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8 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
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Drive in Drive out - Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu Tour - Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.
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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

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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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4.5
(42 reviews)

Number of tours

53

Age Range

6 to 72 years old

Response time

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NepalHiking.com, established in 2003 by founder Tilak Thapa Magar, is a pioneering entity in Nepal's hiking, trekking, and cultural tours. Emphasizing a locally sourced approach, they employ tour and trekking guides with extensive knowledge of tourism activities. Renowned for crafting tailor-made...

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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...
  • Carlos
    · August 11th, 2024
    Dreamscapes but very bad roads. Tibetan people with unique culture and traditions. Monasteries, temples and shrines...
  • 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...

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Tour ID: 254544

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I, C, E, F.

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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.
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    • 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.
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    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 15th, 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.
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