| 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.
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