10 Days Chengdu and Lhasa to Kathmandu Tour via Qinghai-Tibet Railway

Nihao! Welcome to Chengdu, the Hometown of Giant Pandas! Our team will be ready for you when you arrive in Chengdu. Enjoy a trouble-free transfer to your hotel. The rest of today is yours to relax in panda city on your own.Arrival Ideas:Chengdu is well connected by air and high-speed rail. There are

Your morning begins with a short drive to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. As the world\'s largest sanctuary for captive pandas, it is home to over 100 residents of all ages. We recommend an early arrival to see the pandas at their most active-munching on bamboo or playing in the co

You are riding on Qinghai-Tibet Railway - the world\'s highest railway. Pull up a window seat to view Himalayan mountains, shimmering lakes, plains dotted with yaks and herders\' tents, and barren deserts, as you inch slowly up onto the high plateau. Keep your eyes peeled throughout the journey for an

Altitude: 3650m After the morning on the train enjoying the views outside, the train finally arrives in Lhasa. Tashi Delek! Welcome to Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region! Upon your arrival at the train station in Lhasa, the tour guide and driver will meet you at the exit, and then esc

Altitude: 3650mYour exploration begins at the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibet for over 1,300 years. This UNESCO site was built for King Songtsen Gampo\'s brides, Princess Wencheng and Princess Bhrikuti. You\'ll witness the profound devotion of pilgrims before the sacred, life-size Jowo Sh

Altitude: 3650mStart your morning at the Potala Palace, the iconic winter residence of the Dalai Lamas and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will ascend 365 steps to reach the Red Palace at an altitude of 3,700m. Inside, you\'ll find jeweled stupas and ancient murals that date back to the 7th-century

Altitude: 3850m | Distance: 380km, about 7 hours\' driveToday\'s 8 to 9-hour journey takes you 340km across the heart of the plateau. After a morning drive, we reach the Kampala Pass (4,797m), the perfect vantage point for Yamdrok Lake. This sacred, turquoise lake stretches toward the horizon, framed

Altitude: 5100m | Distance: 340km, about 6.5 hours driveMorning: Drive to Gyawu La PassAfter breakfast, you leave Shigatse and head toward the roof of the world. The road stretches west, climbing slowly through wide valleys and small Tibetan villages. Tonight you\'ll stay at Everest Base Camp-a simpl

Altitude: 2800m | Distance: 370km, about 8 hours\' driveWatching the sunrise over Mt. Everest is a popular activity, you can choose to wake up early in the morning and hike to a nearby vantage point to witness this breathtaking and unforgettable sight.The sunrise over Mt. Everest is not only a beauti

It is time to end your 10-day Chengdu-Tibet-Nepal Overland Tour. Our team will say goodbye to you at Gyirong/Kyirong border between Tibet and Nepal in the morning, and you will continue on your next destination in Nepal. iNote: If you require assistance for your tour in Nepal, such as a Nepal guide