This is one of the most popular tour we operate from Kathmandu. Travellers who have limited time frame can take this tour with us. This your takes you to Lhasa via the Kathmandu - Lhasa high way (the friendship high way). One the way, we visit Sakya Monastery, Shigatse, Shalu Monastery and Gyantse.

We will make a two days guided sightseeing tour in Lhasa that covers all the historical monuments. On the day 8th, we drop you to the airport for your flight back to Kathmandu.

This tour takes place from April through the end of October, so you can finalize your traveling date as per your convenience. We operate this tour for individuals / small group travelers as well as for family.

All necessary travel permits as well as Tibet visa will be arranged by our agency, so if you are wishing to join this tour, please give your approximate time and Passport details.

Kathmandu Lhasa Tour – 7/8 Days Drive in Fly Out

MODE OF TRANSPORT : Land Cruiser
TOUR DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU : April through October
Best time: May, September and October

Day 01: Kathmandu - Nyalam (3750 m.). Nyalam Guesthouse (dormitory room)
Drive from Kathmandu to the Tibetan border at Kodari (Zhangmu). Continue up the steep switch back road to Nyalam.

Day 02: Nyalam - Lhatse (3950 m.). Lhatse Guesthouse (dormitory room)
A remarkable day's drive across the Tibetan plateau with Spectacular Mountain views from Lalung-La pass (5050m). Passing through the town of Tingri there is more views of Mt. Everest and Cho-Oyu.

Day 03: Lhatse - Sakya - Shigatse (3900 m.). Hotel Everest Friendship (twin sharing room)
En route, visit Shakya Monastery before crossing the Lalung-La (4500m) and continuing across the plains to Shigatse.

Day 04: Shigatse - Shalu - Gyantse (3950 m.). Hotel Jianzang (twin sharing room)
After visiting the Tashilimpu Monastery, it's a short drive to Gyantse with its amazing sights - Khumbum, Palkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Dzong.

Day 05: Gyantse - Yamdruk Lake - Lhasa (3650 m.). Hotel Flora (twin sharing room)
The highlight of this day is the beautiful turquoise lake, Yamdruk - Tso. After crossing the Kamba- La and the Yarlung (Brahmaputra) River, the journey ends in Lhasa.

Day 06: Lhasa sightseeing tour
Guided sightseeing tour of Lhasa - Sera Monastery, Jokhang temple and Barkhor Bazaar.

Day 07: Lhasa sightseeing tour
Guide sightseeing tour of Lhasa - Drepung Monastery and Potala Palace.

Day 08: Flight, Lhasa - Kathmandu
Drive to Airport and fly back to Kathmandu .

Mode of transport: Land Cruiser
Day 1 Kathmandu-Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa crossing over the highest Himalayan ranges of the world. Transfer to hotel. Full day rest for acclimatisation.

Day 2-3 in Lhasa
Two full day sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang temple, Barkhor Bazar, Potala Palace, Drepung & Sera Monasteries.

Day 4 Lhasa - Xigatse
Scenic drive to Xigatse, the west of Lhasa via Yamdrok Lake crossing over the 4,800 m. Kambala Pass & 5010m. Karola Pass. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 Xigatse-Gyantse
Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monasteries. Overnight in hotel.

Day 6-7 Gyantse-Tsedang
Full day drive to Tsedang & overnight at hotel. Next day sightseeing tour to Samye Monastery, Yumbu Lakang & Tombs of Tibetan Kings, etc. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8 Tsedang-Kathmandu
Early morning drive to Gongar airport for departure flight back to Kathmandu.