Nepal Tibet Overland Tour 2025/2026

Land at Kathmandu international airport. Our staff will receive you and accompany to the hotel. Today you can relax or enjoy the traditional and crowded markets of the Kathmandu city. You will definitely enjoy realizing how a congested market holds every detail items that attract the people.

*We will collect your original passport and passport size photographs to apply Tibet group visa. We will return passport with visa after 4 days.

We continue the Kathmandu sightseeing. After breakfast, we visit the holy Pashupatinath Temple. One of the most essential Hindu temples in Nepal is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This World Heritage Site temple is situated on the bank of the Bagmati river. In the surroundings of the temple, there is a huge statue of the Ox. Visit the small shrines and other temples, and see the Sadhus.

Not far from there is another World Heritage Site called Boudhanath. This stupa is one of the biggest stupas in Nepal. This holy stupa is of great significance to Tibetan Buddhists. Many people perform the kora ritual by circulating the big dome in a clockwise direction. In the surroundings, you can also visit other monasteries. You can hear Tibetan praying chants, and smell the fragrance of butter lamps and incense which makes the place very delightful. You can also do some souvenir shopping and explore the markets as well as enjoy Tibetan cuisine.

Have lunch and we head to Patan Durbar Square for sightseeing. One of the three durbars in the Kathmandu Valley is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient King’s palace, ancient old temples, Krishna Mandir, Patan Museum, beautiful courtyards, and artistically beautiful decorations in the architecture are impressive attractions here. Take some photos and back to Kathmandu.

Post Breakfast travel towards Chitwan via 30 minutes flight (or 5 hours drive from Kathmandu). At Chitwan we will stroll villages, here you will meet the Tharu, inhabitant of Chitwan whose culture is quite distinct than other groups of Nepal. We can roam around the market and visit the information center. In the evening we can go for entertainment programs and watch Tharu dance, a traditional dance of Tharus.

We start our day with a canoe at the Rapti River. It is a traditional dugout canoe and on the river we can see Crocodile and various other aquatic life. After the Canoe trip you have an option of traditional cart ride. Then we head towards elephant back safari towards the forest where u can find One-horned Rhino and various other species of animal. If you are lucky enough then you might get a chance to see the Royal Bengal Tiger. After the Safari you can see the elephant/Crocodile breeding center and walk around the village.

After breakfast, drive to Bharatpur airport and flight to Kathmandu. If you want to choose drive option from Chitwan to Kathmandu, you can take photographs of the small and beautiful hills and on the way. You can also find many street shops that sell different fruits and vegetables. The view of Trishuli River on the way is quite enthralling.

*Evening, we will provide you original passport with Tibet visa paper. If you want you can explore market for the shopping or to see the local market life-style or practice.

Our overland tour starts early morning today from Kathmandu to Gyirong. We will do all the necessary preparations and leave the valley following the Trishuli highway. The road is smooth in the first segment in the hills followed by some gravel segments. Similarly, we will also face some off-road portions as we get near to the Chinese border. In the way, we will stop for lunch at local settlements and continue driving in this scenic highway. After reaching border, we will have our documents checked at both Nepalese and Chinese immigration offices and drive to hotel.

You will start for the longest and most scenic drive of the whole trip to the Rongbuk monastery near EBC. The landscape shift is wondrous as we shift into more barren and snow-covered regions from here. We will drive pass Pelkutso lake and a vast grassland in the first portion of today. Taking small short stops to admire nature and view, we will continue our drive to the Gawu La Pass (5200 m). A bit windy, but absolutely beautiful, we can view the Himalayas clearly from here. From the pass, it is a couple of hours to reach Rongbuk monastery.

*Important Note:
- Accommodation in Rongbuk/EBC is very limited. Since Rongbuk is a remote area, expect the accommodation to be very basic. There are a few guesthouses that provide twin-sharing rooms with bunk beds and the bathroom is also outside the guesthouse.
- In Shegar, There are also no luxury hotels or resorts. The best options are locally 3-star hotels with attached bathrooms. We will provide you with the highest one. We recommend to stay in Shegar instead of Rongbuk. Shegar to Rongbuk Monastery distance 100KM with 2 hours driving.
- If you will stay at Shegar, next day early morning drive to Rongbuk Monastery and from Gawu La pass, you will have chances to view sunrise with Mt. Everest then drive to Everest Base Camp. After exploration of Rongbuk monastery and base camp, drive to Shigatse.

We will wake up early for a breathtaking sunrise of a lifetime from the Rongbuk monastery over Mt. Everest. After this amazing experience, we will explore the monastery premises for a bit before continuing our road journey to Shigatse. We will be traveling in a bit bumpy road for the first part of the trip. From here we will stop at the small Tingiri town. The views of Cho Oyu and Everest is majestic from the town here. Next, it is a couple of hours of highway drive to the G318 National highway milestone (5,000 m) in Lhatse, and there we'll take some pictures.

After reaching to Shigatse, we will freshen up and visit Tashilupo Monastery. This monastery, which is the seat of the Panchen Lama of Tibet is also one of the most significant ones here.

Today will be the last day of driving exploration in Tibet, and we will cover many cultural destinations in the way. The road is in good condition, and we will make shortstops in the small farmer villages lying in the way. After reaching Gyantse, we will take a brief exploration tour of some majestic sites here. This heritage-rich town has a lot to offer, and we will visit the Perklor Monastery, Kumbum stupa, and Gyantse Old Street here.

The next portion of the drive takes us beside the Holy Yamdrok Lake (One of the three significant holy lakes in Tibet). We will also enjoy the views of Manak Dam Lake and Korola Glacier before reaching Lhasa in the evening.

Today we have a list of places for sightseeing. The morning trip starts with a visit to Potala Palace, a Museum and a world heritage site at present. It was the house of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India. The towering portion of this Palace is also referred to as Red Palace. Next on the list is Sera Monastery the art in this Monastery is the most beautiful sight to view. The hall holds scriptures written with golden powder and debates are also held in these halls.

Jokhang temple is the most famous Buddhist Temple in Tibet and is a world heritage site. it was also known as the House of mysteries in the past. You can see the Indian approach in style but a combination of Nepalese and Tibetans can also be seen. The bronze roof and statues of golden deer are the best experiences to observe on this trip.

We start our day by visiting Drepung Monastery, the largest monastery in Tibet.The foundation of this Monastery was laid on 1416. It is one of the great three Monastery, the other two are Ganden and Serahen.

Norbulingka Palaces: built on 1755 as a summer residence by Seventh Dalai Lama is the most beautiful site to visit. The Palace became more attractive after the 14th Dalai Lama added Chappels and fountains. The Palace built by 14th Dalai Lama is the most attractive as it is a blend of Tibetan and Western culture. Norbulingka is the world heritage site and a lovely place to visit.

The fun-filled memorable tour ends here. Your guide drops you at the Lhasa Gonggar International Airport for your departure. The guide bids adieu at the airport for your scheduled flight to your next destination.