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Drive in Drive out - Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu Tour

8 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.5
42 traveler reviews

Drive in Drive out - Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu Tour

8 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.5
42 traveler reviews
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
Age range 16 to 72
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Highlights

  • Drive through scenic Nepalese countryside
  • View Himalayan ranges and Pikucho Lake
  • Visit Tashilhumpu Monastery in Shigatse
  • Explore Lhasa's Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace
  • Cross the high Gyatchu La pass to Lhasa

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Kathmandu (1300m) to Kerong Border (145km) Travel Time: 6-7 hours
  2. Day 2 Kerong to Tingri (4300m) or Lhatse (4,350m) Distance: 235km Travel Time: 5-6 hours
  3. Day 3 Tingri/Lhatse to Shigatse (3,900m) Distance: 245km Travel Time: 5-6 hours
  4. Day 4 Shigatse to Gyantse (3,950m) then Lhasa Distance: 350km
  5. Days 5 - 6 Exploring Lhasa
  6. Day 7 Lhasa to Shegar Distance: 655km Travel Time: 8-9 hours
  7. Day 8 Shegar to Kerong and then Kathmandu Distance: 425km Travel Time: 9-10 hours
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Additional Services
4.5
(42 reviews)

Number of tours

53

Age Range

6 to 72 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Jovita
    · October 16th, 2024
    Well organised trip. Monika from the agency was very helpful and checked on us at every point of the trip. Everyone was really nice and helpful. Our tour guide, Badri Nepal, was excellent, very well knowledgeable and was able to explain the history and the background of every place. Couldn't have had a better person accompany us throughout the trip. The only feedback is that I found this trip expensive for what it was.
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  • Carlos
    · August 11th, 2024
    Dreamscapes but very bad roads. Tibetan people with unique culture and traditions. Monasteries, temples and shrines of Tibetan Buddhism with maximum expression in Lo Monthang.
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  • paulhickey
    · June 12th, 2018
    I have toured twice with this company in 2010 and 2016 and most important the guides are always concerned about your well being and health. I was never left alone and this is important when dealing with issues such as high altitude and felt comfortable with the guides. I have recommended this tour company to friends
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Drive in Drive out - Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu Tour
From Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Tara

    Asked on May 2nd, 2024

    Are 2 Pax. Even if more people don't sign up for this date, the tour take place with just the two of us? How many working days on advense for 27/07/2024 do we have to arrive in Kathmandu to give you our passports for Tibet Visa? On arrival day to Kathmandu airport, the pick-up to the hotel is included in the price? And hotel pick-up on day 1 of the tour? On Day 8 of the tour (arrival in Kathmandu) can you do the drop-off directly at Kathmandu airport?

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    • Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten May 2024

      We never cancel the tour. We will operate the tour even for 2 people. We need your passport by July 22 for 27th July's departure. Pick up drop off are not included, nevertheless, we are happy include them.

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      Tara

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      I have a flight arriving at Nepal airport on July 22nd at 4:45pm. We can hand over our passports to your driver who will pick-up us at the airport, or go in person deliver them directly to your agency. Is this ok with the deadline for obtaining the Tibet Visa for the tour departure on July 27th? I know that your agency owns a hotel in the center of Kathmandu. I will have to stay in the city for 5 nights waiting for the Tibet Visa. If I choose your hotel, do I have any special offers or promotions as I am a client of your agency?

    • Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten May 2024

      Please deliver your passport in person at our mini-office, inside the Hotel Kathmandu Suite Home. Yes, it's okay to obtain the Tibet Visa for the departure on July 27th. There is no need to stay all night in Kathmandu; you can go on a hillside tour nearby Kathmandu or Pokhara or join our yoga class if you are interested. We will gladly offer you a special rate if you decide to stay at our hotel.

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      Tara

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      What other documents are needed for Tibet Visa? Photos? I know that I have to get the Nepal Visa here at the embassy. Do I also have to get the China Visa here at the embassy or is it not necessary? If I decide to stay at your hotel, what is your special rate in Euros for a double room city view with breakfast?

    • Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten May 2024

      For the visa and permit procedure, please download the visa form and send it back to us. Also, please provide us with a passport copy and photo. No need for Nepal Visa; you can apply online and pay on arrival. No, you do not need to get China Visa at the embassy. Please stay with us during the visa process; it will be more convenient for both of us.

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    Emily

    Asked on March 9th, 2024

    Are you able to confirm whether this trip is going ahead.

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    • Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten March 2024

      We are pleased to inform you that leaving Saturday is the guaranteed departure. You can proceed ahead with the booking.

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      Emily

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      Is it possible for you to book return flights for us from Kathmandu to Lakla before the tour?

    • Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten March 2024

      Are you talking about Lukla's flight? If yes, you can book with us.

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    Nepal
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China and Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 17th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 17th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd. will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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