7 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour without EBC

Good News: Gyirong Border has been opening in 2023. You can book the 7 days Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour now. As a local-based tour operator in Tibet, we guarantee you the best Kathmandu to Lhasa

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7 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour without EBC - 1

Tour Highlights

Kathmandu to Rashuwaghadi
Rashuwaghadi to Gyirong - Tingri | Gyirong Border
Tingri to Shigatse via Sakya | Sakya Monastery
Shigatse - Gyantse - Lhasa | Tashilhunpo Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier
Lhasa City Tour | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Lhasa Surrounding Tour | Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery

Detailed Itinerary

D1 Kathmandu to Rashuwaghadi
Altitude: 2700 meters | Distance: 130 km, about 6 hours’ drive In the morning, you\'ll be accompanied by a local guide and driver as they pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu. From there, you\'ll head towards Rashuwaghadi, situated near the border on the Nepalese side. As you travel along the wind
D2 Rashuwaghadi to Gyirong - Tingri | Gyirong Border
Altitude: 5000 meters | Distance: 300km, about 5-6 hours’ drive After breakfast, you will be transported to the border for entry into China, where you will be greeted by your local guide and driver on the Chinese side. Upon passing through the Gyirong Border, you will continue your trip to Tingri. A
D3 Tingri to Shigatse via Sakya | Sakya Monastery
Altitude: 5200 meters | Distance: 360 km, about 5-6 hours’ drive As you travel from Tingri to Shigatse, you will be able to view the vast plain of Shigatse. Along the way, you will visit Sakya Monastery, the seat of the Sakya sect of Tibetan Buddhism, which is one of the four main Buddhist schools i
D4 Shigatse - Gyantse - Lhasa | Tashilhunpo Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier
In this morning, you will take a visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery. Founded by His Holiness the 1st Dalai Lama, Gyalwa Gedun Drup in 1447, Tashihunpo Monastery is the largest monastery in Tsang Area, Tibet. In Tashi Lumpo Monastery, you can unveil the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas, Tibet
D5 Lhasa City Tour | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Altitude: 3650m Today you will explore Lhasa for its brilliant architectures, culture, and history, then stroll through the famous Barkhor Street with locals and experience the daily kora life of Tibetans. In the morning, you can walk up to the Potala Palace to explore. Not only is it the landmark o
D6 Lhasa Surrounding Tour | Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery
Altitude: 3650mToday you will enjoy the culture tour of Lhasa via a visit to two of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, the Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. In the morning, drive about 35min (12km) to visit Drepung Monastery which was the largest Tibetan monastery
D7 Depart from Lhasa | Hotel Check-out & Transfers
It is time to end your 7-day Nepal Tibet overland tour. You will have some free time in Lhasa and explore more on your own till your guide escorts you to the airport/train station for your flight or train to your next destination. Extension Ideas: If you prefer to travel longer in Tibet, you can ext

What's Included & Excluded

✅ Included

  • Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • All transportation per itinerary
  • Entrance fees to listed attractions
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure

❌ Excluded

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Visa fees (if applicable)