Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland

Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa(3650m)

Tourists from all over the world arrive in Lhasa according to their own way. Before starting the land trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu, you need to have a good rest to adapt to the altitude environment.

Day 2 to Day 3 Visit Lhasa

Lhasa also has many attractions worth visiting. Popular scenic spots include the landmark of Tibet - the highest palace in the world-Potala Palace,  the world's Buddhism center - Jokhang Temple, the most famous circumambulation and commercial center - Barkhor Street, the largest Tibetan Buddhism monastery -  Drepung Monastery, as well as beautiful Sera Monastery and Norbulingka.

At the scenic spots in Lhasa, you may walk with the devotional pilgrims shoulder by shoulder who are come from the remote areas by foot. They have faith in Buddhism, and they spare no effort to get to Lhasa - the holiest place in the world. You will fully enjoy the charm of this ancient holy city before moving forward.

Day 4 Lhasa (3650m) - Gampa La Pass (4990m) - Lake Yamdrok (4,441m) - Gyantse (4000m) - Shigatse (3800m)

Distance and time spent: 271km, about 6h due to the speed limit.

Highlinghts：Lake Yamdrok，Karola Glacier，Pelkor Chode Monastery

Starting from Lhasa, climb over the Gampa La Snow Mountain at 4990 meters above sea level, you will see the world’s highest freshwater lake and one of the three holy lakes in Tibet - Yamdrok Lake, known as “the sacred lake in the sky”. In the Tibetan language, it means "Jasper Lake". It is 250 kilometers long and covers an area of 638 square kilometers. The azure blue lake and the snow-capped mountains in the distance are integrated, coupled with the various mountains on both sides of the bank, the distinctive Tibetan villages, and the cattle and sheep make the journey refreshing. On the road, you will see Karola Glacier. After arriving at Gyantse, you will visit the Pelkor Chode Monastery, the only monastery covering three major sects in Tibetan Buddhism, known for its exquisite murals and carvings, and then drive to Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet, the seat of Panchen Lama.

Day 5 Shigatse (3800m) - Tingri (4300m) - Gawula Pass (5210m) - Rongbuk Monastery (5154m) - EBC (5200m)

Distance and time spent: 389km, 7h40min

Highlights: Gawula Pass Observation Deck, Everest, Rongbuk Monastery

In the morning, you will have time to visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, which is known as one of the four major monasteries of the Yellow Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The Tashilhunpo Monastery, built on the high slope of Nyima Mountain, is magnificent and majestic. You can see it from anywhere in Shigatse. It is the symbol of Shigatse and the residence of the Panchen Lama. After that, you will set off to Mount Everest, the top of the world.

It's a long journey in the afternoon, however, you will be accompanied by the beautiful scenery of the plateau. On the way, you will stop at Gawula Pass Observation Deck. At an altitude of 5200M, Gawula Pass is the only viewing platform in the world where you can view 5 snow-capped mountains above 8000 meters at the same time. The peaks are Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Cho Oyu, and Shishapangma. Then you will descend to Rongbuk Monastery at 4,900 meters. Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, is the best viewing spot for Mount Everest.

Overlook Himalayan mountains at Gawula Pass

Day 6 EBC (5200m) - Tingri (4300m) - Shishapangma (4591m) - Pekutso Lake (4591m) - Gyirong (2700m)

Distance and time spent: 433km, 9.5h to 10h

Highlights: Pekucuo, Shishapangma Mountain Reserve, Ghungtang Lhamo

In the morning, if the weather is good, you can see the golden summit of Mount Everest. You will return to Tingri from the Everest base camp and then proceed from Tingri to the west along g318 Highway. You can see the grandeur of the 14th highest peak - Shishapangma all the way, enjoy the picturesque lake - Peiku Tso, which is also the largest inland lake in Shigatse, and cross Mala Mountain Pass and Ghungtang Lhamo Pass. Then, go down the mountain, you will reach Gyirong, which is a town located at the Tibet Nepal Border.

Day 7  Gyirong town (2700m) - Gyirong Port (1800m) - Kathmandu (1400m)

Distance and time spent: 160km, 8h

It takes about an hour from Gyirong Town to Gyirong Port. After arriving at Gyirong Port, go through immigration procedures, and cross the Friendship Bridge to officially enter Nepal. Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is about 160 kilometers from Gyirong Port. Due to the uneven roads, it will take a long time to get to Kathmandu from Gyirong. There are many modes of transportation from Gyirong Port to Kathmandu. You can choose to take a local bus, shuttle van, or rent a private car.