Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour via Everest Base Camp
Duration : 9 Days
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Trip Highlights
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Destination
Tibet
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Duration
9 Days
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Max. Altitude
17060 ft. / 5200 m.
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Accommodation
Hotel and Lodge
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Grade
Moderate
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Best Season
Mar to May - Aug to Dec
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Group Size
Any
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Transportation
Flight / Private Vehicle
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour via Everest base camp is an exciting journey to experience the natural and spiritual sites of Tibet. Tibet, dominated by the ancient Holy city of Lhasa, is the forbidden land famous for ancient religion, pristine culture, gilt-roofed temples, intricately decorated monasteries and several other amazing arts and artifacts. Tibet nestles at the average elevation of around 4000m in the almost never ending Tibetan Plateau. The northern base camp of Everest, popular as Chomolungma in Tibetan Language, is another spectacular destination this journey covers.
Details for Kathmandu to Lhasa Tour
Our trip commences from Kathmandu in a 4WD Land cruiser and heads towards the friendship bridge to Kerong. We drive through Lowtingri via. Everest Base camp and reach Shigatse. We drive through Shalu Monastery, Kerala Pass, Yandruk Tse Lake and various other magnificent landscapes on our way to Lhasa. After two days full of wondering sightseeing tours in Lhasa, we return to Nepal or any destination by flight.
Tibet Visa and Travel Permit Information
All foreigners other than Chinese and Tibetan need to obtain Tibet visa and travel permit to enter the Tibet. Tibet travel permit is issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau. Tourist cannot apply their travel permit themselves. Tibet Bureau only accept application from registered travel agencies like Global Holidays Adventure. Tibet permit or visa comes in paper, not in your passport.
(Note: It is very important that Tibet Travel permit and Tibet Visa is different. You can’t enter the Tibet just with Chinese Visa. Before entering Tibet you should obtain Tibet Travel permit.)
Require document for Tibet visa /Permit
- At least six month valid clear scan copy of your passport.
- Chinese visa copy by email (For those travelers who are entering Tibet from mainland China)
- You have to fill up a form Chinese Embassy Kathmandu with your latest passport size of a picture. For those who are Travelling from Nepal. Global Holidays Adventure will manage it).
Tibet Tourism Bureau takes one week time to approve the travel Permit. Sometime it take more than a week so applying your Tibet permit before 15 days Is safe way
Diplomats Passport holders, journalists, professional media photographer and government officials are not able to issue their Tibet Travel permit through normal travel agencies. They are only able to get under the arrangement of foreign affairs.
Tibet Permit and Visa Fees for Tibet Tour
American Passport Holders: Us $ 175 Per Person
Romanian Passport holders: Us $ 115 Per Person
Canadian Passport holders: Us $ 155 Per Person
Other Nationality: Us $ 85 Per Person
Itinerary
You can always customize this itinerary as per your preference.
1
Day
Today an early morning you will drive for 6-7hours from Kathmandu all the way to Kerong (2700m).
Hotel
| Private Vehicle
2
Day
Today we will ride 150km for 5-6hours from Kerong all the way to Lowtingri (4,050m).
Overnight at Guest house
| Private Vehicle
3
Day
Today we will ride 270km for 9-10hours from Lotingri to Shegar (4,150m) via Everest Base Camp (5,250m).
Overnight at Guest house
| Private Vehicle
4
Day
Today we will ride 300km for 5-6hours from Shegar to Shigatse (3,900m) via Sakya Monastery.
Overnight at hotel
| Private Vehicle
5
Day
Today we will ride 95km for 2-3hours from Shigatse to Gyantse (3,950m) via Shalu Monastery.
Overnight at hotel
| Private Vehicle
6
Day
Today we will ride 200km for 4-5hours from Gyantse to Lhasa (3,650 m) via Karo La pass and Yamdrok Tso Lake.
Overnight at hotel
| Private Vehicle
7
Day
Full day sightseeing around Lhasa city. Visit famous Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace and Tibet Museum.
Overnight at hotel
| Private Vehicle
8
Day
Full day sightseeing around Lhasa city. Visit famous Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar.
Overnight at hotel
| Private Vehicle
9
Day
Final Departure and Fly to Kathmandu or own destination.
Cost Details
"So What you are paying For?"
We would like to explain to you. We are a local company providing world-wide travelers with internationally qualified services. We provide you with the lowest cost possible for fully inclusive trips that have no hidden fees. We guarantee your safety, satisfaction, and long-lasting memories of your experience.
Cost Include
- Airport pick up and drop as per the itinerary.
- Tibet Visa Fee.
- Necessary Tibet Travel Permit.
- Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing basis in Lhasa.
- Daily breakfast at same staying hotel.
- Private Transportation by jeep/van in Tibet.
- Kathmandu - Kerong by private transportation
- Sightseeing and entrance fee as per the itinerary in Tibet.
- English speaking Tibetan guide.
- All the Government and local taxes.
Cost Exclude
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Tibet.
- Insurance of any kind.
- Personal expenses like beverage, mineral water and tips.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tibet is home to some of the world's tallest mountains, several of them making it to the top ten lists. Furthermore, some of the major rivers of Asia have their source in the Tibetan plateau. With its vast grasslands, high mountains and alpine lakes, Tibet is surely a dream destination for tourists, climbers, trekkers and for adventure travelers.
To obtain the Tibet visa if you are travelling from Nepal, We Global Holidays Adventure apply your Tibet visa at least ten days in advance with all your passport details and PP size photos. With passport and itinerary details visa will be stamped before your departure to Tibet. Most of the Tibet visa will be done in group wise minimum of 2-5 pax with 2 sheets of papers with name list and passport details where visa will stamped one entry and other final departure from Tibet.
It can take about a week to three days in urgent cases.
Yes, it is possible. We obtain your visa with your tour package.
Yes, you can but it is quite expensive to acquire for a single person.
You can get Tibet travel permit through a proper agent from mainland China or with Global Holidays Adventure reliable and swift services, where you have to inform us before you enter into China.
So far there is no age-bar to get Tibet Visa, any one from child to elder can apply Tibet Visa
Full passport details and information with passport size photos and purpose of travel.
Tibet is home to some of the world's tallest mountains, several of them making it to the top ten lists. Furthermore, some of the major rivers of Asia have their source in the Tibetan plateau. With its vast grasslands, high mountains and alpine lakes, Tibet is surely a dream destination for tourists, climbers, trekkers and for adventure travelers.
Definitely! Global Holidays Adventure Pvt. Ltd provides airport pick up facilities for those customers who have booked private tour for any of our packages. We don't charge any money for the service.
Unfortunately, due to China's very strict tourism policy for Tibet, it is not possible for you to get a visa by yourself and it is not possible to travel in Tibet on your own. As an authorized travel company like Global Holidays Adventure will organize everything; visa, permit to enter and all other paperwork.
The Tibetan climate is not as harsh as many people imagine it to be. Tibet's climate is favorable to travel from April to the beginning of November, and most ideal in August and September. However, Lhasa's climate is more clement than the rest of Tibet, and is suitable to travel year-round. The sun radiation in Tibet is extremely strong. It's not for nothing that Lhasa is called the Sunlight City. The months of May, June and September are the primary tourist season in eastern Tibet.
We suggest traveler to include casual attire and layered clothing in their packing list. In the day time you may need just T-shirt or cotton shirt (short and long sleeved). Usually a jacket also, but at night you may need a coat because temperature decreases dramatically. Down coat will be very effective if you wish to go further than Lhasa and Shigatse to the remote areas like the Mount Everest Camp or further to Mt.Kailash. Sun glasses, sun blocking cream and lip protector, moisture cream, warm cotton trousers, thermal underwear (top and bottom), warm woolen hat and gloves , sandals , towel , sleeping bag (for camping/trekking) , rain jacket , camera will be very helpful if you include them in your packing list.
The unit of currency is Chinese Yuan. The Bank of China can exchange all foreign currencies. The banks in Tibet/China are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Travelers Cheques and credit cards are very difficult to be cashed outside the banks especially outside Lhasa.
ATM facilities are easily available in Lhasa and Shigatse; however, it may be difficult to find one in other smaller towns or in remote places.
In Lhasa, there are many options for getting around, such as taxis, busses, minibuses, pedicabs and jeeps. There are also cars and bikes for rent. In more remote areas, the road conditions are not very well developed, traveling by taxi and bus difficult if not impossible. In such cases, minibuses and jeeps are the only option.
Known as the Roof of the World, Tibet is one of the highest places on earth. Due to Tibet's high altitudes, many visitors from low-altitude areas may suffer from altitude sickness. Most people suffer minor effects of altitude sickness only, which include headache, loss of appetite, and a tendency to have no energy until their bodies adjust to the high terrain. This adjustment can take anywhere from a few hours, and in rare cases, a few days. If visitors do some simple preparations before going to Tibet, most of the symptoms of altitude sickness can be avoided. Being healthy and in good shape before you arrive in Tibet will help greatly. It is also recommended that you talk to your local physician about AMS pills to help combat altitude sickness. Once arriving in Tibet, walk slowly and take deep breaths. Your tour guide will be there to offer help and suggestions.
Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B are some of the vaccines advised to all travelers who are planning to visit Tibet. Yellow fever vaccines are recommended for those who are coming from Yellow-fever-infected country like Africa or the Americas otherwise it isn’t required or recommended. But the best would be if you consult your doctor or physician prior planning your tour.
Visitors to Tibet do not need to worry about the language barrier at all. Each visitor will have an English-speaking tour guide, and most of the front desk staffs in the big hotels can communicate in English. The main languages used in Tibet are Chinese, Tibetan, English and Nepali. If you are a solo traveler, you will get pretty more people who can speak these languages in Tibet's most popular tourist spots.
All Travel within Tibet we use native Tibetan guide who knows much more information of Tibet and take care of you.
Generally, the electricity supply in Tibet is 220V, 50HZ. If you have a plan in future to travel in Tibet and wish to bring some electrical devices with you for basic use then keep in mind that transformer is very essential. Tibet hotels bathrooms have the access of 220V and 110V electrical devices power. But, in the guest room normally only 220V electrical sockets are available.
Definitely there is internet access for foreign traveler in Tibet but only on limited areas like Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse and Tsedang where some café provides internet facilities. In addition, hotels in some city like Lhasa and Shigatse also provide internet facility to their customers.
What type and standard of accommodation will I encounter?
Generally, it is quiet safe in Tibet. Almost all Tibetans are devout Buddhists who believe that good deeds will gain advantages in their next lives and crimes are also very rare in this region. But tourists need pay attention to dogs that are free to move everywhere. So you need to take care while you are travelling alone in the night time. We strongly recommend foreign traveler not to walk in the night time.
Despite being the large landscape time zone of all the state of china is measured from Beijing, which is 8 hours ahead of GMT standard time zone. Now, we are clear that Tibetan time is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). And it is 2 hours and 15 minute ahead of Nepalese standard time and 2 hour and 30 minute ahead of Indian standard time.
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