Nepal is not far away from Tibet. Tourists could make a Tibet tour from Nepal by air or overland. The direct flight between Kathmandu and Lhasa is the only international flight in Tibet Autonomous Region. It takes only about 70 minutes to fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu (the capital of Nepal). Tourists could land on Lhasa with a Tibet Travel Permit directly.
The Friendship Bridge in Zham Town connects Nepal and China. Zham Town is not far away from Nepal and there are buses between Zham Town and Lhasa. Tourists could enter into Tibet from Zham Town. The buses between Kathmandu and Kodari are available. Tourists could enter into Tibet through Zham Port via the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge. It is pretty convenient to travel to Lhasa from Zham Port since there are long-distance buses between Lhasa and other parts in Tibet.
Tourists planning a Tibet tour from Nepal should pay attention to the following notes:
Daily necessities and common used medicines should be prepared in case of need during the journey. Take care of your health and bring suitable clothes with you. Besides, both Nepal and Tibet have their own traditions and taboos, tourists should respect their civilization and never violate their taboos.
National Tourism Administration of China prescribes that foreign visitors have to get a Tibet Travel Permit to Tibet. All the people can get Tibet Travel Permit through a professional Tibet tour operator except diplomats, journalists, and government officials.
Tibet Travel Permit, also called Tibet Entry Permit, is one of 3 Tibet permits required for foreign visitors' Tibet tour except the China visa. Tibet Tour is a professional Tibet tour operator; we can obtain Tibet Travel Permit on your behalf. All you need to do is provide us your accurate information (including your full name, gender, occupation and so on).
Tourists planning a Tibet tour from Nepal by air or overland could enjoy a Nepal tour before enter into Tibet. It would be an unforgettable memory to explore two different cultures in one journey.