11-Day Overland Trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu

A Great Road Trip across the Himalayas

Great natural forces have created the unbelievable Himalayan Mountain Range. The Himalayas have created \”two worlds\” with different landscapes and climates on their two sides, but they have not blocked cultural and economic exchange.

Nowadays, we don\’t need to suffer the hardships and dangers experienced by travelers in times gone by, but we can still enjoy the amazing landscapes along the way and sense the differences and connections between Tibet and Nepal.

During this 11-day overland trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu, you will start from the holy city of Tibet, drive by peaceful plateau lakes, cross vast grasslands, and stop at Everest Base Camp. Then you\’ll go through a forested Himalayan pass to the warm and wet southern slopes of the mountain range, and finish by exploring old and mysterious Kathmandu.

Lhasa to Kathmandu Tour Map

Tour \’Wow\’ Points

Discover the Stories and the Secrets of Building the Potala Palace

Discover the architectural miracle when you step up into the Potala Palace. Survey the impressive Buddhist artwork housed in the palace and listen to the stories behind it. But also view the palace from a less touristy angles.

Stand in Front of the \”Apex\” of the Roof of the World

Visit Everest Base Camp\’s western slope, and catch the morning sunshine coloring Everest\’s snowy peak golden. Talk with a monk in Rongbuk Monastery, and receive a most sacred blessing in the highest monastery in the world.

Enjoy a Picnic on the Bank of the Holy Lake

Pilgrimage to the Lake Yamdrok and enjoy a picnic on the bank with a great view of the lake.

Experience a Local Tibetan Family\’s House and Farming Work

Visit the living room of a local Tibetan farmer\’s or nomad\’s house. Listen to the hosts talking about their daily life. Help them with their farming or herding work, such as seeding, cutting barley, hanging barley on racks, or leading the sheep or yaks.

Explore One of the Five Great Canyons in the Himalayan Mountains

Drive into the \”back garden\” of Mt. Everest. Catch a thrilling glimpse of Mt. Shishapangma and Pekutso Lake, which are hidden beauties less known to travelers.

Travel Back in Time to the Middle Ages in the Kathmandu Valley

Explore Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan. Feel the spiritual strength of Hinduism and Buddhism.