Could you please explain me how it works the visa? Do I need the chinese visa and the tibet permit? Would you help me to obtain both in Katmandu? We are from Mexico.

You need a Tibet permit and after the Tibet permit apply to the Tibet Visa for the same visa work to go China. We need a minimum of 4 people for the approval of the Tibet visa. You have to arrive 4 days before the tour in Kathmandu, Nepal because we have to process your passport to obtain the visa for the Chinese Embassy of Kathmandu.

Is any departure possible on the 1st of March?

For 1 March 2025 we don't have Group. If you want to do it solo it will be possible but It will cost USD 3016 net with discount.

Is the entire tour by bus? Or is there trekking in some segments?

This tour is by bus and car, not for trekking. Please see the itinerary for more details.

when should I be in Katmandu in order to get the visa? I have to stay to a hotel there, right? could it be, that I don't get the Visa to get in Tibet? if so what about the payment? the flight to Lhasa can you make the booking? I guess the whole group has to be on the same flight?

If you want to do a visa process in your country it will be possible but you have to process a Chinese visa first then send me a copy of the visa for us to apply for the Tibet entry permit. One important thing to inform you for the Chinese visa process, don't tell you will go to Tibet when you apply the visa in your country, because if you tell you will go to Tibet, then they don't give visa, therefore you will have to tell that you will go to China.

Is there any hiking on this itinerary, or all driving?

There is no hiking only driving all the way.

Is there anywhere along the route that bathroom breaks would be available? My wife is 81 and in much better shape than me at 75. We have no problems with any of the steps or hikes that we need to do. Our only concern is for the long car rides.

As far as when we apply for the China permit, to do Beijing and Xian, we know that we are not supposed to say anything about Tibet. Would you be able to give us any advice about how we go about getting a permit from China to do Beijing and Xian?

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Itinerary

Day 1
Lhasa
Start point
Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) ལྷ་ས་གོང་དཀར་རྫོང་, Shannan Shi, Tibet Autonomous Region 850700, China (Lhasa Gonggar Airport china)
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Hotel
Landmarks
Gongkar Airport
Day 2
Lhasa
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
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- Guided sightseeing tour of Jokhang Temple
- Visit Barkhor market
- Visit Tibetan Medical Center
- Visit Norbulinka Palace
- Visit Sera Monastery
- Visit Ganden Monastery
Landmarks
Jokhang Temple
Barkhor
Tibetan Medical Center
Norbulinka Palace
Sera Monastery
Ganden Monastery
Day 3
Lhasa
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Potala Palace
- Visit Potala Durbar
- Visit Drepung Monastery
- Visit Nechung Monastery
Landmarks
Potala Palace
Potala Durbar
Drepung Monastery
Nechung Monastery
Day 4
Lhasa to Gyangtse
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Motel
Included Activities
- Visit Kubum Stupa
- Visit Pelkor Chode Monastery
Landmarks
Yamdrok Lake
Kampa La Pass
Karo La Pass
Kubum Stupa
Pelkor Chode Monastery
Day 5
Gyangtse to Shigatse
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Shalu Monastery
- Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery
Optional Activities
- Explore Shigatse Market
Landmarks
Shalu Monastery
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Shigatse Market
Day 6
Shigatse to Rumbuk (Everest Base Camp)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Rongphu Monastery
- Visit Everest Base Camp
Landmarks
Pang-la Pass
Rongphu Valley
Rongphu Monastery
Everest Base Camp
Day 7
Rumbuk to Kerung
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Landmarks
Tingri
Lalung-la Pass
Nyalam
Day 8
Kerung to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory dinner)
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Hotel
Included Activities
- Celebratory dinner
Landmarks
Tatopani
Day 9
Kathmandu
End point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhtribhuvan international airport, kathmandu )
Optional Activities
- Kathmandu sightseeing
- Mountain flight in Kathmandu
- Nepal tour

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Gongkar Airport

Landmarks
Jokhang Temple
Barkhor
Tibetan Medical Center
Norbulinka Palace
Sera Monastery
Ganden Monastery

Landmarks
Potala Palace
Potala Durbar
Drepung Monastery
Nechung Monastery

Landmarks
Yamdrok Lake
Kampa La Pass
Karo La Pass
Kubum Stupa
Pelkor Chode Monastery

Landmarks
Shalu Monastery
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Shigatse Market

Landmarks
Pang-la Pass
Rongphu Valley
Rongphu Monastery
Everest Base Camp

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Tingri
Lalung-la Pass
Nyalam

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Tatopani

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3.3

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
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Douglas
August 13th, 2023
1.0
Attempted to book the Forbidden Lhasa and Everest Base Camp tour with Adventure Himalayan Travels. Caveat emptor...
Attempted to book the Forbidden Lhasa and Everest Base Camp tour with Adventure Himalayan Travels. Caveat emptor (buyer beware): You cannot enter Lhasa by air without using a China gateway city (Chengdu). You cannot enter Lhasa without a Tibet permit. To get a Tibet permit you must spend five days in Nepal and then fly to Chengdu and then to Lhasa. The PRC will not issue a China visa if you book travel to Tibet unless your tour operator has already obtained a Tibet permit. The tour operator does not disclose any of this in their brochure and you can be stuck with large expense.Show more
Traveled in August 2023
Reply from: Adventure Himalayan Travels
We always let our guests know that, to apply for a Tibet permit they must first attain a Chinese visa or a Tibet group visa. Without a proper visa, no one is able to first attain a Tibet permit. We also tell our guests, that they can apply only for a Tibet group visa from Nepal, for which the process requires 5 working days before the start of the tour (for which we help to do all the process), and has a very high chance of success. We don't have any connections to the Chinese embassy in Nepal let alone in the USA or other countries. to 100% guarantee our guests with a visa. We are sorry that you didn't get a Chinese visa from the USA to be able to visit Lhasa.
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Anne
September 19th, 2019
4.5
everything about this tour was more than we could have hoped for. From the moment we were met at Kathmandu airport...
everything about this tour was more than we could have hoped for. From the moment we were met at Kathmandu airport by Mr. Rana we were completely taken care of. Our permit for Tibet was ready the three days later needed by the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu. We were transferred for our flight to Lhasa and met at hotel in KTM upon our overland return from Tibet. The tour of TIbet with driver and guide followed faithfully our itinerary, the highlight of course being an unobstructed sunrise of the north face of Everest. Our guide was very solicitous of us all the way, always being sure the altitude was OK for us. Both he and the driver were always on time, we travelled many kms. But not tiring. This was the trip of a lifetime, you indeed feel you are at the top on the world in these beautiful mountain valleys surrounded by unforgettable peaks. Unless you want to include Mount Kailish, this 9 day trip was the perfect amount of time, Staying in Lhasa for three nights helped the acclimatization to the altitude, although Everest Base Camp is a bit of a stretch. But the alternative to staying at a hotel two hours away outweighed the discomfort (we did not take diamox and were OK). Overland to Kathmandu from Tibetan border was an experience, but not to be missed. If I was to decide to do this over again, this would be the itinerary, and Adventure Himalayan Travels out of Kathmandu would be the agent. To start in Lhasa and end in KTM is much the best direction, you need to have a week to acclimatize to 5200 m. At Everest, plus the view is better from the north side. This tour rates 100% for organization, facilitation, and the kindness of the people of Kathmandu and TibetShow more
Traveled in September 2019
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Thank you very much for your words Anne.
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Suraj
July 20th, 2018
4.5
We flied from Kathmandu to Lhasa, spent two days on the capital and then caught a mini bus to the Gyangtse, shigatse...
We flied from Kathmandu to Lhasa, spent two days on the capital and then caught a mini bus to the Gyangtse, shigatse then North Everest base camp. Our tour was unforgettable that I will always keep in my mind. Everything was coordinated perfectly and never had one fault due to miscommunication. Our guide Lakpa spoke perfect English so communication was very smooth and Effortless. Thank Adventure Himalayan Travels and treks that they provided us with good guide and bus.Show more
Traveled in March 2016
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Thank you very much for your words
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Alexander
Asked on May 19th, 2025
Could you please explain me how it works the visa? Do I need the chinese visa and the tibet permit? Would you help me to obtain both in Katmandu? We are from Mexico.
Visa
- Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperator•Written May 2025
  You need a Tibet permit and after the Tibet permit apply to the Tibet Visa for the same visa work to go China. We need a minimum of 4 people for the approval of the Tibet visa. You have to arrive 4 days before the tour in Kathmandu, Nepal because we have to process your passport to obtain the visa for the Chinese Embassy of Kathmandu.
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Kenneth
Asked on January 10th, 2025
Is any departure possible on the 1st of March?
Price / Availability
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- Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperator•Written January 2025
  For 1 March 2025 we don't have Group. If you want to do it solo it will be possible but It will cost USD 3016 net with discount.
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Ronald
Asked on January 5th, 2025
Is the entire tour by bus? Or is there trekking in some segments?
Tour Details
Transport
- Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperator•Written January 2025
  This tour is by bus and car, not for trekking. Please see the itinerary for more details.
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Samantha
Asked on January 6th, 2024
when should I be in Katmandu in order to get the visa? I have to stay to a hotel there, right? could it be, that I don't get the Visa to get in Tibet? if so what about the payment? the flight to Lhasa can you make the booking? I guess the whole group has to be on the same flight?
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Travel Support
Visa
- Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperator•Written January 2024
  If you want to do a visa process in your country it will be possible but you have to process a Chinese visa first then send me a copy of the visa for us to apply for the Tibet entry permit. One important thing to inform you for the Chinese visa process, don't tell you will go to Tibet when you apply the visa in your country, because if you tell you will go to Tibet, then they don't give visa, therefore you will have to tell that you will go to China.
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Bonnie
Asked on September 2nd, 2023
Is there any hiking on this itinerary, or all driving?
Tour Details
Transport
- Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperator•Written September 2023
  There is no hiking only driving all the way.
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  Bonnie
  Traveler•Written September 2023
  What would be the size of the group if I chose the tour starting on Monday 23-Oct?
- Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperator•Written September 2023
  Our Group size is 1 to 10 people, but I don't have a Group for 23 October. I only have Group on 9, 15 and 31 October 2023. For October 23, I will provide you private trekking at the same price as the group price which is USD 2175.
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Gregory
Asked on August 24th, 2023
Is there anywhere along the route that bathroom breaks would be available? My wife is 81 and in much better shape than me at 75. We have no problems with any of the steps or hikes that we need to do. Our only concern is for the long car rides.
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  Gregory
  Traveler•Written August 2023
  As far as when we apply for the China permit, to do Beijing and Xian, we know that we are not supposed to say anything about Tibet. Would you be able to give us any advice about how we go about getting a permit from China to do Beijing and Xian?
- Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperator•Written August 2023
  If your wife is 81 and in better shape then in my opinion it will not be a problem for her to do this tour. There will be about 200-300 km drive some days which is around 6-7 hours ride. I hope it will not be trouble for you because of this. Since it is private car, you can take bathroom breaks whenever you want to along the way. There are restrooms available some places along the way.
- Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperator•Written August 2023
  If you wish to apply for a Chinese visa by yourself, then we ask you to not mention anything about visiting Tibet to the Chinese embassy as they will reject your visa if you tell them you will be going to Tibet. Just tell them you will be visiting places in China. I am not able to help you for a permit to visit Beijing and Xian as we are not experts for the places in China. We only operate within Tibet.

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