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Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $5,825
      CAD $5,860
      AUD $5,560
      EUR €4,535
      GBP £3,530
      NZD $7,255
      ZAR R40,250
      CHF FR4,580
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $2,170
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $7,995*
      CAD $7,967*
      AUD $7,636*
      EUR €6,049*
      GBP £4,853*
      NZD $9,859*
      ZAR R55,342*
      CHF FR6,296*
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Trip Validity

  • 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31

See the Himalayas and visit Tibet on a tour of Nepal and China

Allow the many faces of Asia to be revealed while travelling from the heights of the Himalayas, across the Tibetan plateau, under the bright lights of Beijing and into the deserts of Mongolia. Beginning in Kathmandu, explore the mountain kingdoms of Tibet and serene Chinese countryside en route to the quirky Mongolian capital. Experience the people and customs of rural Nepal and Tibet, become immersed in the fast-paced life of modern Asian cities, explore the lonely Gobi Desert and learn about nomadic life in Mongolia. Give the soul a squeeze in spiritual Lhasa, traverse the Friendship Highway, uncover the myths of the Terracotta Warriors and be awed by the Great Wall. This grand tour offers a mixture of rural and urban delights that will take your breath away.

  • Discover the discipline of Tibetan monks in Xiahe
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
  • Meet nomads in the Gobi Desert
  • Experience rural life in Gyantse
  • See Kathmandu’s colourful prayer flags
  • Travel the Friendship Highway to Lhasa
  • Spot icy peaks in the Himalayas

Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar Summary

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Day 1 Kathmandu

Arrive in quirky Kathmandu, an eclectic mix of ancient culture and modernity.

Days 2-3 Kodari

Travel to Kodari, an adventure lover’s haven. Grab a mountain bike, take a ropes course or experience a thrilling bungee jump.

Day 4 Zhangmuzhen

Cross the Friendship Bridge into Tibet and explore the hillside town of Zhangmuzhen.

Days 5-7 Friendship Highway

Cut across gorges, plateaus and mountain passes on this famous road.

Day 8 Baipa/New Tingri

Stay overnight in a local guesthouse and acclimatise to the heights of the Himalayas.

Day 9 Rongbuk

Visit Rongbuk monastery and climb to Everest base camp.

Day 10 Baipa/New Tingri

Spend some more time at Base Camp before returning to Baipa.

Day 11 Shigatse

Traverse high mountain passes on the road to Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city and home to some of the world's largest gilded statues.

Day 12 Gyantse

Check out the Tashilhunpo Monastery before heading to the rural town of Gyantse.

Day 13 Yamdrok Tso Lake

Learn about Tibetan Buddhism and the archetypical Pelkor Chode before camping near the banks of the Yamdrok Tso lake.

Days 14-17 Lhasa

Travel to Tibet’s beautiful city of Lhasa. Learn about its mysterious past and observe its modern future.

Day 18 Bush Camp

Cross the Tibetan Plateau and camp near the famous Tanggula Pass.

Day 19 Golmud

Cross into the Chinese town of Golmud for some spectacular views.

Days 20-21

Climb overland through Qinghai, passing the beautiful Qianghai Hu Lake.

Day 22 Lanzhou

Explore the friendly town of Lanzhou.

Days 23-24 Xiahe

Visit one of China’s most enchanting towns. Many Tibetans make the pilgrimage to Xiahe, laying prayer flags along the way.

Days 25-26 Bingling Si/Lanzhou

Explore the impressive caves and intricately detailed Buddhist carvings at Bingling Si.

Days 27-28 Pingliang

Travel to the town of Pingliang, nestled at the foot of the temple-studded Kongtong Mountain.

Days 29-32 Xi'an

Admire the 2,000-year-old army of Terracotta Warriors and explore significant cultural sites and museums in Xi'an.

Days 33-34 Gansu Province/Mount Kongtong

Admire the view from atop the temple-studded Kongtong Mountain and enjoy the spoils of the Gansu Province.

Day 35 Shapotou

Let off steam in Shapotou, where daredevils will delight in the dune sliding madness of this sandy wonderland.

Day 36 Yinchuan

After a pit stop at the grand temples of Zhongwei Gao Miao, enjoy provincial China in the friendly city of Yinchuan.

Days 37-38 Hohhot

Travel to the cultural centre of Hohhot, the gateway to Inner Mongolia.

Days 39-40 Datong

Marvel at the Hanging Monastery, and explore the World Heritage-listed Yungang Grottoes.

Days 41-42 Chengde

Take in the rich heritage of Chengde and admire Mongolian and Tibetan influences in local temples and monasteries.

Day 43 Huairou

Take a walk along the monumental Great Wall as it snakes its way through rolling hills.

Day 44 Qing Dongling

Journey into the valley of the Changrui Mountains, where emperors and their concubines lay entombed at Qing Dongling.

Days 45-47 Beijing

Visit the Forbidden City and admire Beijing’s imperial architecture or tour the impressive Summer Palace.

Day 48 Erlian

Make tracks to Erlian, a Chinese border town.

Day 49 Sainshand

Cross the border into magical Mongolia.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Kathmandu, Nepal

  • Finish:

    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 21

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (10 nts), Camping (with facilities) (12 nts), Guesthouse (4 nts), Hotel (34 nts), Permanent tented camp (2 nts), Yurt (6 nts)

  • Transport:

    Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Bingli Si Buddah Caves, entrance, Lanzhou, Chinggis Khan Monument, Erdene Zuu Monastery Entrance, Everest NP - Rongphu Monastery, Forbidden City Tour, Great Wall, Entrance, Jinshanling section, Beijing, Guided Tour of Terracotta Warriors, Gyantse - Pelkor Chode Monastery, Hanging Monastery, Entrance, Datong, Hike to Tuvkhon Monastery, Imperial City, entrance, Chengde, Jokhang Temple, Kultigen monument, Lhasa - Potala Palace, Ming Tombs, entrance, Beijing, Mount Kong Tong, Ongii Monastery Ruins, Shigatse - Tashilhunpo Monastery, Turkish Museum, Visit Baga Gazryn Chuluu, Visit Bayan Zag, Visit to old city ruins, Visit to the Takhi (wild horse) reintroduction project, Visit to waterfalls, Visit to Yolin Am Ice Canyon, Yunguang Grottos, Entrance, Datong

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    2173kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.

  • Trip price from

    USD $5,825
    CAD $5,860
    AUD $5,560
    EUR €4,535
    GBP £3,530
    NZD $7,255
    ZAR R40,250
    CHF FR4,580
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    Kitty

    USD $2,170
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $7,995*
    CAD $7,967*
    AUD $7,636*
    EUR €6,049*
    GBP £4,853*
    NZD $9,859*
    ZAR R55,342*
    CHF FR6,296*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions
  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

  • Per day from:

    USD $112
    CAD $112
    AUD $107
    EUR €85
    GBP £68
    NZD $138
    ZAR R779
    CHF FR88
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About China , Mongolia , Nepal

    • 71
    • HDOWC
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $5,825
      CAD $5,860
      AUD $5,560
      EUR €4,535
      GBP £3,530
      NZD $7,255
      ZAR R40,250
      CHF FR4,580
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $2,170
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $7,995*
      CAD $7,967*
      AUD $7,636*
      EUR €6,049*
      GBP £4,853*
      NZD $9,859*
      ZAR R55,342*
      CHF FR6,296*
      *
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    • Overland
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

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