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Tibet-Nepal Highway (Lhasa-Kathmandu) |
 Overland tour stretches from Lhasa to Zhangmu via Shigatse and Mt. Everest, and cross the border of Tibet-Nepal, and travel along Friendship Highway to the capital of Nepal --- Kathmandu.
On this tour, you will not only enjoy the mysterious Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries, but also enjoy the great mountain view of Himalaya. You will have three days in Lhasa to acclimatize and visit the main attractions to enjoy the exoticism of Tibetan heritage. Then, head southwest to keep on exploring the mysticism of Tibetan Buddhism via the visit to the Palkor Monastery in Gyantse, Tashihunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Sakya Monastery in Shegar and Rongbuk Monastery. Then, get to the Everest Base Camp where you will be rewarded with panoramic and breathtaking views of Mount Everest from the north side. Then, cross the border of Tibet-Nepal to Nepal. |
Lhasa-Kathmandu Highway:
Lhasa<-261km->Gyantse<-90km->Shigatse<-244km->Shegar<-68km->Rongbuk Monastery<-65km->Tingri<-181km->Zhangmu<-123km->Kathmandu
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Altitude:
- Lhasa: 3650m
- Gyantse: 3950m
- Shigatse: 3900m
- Shegar: 4050m
- Rongbuk Monastery: 5000m
- Everest Base Camp: 5200m
- Tingri: 4390m
- Zhangmu: 2300m
- Kathmandu: 1400m
Tips:
- The maximum altitude of the destination is about 5,220m. Some medicine for altitude sickness must be prepared.
- From Lhasa to Kathmandu of Nepal, there is only one express public bus every week. Or you need to transfer in Shigatse and Zhangmu respectively, it will take about 3-day at least. Most roads within Tibet are metalled, only the section of Lhasa-Shigatse is paved with asphalt. Due to the season or weather condition, sometimes the road could be blocked by sudden floods, landslides or snow. We suggest you consult to the professional travel agency, and travel with Land Cruise 4WD.
Tibet is one of the last few “Pure Lands” in the world. Please kindly be responsible for your waste. Don’t harm the wild plants or animals.
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Transportation suggestion |
To enter Tibet, flights, railway, highways are the main transport modes. |
By flight |
It is more easier and more comfortable by flight. Air-
tickets to Lhasa can be obtained from airlines in
Chengdu, Beijing, Chongqing, Xi’an, Xining, Shanghai
-La (Zhongdian) and Kathmandu with the Tibet Travel
Permit. |
By train |
Qinghai-Tibet Railway was opened greatly to take
more advantages to enter Tibet. The Qinghai-Tibet
Railway, starting in Xining, the capital of Qinghai
province, and ending in Lhasa, began full operation
from July 1st 2006. It symbolizes Tibet's historical
inaccessibility via railway. The total distance from
Lhasa to Xining by railway is 1,956 kilometers, and it
is the world's highest railway extending for the longest
distance through a plateau of permanent frost. |
By road |
However, if you want to experience more plateau
scenery and challenge your endurance and physical
power, highway is a good choice. |
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