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9 Days - Kathmandu to Lhasa Tour via Everest Base Camp

9 days
From Kathmandu to Lhasa
5.0
88 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 200
Ages 10+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nepal to Zhangmu to Nyalam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive along the Friendship Highway scenic route
    • Lunch at the border
    Landmarks
    Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge
  2. Day 2

    Nyalam to Lotingri

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stroll around Nyalam for acclimatization
    • Stop at Milarapha Cave
    • Visit Chamda Hot Spring
    Landmarks
    Milarapha Cave
    Chamda Hot Spring
    Thong La Pass
    Lalung La Pass
    Mount Everest
    Shishapangma
  3. Day 3

    Lotingri to Everest Base Camp to Shegar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rongbuk Monastery
    • Round trip to Everest Base Camp (approximately 16km)
    Landmarks
    Rongbuk Monastery
    Everest Base Camp
    Cho Oyu
  4. Day 4

    Shegar to Sakya to Shigatse

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sakya Monastery and main halls
    Landmarks
    Sakya Monastery
  5. Day 5

    Shigatse to Gyantse

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery
    • Visit Shalu Monastery
    • Visit Khumbum Stupa
    • Visit Phalkot Monastery
    • Visit Gyantse Fortress
    Landmarks
    Tashilhunpo Monastery
    Shalu Monastery
    Khumbum Stupa
    Phalkot Monastery
    Gyantse Fortress
  6. Day 6

    Gyantse to Lhasa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cross Karo La pass
    • Cross Kamba La pass
    • View Lake Yamdrok Tso
    Landmarks
    Karo La Pass
    Kamba La Pass
    Lake Yamdrok Tso
    Yarlung Tsangpo River
    Potala Palace
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  7. Day 7

    Lhasa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Potala Palace
    • Visit Norbulingka Palace
    • Visit Tibet Museum
    Landmarks
    Potala Palace
    Norbulingka Palace
    Tibet Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Lhasa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Drepung Monastery
    • Visit Sera Monastery
    • Visit Jokhang Temple
    • Stroll through Barkhor Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Drepung Monastery
    Sera Monastery
    Jokhang Temple
    Barkhor Bazaar
  9. Day 9

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Lhasa
    • Return to Kathmandu
    • Continue to mainland China

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Rating
5(88 reviews)
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

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    Elaine

    Asked on March 7th, 2022

    will it be possible to travel to April in Tibet? If so which documents are required to get the visa? I am an Italian national?

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    • Female Guide HolidayOperatorWritten February 2023

      Tibet will be open for travelers from 15th April 2023 onward. To get a visa for Tibet from Nepal we need the passport copy to generate and it will take two business days to get approval, similarly should submit an original copy of the PP.

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      Elaine

      TravelerWritten March 2023

      so a trip to Tibet can only be booked from the 15th April onwards? How will the visa process will work? is there a minimum stay required in Katmandu?

    • Female Guide HolidayOperatorWritten March 2023

      Yes, it will be possible to book the trip 15th onward. To get a visa for Tibet from Nepal we need the passport copy to generate and it will take two business days to get approval. It would be best if you stayed here for a maximum of three days.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 171812

  • Currencies
    ¥
    Yuan Renminbi
    China
    रू
    Nepalese Rupee
    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    China
    Type I
    China
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China.Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Female Guide Holiday. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Female Guide Holiday will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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