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Hi, I would like to enter Tibet from Nepal, and don't know whether it is better to travel overland to Lhasa or to fly from Kathmandu. My main concerns are whether the border crossing in this direction is troublesome, the altitude (I've read of some high passes you'd need to cross) and the time required. I'd prefer to go overland, but I'd love to hear your opinions. Many Thanks Joss
it's high altitude so the air is thin, but it's certainly possible. a female friend of mine did the trip by bicycle a couple of years ago.
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We did both. In other words, we flew from Kathmandu to Lhasa and then spent three weeks driving through Tibet on our way back to Nepal. Of about 15 people in our group, no one that I know of suffered altitude sickness as a result of the flight, although one must be careful, of course. The road is long but it is also fascinating. There are a few passes that are significant (over 15,000) but they tend to be "quick" in that you ascend and descend them in fairly short order. If I can answer any other questions, feel free to write. Good luck. It's a fascinating country and the trip of a lifetime. I met my wife there!! And we can't wait to return. Dave
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I believe the only way to travel from Nepal to Tibet overland is through an organized tour. There are many interesting sites along the way. Altitude sickness can hit you anywhere in Tibet, no matter how you travel. Flying into Lhasa (3600m) is not as risky in a way because this is where the best hospital is located. But you'll miss all the monastaries and sites in between Nepal and Lhasa.
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