13 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu via Mount Everest

Lhasa to Kathmandu via Mount Everest tour is an amazing tour package who wants to visit Tibet and Bhutan. On this extended tour, which involves a total of 1100 kilometres (685 miles). You will start out with three nights in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, exploring key pilgrimage sites such as the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Ramoche Temple.

As you leave Lhasa, you will then travel through central Tibet which will provide opportunities to see some of the most beautiful places, including the Yamdrok Lake, the Karo La Glacier,  and the Pelkhor Chode Monastery in Gyantse, which is one of the best old towns in central Tibet. Next, you will go to Shigatse, which is home to the largest Buddhist monastery of Tashi Lhunpo.

After Shigatse, the tour trajectory will take you through some of the high passes, including the Gyatso La, which offers sweeping views of the world’s highest mountain ranges and the north side of Mount Everest Basecamp.

Roll on…there are more spectacular sites! After watching the sunrise over Mt. Everest, you will continue driving through the Himalaya towards Nepal. In the village of Old Tingri, you will be blown away by the fantastic panoramic view of the Himalaya. Next, you will cross over the Thong La Pass, which has a breathtaking view of Shisha Pangma, the 14th highest peak in the world.

After the Thong La, it is a downhill journey all the way to Kathmandu. You will cross over into Nepal and meet your Nepali driver and guide. Coming from the Tibetan Plateau, everything in Nepal seems so lush and green! You will stop at a few Nepali villages en route, before checking into your hotel in central Kathmandu. You will then spend a few days seeing all of the main sights in the Kathmandu valley including Pashupatinath Hindu Temple, Boudha Stupa, Swayambhunath Temple and the ancient city of Bhaktapur.

Best Time of Visit

The package journey from Lhasa to Kathmandu can be done anytime from mid-April through to late October. We can arrange this journey for groups of two to ten people. Discount available for groups of 3 or more. For a specific quote, please contact us at losal@pvy.koc.mybluehost.me

Travel Gear:

Upon joining, each participant will be sent a list of required and recommended gear for this journey that they will be responsible for.

Accommodation:

Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse, you will be staying in a comfortable and pleasant boutique or highly-rated 3-star Tibetan-owned hotels. Accommodation in other areas of Tibet, such as Everest Base Camp, on the tour, will be best available guesthouses. In the Everest Region (Shelkar, Everest Base Camp, and Old Tingri), accommodations will be very basic, as these areas are very remote and poor. Guesthouses often have no heating facilities, but plenty of blankets upon request. Toilets are usually outside and are not always as hygienic. Showers are often unavailable or only available at the local shower house. In Nepal, you will stay at highly rated boutique hotels in a central location. Hotel upgrades are available in Lhasa and Kathmandu upon request. Meals: Breakfast is included in the quote for each morning you are in Tibet. Lunch and dinner are not included in the price.

Eligibility:

Participants must be in good health and physically fit to be able to spend each day walking around towns, villages, and monasteries with their own equipment. Though you will be doing a lot of walking each day, no trekking is required. Most of this tour will take place in mountainous terrain between 3600 meters and 5200 meters (11,800 feet to 17,000 feet) above sea level. You will spend 3 nights in Lhasa for altitude acclimatization before going above 3600 meters. Ascent will be slow and gradual to reduce the risks of altitude-related illness. This tour is not recommended for those who have severe asthma or who have had problems with high elevation in the past.