8 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour with Return Flight

Distance: 150 km
Driving Time: 6–7 Hours
Altitude: Kyirong – 2,800m
Overnight: Phuntsok Rebsal Hotel (New Wing), Kyirong

Highlights & Activities

• Drive from Kathmandu through scenic hills, rivers, and traditional villages.
• Travel along the edge of Langtang National Park, known for its rich biodiversity and mountain landscapes.
• Enjoy beautiful views of forests, valleys, and Himalayan foothills.
• Complete immigration and border formalities at the Nepal–Tibet border.
• Enter Tibet and continue to Kyirong Town.
• Rest and begin acclimatization to the higher altitude.

Distance: 280 km
Driving Time: 6–7 Hours
Altitude: Shegar – 4,300m
Overnight: Tibet Roof of the World International Hotel, Shegar

Highlights & Activities

• Drive across the vast Tibetan Plateau.
• Cross the spectacular Gungthang La Pass (5,200m).
• Enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain range.
• Stop at the beautiful Peiku Tso Lake.
• View Mount Shishapangma, the world’s 14th-highest mountain.
• If weather permits, catch your first distant view of Mount Everest.
• Arrive in Shegar and spend time acclimatizing.

Distance: 200 km (Round Trip)
Driving Time: 5–6 Hours
Altitude: Everest Base Camp – 5,200m
Overnight: Tibet Roof of the World International Hotel, Shegar

Highlights & Activities

• Drive over the famous Pangla Pass (5,000m).
• Enjoy breathtaking views of: Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu& Shishapangma
• Continue to Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world.
• Visit Everest Base Camp and witness the majestic north face of Mount Everest.
• Take photographs and enjoy the dramatic Himalayan scenery.
• Return to Shegar for a comfortable overnight stay at a lower altitude.

Distance: 330 km
Driving Time: 7–8 Hours
Altitude: Gyantse – 3,950m
Overnight: Yuthok Tibetan Hotel, Gyantse

Highlights & Activities

• Drive to Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city.
• Visit the renowned Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.
• Explore the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama.
• Admire the monastery’s grand chapels and giant Maitreya Buddha statue.
• Continue through the scenic Tibetan countryside to Gyantse.
• Enjoy views of rolling hills, traditional villages, and open grasslands.

Distance: 265 km
Driving Time: 6–7 Hours
Altitude: Lhasa – 3,650m
Overnight: Kyichu Hotel, Lhasa

Highlights & Activities

• Visit the historic Palchoe Monastery.
• Explore the famous Kumbum Stupa, known for its unique architecture and murals.
• Stop at the magnificent Karola Glacier (5,045m).
• Enjoy spectacular views of one of Tibet’s most accessible glaciers.
• Visit the sacred Yamdrok Lake (4,441m).
• Admire the lake’s stunning turquoise waters and surrounding mountain scenery.
• Arrive in Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet.

Altitude: 3,650m
Overnight: Kyichu Hotel, Lhasa

Highlights & Activities

• Visit the iconic Potala Palace, former residence of the Dalai Lama.
• Explore the palace’s chapels, halls, and historical treasures.
• Visit Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s most sacred Buddhist temple.
• Observe pilgrims performing traditional religious rituals.
• Walk through the vibrant Barkhor Bazaar.
• Browse traditional Tibetan handicrafts, souvenirs, and local markets.

Altitude: 3,650m
Overnight: Kyichu Hotel, Lhasa

Highlights & Activities

• Visit Drepung Monastery, once the largest monastery in the world.
• Learn about its rich Buddhist history and cultural significance.
• Explore the monastery’s impressive halls and living quarters.
• Visit Sera Monastery in the afternoon.
• Witness the famous monk debates on Buddhist philosophy.
• Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and remarkable Tibetan architecture.

Distance: 60 km
Driving Time: 1–1.5 Hours
Altitude: Gongkar Airport – 3,570m

Highlights & Activities

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to Lhasa Gongkar Airport.
• Take in the final views of the Tibetan Plateau.
• Reflect on an unforgettable journey through Tibet’s sacred monasteries, breathtaking landscapes, and the world’s highest mountain region.
• Fly onward to your next destination.

End of Tour