Tibet General Information

Traveling overland between Kathmandu and Lhasa is an incredible journey in which you can see the world's highest mountains, travel on the world's highest plain, meet nomadic Tibetan pilgrims and walk amidst the burning butter lamps and chanting monks of Tibet's ancient and legendary Buddhist Monasteries. This is a wonderful and amazing trip. However if you are not up for a bit of adventure, or for accommodations and amenities that may be far from perfect, perhaps this trip is not for you while the trip to Tibet is not easy it is well worth the effort. Tibet was opened to tourism in 1985. Before this it avoided influence from the western world and developed its unique culture and religion independently. The infrastructure of the tourist industry is still very basic in this remote country. Please do not expect the standard you are accustomed to in the west. However every effort will be made under the circumstance to ensure a smooth and Pleasant trip Tour departure.

The tour starts from Kantipath Thamel at 5am, you report and embark on your journey to the Friendship Bridge [116kms/6hrs drive]. Enrobe, breakfast stop is made at the Dhulikhel lodge resort. An early start is made on the first day as china time is 2hrs 15minutes ahead of Nepal time in winter & 3hrs 15minutes in summer.

After completing immigration formalities on the Nepal side, drive uphill to Zhangmu [8kms/45min]-immigration post. The Tibetan guide will meet you here and will take care of your entire tour arrangement.