π³π΅ Ultimate Budget Guide: Lhasa to Nepal Overland for Just 464 RMB!
π Day 1: Lhasa β Shigatse (64 RMB) Train: 3-hour scenic ride (book in advance). Eat: Mianyang Dry Pot β huge portions (158 RMB for 2)! Stay: IU Hotel (clean & spacious, 10 RMB taxi to downtown). π Day 2: Shigatse β Nyalam (200 RMB) Bus: Departs 8:30 AM sharp (buy on Ctrip). Views: Stunning Himalayan peaks en route. Explore: 318 Highway endpoint monument (Nyalam = terminus!). Stay: No.1 Guesthouse (with heating β Nyalam is freezing!). Eat: Local Halal Restaurant (lively & affordable). π Day 3: Nyalam β Zhangmu Port β Kathmandu Van to Zhangmu: 50 RMB (call driver ahead β timings vary!). Border: Exchange 500 RMB at 18.5 rate (better than paying in CNY). Visa: Fill forms on arrival if no pre-issued visa. Jeep to Kathmandu: 150 RMB/person (4h, dusty & bumpy β mask + motion sickness pills!). Stay: Kathmandu Suite Home (250 RMB/night, great breakfast!). β οΈ Pro Tips: Dress in layers β remove thick clothes after crossing the border. Bargain hard for transport (avoid CNY payments β they inflate prices!). Checkpoints: Expect 3+ inspections (keep valuables secure). #BudgetTravel #NepalOverland #LhasaToKathmandu