India to Tibet by Road: 15-Day Overland Trip via Nepal with 12 Jeep Convoy

In June 2024, Trekking Trail Nepal and Wild-Loggers set off on an unforgettable 15-day overland journey, driving from India to Tibet by road, crossing the vibrant landscapes of Nepal, and venturing deep into the remote highlands of the Tibetan Plateau. What made this India-to-Tibet by-road trip extraordinary was not just the altitude or the distance; it was the experience of doing it all in a 12-jeep convoy, powered by friendship, fuel, and the thrill of the unknown with unique language, system, cuisine, and regulations. Our self-drive expedition began in Gorakhpur, India, where we entered Nepal via the Sonauli border. Check all details of the India-Nepal-Tibet self-drive tour package.

What we includes in our India to Tibet by Road: 15-Day Overland Trip

Continuing our journey through Chitwan National Park and onward to the culturally rich capital of Kathmandu. After paying homage at Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, including the nightlife of Thamel, we steered toward the dramatic Rasuwa-Kyirong border, the official gateway into Tibet. 

Once inside Tibet, our road trip became otherworldly, from the sacred waters of Yamdrok, Pikchu, and Namtso Lake to the ancient streets of Lhasa. The towering Potala Palace, spiritual circuits of Barkhor Street, Jonkhang Temple, and the wind-blasted silence of Everest Base Camp (North Face). We returned through the same route, closing the loop at Gyiriong, before crossing back into India. Organized seamlessly by Trekking Trail Nepal and led by Mr. Aparr, this was more than a cross-border self-drive trip; it was a soul-level adventure. 

This blog captures the essence of our India–Nepal–Tibet road trip, the Road to Lhasa self-drive expedition, through images that speak louder than words.

India to Tibet by Road: A 15-Day Self-Drive Expedition Across Nepal and the Himalayas With Convoy of 12 Jeeps and Stories from the Roof of the World.  This Road to Lhasa is not for every drive enthusiast. It was a soul-stirring, tire-spinning journey through dense jungles, holy cities, glacial lakes, and high altitude Himalayan passes, with 12 Indian jeeps rolling in convoy like modern-day nomads on wheels.

Everyone say photos speak louder than words

And when you drive across three countries, covering 3,488+ kilometers, crossing borders multiple times, and visiting ancient monasteries and the highest roads on Earth, it is impossible to capture it all in words alone.

Day 1: From Gorakhpur to Chitwan, Nepal

Day 2–3: Kathmandu—Temples, Culture, and Chaos of Thamel

Day 4: Kathmandu to Rasuwa Border; The Gateway to Tibet

Day 5–13: The Real Adventure of India to Tibet

Over the next 9 days, we drove through the southern Tibet on our own wheels

• Lhasa—The ancient capital, Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, and its spiritual pulse
• Namtso Lake—High-altitude silence and surreal turquoise beauty
• Rongbuk Monastery—The world’s highest monastery near Everest
• Everest Base Camp (North Face)—Chilling winds, grand views, and a dream come true
• Peiku Tso Lake—A lesser-known gem between the valleys
• Korola Glacier, Karo La Pass, Gaul Pass—with glaciers close enough to touch

Day 14–15: Home Run: End of India to Tibet by road

Conclusion: From India to Tibet by Road, It Is More Than an Overland Journey

This road to Tibet is an extreme overland adventure. It was a life-changing, challenging road trip with a celebration of achievement. To drive across India, Nepal, and Tibet in a single trip is to feel the pulse of the Himalayas under your wheels. You can connect with Wildloggers and Trekking Trail Nepal, who made everything seamless, from visas and permits to places to stay and local guides. Without us, this India-to-Tibet-by-road trip would still be a dream.