Can this tour run in the reverse direction, Kathmandu to Lhasa?

Yes, but the reverse routing requires your China Group Visa to be arranged in Kathmandu, which changes the lead time and process. Tell us your preferred direction and we will plan accordingly.

How long is the drive on the border day?

The crossing day is long. The road from Gyirong down to Kathmandu is winding and can be slow, especially after rain, so expect most of the day on the road. We build in a relaxed start to allow for it.

Is this available as a private tour?

Yes. It runs as a small group on set dates and also as a private departure on your own schedule. Private departures give you more flexibility over pacing and stops.

8 DíasTour en grupo reducido

8-Day Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Tour via Everest Base Camp

Lhasa · Lhasa · Lhasa · Shigatse · Everest Base Camp · Gyirong · Kathmandu · Kathmandu

One of the world's classic overland journeys, this route links the Tibetan plateau to the Kathmandu valley in a single dramatic arc. You begin with Lhasa's icons, drive the southern road past Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, and Shigatse, then turn toward Everest for a night beneath the north face before descending the Himalaya to the Gyirong border and on into Nepal.

The drop from the high plateau to subtropical Gyirong is one of the most extraordinary changes of scenery anywhere, falling through gorges and cloud forest in a few hours. After crossing at the Gyirong Port (Rasuwagadhi) frontier, you continue to Kathmandu, where the tour ends.

Foreign travelers must hold a Tibet Travel Permit and travel with a licensed agency and guide on the Tibet side, all of which we arrange. Please note you will also need a Nepal visa, which is straightforward to obtain on arrival for most nationalities. This itinerary runs as a small group or as a private departure.

Próximas salidas

Fechas de salida garantizadas para este tour en grupo reducido. Las salidas privadas pueden realizarse en la fecha que elijas.

Salida	Días	Desde (p. p.)	Estado
Jun 11 – Jun 18, 2026	8	$1,150	Agotado	Agotado
Jun 23 – Jun 30, 2026	8	$1,150	Casi completo2 plazas disponibles	Consultar →
Jul 13 – Jul 20, 2026	8	$1,150	Disponible	Consultar →
Aug 5 – Aug 12, 2026	8	$1,150	Disponible	Consultar →
Aug 27 – Sep 3, 2026	8	$1,150	Casi completo3 plazas disponibles	Consultar →
Sep 9 – Sep 16, 2026	8	$1,150	Disponible	Consultar →
Sep 21 – Sep 28, 2026	8	$1,150	Disponible	Consultar →
Oct 5 – Oct 12, 2026	8	$1,150	Disponible	Consultar →

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Itinerario día a día

Día 13,656 m

Arrive in Lhasa

Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Rest and acclimatize for the remainder of the day. Hydrate and take it slowly.

Comidas: None·Alojamiento: Lhasa

Día 23,656 m

Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple

Morning at the Potala Palace, afternoon at the Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor circuit. A gentle acclimatization day.

Comidas: Breakfast·Alojamiento: Lhasa

Día 33,656 m

Drepung and Sera Monasteries

Drepung Monastery in the morning, Sera Monastery and its debates in the afternoon. Evening free in Lhasa.

Comidas: Breakfast·Alojamiento: Lhasa

Día 43,850 m

Lhasa to Shigatse via Yamdrok Lake and Gyantse

Cross the Gampa La pass (4,790m) to overlook Yamdrok Lake, pass the Karola Glacier, and visit the Kumbum stupa in Gyantse before continuing to Shigatse for the night.

Comidas: Breakfast·Alojamiento: Shigatse

Día 55,150 m

Shigatse to Everest Base Camp via Gawu La

Tour Tashilhunpo Monastery, then drive south over the Gawu La pass (5,198m) and its lineup of 8,000m peaks. Descend to the Rongbuk valley for sunset on the north face of Everest (around 5,150m). Overnight in the area.

Comidas: Breakfast·Alojamiento: Rongbuk / Everest Base Camp area

Día 62,700 m

Everest to Gyirong

Sunrise on Everest, then a long and scenic drive west and down off the plateau toward the border. The road plunges from high desert into the green, humid gorges around Gyirong town. Overnight in Gyirong.

Comidas: Breakfast·Alojamiento: Gyirong

Día 71,400 m

Gyirong border crossing to Kathmandu

Short drive to the Gyirong Port (Rasuwagadhi) frontier, where your Tibet guide sees you through Chinese exit formalities. Cross into Nepal and continue by road to Kathmandu, a winding mountain drive that takes most of the day. Arrive in Kathmandu in the evening.

Comidas: Breakfast·Alojamiento: Kathmandu

Día 81,400 m

Departure from Kathmandu

The tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Kathmandu airport for your onward flight, or begin your independent travels in Nepal.

Comidas: Breakfast·Alojamiento: None

Qué se incluye

✓Tibet Travel Permit, Everest area permits, and all permits for the Tibet portion
✓Licensed English-speaking Tibetan guide in Tibet
✓Private vehicle with experienced driver in Tibet
✓Cross-border transfer and onward transport to Kathmandu
✓7 nights accommodation (hotels in Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyirong, Kathmandu; guesthouse near Rongbuk), twin-share
✓Daily breakfast
✓All entrance tickets listed in the itinerary, including the Everest reserve fee and eco bus
✓Lhasa arrival transfer and Kathmandu arrival drop-off
✓Oxygen available on the vehicle in Tibet
✓24/7 support during your trip and no hidden fees

No incluido

—China entry visa and Nepal entry visa
—Flights or train tickets to Lhasa and flights out of Kathmandu
—Lunches and dinners
—Travel insurance
—Tips for guides and drivers
—Personal expenses

Alojamiento

Hand-picked 3 to 4-star hotels in Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyirong, and Kathmandu, with a basic guesthouse near Rongbuk. Standards rise again once you reach Kathmandu.

Salidas y precios

Temporada	Por persona
Winter (Dec-Mar)	$1,150
Shoulder (Apr, Nov)	$1,280
Peak (May-Jun, Sep-Oct)	$1,390

per person, twin-share. Las salidas en grupo reducido se realizan en fechas fijas establecidas — dinos tu mes y te confirmaremos el próximo grupo disponible.

Preguntas frecuentes

Yes. You need the Tibet Travel Permit and a China visa for the Tibet portion, both arranged with our help, plus a Nepal visa. Most nationalities can obtain the Nepal visa on arrival at the border or Kathmandu airport; we will advise based on your passport.