Nepal is the best transit point to go to Tibet. The nearest Tibetan border town Zhangmu is 113 km from Kathmandu and is accessible by mere 4 hours drive. On continueing along the friendship highway for 5 days, you will reach Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.The involves crossing of several high altitude passes and rewards you with pectacular views of Himalayas including Mt. Everest. You will encounter with numerous nomadic yak herders en route. Tashilunbo monastery-the principal seat of Panchen Lama in Xiagtse, Kumbum Stupa in Gyantse and Yamdrok Tso( Lake) are the highlights of this overland adventures.

Zhangmu is also the entry and exit point of Tibet for those who are taking a 15 days Mount Kailash and Manasarovara trip. Sher is another point of entry in Western Tibet which is accessible after 6 days trekking from Simikot of Nepal. The route is also used by Mount Kailash visitors.

By Air
Kathmandu is connected with Lhasa by Air also. China Airlines operates flights between Kathmandu and Lhasa every Saturday and Tuesday. Depending on the tourist season, additional flight is operated on Thursday as well.

From mainland China
By Air
There are regular flights to Lhasa from Beijing, Chengdu and Xi'an.

By Surface
Golmud is connected with Lhasa by Qinghai-Tibet Highway. Lhasa has also surface connection with Sichuan and Yunan provinces in the east and by Xinjiang-Tibet Highway in the west.