Lhasa to Kathmandu and Everest Base Camp Tour
Trip Facts (2026 Updated)
| Feature | Details |
| Duration | 15 Days / 14 Nights (Kathmandu-Lhasa-KTM) |
| Route Highlights | Lhasa, Potala Palace, Shigatse, Rongbuk, Everest North Base Camp |
| Max Altitude | 5,220m (Gyatso-la Pass / Everest Base Camp) |
| Accommodation | 3-Star Hotels in Cities; Best available Guest Houses at EBC |
| Grade | Adventurous / High Altitude |
| 2026 Permit | Tibet Travel Permit & Group Visa Included |
The Grand Traverse: Two Capitals, One Great Mountain Why choose between a city tour and a mountain adventure when you can have both? Our Lhasa to Kathmandu and Everest Base Camp Tour is the most complete Himalayan journey available in 2026.
Your adventure begins with a scenic trans-Himalayan flight to Lhasa, where you'll spend days exploring the spiritual heart of Tibet. Then, we hit the open road across the high plateau. You will stand at the foot of Mt. Everest (North Face) at the Rongbuk Monastery—the world's highest monastery—before descending through the dramatic canyons of the Kyirong border back into the lush greenery of Nepal. With Encounters Nepal, every permit, border crossing, and high-altitude detail is managed by professionals with 20+ years of experience.
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.
