Tibet Overland: Lhasa to Kathmandu
Central Tibet
Duration
12 days
Max Group
undefined people
Rating
New
Meets At
About This Expedition
The great trans-Himalayan overland journey. Drive from Lhasa across the Tibetan Plateau through high passes, ancient monastery towns, Shigatse and the Tashilhunpo Monastery, arriving at Everest Base Camp North (5,200m) for the most unobstructed view of the world's highest mountain. Cross into Nepal via the Friendship Bridge. Epic.
Tibet Impact Score
Of every pound you pay, 80p stays with Tibetan communities — licensed Tibetan guides, monastery entry fees, plateau guesthouses and local transport.
Hover for methodology · International operators often route Tibet logistics through Kathmandu agents — less than 40% reaches Tibetan communities.
What this trek actually involves
Total distance
122km (76 miles)
Daily walking
4–8h
Max daily ascent
1,200m
Highest point
5,545m (Kala Patthar)
Temperature range
−10°C to +20°C
Total nights
13 (2 hotel, 11 teahouse)
Highlights
- Everest Base Camp North (5,200m) — most dramatic view of the north face
- Rongbuk Monastery — world's highest monastery
- Gyatso La Pass (5,248m) — high-altitude plateau crossing
- Yamdrok Lake — sacred turquoise holy lake
- Tashilhunpo Monastery — seat of the Panchen Lama
Where you'll sleep
3-star hotel · Private bathroom · WiFi · Breakfast included
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Hot water available in most teahouses · Shared bathrooms · Dining room shared with other trekkers
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Hot water available in most teahouses · Shared bathrooms · Dining room shared with other trekkers
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Shared bathrooms · Basic dining room · Extra blankets recommended above 4,900m
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Hot water available in most teahouses · Shared bathrooms · Dining room shared with other trekkers
3-star hotel · Private bathroom · WiFi · Breakfast included
Insurance — what you need
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Voyana trips. Your policy must cover:
- Helicopter evacuation to 6,000m (not just 4,000m — most standard policies stop at 4,000m)
- Medical treatment and repatriation
- Trip cancellation and curtailment
- Personal liability
🇬🇧 UK travellers
True Traveller, World Nomads, Battleface
🇺🇸 US travellers
World Nomads, Ripcord, GeoBlue
🇦🇺 Australian travellers
World Nomads, Cover-More, NIB
Cost guide: approximately £60–120 for a 3-week Nepal trek policy.
Why is our price lower?+
G Adventures and Intrepid charge significantly more for similar itineraries. We charge £1,899. Here's why:
- No London or Melbourne office overhead
- No shareholder dividends
- No expensive marketing campaigns
- Our guides are not subcontracted — they're our own team
- We book accommodation directly, not through middlemen
80% of your payment goes directly to local Tibet communities. With the big operators, less than 37% does.
No payment charged yet — you'll pay on the next step
⏰ Book at least 3 months ahead
Our small expert team guides 2 seasons per year — max 8 per group. Spring and autumn dates fill early.
Travelling with your own group?
Groups of 2 or more — and even solo travellers — can book a private departure. Same trek, same expert guides, just your people.
From £1,943 per person for groups of 6+.
What will my trek actually cost?
Full breakdown — every cost, nothing hidden.
Prices shown are estimates based on typical costs for travellers from Kingdom. Voyana's trek fee is fixed — all other costs vary by timing, airline and personal choice.