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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 Tribhuvan International Airport, travel

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    1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
    2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)planeLXA - KTM
    3. Walk from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rongbuk Monasteryunknown
    5h 24m

  2. Bus, travel

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

  3. Taxi, fly to Phaplu Airport, travel

    1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
    2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Phaplu Airport (PPL)planeLXA - PPL
    3. Walk from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Rongbuk Monasteryunknown
    24h 38m

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥461Cheapest Price
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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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 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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