Tibet from Nepal
Overland via Kathmandu · Kailash Mansarovar · Lhasa
Nepal is the #1 gateway to Tibet. Whether you're an Indian pilgrim heading to Kailash, a Western traveler seeking the overland adventure, or a local Nepali travel agency looking for a Tibet ground operator — we're your Lhasa-based partner. All permits handled. Group Visa processed in Kathmandu.
Your Tibet Ground Operator, Right Next Door
Group Visa Processing
We coordinate with the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. 3-5 working days.
Kyirong Border Crossing
We meet your clients at the Nepal-Tibet border. Vehicles ready. Permits in hand.
Kailash Specialist
The Kathmandu-Kyirong-Saga-Kailash route. We run it 18+ times a season.
B2B Wholesale Rates
Nepal travel agencies get wholesale pricing. 20%+ margin. Client protection guaranteed.
Kathmandu → Tibet: Choose Your Path
🛣️ Overland via Kyirong (Most Popular)
Kathmandu → Rasuwagadhi/Kyirong Border → Saga → Mansarovar → Kailash
14 days. The classic overland pilgrimage route. Gradual altitude acclimatization. Himalayan scenery throughout. Indian vegetarian meals. 2026 Horse Year departures: May–September.
✈️ Fly Kathmandu → Lhasa
Kathmandu → Lhasa (1.5hr flight) → Cultural Tour → Optional: Drive to Kailash
5-9 days for Lhasa only. Extend to Kailash: 15-18 days. Best for travelers who want to see Lhasa + Kailash in one trip. Better for acclimatization (Lhasa 3,650m before Kailash 5,600m).
Tibet Tours via Kathmandu
Lhasa Quick Trip (Fly)
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- KTM→Lhasa flight included
- Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple
- Sera Monastery
- All permits + Group Visa
- 3-4 star hotels
Kailash Mansarovar Overland
- 14 Days / 13 Nights
- KTM→Kyirong→Saga→Mansarovar→Kailash
- 3-day Kailash Kora trek
- All 4 permits handled
- Pure veg meals + oxygen
- Indian cook for groups
Lhasa + Kailash Combo
- 18 Days / 17 Nights
- KTM→Lhasa (fly)→Shigatse→Saga→Kailash
- Potala Palace + Jokhang + Kailash Kora
- Best acclimatization route
- 4-star hotels in Lhasa
- All permits + domestic flight
Group Visa + Tibet Permit — We Handle Both
Step 1: Documents
Send passport scan + photo. We prepare your Group Visa application for the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu.
Step 2: Embassy
Arrive Kathmandu 5 days before Tibet entry. We submit your passport to the Chinese Embassy. Group Visa issued in 3 working days.
Step 3: Cross Border
We drive you to Kyirong border. Tibet permits + Group Visa ready. Meet your Tibetan guide. Begin your journey.
Common Questions
Yes — but it's a Chinese Group Visa, not an individual tourist visa. We arrange this through the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. You must be physically in Kathmandu for 5 working days. Your existing Chinese visa (if any) will be cancelled when the Group Visa is issued — this is normal.
Overland (Kyirong): Better for Kailash pilgrims. Gradual acclimatization. Scenic Himalayan drive. 14 days.
Fly (KTM→Lhasa): Better for Lhasa cultural tours. Faster. More comfortable. 5-9 days. Many travelers combine both — fly to Lhasa, tour, then drive to Kailash.
Tour packages are priced in USD. In Tibet, bring Chinese Yuan (RMB). ATMs are available in Lhasa. We recommend exchanging money in Kathmandu before crossing the border. Indian rupees are not accepted in Tibet.
Absolutely. We're the preferred Tibet ground operator for many Kathmandu-based travel agencies. Visit our B2B Partner page or WhatsApp us for wholesale rates and partnership terms.
May–September is the season. June–July are the best months. 2026 is the Year of the Horse — the most auspicious time in 12 years. Fixed departures aligned with Full Moon (Purnima). Book 3-4 months ahead for Horse Year.
Your Tibet Journey Starts in Kathmandu
Message us on WhatsApp with your nationality, travel dates, group size and preferred route. The Lhasa team will review the details and follow up with a written itinerary and quotation. Free consultation. No commitment.
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