Recommended by 99% of travelers
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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This is widely considered the most spectacular overland road trip in Asia. You can fly from Kathmandu into Lhasa, acclimatize, and then drive all the way back to Nepal across the paved Friendship Highway.
Day 1-3
Visit the breathtaking Potala Palace (winter home of the Dalai Lama), Jokhang Temple, and watch monks debate at Sera Monastery.
Day 4-5
Drive past the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake and cross high mountain passes to visit Tashilhunpo Monastery.
Day 6
Sleep at Rongbuk Monastery and watch the sunset over the sheer northern face of Mount Everest.
Day 7-8
Drive down through the Kyirong (Kerung) Border and return over land to Kathmandu
To help find the right fit for your journey, tell me:
• What is your preferred travel month? (Note: Tibet usually closes to foreigners from late February through March).
• Do you prefer a fly-in cultural tour or the rugged overland drive via Everest Base Camp?
• Will you be traveling as a solo traveler or with a per-formed group?
• An important Tibet visa policy is that all pilgrims or travelers must travel under organized arrangements not independently or Individually
• All foreigners travelers other than Chinese and Tibetan need to obtain Tibet travel permit to enter Tibet. Tibet visa.
Mandatory Visa Fees (Paid in Kathmandu)
The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu requires a special Chinese Group Tourist Visa. The cash fee varies strictly based on your passport nationality:
• US Citizens: $185 to $200 USD
• Canadian Citizens: $145 to $160 USD
• Most Other Nationalities: $115 to $130 USD
• Note: The processing agency will typically charge an additional $30 to $50 USD service fee to stand in line and submit your physical passport.
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6 Days
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3,100m/10,171ft
