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How to get fromLhasa to Rongbuk Monasteryby taxi, plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lhasa to Rongbuk Monastery by taxi, plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly to Xigaze, travel

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    1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Xigaze (DDR)plane plane LXA - DDR
    3. Walk from Xigaze (DDR) to Rongbuk Monasteryunknown unknown
    2h 37m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    2. Walk from Zhangmu to Rongbuk Monasteryunknown unknown
    16h 43m

  3. Taxi, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, travel

    1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane LXA - KTM
    3. Walk from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rongbuk Monasteryunknown unknown
    5h 19m

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Xigaze (DDR) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Lhasa, China and Rongbuk Monastery, China?

There is no direct connection from Lhasa to Rongbuk Monastery. However, you can take the taxi to Lhasa-Airport-LXA airport, fly to Xigaze (DDR), then travel to Rongbuk Monastery. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Rongbuk Monastery via Zhangmu in around 16h 43m.

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