This 7-night 8-day exotic Katmandu to Lhasa driving tour offers superb views of the Himalayan peak and also the picturesque Tibetan landscape and scenery. The visit to the old cities such as Lhasa – the capital city of Tibet, Gyantse, and Shigatse, will give you a complete insight into Tibet's religious, and cultural treasures, and dreamlike landscape. The most highlighted point of this Kathmandu to Lhasa Tour by Road is the scenic drive and visiting monasteries, and Yamdrok Lake en route and visit to historical Lhasa city will be the best holiday to experience and go higher to the roof of the world. Kathmandu to Lhasa distance is 700 miles drive by bus or 4WD drive.
The China-Nepal friendship highway, which runs from Kathmandu to Lhasa via the Zhangmu – Kodari border has remained closed due to the Nepal earthquake in April 2015 and now opened from June 2019 is only yet for goods transportation. Now we follow the newly opened Pasang Lhamu highway from Kathmandu to the Rasuwa Gadhi border for the Lhasa road trip from Kathmandu. The total length of the road drive is going to be 1125km. Monsoon rain may affect the roads in the Nepal section if one is driving during the rainy season. If you have viewed the scenery of the Himalayas in Nepal, the Everest Base Camp in Tibet can be ignored from the tour itinerary. It takes 3 nights 4 days to get to Lhasa then stay in Lhasa for 2-3 days to visit Lhasa’s cultural heritage highlights. It is said that the Kathmandu to Lhasa distance via Kerung is to be shorter. Now tourists can enter Tibet by land driving from Kathmandu to the Rasuwa Border (Kerung).
The land drive-in tour had been closed since the 2015 earthquakes however it's the border reopened between Nepal and China (between Rasuwa and Kerung conjointly spelled Gyirung by the Chinese) and travel agencies operate Lhasa tour by road drive from Katmandu. It might be ideal for journey lovers and keen-budget travelers. After visiting Tibet, one can return to Kathmandu by flight or take the new Qinghai-Tibet train to Xi'an, Beijing, and Shanghai to reach China Mainland. Visa and Permits: from Katmandu to Tibet, you must first obtain a Tibet Entry Permit and visa invitation letter from the Tibet Tourism Bureau, then hand in the documents to the Chinese Embassy in Katmandu for a cluster traveler visa, the tourist visa is valid for up to 30 days.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROCEDURE TIBET GROUP VISA !!!
As per the new rules and regulations from the Chinese embassy in Nepal, to obtain a Tibet group visa, it is required that there must be a minimum of 05 people in the group. Additionally, the visa application process in Kathmandu requires the submission of the original passport and may take 04-05 official working days to complete.
Furthermore, clients who wish to obtain a Tibet group visa will need to visit the China visa application center in person to provide biometric information. Please; it is also important to note that Tibet visa requirements and regulations can be changed frequently without any prior notice, we suggest you make sure to contact the Chinese Embassy/Wilderness Excursion or local travel company before you book the Tibet tour.
Required Document:
To facilitate the processing of your Tibet Visa, kindly ensure you have the following documents ready:
- Passport Copy: Please submit a clear copy of your passport at least 25 days in advance to initiate the Tibet Travel Permit processing.
- Original Passport: Ensure you have your original passport with you when your group arrives in Kathmandu. At least 4 official working days
- Passport Size Photo: Provide a passport-size photo with a white background, front face, without eyeglasses, and no smiling expression.
- Visa Application Form: Complete the visa application form before your arrival.
