lake - Drepung Monastery - Sera Monastery - Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street
  • Best Time to Visit: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
  • Tour Highlights:

    1) Face the challenging visit to Mount Everest, enjoy the sunset and sunrise at EBC
    2) Historic Potala Palace, traditional home of the Dalai Lama
    3) drive across Himalaya ranges from Kathmandu to Lhasa
    4) Not stay one night at 5200m EBC tent, the highest location

  • Tour Level: 5 stars
  • Tour Code: TTC-G06
  • Tour Inquiry: https://www.tibettourism.com/kathmandu-ebc-shigatse-overland-to-lhasa-8-days.html

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Daily Itinerary

Itinerary Summary

DayRouteAttractions & ActivitiesAccommodationsMeals
1 Kathmandu to Syabrubesi 137km, 7-8hr Pick up and transfer to the hotel Syabrubesi guestroom /
2 Syabrubesi to Gyirong (2800m) 40km, 4-5hr Paba Temple Gyirong local hotel /
3 Gyirong-EBC (5200m) -Tingri 480km, 9-10hrs EBC, Rongbuk monastery Tingri, 3★/4★ B
4 Tingri-Shigatse 350km, 7-8hrs Tashi Lhunpo monastery Shigatse, 3★/4★ B
5 Shigatse-Lhasa (3600m) 280km, 6-7hrs Pelkor Chode Monastery, Kumbum Stupa, Karola Glacier,Yamdrok Lake Lhasa, 3★/4★ B
6 Lhasa City tour Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery Lhasa, 3★/4★ B
7 Lhasa City tour Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street Lhasa, 3★/4★ B,D
8 Depart from Lhasa Send off to train/airport / B

Itinerary Details

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    Day 1: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (137km, 7 hrs)

    Activity: Pickup from Kathmandu hotel or go to the designated location
    Meals: No
    Hotel: Syabrubesi guestroom

    Your driver will pick you up in your hotel about 9:00-9:30 am. Then you will drive to the Sino-Nepal border area, near to Tibet. While driving near Mt.Himalayas, you can see the deep gorges, snow-capped mountains on the way. You will also drive across the LuangTang National Park. And finally stay overnight in village guest house in Syabrubesi.

    Tips:
    1. Please arrive at Kathmandu at least 3 working days.You need go to offer your documents to apply for your Group Visa to Tibet.
    2. Please drink sufficient water and eat more vegetable, fruits, meat and eggs for more energy.
    3. For the first-time visitors, it is common to have different degrees of high altitude sickness symptom.

    Kathmandu
    Kathmandu
    Pickup from Kathmandu hotel to Syabrubesi
    Pickup from Kathmandu hotel to Syabrubesi
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    Day 2: Syabrubesi to Kyirong (40km, 4-5hrs)

    Attractions: Gyirong border, Paba Temple
    Meals: No
    Hotel: local stay in Gyirong town

    After breakfast, you will drive 15km to the border to enter China. You will meet our guide in China side. Then we will drive 1 hour to Kyirong (2800m) where is surrounded by lofty snow-capped mountains and dense forests. In the afternoon, you take a stroll to visit Paba Temple (2850m), a Gelugpa temple built by Tibetan King Songtsan Gambo at the proposal of his wife Nepali princess Bhrikuti. The Nepali style temple with delicate murals is only within minutes, walk from your hotel.

    Meet Tibetan local tour guide at Gyirong Border
    Meet Tibetan local tour guide at Gyirong Border
    Paba Monastery
    Paba Monastery
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    Day 3: Gyirong to EBC to Tingri (480km, 11 hrs)

    Attractions: Everest Base Camp
    Meals: No
    Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Tingri

    Today, we will first pass through Peikutso Lake and grassland, and then we arrive the Everest Base Camp and visit the world highest Monastery, the Rongbuk Monastery. On the way, you can view the splendid panoramic Himalayan Mountain Range at Gawu La Pass (5198m). After visiting Everest Base Camp, we will drive to Tingri. Zhufeng Road over the Gawu La Pass (5250m) from which you get an amazing view of the Himalayan panorama. The view of the peaks includes several mountains above 8000 meters including Mount Everest (8848m) Mt. Lhotse (8516m) Mt. Makalu (8463m) Mt. Shishapangma (8020m) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m).

    Made it to Everest Base Camp
    Made it to Everest Base Camp
    Rongbuk Monastery
    Rongbuk Monastery
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    Day 4: Tingri - Shigatse

    Attractions: Tashilunpo Monastery
    Meals: Breakfast
    Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Shigatse

    Today, we will drive from Tingri to Shigatse. On the way, you will visit the 5000m G318 National Highway milestone in Lhatse. After your arrival in Shigatse in the early afternoon, you will visit the seat of Panchen Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. It is the seat of the Panchen Lama before heading off along the Friendship Highway towards Lhasa. Built in 1447 by the first Dalai Lama, the monastery is now the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama Tibet’s second highest religious incarnation. There you will be able to see the tombs of 7 Panchen Lamas, explore the twisting cobbled streets and get a peek into monastic life.

    Panoramic view of Tashilhunpo Monastery
    Panoramic view of Tashilhunpo Monastery
    Tashilhunpo Monastery
    Tashilhunpo Monastery
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    Day 5: Shigatse (3800m) - Gyantse (3900m) – Lhasa (350km, 7-8hrs)

    Attractions: Pelkhor Chode monastery, Karuola Glacier, Yamdrok lake
    Meals: Breakfast
    Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

    On leaving from Shigatse, we will firstly drive to Pelkor Chode Monastery to explore both the monastery and the outstanding 32-meter stupa that is the highlight of the day. Known as the Kumbum Stupa, this one-of-a-kind stupa has nine floors and 108 chapels which contain thousands of images and statues throughout.  

    After lunch, we will pass Karola Glacier (5159m) where we can view the beautiful glacier that falls from the slopes of Mount Nyenchen Khangsar. Then continue towards the beauty of Lake Yamdrok taking the winding road up to the crest of the Gampa La pass at 4794 meters. From the pass you get the first glimpse of the beauty of Lake Yamdrok below ringed by snowy mountain peaks and stretching out across the whole landscape before you. In the distance, the holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar stands tall in the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain Range. We will drop down to the lake shore for a closer look. Finally the guide will transfer you to your hotel in Lhasa.

    Yamdrok Lake
    Yamdrok Lake
    Karola Glacier
    Karola Glacier
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    Day 6: Lhasa tour

    Attractions: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
    Meals: Breakfast
    Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

    After breakfast at your hotel, driven to visit Drepung Monastery. Drepung Monastery was ever the largest monastery with more than 10 thousand monks, and now is one of three great monasteries in Lhasa. Seen from the distant, its grand, white construction gives the appearance of a heap of rice.

    In the afternoon, driven to visit Sera Monastery, which is famous for the unique “Daily Scriptures Debating” activity held from 3:30pm to 5pm in the central courtyard. Then transfer back to the hotel.

    Tips:
    1. The road condition to Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery is good.
    2. Pack plenty of drinking water, sun glasses, suncream and some food.

    Drepung Monastery
    Drepung Monastery
    Sera Monastery
    Sera Monastery
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    Day 7: Lhasa tour

    Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

    After breakfast, your tour guide & driver will pick you and drive to visit the splendid Potala Palace, which is Lhasa’s cardinal landmarks. You will have a whole morning to explore this world-level architectural works: White Palace, Red Palace, corridors and stairs and countless lama’s dormitory. Others include: Buddha statues, red-robed lamas and devoted, murals, etc.

    In the afternoon, you will walk to visit the age-old Jokhang Temple, as the spiritual center of Tibet, which will deeply impress you with its magnificence and sincere pilgrims. You will see pilgrims donating butter oil to keep the lights burning for the Buddha; learning Tibetan Buddhism; hearing the red-robed Lamas praying; taking photos of the gold roof and enjoying the beautiful sunshine of Lhasa.

    Finally, you will have a relaxing walk around Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Street, which is the oldest street in Lhasa, and full of religious atmosphere, showcasing Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts assemble. Then transfer back to the hotel.

    Tips:
    1. In Potala Palace, your visiting time is limited on 1 hour. Climb up there, you might experience slight shortness of breath, please take your time and rest when needed.
    2. Don’t disturb pilgrims and Lama. Don’t take photos of them without permission.
    3. In Barkhor Street, remember to bargain and compare the price in different shops for the souvenirs if you are purchasing.

    Potala Palace
    Potala Palace
    Tibetan Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
    Tibetan Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
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    Day 8: Depart from Lhasa

    Activity: See off to Lhasa Airport or Railway Station
    Meals: Breakfast
    Hotel: No

    Today is free for you until you are escorted to the airport or railway station for departure and the guide will help you get on board.

    Send off to the Train Station / Airport
    Send off to the Train Station / Airport
    Leave Tibet for next destination
    Leave Tibet for next destination

Tour Cost & Date

Tour Price

Hotel Class / Travel TimeJan.1-Feb.28
Nov.1-Dec.31		Mar.1-Jun.20
Oct.11-Oct.31		Jun.21-Jul.9
Aug.21-Sept.19		Jul.10-Aug.20
Sept.20-Oct.10
Economic 3-Star Hotels $1055 $1150 $1200 $1250
Comfortable 4-Star Hotels $1140 $1240 $1315 $1350

Notice:All prices are in US Dollar / Person.

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Tour Discount Policy

OptionTermDiscount
Option A Book Now and Pay $100 deposit within 5 days after sending your inquiry to us USD60 per person
Option B 3 Persons or more to join the same group USD50 per person
Option C Book the tour 3 months in advance 5% off per person

Notice: the above discount policies can only be enjoyed either one of them, not A, B, C together.

Price Inclusions & Exclusions:

Price Includes:
  • 1. Permit: All necessary Tibet Travel Permits (Incl. Tibet Entry Permit, Alien Travel Permit, Boarder Pass, etc.);
  • 2. Accommodation: 6 nights, twin room in 3★/4★; 1 night, Syabrubesi guestroom
  • 3. Ticket: All entrance tickets fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
  • 4. Guide: Professional English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
  • 5. Vehicle: 5-29 seats Comfortable Tibet tourist vehicle with licensed and experienced driver;
  • 6. Meal: Breakfasts in the hotel; A Welcome Dinner in local restaurant;
  • 7. Insurance: Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance;
  • 8. Drinking water provided during the trip;
  • 9. A container of Oxygen for emergency use;
  • 10. Accommodation and meal allowance to the guide & driver;
  • 11. Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges;
  • 12. Free Airport to hotel shuttle pickup schedule: 10:00 am; 13:30 pm; 17:00 pm;
    Free Hotel to Airport shuttle pickup schedule: 06:30 am; 08:00 am; 12:00 pm;
    Free transfer between Train Station and hotel.
Price Excludes:
  • 1. Meal: not specified in the itinerary (All lunches & dinners).
  • 2. Single room supplement: If you are a solo traveler, you need to share twin room with another tourist (same sex in most cases). You can pay the single room supplement to stay in one room by yourself. And the exact cost depends on market fluctuation in high and off season of Tibet tourism.
  • 3. Tips: If you are satisfied with the service of guide, driver and waiters, you may consider tipping them appropriately ( Tips is not required but expected).
  • 4. International and domestic flight/train (we can offer the ticket booking service at the competitive price).
  • 5. Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
  • 6. Any losses incurred from the force majeure factor like government control, natural disaster etc.

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    Our Tibet tours offer you an unforgettable experience at the lowest possible price. Traveling with us, you can appreciate the stunning scenery, taste the authentic local flavor, and explore mysterious Tibetan culture and customs.

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    Specializing in Tibet tours, we provide a one-stop service arranging all the necessary travel documents, including Tibet Travel Permit, Aliens' Travel Permit, Military Area Entry Permit, and Chinese Group Visa for you.

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    Our team is available around the clock. Our dedicated travel consultants, guides, and drivers are always here providing you with superior services and expert guidance to your specific needs, ensuring a smooth and worry-free trip.

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    Our guides are professional experts. They can share knowledge about traditions and customs, offering you an enriching cultural experience. They are kind and enthusiastic, waiting to give you an authentic Tibet travel experience.

  • Seasoned Driver and Cozy Vehicle

    To make sure your journey is safe and comfortable, only experienced drivers and support vehicles will follow your ride to provide timely assistance. Oxygen cylinders are prepared in vehicles to alleviate the possible altitude sickness.

  • Tibet Train / Flight / Hotel Booking

    We can help you book your train or flight tickets to Tibet and we will arrange the accommodation for you during your stay. We carefully select hotels and guestrooms offering you a comfortable environment to rest and rewind.

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8 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Join-in Group Tour with EBC Travelogue

Clients at Gyirong Border
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Clients at Yamdrok Lake
Clients at Potala Palace
Clients at Jokhang Temple
Clients at Drepung Monastery
Clients at Barkhor Street

Tour Tips:

Knows before You Book:

1. Travelers to Tibet should have a moderate physical fitness level. Patients with serious hypertension, heart disease, asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, and cold should be restricted from traveling to Tibet.

2. Book at least 20 days in advance so the tour operator may have enough time to apply for and deliver your Tibet Travel Permit. Normally, it takes around 8-9 days to process your Tibet Travel Permit from the Tibet Tourism Bureau and another 3-4 days to deliver your Permit to your address in Chinese mainland.

3. A Tibet train/flight ticket is not included in our tour package. If you book with us, we can help you book your train/flight ticket. The train ticket to Lhasa is normally issued 15-60 days before departure. During peak seasons (from June to mid-October, during the Chinese Spring Festival and other public holidays in China), train tickets may be issued only 1-9 days before departure.

4. Price is based on double occupancy. Solo travelers who prefer to stay in a room by themselves need to pay for the additional charge of single room supplement. Please consult our travel consultants for specific prices.

5. Your airport/train station pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa needed to be arranged by the tour agency as foreign visitors are prohibited from independent traveling.

6. If you plan to travel to Lhasa via Kathmandu, please do not apply for a China L Visa in advance. You need to apply for a Tibet Group Visa from the China Embassy in Kathmandu via a travel agency. If you have your China L Visa, it will automatically expire when applying for a Tibet Group Visa.

7. Please read the Payment Methods, Terms and Conditions, and Cancellation policies before you book.

Knows after You Book:

1. Please provide photocopies of your passports and China L visas at least 15 days before the travel date, making sure we have enough time to apply for your Tibet Travel Permit. If you have other type of visas, please contact your travel consultant.

2. Make sure to bring warm and comfortable clothing and walking shoes for your Tibet trip.

3. It is recommended to bring spending cash for the whole trip. In Lhasa, you can withdraw money with a foreign bank card or change your foreign currency into Chinese Renminbi (RMB, CNY).

4. Travel insurance is provided by The People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited (www.epicc.com.cn), which covers tourist accident risks only in China. Tourists are recommended to purchase additional insurance on their own.

5. Altitude Sickness is a common reaction in the plateau. Common symptoms include fatigue, insomnia, loss of appetite, headache, etc. Normally such symptoms will disappear in 2 days. You’d better consult your doctor and bring some medicine, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and nutrient supplements.

6. During your stay in Tibet, please obey the law and respect the local religion and customs. Do not photograph military facilities, and other politically sensitive areas; Do not accept any news media interview; Do not collect secret intelligence; Do not wave antisocial banners, yelling antisocial slogans; Do not use aerial cameras; Do not venture into areas beyond planned itineraries.

7. Souvenirs like knives, antiques, animal skulls, etc. are not allowed to be taken out of China at customs. Please don’t buy this kind of souvenir.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Mrs. Chen from Singapore, asked on November 11st, 2023

    Questions on Local Transportation by Foreigners

    Hi, there are several questions I am confused about transportation. Would you like provide more information with me. I wonder how extensive is the public transport in Lhasa City? And can foreigners use public transport to get to places in Lhasa City? If yes, Is it still necessary to hire a guide if we were to move around on our own?

    Mr. Tenzin Jamphel from Tibet Horizon, answered on November 11st, 2023

    Dear Chen, thank you for your inquiry about transportation in Lhasa City. We are pleased to provide you with detailed information.

    Lhasa has a well-developed public transportation system that includes buses and taxis. The bus network covers most parts of the city, making it accessible for both locals and tourists. There are also dedicated routes that connect major tourist attractions within the city.

    Foreigners can use public transport in Lhasa. Modern buses operate on more than 20 routes around the city. Although bus stops can be a little hard to find initially and information boards may only list major stops, buses run every 20 minutes on each route. The information is not in English, so some prior research with your guide is recommended. However, the buses are cheap, with most routes costing just 1-2 yuan. While you can use public transport to move around Lhasa, it is mandatory for foreigners to have a guide when traveling in Tibet, including Lhasa.

    Should you have any more questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  • Mr. Mertens from Belgium, asked on August 23rd, 2022

    Whether the altitude will be a problem for the kids

    Hi, we are planning a trip to Chengdu and were hoping to include Lhasa as part of our trip.We are travelling with some younger children ages 4 and 8.I was wondering whether the altitude will be a problem for the kids. We would envisage spending about three nights after visiting Chengdu.

    Mr. Tsering Wangdue from Tibet Horizon, answered on August 23rd, 2022

    Dear Mertens, thank you for reaching out us. Traveling to Lhasa, situated at an altitude of about 3,650 meters (12,000 feet), can pose challenges due to the high altitude, especially for young children. Altitude sickness can affect anyone, and young children may have difficulty expressing their discomfort. Watch for symptoms like headaches, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath.

    To mitigate these risks, ensure your children stay well-hydrated, rest adequately, and avoid strenuous activities upon arrival. Gradually ascending to higher altitudes before reaching Lhasa, if possible, can also help their bodies adjust. We strongly recommend consulting with your pediatrician for personalized advice and preventive measures.

    With careful planning and the right precautions, traveling to Lhasa with young children can be safe and enjoyable. If you have further questions or need assistance with your travel arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are here to help ensure you have a safe and memorable trip.

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