Nepal Tibet Tours & Lhasa Kathmandu Tours

Travel alert: So far, Zhangmu Pass is not accessable because roads between Zhangmu and Kathmandu were collapsed due to the strong earthquakes of this year in Nepal. Feel free to contact for us to plan your Tibet trip.

Nepal and Tibet are great neighbors. They have much in common. Both of them situate on the Himalaya range; they are both proud of Buddhism culture; the peak of the world - Mount Everest locates on the border of Nepal and Tibet. At the same time, they have different traditions and customs. Travelers can explore different outstanding landscape, such as high plateau views in Tibet and great valley scenery in Nepal.

Choose one of the itineraries from our travelers favorite Tibet and Nepal trips below to uncover the mysteries of the Himalayas, with our local travel experts. All of the tours are customizable; tell us your needs, and we'll do the rest.

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Lhasa Kathmandu Tour – small group, fixed departure!

Join this budget Tibet tour to explore the best of Tibet , and travel overland to Kathmandu, Nepal. Join the rolling sea of murmuring pilgrims as they wend their way up to the Potala Palace on your overland tour! You can also travel with the opposite route from Kathmandu to Lhasa, which is more flexible.(Lhasa + Shigatse + Everest + Kathmandu)

7 Days Join-in Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Tour

Budget overland tour to Kathmandu from Lhasa via Shigatse

Highlights: Potala Palace, Yadrok Lake, Everest...

Price: $932

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7 Days Tibet Group Tour from Kathmandu

start your travel from Kathmandu to explore class Tibet

Highlights: EBC, Palkor and Jokhang Monastery ...

Price: $999

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7 Days Lhasa to Gyirong Overland Tour via Mount Everest

Yamdrok Lake

Lhasa Mt.Everest Gyirong Port

Highlights: Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, Palcho Monastery, Mount Everest

This overland adventure is a deep exploration into exotic Tibet at the same time a time-saving journey. You will begin your journey in Lhasa where you will explore the world-famous Potala Palace and other Tibetan cultural sites, then travel crossing the 'Roof of the World' and finally arrive in lush green Nepalese valleys. There are dozens of things to see and feel, such as beautiful Yamdrok Lake, grand Palcho Monastery, magnificent Gagula Pass, etc. You also have a chance to witness a beautiful sunrise of unparalleled vistas of Mt Everest. So make sure your camera is charged and be prepared to have your breath taken away.

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7 Days Overland Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu

Prayers at Jokhang Temple

Lhasa drive to Gyirong Port (the border of Nepal and Tibet)

Highlights: Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, Palcho Monastery

A Himalaya adventure always sounds like an arduous journey, while we have to say it's easy to take. On this tour you will experience the majestic Himalayan mountain range while soaking in authentic Tibetan culture. You will visit the most impressive monasteries, most beautiful palace and most exotic street that Tibet has to offer.

9 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour via Everest and Tsetang

The Entrance of Samye Monastery

Kathmandu Mt. Everest Lhasa

Highlights: Mt. Everest, Tashilumpo Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Samye Monastery / Potala Palace, Barkhor Street

Take this amazing overland journey across the roof of the world Himalaya. From the historical city of Kathmandu, travel overland to Tibet high plateau - conquering the Mount Everest, wandering in peaceful Tibetan monasteries, take beautiful pictures of pure lakes, explore the birthplace of Tibetan civilization Tsetang. Your tour ends at the holy city Lhasa.

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Transportation Between Nepal from Tibet

Overlanding

The best way to travel to Nepal from Tibet, or from Nepal to Lhasa is overlanding driving along the Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway. It is the only international highway in Tibet, 934 km in length, starting at Lhasa, going through Shigatse, Lhatse, Tingri, Mount Everest, and ending at the border. To travel between Nepal and Tibet, foreign travelers have to check through Gyirong Port at the border.

Usually, it takes 7~9 to travel between Kathmandu and Lhasa, and you will visit the most fascinating landmarks along the way, such as Mount Everest, Palcho Monastery, Palcho Monastery, Yamdrok Lake...

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Flights

Currently there are daily flights operating between Kathmandu and Lhasa, usually two flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa, and two flights from Lhasa to Kathmandu in tourism peak season(June to October). The fly duration is about 1.5 hours. In the low seasons, there might be less or no daily flights between Kathmandu and Lhasa.

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More about our Nepal Tibet tours?

Travel Permit: no matter where are you from, we guarantee your Tibet entry permit.

Tibet to Nepal or Nepal to Tibet? Usually, you are suggested to take the overland tour from Lhasa to Nepal, as it is much cheaper than from Nepal to Tibet.

Is our price competitive?
Yes! Tibet Discovery Tours, the leading local tour operator, also has a long established relationship with local Nepal tour operators. We can guarantee you quality service at the best prices.

Top Things to Do in Kathmandu

1. Old Town
Stroll around Kathmandu's medieval- like old town and soak up its atmosphere.

2. Durbar Square
Appreciate the amazing architectural monuments of Durbar Square, an artistic and architectural tradition that rival's anything you'll find in the great cities of Europe.

3. Newari restaurants
Dine in one of the city's superb Newari restaurants, with the accompaniment of traditional dancing.

4. Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bodhnath and Patan
Take day trips to the nearby Unesco World Heritage Sites of Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bodhnath and Patan.

5. Shop
Shop till you drop in Thamel for cut-price books, backpacks, carpets and handicraft.

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