Tibet Nepal Tour Guide

Frequently Asked Questions about Tibet Nepal Tour

1. How to travel from Nepal to Tibet or in reverse?

Answer: Well, to travel from Nepal to Tibet, firstly you need to book a guided tour with us at least 25 days in advance. Then you fly to Kathmandu and give your original passport to our staff to apply for China Group Visa, the processing of which takes at least 3 business days. Then, you may choose to either take Kathmandu-Lhasa flight (1h30min) or travel overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa via Gyirong border, EBC, and Shigatse (around 8 days).

If you intend to visit Nepal after visiting Tibet, you join our classic 7-day Lhasa to Kathmandu overland small group tour. You will follow the scenic Sino-Nepal friendship Highway and travel past Shigatse, and explore EBC and final exit Tibet via Gyirong border with Nepali Visa. Though taking the Lhasa-Kathmandu flight saves much more time, the incredible close exploration of Himalayan view and cultural encounter along the way are much compromised.

2. What is the best time to visit both Tibet and Nepal?

Answer: If you want to enjoy the jaw-dropping vista of Himalayan peaks or enjoy trekking in both Tibet and Nepal, then the best time to visit them shall be in April, May, and Sept. and Oct. If what you care most is the travel budget, then visit Tibet and Nepal from Nov to early Feb, you can enjoy considerable discount as to hotel, transportation, entry fee and far less crowded attraction, etc.

Do remember from around mid-Feb to entire March, Tibet is not available for international tourists. Whereas the monsoon season from mid-June to August in Nepal gets much more downpour than what Tibet has. So, double check the weather forecast before you book the tour or you may consult our travel consultants for the latest information.

3. How many days are needed for Tibet Nepal tour?

Answer: If you travel overland from Tibet to Nepal, the minimal days you need to enjoy the tour is around 10 days. You spend 3 days in Lhasa for both Lhasa sightseeing and the acclimatization to Tibetan plateau. Then from day 4 to day 7, you embark on your epic trans-Himalayan journey from Lhasa to Shigatse via Gyantse and gradually move to EBC, Old Tingri, and finally end up at Gyriong town before crossing Gyirong border to Kathmandu. And from Day 8-9, you spend two days covering landmark attractions inside and around Kathmandu. The last day for the onward flight back home.

However, you prefer to cover all the highlights of Tibet Nepal tour, you need to budget at least 15 days in Tibet and at least 10 days in Nepal. In this case, you can visit both EBC and Mt.Kailash in Tibet and travel overland to Kathmandu and enjoy a loop tour from Kathmandu to Ngrkot and enjoy the amazing sunset of Himalayas and travel southwest to Chitwan and experience the Jungle Safari, further heading to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha and finally travel back to Kathmandu via Pokhara.

4. Can I visit Tibet independently without booking a tour?

Answer: According to Tibet travel policy, independent travel or traditional way of backpacking is not available for international tourists. So, you can only visit Tibet by booking an organized tour with a licensed Tibet travel agency, and depend on which to get your Tibet Travel Permit to legally board the flight or Tibet train to Tibet. If you travel from Nepal to Tibet, China Group Visa and Tibet Permit are both needed.

5. Is it better to start my tour from Tibet or from Nepal?

Answer: In fact, no matter where you start your journey, either from Tibet to Nepal or Nepal to Tibet, the journey itself can’t go too wrong. It has more to do with which place you find it more convenient to travel. And of course, the tour experience would be quite different.

If you begin your tour from Tibet, you may choose to have a brief tour around your favorite Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai or Chengdu, Xi’an, etc., before heading to Lhasa by flight or Tibet train whereas if you first visit Nepal, you will first enjoy the Himalayan Range and gradually travel to holy Lhasa.

One thing to mention, since Nepal has much lower altitude than Tibetan Plateau, so travelling from Lhasa to Kathmandu gives you much more time than for acclimatization. Thus travelling in this way can greatly minimize the occurrence of acute altitude sickness.

6. How much would it cost for Tibet Nepal Tour?

Answer: The actual tour cost for Tibet and Nepal tour varies greatly for different travelers with varied preferences and tour activities. You may make your budget by considering the following aspects, such as, travel documents, hotel, dining, transportation, tour package, travel season, other personal expenses, etc.

Roughly, an estimated cost from 1200USD to 2000USD is needed to enjoy the Tibet Nepal tour. A viable way to save your cost is by joining our small group tour and travel in the low season. For more detailed information and options, please feel free to contact our travel consultants.