7 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Small Group Tibet Tour via EBC
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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
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.
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
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
Options
7 Days Package
Reviews
238 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Incredible travel experience in Tibet
Benjamin A,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an incredible tour with Tibet Vista. Was really impressed during the initial booking and planning phase… our assigned agent Gigi was very responsive and extremely accommodating while helping us plan our itinerary from Beijing to Lhasa for the tour. After arriving in Lhasa, our guide Choezom began what has been one of the greatest tours I have ever been on. After a couple days of exploring the monasteries and palaces of Lhasa, she and our driver Karma took us through the stunning and surreal landscape of rural Tibet; stopping at breathtaking viewpoints, having incredible food and meeting a variety of wonderful people. We had excellent weather for our stay at Everest base camp; certainly one of the greatest things I have ever seen. I can’t express enough how impressed I was with everything Tibet Vista provided. From the booking process to the guiding of the tour to the sights, meals and people of Tibet, this has truly been one of the greatest travel experiences of my life.
Mount Everest experiance
B9201XLpetera,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Chonzom and our driver Karma were just great! Both made our trip to Tibet just unforgettable. Chonzom has a huge Knowledge of tibetian history, Religion and Culture. Her explications were clear and understandable due to her high Englisch Knowledge. We felt very save with our driver Karma.
7 day overland tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu
rhondam572,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have just completed an 7 day overland tour with Tibet Vista from Lhasa to Kathmandu. From start to finish the organisation pre your and the tour itself exceeded my expectations expectation. Our guide Kunga was so knowledgeable he enriched our experience and we learnt a lot about Tibet and its culture. He was organised and professional with excellent English. The transport and hotel options picked were great. The guest house at Everest base camp Tibet side was the best the area had on offer! Zoe in the office also organised our Tibetan permit tickets for the train from Xinning to Lhasa and our three nights in Kathmandu after the tour and also day tours in Kathmandu. Just ask them and they will try to package something up to what you wish to do. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tibet Vista. Rhonda Toowoomba Australia
Top of the world Lhasa to Kathmandu.
rhondam572,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish all my expectatiins were met. Our guide Kunga was very patient with us and was a great, enthusiastic ambassador for his country. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Tibet. Before coming the staff were very helpful in answering every question in a timely manner. I couldn't recommend Tibet Vista any higher.
Excellent Lhasa to Kathmandu experience
Tomy S,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Must have experience for once in a life time. We travel all over Tibet and visit many monasteries. Our tour guide Gung Po is really knowledgeable in all tibetan history and Everest history. He communicate very well and explain everything to further enrich our experience. Definitely will recommend Tibet Vista if you want to visit Tibet.
Trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu
Jet46312500277,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. Sara, our sales representative, was always available to answer questions and provide support. Tseyang, our guide, was the best. She is very knowledgeable of all things Tibetan, and always friendly and positive when providing information and support to the group.
Highly recommended
Pathfinder148927,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cant recommend TibetVista highly enough. I found them online because kf their Mount everest tour but I additionally wanted orger steps before and after that tour. I emailed 3 companies, only Tibet Vista replied. Mary worked hand in hand with me to finalise my itinerary and when it came to the trip itself their planning, their guides, their customer service, their problem solving were exemplary. And all at a very fair price. They made my trip satisfaction their priority, and they have people who are fun to be with, and very passionate and knowledgable.. If planning another similar trip i wouldnt even bother looking at other companies.
Tibet at its best with Tibet Vista
Chris M,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with excellent guide What a journey ! Got to see Lhasa and experience Tibetan culture - seeing monks debating live was a one of a kind experience. The tour then took us across Tibet’s countryside and the vast plateau all the way to Mount Everest base camp which was truly exhilarating from our first peak of the peak. Tibet Vista did a great job with the itinerary- with the right amount of time to acclimate to the higher elevations. Our guide, Tseyang, was top notch. She was very knowledgeable, very organized , made everything seamless and easy, was super friendly/kind/funny and caring to ensure we all adapted to the new elevations safely. Tseyang was very attentive to everyone on the tour and assured each and everyone one we would get to EBC and have a glimpse of Everest — which we certainly did ! In short,this was a 5-star experience for me. If visiting Tibet, I strongly recommend Tibet Vista as the tour operator of choice and Tseyang as the tour guide of choice if she is available.
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