Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Kathmandu Tour Print Itinerary


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Itineraries


Day 01: Kathmandu to Lhasa (3,650m) by Flight | Duration: 1 hour

Pick you up from Lhasa airport or Train station – Full rest for acclimatization – O/N at the Hotel.

Please read: If you are flying from Kathmandu, it is a MUST to arrive in Kathmandu at least 3 working days before your flight to Lhasa to process the Tibet visa in Kathmandu. Consult with us for more details about how to proceed with the Tibet Group Visa or check our blog, Tibet Visa From Kathmandu.

Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa

Day 02 & 03: Two Full Days Lhasa Sightseeing Tour

Two Full Days Sightseeing Tour In Lhasa Visit the following places of Lhasa in two days:

  • Potala Palace
  • Jokhang Temple
  • Barkhor Bazaar
  • Drepung Monastery
  • Sera Monastery

Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa

Day 04: Drive to Shigatse (3900m) via Gyantse (3950m) | Distance: 341KM | Duration: 5 hours

Drive to Gyantse via Yamadroke Lake and high passes: Kora LA (5,010m) & Kamba La (4,794m) Sight-seeing in Gyantse including Pholkor & Kumbum Monastery. PM: scenic drive to Xigatse (1.5hrs) through the typical Tibetan Countryside.

Overnight at the Hotel in Shigatse.

Day 05: Drive to Rongbuk (5000m) via Xegar (4,100m) | Distance: 360 KM | Duration: 7 hours

AM: Visit Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. Then Drive to Xegar crossing over Gyatchula (a pass of 5,200m), and drive to Rongbuk. The last 90KM drive from Shegar to Rongbuk is rough and takes about two hours to reach.

Overnight at the basic guesthouse in Rongbuk.

Please read: Sometimes, a visit/hike to Everest Base Camp can be prohibited and visitors should see it from the distance. Make sure to check with the tour operator before booking this trip.

Day 06: Explore EBC (5,150) and Drive to Kerung Border | Distance: 340KM | Duration: 7 hours

Rent a horse cart or walk to the Everest BC and explore around – back to Rongbuk – Drive back to Tingri and further to Kerung/Gyirong border with the magnificent view of the Mt. Xishapagma (8,212m) & Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m).

Overnight at the Guesthouse in Kerung town (Tibet side).

Day 07: Cross the Border and drive to Kathmandu | Distance: 160KM | Duration: 6 hours

After necessary border formalities at the Tibet-Nepal border, continue a scenic drive to Kathmandu through the green lush countryside- transfer to your Hotel. Our representative will be waiting for you at the border Nepal side. And continue to drive to Kathmandu (7 hrs).

What's Included


  • Private transportation as per the group size
  • English speaking Tibetan Guide
  • Accommodation on twin sharing room basis
  • Daily breakfast
  • All Monastery entry fees as per your itinerary
  • Tibet travel permit

What's Excluded


  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Train or Airfare of any sectors
  • Insurance of any kind
  • The natural or political disturbance which beyond our control…
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, porter charge, etc.
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