8 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour with Mount Everest

Altitude: 2700 meters | Distance: 137 km, about 7 hours’ driveIn 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 Syabrubesi, situated near the border on the Nepalese side. As you travel along the winding

Altitude: 2800 meters | Distance: 40km, about 4-5 hours’ driveAfter 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 be escorted to Gyirong Town (abou

Altitude: 5200 meters | Distance: 480 km, about 10-11 hours’ drive On this day, you will be transferred from Gyirong Town to Tingri. Along the way, you will pass by the breathtaking Pelkhu-tso Lake, a stunning cobalt blue lake and the largest in Shigatse, with an elevation of 4590 meters. Mount Shis

Altitude: 4000 meters | Distance: 280 km, about 7 hours’ driveAfter breakfast, you will be transferred from Tingri to Shigatse. During the journey, you will visit the 5000m G318 National Highway Milestone in Lhatse. Upon your early afternoon arrival in Shigatse, you will pay a visit to Tashilhunpo M

Altitude: 4000 meters | Distance: 280 km, about 7 hours’ drive In this morning, you will be taken from your hotel in Shigatse to Gyantse to first visit Pelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum. Pelkor Monastery (Palcho Monastery) is an important site for Tibetan Buddhism, as it houses different sec

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

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

It is time to end your 8-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