Gyirong Port's Reopening in June Will Bring More Travelers From Lhasa to Kathmandu by Road

According to the latest news on China Tibet Online, Gyirong Port, Chinese "Jilong Kouan", the new gateway between Tibet and Nepal, was expected to open for other countries ( besides China and Nepal ) this year, reported from CCTV 13. Gyirong Port's reopening will bring more travelers to Kathmandu form Lhasa by road, after one year's closure due to the Nepalese Earthquake in April 25, 2015.

According to the news in the video, the status of Gyirong Port's reopening will be redefined as an International Entry and Exit Border, instead of the previous Sino-Nepal overland gateway. After its opening, International travelers will be able to travel to Kathmandu from Lhasa by road via Gyirong Port, and vice versa. Welcome to travel to Tibet and Nepal.

Recommended Overland Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu

Before the tour, you should arrange one or more days to acclimatize yourself to the altitude in Lhasa city. And then you start this unforgettable overland tour.

Day 1: Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse (3900m), via Gyantse

Today, you will drive 355km from Lhasa to Shigatse and visit Lake Yamdrok-tso, Karuola Glacier, Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum.

Day 2: Shigatse to the EBC (5200m) on asphalt road

Today, you will drive 340km from Shigatse to Mt. Everest Base Cap and visit Tashilunpo Monastery, Rongbuk Monastery and see the sunset of Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world.

Day 3: EBC to Old Tingri (4300m)

In the early morning, you will take the local sightseeing bus to the No.2 Mt. Everest Base Camp for the near distance view of Mount Everest. Then you will drive 145km back to Old Tingri.

Day 4: Old Tingri to Gyirong Port

( When Gyirong Port is open, you will drive from Old Tingri to Gyirong Town for overnight stay, and on second day drive to Kathmandu via the port. )

Sky Railway Extends from China to Nepal via Tibet

As is well known that the Sky Railway refers to the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, which began operation on July 1st, 2006. The railway was extended to Shigatse from Lhasa and officially operated on August 16, 2014. By 2020, Chinese railway would arrive at the China-Nepal border; even for Nepal, railway connection up to the Chinese border could be an accomplishment. In the near future, passengers will be able to take a Tibet tour package ( www.tibettour.org ) by train from China, and finally end the trip in Nepal.