Kathmandu Tibet Tour 11 Days

Kathmandu Tibet Tour is an 11 days exotic overland journey from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Moreover, this comprehensive tour lets you enjoy the Hindu cultural traditions of Kathmandu as well as Buddhism of Tibet with some of the best scenery and cultural settlements in the Himalayas. The tour begins with an exploration of the historic city of Kathmandu. Here you will visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

The trip then continues towards Lhasa, an urban city that is rich in cultural and natural beauty along with its ancient cultural artifacts. Some of the famous sites of Lhasa are Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market and Norbulingka Palace, the Summer Palace of Dalai Lama. Aditionally, this trip also allows you to experience the Kerung (Nepal-China) border. On your way you will be visiting many other monumental sites in Tibet including Tingri, Shigatse and Gyantse.

Tibet

Tibet is a plateau in the central part of East Asia, covering about 2,500,000 km2. Moreover, it is the homeland of the Tibetan people. Also resident here are some other ethnic groups such as the Monpa, Tamang, Qiang, Sherpa and Lhoba peoples. Besides, since the 1951 annexation of Tibet by the People’s Republic of China, the entire plateau has been under the administration of the latter. Additionally, Tibet is divided administratively into the Tibet Autonomous Region, and parts of the Qinghai and Sichuan provinces. Tibet is also constitutionally claimed by the Republic of China as the Tibet Area since 1912.

Furthermore, the Tibetan Empire emerged in the 7th century. At its height in the 9th century, the Tibetan Empire extended from the Tarim Basin and Pamirs in the west, to Yunnan and Bengal in the southeast. However, it was then divided into a variety of territories. The bulk of western and central Tibet was often at least nominally unified under a series of Tibetan governments in Lhasa, Shigatse, or nearby locations.

Moreover, following the Xinhai Revolution against the Qing dynasty in 1912, Qing soldiers were disarmed and escorted out of the Tibet Area (Ü-Tsang). The region then subsequently declared its independence in 1913, although this was not recognised by the subsequent Chinese Republican government. Later, Lhasa took control of the western part of Xikang. The region maintained its autonomy until 1951 when, following the Battle of Chamdo, Tibet was occupied and annexed by the People’s Republic of China. Later, the Tibetan government was abolished after the failure of the 1959 Tibetan uprising.

Modern Day Tibet

Today, China governs western and central Tibet as the Tibet Autonomous Region. Additionally, the eastern areas are now mostly autonomous prefectures within Sichuan, Qinghai and other neighboring provinces.

Religion & Culture in Tibet

The dominant religion in Tibet is Tibetan Buddhism. Moreover, the other religions include Bön, an indigenous religion similar to Tibetan Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. Besides, Tibetan Buddhism is a primary influence on the art, music, and festivals of the region. Additionally, Tibetan architecture also reflects Chinese and Indian influences.

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Additional information on 11-Days Kathmandu Tibet Tour:

Booking your 11-Days Kathmandu Tibet Tour:

We are now offering maximum flexibility for our guests’ convenience to book their trips to Tibet for 2025 and 2026. You may thus choose a date that best suits your schedule. Regarding your booking, please select one of the two available options. You may either pay USD 200 per person as a deposit amount to confirm your trip. Or, you may as well pay the full amount of USD 1699 per person to confirm your trip. If you want to go for the booking option, the remaining is payable via Online / Card Swipe / Cash. We also accept all convertible currencies including USD, AUD, CAD, EURO, GBP, SGD, etc. when you arrive in Kathmandu.

Booking your International Flight tickets:

For your 11 Days Kathmandu Tibet Tour, you should plan to arrive in Kathmandu on Day 1 and depart on Day 11. However, a Tibet visa sometimes requires a few extra days. Thus, having some additional two or three buffer days is a must to prevent any issues with your return tickets.

Furthermore, the return journey from Tibet includes a flight from Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu. For this, the travelers may choose to buy their own tickets or request us for the same.

Tibet Visa:

The travelers must pre acquire their Tibet Visa before entering the region. The visa will be issued upon travelers’ original passport at the Embassy of People’s Republic of China in Kathmandu. We will process and issue the visas for all of our travelers. The travelers must however provide us with the necessary documents beforehand. It includes the following:

a. Color scanned copy of your valid passport (two weeks before your travel),
b. One passport size photograph (digital),
c. International flight tickets (Lhasa to Kathmandu)
d. Travel insurance
e. At least 3-4 working days for processing the visa application
f. Travelers themselves with their original passport for biometric data entry
g. A group size of minimum of 5-Pax for visa application

Checklist for 11-Days Kathmandu Tibet Tour:

Tibet has changing weather conditions as per your season of visit. You may want to pack some warm clothes if you are traveling during the winter. Or else summer is the best time to explore the country light and zippy. So plan to pack accordingly.

Tour starting and ending days:

The tour begins with the traveler’s arrival in Kathmandu. Day 2 of the trip consists of a Full Day Kathmandu Day Tour. The same day is also utilized for visa application. The trip to Tibet actually begins on Day 3 with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Kerung border. However, the day might get extended if there occurs any issue with visa processing.

The travelers after entering the Tibet region will then spend 7 Nights & 8 Days before taking a return flight back to Kathmandu. The overnight stays in Tibet will be in places like Kerung, Tingri, Shigatse, Gyantse & Lhasa.

Accommodation in Kathmandu & Tibet:

In Kathmandu, you’ll stay in 3 Star Category Hotels with twin/double sharing beds. You may also choose to upgrade the accommodations as per your need and comfort. For accommodation in Tibet, the travelers will be provided with comfortable guest houses for their night halt. Except for Lhasa, the travelers will be provided with a 3 Star Category Hotel.

Transportation during the trip:

The travelers will be provided with a comfortable vehicle for their entire trip. However, there will be a guide and driver with the travelers at all times.

Food during the trip:

Your trip includes breakfast only as a complimentary meal throughout the trip. It is typically served in a buffet style. You may however choose to buy your own food for lunch and dinner.

Baggage and weight limit:

On your international flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu, the total baggage weight allowance is 35 kgs, combining both checked and carry-on baggage. Ensure you pack approximately 25-30 kilos in your checked bag and 5-10 kilos in your carry-on to stay within the 35-kilo limit.

Highlights of 11-Days Kathmandu Tibet Tour:

1. Explore Tibet, an autonomous region of China

2. Visit all the main cities like Tingri, Shigatse, Gyantse & Lhasa

3. Experience Buddhist culture & traditions

4. Enjoy the Tibetan hospitality

6. Guided tour to historical monuments in Kathmandu & Tibet

7. Travel via Kambala High Pass (4749 m)

8. Explore Potala Palace, a former winter palace of the Dalai Lamas

9. Experience the northern face of Mt. Everest