Destination Nepal/Everest Base Camp/Tibet

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 8 Days

Activities Tour and Hike

Accommodation Hotel and Guest House

Max altitude 5300 m

Group Size 1-12 Pax

Meals Breakfast

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep/Flight

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Highlights of Nepal EBC Tibet Tour

View Mt. Everest from Base Camp
Fly over Everest on a scenic flight to Kathmandu from Lhasa.
Explore the historic Potala Palace.
Drive through scenic Nepalese countryside.
Explore markets and monasteries in Shigatse.
Travel through passes to Lhasa with scenic views.
Visit Tashilhunpo and Gyantse Kumbum.
Witness monk debates at Sera Monastery.
Cheap and best price offer with fixed departure dates.
Nepal Everest Base Camp Tibet Tour Itinerary and Package price, possible to customize.

Overview of Nepal EBC Tibet Tour

Nepal EBC Tibet Tour lets you discover the cultural and historical sites of Nepal and Tibet with the north Everest Base Camp. You will explore rich culture, ancient monasteries, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes. Nepal to Tibet Tour with Everest Base Camp is a small group tour begins from Kathmandu driving through scenic Pasang Lhamu Highway to Gyirong, a newly-opened border which is 190 km far from Kathmandu.

A comprehensive Nepal to Everest Base Camp Tibet Tour is a must to do tour in 2025. April to November are good time(seasons) for 8 days Kathmandu EBC Lhasa Tour. Kathmandu EBC Lhasa tour caters a wonderful natural, cultural and historical attractions of Tibet. The trip begins from Kathmandu and drive to Gyirong via Syabrubesi and Rasuwagadi, and then to Lhasa via Rongbuk Everest Base Camp Trek.

Kathmandu EBC Lhasa Tour package is the most remarkable road trip in the world. All necessary Tibet travel permits, ground transfer, hotel with breakfast, guide and driver with all sightseeing entrance fee are inclusive in the package tour.

Nepal to Everest Base Camp Tibet tour is a cultural and historical exploration tour in Tibet. You will visit heritage sites of Lhasa such as Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Barkhor street, Rongbuk, Tashilhunpo, Gyantse Kumbum monastery and Yamdrok Lake.

Hence, Nepal to Everest Base Camp Lhasa Tour via Kathmandu is a beautiful trip to enjoy natural and cultural beauty of Nepal and Tibet. The trip is so popular because of its unique charms. The most popular overland tour in world is good for adventure travelers.

Nepal EBC Tibet Tour Itinerary

Day 1:Kathmandu to Syabrubesi/Rasuwagadi(165km, 7 hrs)
Day 2:Syabrubesi to Gyirong (40km, 4-5hrs)
Day 3:Kyirong to EBC to Tingri (480km, 11 hrs)
Day 4:Tingri to Shigatse (280km, 7 hrs)
Day 5:Shigatse to Lhasa via Gyantse (375km)
Day 6:Lhasa Sightseeing
Day 7:Lhasa Tour Sightseeing
Day 8:Lhasa Departure

Detail Itinerary of Nepal EBC Tibet Tour

Day 01: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi(137km, 7 hrs)

Our driver will pick you up in your hotel 9:00-9:30am, we drive to Syabrubesi, the village near border. While driving near Mt. Himalaya, you can see the deep gorges, snow-capped mountain on the way. Driving across the Langtang National Park and lodge in village guest house in Syabrubesi(1700m)

Day 02: Syabrubesi to Kyirong (40km, 4-5hrs)

After breakfast, drive 15km to the border to enter China. In China side, you can meet our Guide who hold the group name to welcome you. Drive 1 hours to Kyirong (2800m) . Kyirong is surrounded by lofty snow-capped mountains and dense forests. In the afternoon, go to visit Ambassadress cave and trek 2 hours to Kepu village.

Day 03: Kyirong to EBC to Tingri (480km, 11 hrs)

Driving pass through Peikutso lake and grassland, we reach Tingri at lunch time. In the afternoon we will driving to Everest Base Camp and visit the world highest Monastery, the Rongpuk Monastery. One the way, we view the splendid panoramic of Himalaya Mountain Range at Gyawula Pass (5200m). in late afternoon, drive back to Tingri.

Day 04: Tingri to Shigatse (280km, 7 hrs)

Driving from Shegar to Shigatse, on the way we visit the 5000m G318 National Highway milestone in Lhatse and have lunch in here. Arrival in Shigatse in early afternoon, visit the seat of Panchen Lama – Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the most important monastery in Tibet.

Day 05: Shigatse to Lhasa via Gyantse (375km)

Driving to Lhasa via Gyantse. On the way you can see many Tibetan Farmer Villages and we could stop to pay a visit. In Gyantse, visit Heritage town Gyantse old street and Pelkor Monastery, Kumbum stupa. In the afternoon, driving to Lhasa via Gyantse.

Day 06: Lhasa Sightseeing

Visit the world culture heritage – the Potala Palace; the spiritual center of Tibet Buddhism, the Jokhang Temple. Walking like pilgrims around Barkhor Street. Taste Tibetan tea and experience local people’s life in local Tea House. Explore the old market near Barkhor.

Day 07: Lhasa Tour Sightseeing

Visit Drepung Monastery – the largest monastery in Tibet, you can see monastery complex and monks and the biggest kitchen and see the Sculpture Carving near Drepung. In the afternoon, visit monks debating in the courtyard of Sera Monastery and other wonders of Sera Monastery.

Day 08: Lhasa Departure

Hotel to airport/train station transfer. End the tour. Note: Some of the activates might be altered or cancelled due to force major like bad weather, close of monastery and activities etc.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

All ground transfer-Kathmandu/Gyirong, and during Tibet tour.
Necessary Tibet Travel Permits
Entrance fees of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary.
Local English speaking Tibetan guide and all his expenses.
Twin sharing hotel accomodation with breakfast.
Oxygen supplied when travelling to high altitude
All government taxes and company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Lunch and dinner in Tibet, it cost approx. 10-12 dollar per meal.
Tips for guide and driver, you are suggested to tip them 7 USD/day
China group visa fee
Air ticket from Lhasa to Kathmandu or train from Lhasa to China.
Hotel and sightseeing in Kathmandu.
All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Nepal EBC Tibet Tour

Documents for Nepal EBC Tibet Tour

Two essential documents-Tibet travel permit and Chinese Group Visa are necessary documents for Nepal to Tibet Tour. For this, Book your Tibet tour with us. Send a copy of your passport to us. Arrive in Kathmandu and hand over your original passport to us. Get the issued Chinese Group Visa.

Chinese Group Visa

The Chinese group visa is a single-entry tourist visa issued by Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. A special group visa is required for foreign travelers to enter Tibet via Nepal Kathmandu.

Chinese group visa is a sheet of paper that lists all names of travelers in your tour group, their nationalities, dates of birth and passport numbers. Furthermore, the Chinese group visa valid for 30 days only, entering Tibet from Nepal. Additionally, if you and other travelers use one Chinese group Visa, you must enter or exit China on the same date.

Your Chinese visa will automatically become invalid when you obtain your Chinese group visa. Therefore, it is suggested to enter Tibet from mainland China if you already have a Chinese Visa. If you decide to enter Tibet from Nepal and do not want your Chinese Visa to become invalid, you can fly to Chengdu from Nepal and then proceed to Tibet from Chengdu.

Tibet Travel Permit

Whether you enter Tibet from Nepal or mainland China, the Tibet Travel Permit is the most necessary travel documents. Similar to Chinese group visa, the Tibet Travel Permit can only get through an authorized travel agency. The individual applications are not allowed. No worries, as a trustworthy international travel agency, we can help you get them successfully on your behalf. Only when you get a Tibet permit, you can board on the flight or train to Tibet.

All you need to do is to book a Tibet tour with us at least 20 days in advance and email a color copies of your passport and China visa. The processing takes around 8 to 9 working days. Once your permit is issued, we will deliver it by express from Lhasa to your hotel address in mainland China.

How Long Time It takes organizing Nepal to Everest Base Camp Tibet Tour

It normally takes 4 working days to process your China Group Visa at Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. And handling an urgent group visa needs only 3 working days. The working days of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu is from Monday to Friday.

For the Tibet Travel Permit, it normally takes 8-9 days. The permit issued by TTB, the Tibet Tourism Bureau. But it is suggested to send your passport copy to us at least 20 days before your tour departure.

Apart from the Tibet Travel Permit and Chinese Group Visa, the Aliens’ Travel Permit require to visit Mount Everest Base Camp, also, the Military Travel Permit and Foreign Affair Permit are also necessary for Kailash Tour.

Is Nepal EBC Tibet Tour Safe?

Travel to Tibet is very safe. International tourist needs to join an organized tour, either in a private or group tour. Therefore, for solo traveler, you will be accompanied by your guide, or other group members during the trip. Even when you are alone in Tibet, you are relatively safe. The public security in Tibet is very good, and local Tibetans are mostly innocent and kind. You can travel to Tibet with confidence.

Also, there is no age limit to travel to Tibet. But, kids and senior travelers should pay extra attention. Tibet is in a high-elevation area, being cold and lack of oxygen, and the weather changes quickly, so people with poor health conditions will feel difficult to adaption.

But many seniors and young kids of our clients have had a pleasant and safe journey in Tibet. So it is suggested to listen to the advice of your doctor, and test a physical examination before you travel to Tibet. And it is recommended to visit some lower-altitude places in Tibet, like Lhasa, Shigatse, Nyingchi, and so on.

Accommodations on Nepal to Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour

Tibet has a variety of hotels from luxury seekers to budget backpackers. Luxury 5-star hotels in Tibet offer first-rate amenities, such as spa treatments, gourmet cuisine, and personalized services.

Mid-range hotels cater to most tourists, offering comfortable rooms and basic facilities, such as Wi-Fi, hot water, and breakfast. Budget hotels in Tibet offer affordable rates and simple accommodations, such as dormitory beds or shared bathrooms.

Internet and Wi-Fi

In the digital age, internet and Wi-Fi is important for many travelers. Therefore, you should check if the hotel has free Wi-Fi or internet access, and if the signal strength is reliable. Some hotels in Tibet may have limited internet access or slow connection speeds, due to the remote location and technical difficulties.

Meals on Nepal EBC Tibet Tour

Tibet offers a wealth of local restaurants and teahouses where you can enjoy delicious meals at significantly lower costs.

Usually, a Tibet tour package price includes breakfast in the hotel. You need to pay for lunch and dinner by yourself. If you’re looking for the cheapest food and drink, it price 5 to 10 USD for a basic Tibetan restaurant meal, like Tibetan noodle soup, Tibetan momo, dried yak meat, and a beverage such as sweet tea, butter tea, and refreshing Lhasa beer.

Higher-priced dining will cost you around 15 to 20 USD at a more high-class establishment. In Lhasa, you may enjoy a wide spectrum of Tibetan, Nepali, Indian, Western, and Chinese cuisines.

As you hit the road for the day-to-day tour beyond Lhasa, you can only find some simple dishes like egg-fried rice, Tibetan soup noodles, rice with yak meat and various veg food.

While you are not obliged to tip the guide and the driver in Tibet, it is a great way to support their families if you are satisfied with their services. It is advised to tip your guide and driver at the end of the tour, about 50 RMB (about 7 USD) per person per day. For some special activities or private tours that involve strenuous efforts and extra care, more tips are also believed to be reasonable.

Money Matter

Nowadays, mobile payment methods such as Alipay and WeChat Pay are also very common in Tibet. Credit cards can only be used in hotels and some large shopping malls and restaurants in Lhasa. It is also possible cash out from ATM machine in Lhasa and Shigatse. When you visit Everest or Mount Kailash, it is recommended to carry a certain amount of cash.

Clothing for Kathmandu to Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour

For all Tibet tours, there are some basic items to carry. The prime purpose of this list is to make your trip easy and comfortable.

Documents
Passport
China Visa or China group visa
Flight/train bookings
Boarding passes
Hotel bookings
Itinerary
Photocopies of passport/visa/ID/medical/insurance cards
Photocopy of your eye wear prescription
Optional: 2-4 extra passport-style photos

Financial
Money belt/Neck wallet
Cash
Credit/debit cards
Photocopy of credit/debit cards
Digital or verbal passwords for your credit/debit card institution

Outerwear
1 Pair of hiking boots, hiking shoes, or comfortable walking shoes (depending on your trip)
Rain jacket
Down jacket or ski-type winter jacket
Warm fleece or wool hat
Gloves
Optional: Rain pants
Optional: Scarf

Clothing
3-5 quick-drying t-shirts
1 Lightweight long sleeve shirt
1 Midweight long sleeve layer (maybe a zip-up fleece)
2 Pairs of jeans or hiking pants
1 Pair of warm but light fleece or sweat pants for your room.
Thermal shirts or long underwear
5-7 Pairs of socks
3+ Pairs of underwear
Women: 1 extra bra
Sun Protection
Wide-Brimmed Hat or baseball hat
Sunscreen- SPF 30+
Lip protection SPF 30+
Sunglasses

General Travel Gear
Lightweight sleeping bag liner/sleep sheet
Small flashlight
Travel towel (1 small and 1 medium)
Travel lock for your bags
Travel size anti-bacterial hand cleaner
Ziploc plastic bags
Optional: Sleeping Bag
Optional: Swiss Army Knife

Toiletries
Shampoo
Conditioner
Shower gel or soap
Deodorant
Lotions, creams
Disposable face towelettes
Disposable wipes for when you can’t bath.
Shaver or razor and shaving cream
Nail clippers
Comb/Brush
Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
Hair thingies
Women: Feminine products

Medical/Health
Travel medicine prescriptions and/or altitude sickness medication (Consult a doctor)
Glasses
Vitamins
Iodine tablets
Small first aid kit, with plastic gloves
Pain relievers
Diarrhea medicine
Laxatives or a fiber like Metamucil
Contact lens preparations, eye drops
Motion sickness medicine
Allergy medicine
If applicable: Personal prescription medicine
If applicable: Mouthpiece
If applicable: Birth control
Optional: face mask

Electronics/Communications
Smart phone/charger (note high altitude limits)
Camera, batteries, chargers and memory cards (optional: UV filter)
Earphones for phone or music device
Travel adapters and converters
Optional: Portable charger
Optional: Laptop/tablet with power adapter (note high altitude limits)
Recommended but optional
Personal thermos/flask
Small lantern
Compact umbrella
Light bag to carry as a day pack

Purely optional
Solar charger
Travel clothesline
Travel sewing kit
Steri pen
Water bottle to fit a steric pen
A book to read
Food from home (Energy bars, jerky, dried fruit and nuts, tea, instant coffee)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Good to know before you a book trip in Nepal.

Recommended to book the tour at least a months before the trip departure dates. Of course, booking 2 or 3 months in advance will help us to apply for necessary travel documents on your behalf and make advance reservation for accommodation. Also, the earlier you book, the better prepared you’ll be.

First, you need to apply for a Chinese Group Visa at Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. Make sure you don’t have a Chinese Visa stamp on your passport. Since, your former visa will be canceled once the group visa is issued. Then, you also need Tibet Travel Permit to enter Tibet from Nepal. The other travel documents, like the Alien’s travel permit to go to Mount Everest Base Camp. We’ll take care of all necessary Tibet Travel Permits and no need to worry about it.

Whether you already have a Chinese visa or not, you need to apply for a group visa at Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu if you are going to enter Tibet from Nepal. We help for visa assistance services. You are suggested to arrive in Kathmandu at least 4 working days before Tibet tour departure dates. Chinese embassy open from Monday to Friday in a week.

Your original passport must be at least 8 months of validity. We help in processing visa matters to ensure that you can successfully obtain a group visa. The visa fee and service fee need to be paid by yourself.

Note: If you already hold a Chinese visa, it is not recommended to enter Tibet from Nepal as your original Chinese visa will be canceled due to the issuance of a group visa.

Once you book trip with us, simply provide scanned copies of your Chinese Visa and a valid passport at least 8 months of validity. Generally, it takes 15-20 working days to process Tibet Travel Permit. Tibet travel permit is necessary to submit at Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu to appy China group visa.

The best time to travel from Kathmandu to Lhasa via Everest Base Camp are in Spring from April to early June and Autumn from September to October.The weather is fine with pleasant temperatures, and less rainfall. More opportunity to enjoy a clear view of Mt. Everest during your trip.

Winter is also an excellent season to witness the Himalayas and appreciate a clear mountain views. As the off-season for Tibet tourism, winter provides cheap tour price.

Summer from July to August is rainy season in Tibet. While most rainfall occurs at night, it doesn’t impact daytime activities. The only inconvenience for visiting in summer is that roads on the Nepal side are often affected by heavy rains, potentially causing landslides and road damage.

Nepal EBC Tibet Tour