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Cross the Frontier of the World: Kathmandu to Lhasa via the North Face of Everest.

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Kathmandu to Lhasa and Everest base Camp Tour

Kathmandu to Lhasa and Everest base Camp Tour

Trip Facts (2026 Updated)

Feature Details
Duration 15 Days / 14 Nights (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Max Altitude 5,220m / 17,126ft (Gyatso-la Pass & Everest Base Camp)
Trip Grade Moderate to Adventurous (High Altitude)
Entry/Exit Drive-In (Kerung Border) / Fly-Out (Lhasa to KTM)
Accommodation 3-Star Hotels (Cities) & Best Local Guest Houses (EBC/En-route)
Group Size 2 to 12+ (Fixed departures available)

The Ultimate Trans-Himalayan Crossing Why fly over the mountains when you can drive through them? Our Kathmandu to Lhasa and Everest Base Camp Tour is for the traveler who wants to see every transition—from the lush, green valleys of Nepal to the high, arid plains of the Tibetan Plateau.

By entering through the Kerung Border, you witness the landscape transform before your eyes. The absolute highlight? Standing at Rongbuk Monastery, the highest in the world, watching the sunset hit the North Face of Mt. Everest. We manage the entire 2026 logistics chain—securing the Tibet Travel Permit, handling the Group Visa biometrics in Kathmandu, and providing expert Tibetan guides to ensure your journey is as smooth as it is spectacular.

Important Notice: Tibet Travel Requirements
For travelers planning to travel to Tibet from Kathmandu, a Mandatory Tibet Travel Permit and China Group Visa are necessary. Processing in Kathmandu takes a minimum of seven working days for American and international travelers.
Requirements for Application:
Bank Statement: A required online bank statement from three months -one day before application showing a minimum balance of at least $1,600 for the most recent balance.
Photograph: Recent passport size photograph with white background Digital.
Personal Details: Accurate information that exactly matches what you gave when you registered.
Visa regulations, group minimums, nationality combinations, and entry/exit border points (e.g. Lhasa, Chengdu, flights or overland routes) vary by nationality and are subject to frequent change. Get first hand updates from us directly before you book your flights.

2026 Itinerary Highlights

  • Day 01-02: Arrival in Kathmandu. Biometric Visa Processing & gear check.

  • Day 03-04: Drive to Syabrubesi and cross into Kyirong (Tibet).

  • Day 05: Acclimatization Day in Kyirong—crucial for high-altitude safety.

  • Day 06-07: Drive to New Tingri and then to Rongbuk Monastery.

  • Day 08: The Big Moment: Everest Base Camp (North Side). Iconic views of the summit.

  • Day 09: Drive to Shigatse; visit the golden Tashilhunpo Monastery.

  • Day 10: Travel to Gyantse via the Khumbum Stupa and Pelkhor Chode.

  • Day 11: Scenic drive past the turquoise Yamdrok Lake to arrive in Lhasa.

  • Day 12-13: Lhasa Immersion. Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the Barkhor Bazaar.

  • Day 14: Trans-Himalayan Flight. Fly from Lhasa back to Kathmandu.

  • Day 15: Final Departure.

Price Includes:

Permit 

Vist 

Guide

Trasport 

Hotel with BB

Flight ticket 

Price Excludes:

  • Bar & beverage bills,launch and dinner
  • Personal expenses. bottled water, desserts, shower, insurance, rescue,  personal clothing,
  • Any additional services requested and tips to the staff.

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