Lhasa Overland Tour from Kathmandu

A slightly gentler cousin of the EBC overland, this route follows the Friendship Highway to Lhasa taking in the plateau's finest towns and lakes, but without the higher Everest side-trip.

You'll cross the Kamba La to the electric-turquoise Yamdrok Lake, visit the tiered Kumbum stupa at Gyantse and the great Tashilhunpo monastery at Shigatse, then arrive in Lhasa for its palaces and temples.

The gradual climb east aids acclimatisation, and every permit and logistic of overland Tibet travel is arranged for you.