Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour - 8 Days

Good to Know
  • Duration 8 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Starts/Ends Kathmandu to Kathmandu
  • Group Size Group tour
  • Max. Altitude 5316 M.
  • Best Season April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

Highlights

  • An opportunity of a lifetime to appreciate the divine north face of the top of the world, Mt. Everest (8,848 m), along with the majestic sights of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Cho Oyu.
  • Mark your footprint beyond Nepal in Tibet with beautiful traditional settlements and smiling locals whose day-to-day lives are still deeply rooted in Mother Nature.
  • Reach to the lap of the Everest Base Camp in the north.
  • Explore the mystical land of Tibet and its unique culture, traditions, and customs far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
  • Marvel at Lhasa's cultural, historical, and religious heritages and its Silk Road, passing by ancient monasteries, gompas, mani walls, and others.
  • Visit the major tourist attractions of Lhasa, such as Potala Palace, Jhokang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery, and many others that are perfect for acclimatization.
  • Witness the shifting landscapes from lush grenades in the lower region of Nepal to the arid, deserted, rain-shadowed areas of Tibet, etc. 

The Overland Joining Tibet with EBC Tour is an exhilarating 8-day adventurous journey that takes you through the north foot stand of the largest mountain peak in the world, Mt. Everest, also called Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in China, to the wonderfully isolated realms of Tibet. Starting from the capital city of the landlocked country Nepal, known for its grand and beautiful hills and mountains, Kathmandu, the tour offers a unique opportunity to traverse the vibrant town of Lhasa, with its enriching cultural heritage and spirituality which shares a border with Nepal, including Mt. Everest (8,848 m).

Mt. Everest (8,848 m) has two camps: one in Nepal, at an altitude of 5,364 m (17,598 ft), and one in Tibet, at a relatively low elevation, which is also one of the major highlights of Tibet. EBC by Overland Tour, along with Tibet’s prominent iconic landmarks like  Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street, show an interesting and harmonious fusion of ancient Tibetan culture, modern influences, and religious learnings that has led to controlled numbers of visitors only throughout the years.

Therefore, the Overland Tibet Tour with a side trip to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is an excellent opportunity to travel around Tibet and unveil its cultural, historical, and religious mystery, progressing through the breathtaking Tibetan plateau dotted with sacred lakes, high mountain passes, remote villages, Buddhist monasteries, gompas, and other monuments dating back centuries, offering a glimpse into the typical Tibetan way of life along with rare opportunity to witness the grandeur of Mt. Everest and notable eight thousanders such as Lhotse(8,516 m), Makalu (8,485 m), and Cho Oyu (8,188 m).

What makes the Overland Group Joining Tibet with the EBC Trip special?

The Tibet Everest Base Camp Overland Tour offers an unmatchable blend of cultural immersion, spirituality, awe-inspiring landscapes, and high-altitude adventure, including a visit to the northern Everest Base Camp featuring Lhasa, the heart of Tibetan Buddhism, crossing high-altitude passes, and visiting remote traditional dwellings and monasteries in high altitude, which is a semi-deserted area.

Hence, on the way to Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour, you can expect to be surrounded by the grand Himalayan peaks, hills, and immeasurable cultural exploration like never before, with some potential risk of acute mountain sickness as you approach highly elevated areas, specifically the Everest Base Camp (EBC) coming altogether to have created you unforgettable memories to cherish throughout your lifetime, as assured by:

Scenic Overland Journey through Unique Route

The 8-day Overland Group Joining Tibet with Everest Base Camp (EBC) Tour involves a journey across the vast Tibetan Plateau, which is stunningly characterized by high altitude passes, expansive grassland, and other fascinating locations such as the Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, and ancient Gyantse Dzong, through a relatively lesser-known Himalayan route called the Silk Road, which once served as a treading trail between several countries, experiencing all the dramatic scenery of the Himalayas.

This specific itinerary is designed so that you get to experience the striking views of Mount Everest from a unique perspective, where Rongbuk Monastery and EBC can be the best vantage points for you. At the same time, the overall journey is diverted from the classic Everest Base Camp Trail which usually tends to begin with a scenic flight to Lukla. However, this tour promises a well-rounded experience of Tibetan culture, history, and natural beauty, much added by an in-between visit to Everest Base Camp.

An unparalleled cultural immersion

The Overland Group Joining Tibet with an EBC tour of 8 days begins with a drive to Kerung from Kathmandu, passing by beautiful traditional villages in the countryside areas of Nepal largely influenced by Tibetan Buddhism and the Tibetan way of life, offering a rich cultural immersion amidst the awe-inspiring landscapes rich in spiritual experiences. Lhasa, the main trade and cultural hub of Tibet, alone gives you access to the astounding Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lama; Jhokhang Temple, the most sacred temple in the region; and Barkhor Street, the bustling market to observe the daily lives of locals.

In addition, the Drepung and Sera monasteries (some of the largest monasteries in Tibet), the Tashilhunpo monasteries in Tibet), the Tashilhunpo monastery in Shigatse with the seat of Panchen Lama (the second highest most influential person in Tibetan Buddhism), Gyantse (the largest stupa of the region), and Shigatse (the second largest city in Tibet after Lhasa), and Ronbguk Monastery at an altitude of 5,009 m in proximity to the Everest Base Camp in the north with one of the most panoramic views of Mt. Everest (8,848 m) add much to the cultural immersion during the Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour.

An amazing side visit to the Everest Base Camp (EBC)

No wonder reaching the base of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, is the dream of every adventurous soul, leading to multiple itineraries such as Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with Two High Passes, and other luxurious routes such as Everest Base Camp by Helicopter, and others.

Much to the pleasure of cultural enthusiasts, the Overland Group joining Tibet with the EBC Tour is also an unforgettable opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring scale and beauty of the Himalayas to arrive at the Everest Base Camp (EBC), a natural amphitheater serving as an impressive viewpoint.

Reaching this side of the Everest Base Camp in Tibet at an altitude of 5,150 m is also easily accessible even by vehicle, unlike the South Everest Base Camp in Nepal, both of which serve as the gateway to summiting the largest mountain peak on the planet, including the North Col route, which offers unparalleled views of Everest’s towering North Face through the remote and rugged landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau.

Warming hospitality of locals

The combined overland Tibet with EBC Tour goes to the traditional villages of Sherpa and Tibetan people, who are renowned for their resilience, rich cultural and religious heritages, and spirituality, eager to share them with the world. These Himalayan locals often welcome you with genuine warmth, mostly of a friendly and helpful nature, as they offer you butter tea and typical Himalayan snacks and meals such as Thukpa, Thenduk, Dal-Bhat (a staple Nepalese dish), and others in their tea houses, local lodges, or guest houses.

Further, Tibetans and Sherpas hold a strong identity bearing their kind of cultural attire, dialects, culture, festivals, celebrations, music, and dance guided by Tibetan Buddhism deeply connected to the land, Himalayas, nature, and spiritual belief, and are much famed for their superhuman adaptation to the high altitude, even above 4,000 m, where acute mountain sickness (AMS0) or altitude sickness is a common occurrence.

Therefore, the Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour is a unique opportunity to live the moments with the locals from the Himalayas and create unforgettable memories noted for their legendary hospitality, who believe guests to be another form of god reflecting Buddhist values of compassion, kindness, and community.

A demanding high altitude experience in Tibet

The Overland Trip to Tibet with Everest Base Camp (EBC) includes traversing through high-altitude regions mostly above 5,000 m/16,404 ft above sea level in the rugged Himalayan landscapes of Tibet, including the epic Everest Base Camp (EBC) and highly elevated cultural and historical landmarks such as Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery on the planet, requiring profound acclimatization and resilience to the challenge.

Therefore, though there is no age or experience restriction on who can go on the Tibet with Everest Base Camp (EBC) overland tour, individuals need to be mentally and physically prepared for the journey to avoid possible accidents, acute mountain sickness (AMS), or altitude sickness. This is a golden chance for those looking forward to challenging themselves in the majesty of the Himalayas and demanding a good amount of physical fitness.

Why is the 8-day itinerary the best route for the Overland group Joining Tibet with the EBC Tour?

The 8-day itinerary to the Overland Tibet Tour combined with a visit to Everest Base Camp (EBC) begins with a joyous drive to Kerung, also known as the gateway to Tibet. The trip then onwards goes through the quaint yet beautiful villages of Tingri, eventually leading you to the North Everest Base Camp in Tibet, where Everest is known as Chomolungma, which translates to “mother of the world.”.

On relishing one of the best moments at the footstand of the top of the world, Mt. Everest (8,848 m) at ultimate serenity, marveling at the 360-degree view of the surrounding snow-clad peaks, trekkers, travelers, and visitors descend to one of the most popular stops in Tibet for tourists, Shigatse. From Shigatse, you will head to Gyantse before eventually making your way to the capital city of Tibet, called Lhasa.

Upon arriving at Lhasa, it would be gratifying to take yourself on day tours to the Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama, Drepung, the largest monastery of its kind in Tibet, Nechung Monastery, along with Jhokhang, Barkhor, the Tibetan Medical Center, and Norbulinka Palace, seemingly balancing the challenge of having to cross the high pass from Gyantse to Lhasa with the striking view and rhythmic sound of the Brahma Putra River called Yarlung Tsangpo.

This 8-day itinerary grants you the optimal blend of time efficiency, cultural immersion, thorough altitude acclimatization, and top-notch scenic Himalayan beauty, ensuring a comprehensive experience of Tibet’s iconic sites and striking an uncanny balance between exploration and relaxation that doing it in groups can reduce the individual cost, making it an extremely budget-friendly option. It is undoubtedly the best route and choice for the Overland Tibet with the EBC Tour.

Overland Group Joining Tibet with Everest Base Camp (EBC) Tour Cost

At Adventure Himalayan Travels and Tours, the standard Overland Tibet Tour package cost is USD 1,475 per person, which may vary depending on the group size of the travelers and trekkers. We offer group discounts on any trip you do with us, including the Himalayan voyages to theAnnapurna Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit Expedition, Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar Trek, Pokhara Kathmandu Tour, and many others.

Further, with us, you are flexible in planning your itinerary, side trips, and budget as per your needs and preferences, which are best informed before the beginning of your trip. Contact us now to mold your dream journey in the Himalayas to meet your niche of interest!

Itinerary
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This is the day when you will start your journey to Kerung, also known as the gateway to Tibet, located at the Nepal-Tibet border, north of Kathamandu, following an early morning breakfast.

The mountain road gives you a unique experience of getting to drive along the bank of roaring rivers as you enjoy waterfalls, rivers, forests, and terraced farms and fields that can also get bumpy at certain points as you move closer and closer to the destination of the day, Kerung for the night, your small mountain village serving as the tour starting point.

  • AccommodationLocal-Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude2,800m

You will wake up before dawn so you can catch breakfast and ride along one of the highest plateaus in the world, going uphill and offering stunning views of Tibtean landscapes, offering a sheer sense of standing on the roof of the world over Lalunga Pass at an elevation of 5,050 m.

On a clear day, the pass has one of the most spectacular Himalayan sights, dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau, finally arriving at Tingri for the night, watched over by the magnificence of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest (8,848 m).

  • AccommodationLocal-Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude5,050 m

It is one of the major highlights of the tour when you mark your arrival at the footstand of Everest at the Everest Base Camp after driving through high mountain passes called Gyatso La at 5,200 m, Tsola at 4,500 m, and several tiny yet beautiful traditional Himalayan settlements.

In between the visit to Ronbuk monastery adds much to the spiritual dimensions, followed by a return trip to Tashi Lhumpu Monastery after a gratifying moment in the EBC lalsty, ending the day at Shigatse at one of the cozy teahouses serving you warm meals and drinks.

  • AccommodationLocal-Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude5,200 m

The day one more time begins with a hearty breakfast and follows the well-paved path through the Tibetan Plateau, decorated with traditional Tibetan villages, farms, and fields, with a never-ending view of the Nyang Chu River offering distant views of surrounding mountains.

It would be pleasing to visit Panchen Lama’s Tashilhupu Monastery right after breakfast to take blessings for the upcoming journey that makes it ascend to the Gyantse Dzong forests for the night, where the largest stupa in Tibet, Gyantse Kumbum, lies within a morning walk distance.

  • AccommodationLocal-Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude3,950m

The fifth day of the Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour is when you will enter the capital city of Tibet, Lhasa, also known as the cultural, trading, and spiritual hub, as you drive along the turquoise lake of Yamadrok, conquering the Kampala Pass and the Brahma Putra River (Yarlung Tsangpo).

Upon reaching Lhasa, today, it would be pleasing to stroll around the city and taste the local delicacies.

  • AccommodationLocal-Lodge
  • MealsAll-Three-Meals
  • Max. Altitude3,950m

The sixth day is allocated fully for exploration and discovery of Lhasa’s notable monuments, including Potala, the winner palace of the Dalai Lama, also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Drepung; and Nechung Monastery, the temple of the Oracle of Tibet.

There is still plenty to explore in Lhasa, Tibet's cultural and religious treasure; therefore, upon visiting Nechung Monastery, you will take a break for the day, catch the much-needed filling meals, and unwind around the city.

  • AccommodationLocal-Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude3,650m

It is the second day of Lhasa sightseeing as you involve yourself in paying a visit to Barkhor, the bustling Lhasa market, along with Jokhang Temple with a statue of Maitreya Buddha made of gold, the Tibetan Medical Center, and Norbulinka Palace, adding much to cultural, historical, and religious encounters without any dull moments throughout the tour.

It is the last night you will spend in Tibet before finally returning to Kathmandu; therefore, make sure you seize all the natural and cultural beauty in your unforgettable memories.

  • AccommodationLocal-Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude3,650m

Early in the morning, you will be driven to Gongaar airport to depart a trans-Himalayan flight to Kathmandu, offering jaw-dropping aerial views of the Himalayas, including that of Mt. Everest if weather permits, which takes almost 1.5 hours.

In the Tribhuvan Domestic Airport section, you will go through immigration and customs in Kathmandu, best done in the morning so you have the rest of the day to explore the vibrant Thamel, the hustling and bustling town.

  • MealsBreakfast

This itinerary is not suited for you? Plan your own trip.

Route Map
Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour - 8 Days Map
What's Included
Includes
  • Twin Sharing Accommodation as per itinerary on Bed & Breakfast (B/B) basis.
  • English Speaking Tibetan Guide.
  • Transpiration as per the Tours by Van or Bus.
  • Monastery Entrance Fee.
  • Tibet Travel Permit.
  • Kathmandu-Kerung border drop.
  • Hotel-Airport Station Transfer in Lhasa.
  • First aid box
Excludes
  • Tips for guides/porters
  • Lunch & Dinner during the tour
  • Flight from Lhasa to Kathamndu
  • Personal expenses, beverage, cold drinks, phone call, etc.
  • Rescue and emergency cost, medical and hospital expenses
  • Travel insurance, personal riding horse, personal use porter, and international flight tickets.
  • Extra night accommodation or any charges in Kathmandu, if arrive early or late in Kathmandu in case of evacuation
  • Everest Base Camp permits Fee USD 150 per person 
  • Tibet visa fee is US$:-125.00(If American and Canadian Passport Holder extra US$:-90.00)
Dates and Prices
Date PriceAvailability 
Start DateStarts: SaturdayDec 14, 2024End DateEnds: SaturdayDec 21, 2024PricePriceUS$1475StatusStatusAvailable
Start DateStarts: SaturdayDec 21, 2024End DateEnds: SaturdayDec 28, 2024PricePriceUS$1475StatusStatusAvailable
Start DateStarts: SaturdayDec 28, 2024End DateEnds: SaturdayJan 04, 2025PricePriceUS$1475StatusStatusAvailable
Useful Info

When is the best time to do an Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour?

As the trans-Himalayan region, in the rain shadow area predominated by the largest mountain range in the world, Mt. Everest and its surroundings, Tibet rarely experiences heavy rainfall; hence, the Tibet with EBC Tour via Overland is considered one of the best monsoon Himalayan voyages, offering relatively dry trail and road conditions, while spring and autumn are taken as the peak trekking seasons in Nepal, perfect for any sort of adventurous intake.

Winter, however, can get extremely cold in the morning and evening, despite being well-packed, geared, and dressed. Much more is happening, offering you the unmistakable beauty of the completely snow-covered Himalayan ranges and promising a unique insight. Hence, the Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour is best done all year round, each season offering you something new and interesting to wonder at.

How much do the permits for the Overland Tibet with EBC Tour cost?

For the combined overland tour to Tibet with EBC, you will need two of the mandatory permits in addition to the Nepal and China visas. While Nepalese visas are obtainable upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport of Nepal, Kathmandu, Chinese group visas can take up to 3 to 4 days to be granted.

The cost of Nepal visa is generally USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, and USD 125 for 90 days, while the cost of a Chinese visa depends largely on the nationality of the visitors, travelers, and trekkers, which can range anywhere from USD 60 to USD 180, including the Tibet Travel Permit (TTP), which costs from USD 50 to USD 100, and the Alien Travel Permit (ATP), which costs around USD 30 to USD 50.

Arrangement of these permits can be a hectic experience for anyone traveling to Tibet for the first time. A reliable trek, tour, and travel agency such as Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks helps a lot to save you time, energy, and budget, as well as arranging all the necessary permits and entrance cards, including Chinese group visas, for you beforehand!

What are the food, accommodation, internet, charging, and drinking water conditions on the way to the Overland Group Joining Tibet with the EBC Tour?

Visitors, trekkers, and travelers along the way to overland Tibet with the EBC tour can find a wide range of accommodations, from local guest houses to hotels and tea houses, which also provide you with varying levels of menus, usually composed of traditional Tibetan dishes and Chinese cuisines, including rice, noodles, stir-fried vegetables, and some of the international dishes, where the options can get limited in remote high altitudes such as Everest Base Camp (EBC).

These guest houses, lodges, and tea houses also have facilities with all the necessary amenities, such as wifi, charging services, and drinking water, often boiled at some additional cost. Hence, it is good that you carry some spare batteries and a power bank for an overall better, more enhanced experience on the way to Tibet, where internet use is controlled by the government itself and some of the mobile apps might not function well.

Why hire guides for Tibet with the EBC Tour?

While it is a legal requirement for tourists to be accompanied by a government-authorized local guide at all times during their visit to Tibet, guides are a must to hire for better navigation of the trials, along with the arrangements of necessary permits, better cultural and local guidance, and immediate assistance in case of emergency.

Usually, guides are well trained for high altitude and its possible health risks, such as acute mountain sickness (AMS) or altitude sickness, monitoring your day-to-day well-being, providing a better insight into local terrain, weather, local etiquette, and practices of handling in necessary logistics, sharing the legends of the Himalayas wildlife, and nature along the route, enhancing the experience remarkably, hence guides are a must-hire for the overland group joining Tibet with EBC Tour.

Must you get travel insurance for Himalayan Odyssey to the Overland Group Joining Tibet with EBC Tour?

Though it is a personal choice whether to buy travel insurance or not for the overland journey to Tibet with EBC Tour, it is highly advisable while you are at a high altitude with a potential risk of AMS in remote land with limited access to healthcare facilities.

Travel insurance at the same time ensures coverage for medical expenses along with trip cancellations, interruptions, lost baggage, emergency evacuation, and high-risk adventure activities, so you get peace of mind while missing none to explore behind en route to the Himalayan Voyage to Overland Tibet with the EBC Tour; hence, travel insurance is a must to consider!

Client Reviews
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    The guide and driver provided the seven persons on the tour, which included me, with excellent service and information about Llasa and the southernTibet sites we viewed. I particularly enjoyed the Mount Everest Tibet basecamp visit and our tour of a Bhudist nunnery.. The accommodations were first class. While the roads in Nepal are unpaved and rocky, the driver and 4by4's shocks and suspension took us through the jolting terrain.

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    Dennis RagerUnited States,Aug 11, 2023
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    Hallo, i m tour leader from Georgia, when i was searching for best company for my trip in nepal and tibet, thanks god i made my decision to “adventure Himalayan travels and treks “ , Rana the owner is the best, he made our trip unforgettable, planned everything so that i was fully relaxed, my group consists from 12 person and all of us are thankful for Rana, he is most honest and friendly men whom i ever know. Travelers: if you want someone, who ll manage your trip with cheapest price in nepal tibet or bhutan, dont ever think- ask Rana! We had best transportation all 14 days, hotels- perfect, guide wonderful, we had trekking, boating, flighting, rafting and all kind of entertainment during our trip- all smooth and perfect! Also company made lots of greeting and goodbye gifts for every my traveller! Thank you once more very much❤️.

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