Kathmandu To Lhasa Tour Via Everest Base Camp

Destination

Tibet

Duration

9 Days

Best Weather

March-May & Sep-Dec

Accommodation

3* Hotels in Kathmandu and Tibet

Meals

Breakfast in Kathmandu and Rest of the trip to Tibet

Transportation

Private vehicle / Flights

Group

Mininum 4 people

Difficulty

Easy

Activities

Sightseeing

Overview

Lhasa, the remote abode of the Dalai Lamas, the object of devout pilgrimage and heart and soul of Tibet, is still a city of wonders, despite the large-scale encroachments of modern Chinese influence. The first hint that Lhasa is close is the Potala, a vast white-and-ochre fortress soaring over one of the world’s highest cities. It’s a sight that has heralded the marvels of the Holy City to travelers for close to four centuries and it still raises goosebumps. It is hard to imagine a thriving city at such an altitude, functioning as the religious, cultural, and economic hub of Tibet.

While the Potala dominates the skyline, the Jokhang, some 2km to the east, is the real spiritual heart of the city. An otherworldly mix of flickering butter lamps, wafting incense, and prostrating pilgrims, the Jokhang is the most sacred and alive of Tibet’s temples. It is here and the encircling Barkhor pilgrim circuit that most visitors first fall in love with Tibet.

Detail Itineraries

After breakfast, we drive along the Friendship Highway, an 800-kilometre scenic route connecting Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, with the Nepalese border. The route offers a beautiful landscape with cascading waterfalls, rivers, and hillside villages. We will stop for lunch at the border and pass through the Nepalese customs and immigration checkpoint. Early in the Morning scenic drive to Kerung Border Nepal Tibet Border through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepali immigration and cross the bridge process for all necessary formalities in Chinese immigration continue drive to Kerung Town.

Max. Elevation

2800m

Duration

8-9 hours

Accommodation

Guesthouse