Travel Tips8 min read Lhasa to Kathmandu by Road: 7 Days, 3 Borders, and the Kyirong Crossing Nobody Explains Well
Since the 2015 earthquake closed Zhangmu, Kyirong is the only land border. The drive drops from 5,200m to 2,800m in one day — subtropical forest replaces barren plateau. Here’s the exact visa, permit, and packing situation.