7 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Small Group Tibet Tour via EBC
Overview
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This 7-day overland Tibet tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu follows the Sino-Nepal highway, which offer you amazing views of the Himalaya and the picturesque Tibetan countryside. The visit to the old cities: Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, will give you a complete impression of Tibet's religion, cultural treasures, and dreamlike landscape.
The highlighted Tibet trip to Everest Base Camp en route will be a life-time memory to overcome yourself and get higher to the top of the world.
Notes: Please book this tour 20 days in advance, letting us have enough time to apply for your Tibet Travel Permit and then send it to you.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Book at least 12 working days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date.
Please Note: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa needs to be arranged by the tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance. Customers need to apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need to ask for an invitation letter from the tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need to apply for their China L Visa from the China Embassy in their country.
A valid passport and China L Visa used to apply for Tibet Permit are required during the travelling period.
Hotels are based on double occupancy (twin-bedded rooms) by default. If you prefer a single room or if room sharing isn’t possible, a single room supplement is required
What To Expect
Arrival in Lhasa, Lhasa Airport/Train Station pick up.
Accommodations
Overnight at XinDing hotel or smilar, 3 Star
Lhasa
Upon arrival, our Tibetan guide will greet you at the airport or train station. You'll then be transferred to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhasa River, and the typical Tibetan villages. After arriving at the hotel, take some time to rest and acclimate to the high altitude. It's helpful to take it easy for the first few days and remember to stay hydrated by drinking water. Please note that there will be no sightseeing scheduled for today.
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Accommodations
Overnight at XinDing hotel or smilar, 3 Star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at Hotel
Potala Palace
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Jokhang Temple
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
Barkhor Street
Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.
Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
Accommodations
Overnight at XinDing hotel or smilar, 3 Star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at Hotel
Sera Monastery
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
In the morning, you are going to visit Drepung Monastery, Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, it is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. Now, we will not visit Drepung Monastery and visit Dadong Village instead.
Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse
Accommodations
Overnight in Shgiatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 Star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at Hotel
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
Karo La Glacier
Later, we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).
Shigatse(3900m) to EBC (5200m) via Tingri
Accommodations
Overnight at Everest Base Camp Guest House, dorm bed (flexible, depends on situation)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at Hotel
Tashilunpo Monastery
In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch.
Mount Everest Base Camp
After that, we will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass(5198m).Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m). You can get closer to gazt at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.
EBC to Gyirong Border 370km
Accommodations
Overnight at Kyirong Hotel, Guest house twin room
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Rongbuk Monastery
In the morning, you can appreciate the sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area and then visit the Rongbuk Monstery - the unique highest monastery with nuns and monks living together. Later, we can visit the Everest Base Camp and take pictures of Mt. Everest at the closes distance in EBC. After that, we can drive from EBC to Kyirong border. On the way, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo(5236M), we will arrive in Kyirong in late afternoon.
Peikucuo Lake
On the way from EBC to Kyirong border, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo(5236M), we will arrive in Kyirong in late afternoon.
Gyirong County
When down to Gyirong County from above 5000m, you will see the forest and waterfall scenery which is differenct from the snow land
Gyirong to Nepal border
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Gyirong County
Tour Guide will assist the clients to exit China. And see clients off at Gyirong border. Service ends. Clients can choose to take the jeep transfer to Kathmandu, the addtional cost is US$ 60
Options
7 Days Package
What‘s Included
Entrance ticket fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, Everest Base Camp Echo bus
Service Charge & Government Taxes
Oxygen provided in tourist vehicle to guarantee the health of guests
Lhasa Airport/Train Station pick up and drop off on designated time
English-speaking Local Tibetan tour guide
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
3-star hotels based on twin-sharing, guests houses dorm bed
The Chinese Visa invitation letter if needed
platform service fee.
Tibet Travel Permit and other necessary permits for Tibet
Tibet Handy Map
Drinking water Provided during the trip; Tourist accident/casualty insurance
Nepal jeep transfer from Gyirong border to Kathmandu. 130Km.
The single supplement is not included in the tour cost.
Lunches and dinners
Flight/train ticket to Lhasa(we can help if need)
Pickup points
Gongga Airport Hotel
Gongga Airport, Lhasa China
Lhasa Airport
Lhasa China
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
246 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good trip but not for the week I should put the
Duane A,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was good and friendly well spoken and informative. Tried to take care of all the people in our group. Best they could
Do it!
victoriamX6787BG,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you're debating it, just do it! We had such an amazing experience! Our guide, Choezom and driver, Liu were simply the best. I was amazed at the amount of knowledge Choezom had about each place we went, Buddhism, and the Chinese and Tibetan cultures! She helped translate for us when interacting with others and when needed. She was so sweet and I can't say enough positive things about her. They made things seamless for us through all the checkpoints and there was so much to learn at each and every stop. We had a small group of 5 and really lucked out with how well we all got along. There is a decent amount if driving, which was expected, but in a luxury van. For all you other Americans, be ready for firmer beds than we are used to, download wechat and alipay to pay for literally everything else in China, and be ready and open to the ways of the Chinese culture (squat toilets and social norms). Again, if this is a trip you are considering, just do it! You won't regret it and you are in good hands!
Great sights, well-run tour
17nf,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Tibet Vista! Our guide Tsamchoe was amazing; very attentive and helpful. Our driver was also great (I forgot his name though); he was willing to stop for pictures along the way. The sights were phenomenal. I definitely recommend the driving experience. Also, the transfer from the China side to the Nepal side was smooth, clear, and well-managed.
Great trip through Tibet
StellaR395,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. Amazing views and all the places we stayed were clean and nice. Our guide, Choezom was amazlingly knowledgeable - she could tell us everything about everything. She was also decisive in the perfect way, meaning she was super nice, but we still didn’t waste any time. I wish we could have some options to hike a little, but other than that it was great!
Great Tibet-trip!
ingjerderikae,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is a great trip that takes you to the must sees of Lhasa as well as Everest Base Camp and cool places along the road! Choezom was an amazing guide, with so much knowledge and made sure that we had time to do all that we wanted. Good group size and nice vibes. We would have wanted to be even more in nature, this is a driving mostly tour, but we understand that this is difficult in Tibet. Some prices are unexpected when booking (e.g. driver from the border to Kathmandu), but over all a really good experience!
Great Experience With Tibet Travel / 跟Tibet Travel玩的很开心
kwangyangc,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00tour was great, well paced, managed to see everest really well too ^^ thank you to worese for being such a cheerful and helpful tour guide, and thank you to the driver for driving safely 这个旅游不错，速度还行，没有太快也没有太慢，我们在第5天的时候能看到珠峰！谢谢维色当个很乐观的导游，让我们学到很多西藏的知识，也谢谢司机大哥让我们安全的抵达珠峰跟尼泊尔！
Amazing Tour with the Best Guide in the World 🌍
amycY8641XF,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing time on this tour! It is fast paced and packed with sites with great cultural and historical value. Our guide, Dickey, is the best guide in the world. She is funny, enthusiastic, organised, and extremely caring. We are going to miss her when we leave! Our only regret for this tour is that we didn't book a longer one. We are already planning to come back to Tibet to see more of it. Thank you Dickey for everything! The trip would not have been the same without you 😊
Amazing 7days in Tibet
854mat r,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently completed a 7-day journey from Lhasa to Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp, and the entire experience was highly impressive. The logistics and overall organization were executed perfectly from start to finish. The accommodations throughout the trip were excellent, matching the standards of great 4-star hotels. A standout highlight was the accommodation at Everest Base Camp itself; despite staying in a traditional tent, the amenities matched those of a 3-star hotel, featuring proper beds and heated blankets that ensured an exceptionally comfortable night.Our guide, Tashi, provided an outstanding level of service. Her profound knowledge of Tibetan culture, history, and Buddhism added immense depth to every site we visited. Beyond her professional expertise, she brought a unique element to the itinerary, guiding us with a sense of mindfulness that transformed this scenic tour into a genuinely spiritual experience.For anyone planning this route, this tour offers a perfect balance of excellent organization, comfort, and rich cultural insight.
Tour of a Lifetime
MartinS10542,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son and I enjoyed this excellent tour immensely. Our tour guide Gompo had an extensive knowledge of Tibetan history, culture and buddhist practices and this made it a memorable trip. He was also very friendly and helped us find good Tibetan restaurants. He made sure that we were always comfortable and not having issues with altitude sickness. Oxygen was always in the vehicle if anyone had issues but this was not required by most of us. The hotels used for the trip in Lhasa, Shigatse and Gyirong were all comfortable and clean. We stayed in the tented camp at EBC and we had a separate room with beds, doonas and blankets which kept us warm in the cold conditions. The nearby view of Everest at sunrise and sunset was the memory of a lifetime. Gompo helped at the border with Nepal to make sure everyone got through OK. The road to Kathmandu on the other side is unsurfaced for much of the way and the group of 12 was split into three separate four wheel drive vehicles. The Tibet section is all in a single minibus driving on surfaced roads. This made the drive very comfortable as Fung was an excellent driver. I booked the trip directly on line with Tibet Vista and I wish to complement Kristin for the great help she gave me in answering all my questions and completing the booking. I would thoroughly recommend this tour with Tibet Vista.
Amazing Tibet tour
monicanI7298FT,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose this tour as part of our honey moon, and we could not be more satisfied. Choezom was an exceptional guide, explaining so many things in a clear way and always listening to our questions and needs. The driver, Karma, was patient and nice, he drove us safely to all the places we visited, letting us taking pictures wherever we wanted to. As the costs, the price is very convenient for all the places we visited. You can stay safe with Choezom and Karma, they will take care of everything you need. Also, she gave us some good suggestions about the EBC camp and the weather forecast. Highly, highly, highly recommend tour and guide!
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