Tibet, the ancient ‘Roof of the World’ and the mystical Buddhist ‘Kingdom of the Snows’, has for centuries evoked images of a lost Shangri La. To this day, its stunning Himalayan views, high plateau, beautiful Buddhist monasteries and extraordinary people remain one of the world’s great travel experiences.
 
Little is known of the beginnings of the Tibetan people. They originated from the nomadic, warlike tribes known as the Qiang. Chinese records of these tribes date back as far as the 2nd century BC. However, the people of Tibet were not to emerge as a politically united force until the 7th century AD.
 
The Main Attractions
TSEDANG, YUMBULAKHANG, THANDRUK MONASTERY, SAMYE MONASTERY, LHASA(POTALA PALACE, JOKHANG TEMPLE & BARKHOR BAZAAR, DREPUNG MONASTERY, SERRA MONASTERY & NORBULINKA, TIBETAN NUNNERY, TIBETAN MEDICINE CENTRE), TSURPU MONASTERY, GANDEN MONASTERY, YAMADROKE LAKE (Turquoise Lake), SHALU MONASTERY, PANCHEN LAMA’S TASHILHUMPU MONASTERY & many more………..

Ideally this tour has been design to fullfill those who wish to experince people & culture, monks & monasteries, land & palace of TIBET.

Trip Itinerary :

Day 01 KATMANDU:Upon your arrival in KATMANDU(1000m/3280ft) Himalayan Glacier will officially greet and meet you at Airport & transfer to you Hotel Shanker or similar category hotel.

Day 02 KATMANDU:Half day guided city tours (tour includes Katmandu Durbar Square, Syambunath Stupa, Pashupati Nath Temple – Hindu Temple & Buddha Nath – The biggest Buddha Stupa in ancent Katmandu). Afternoon pre-trip discussion of next day trek.O/N KATMANDU.

Day 03 KATHMANDU (1300M) – TSEDANG (3650M) Fly (1hr.) to LHASA over crossing the highest Himalayan ranges of the world. Transfer to TSEDANG with a scenic drive along the Brahmaputra river (95 KM) (2 hrs) and check-in to HTL TSEDANG. Full rest for acclimatisatio

Day 04 IN TSEDANG AM: Visit YUMBULAKHANG with a mild walk uphill to the temple & THANDRUK MONASTERY on your back. PM: Visit Tibetan bazaar. HTL TSEDANG

Day 05 TSEDANG – SAMYE – LHASA: 250 KM Drive to SAMYE & explore the oldest monastery in Tibet: SAMYE MONASTERY with a mild walk in and around the monastery – Continue drive to LHASA (3650M) (5-6 HRS) – HTL LHASA MW
Day 06 IN LHASA AM: Visit POTALA PALACE. PM: Visit JOKHANG TEMPLE & BARKHOR BAZAAR – HTL LHASA

Day 07 IN LHASA AM: Visit DREPUNG MONASTERY. PM: Visit SERRA MONASTERY. HTL LHASA

Day 08 IN LHASA AM: Visit NORBULINKA. PM: Visit TIBETAN NUNNERY. – HTL LHASA Luxurious

Day 09 IN LHASA AM: Visit TIBETAN MEDICINE CENTRE. PM: FREE for independent activities – HTL LHASA

Day 10 LHASA – TSURPU – LHASA: 70 KM Full day excursion to TSURPU and visit TSURPU MONASTERY: seat of KARMAPA – Drive back to LHASA – HTL LHASA

Day 11 LHASA – GANDEN – LHASA: 60 KM Full day excursion to GANDEN and visit GANDEN MONASTERY – Drive back to LHASA – HTL HASA

Day 12 LHASA – GYANTSE (3,950M): 261 KM Scenic drive to GYANTSE via YAMADROKE LAKE (Turquoise Lake) over crossing two high passes KAROLA (5,010M) & KAMBALA (4,794M) – HTL LHASA

Day 13 IN GYANTSE AM: Visit to the KUMBUM STUPA & PHALKOR MONASTERY. PM: Visit GYANTSE DZONG – HTL LHASA

Day 14 GYANTSE – XIGATSE (3,900M): 90 KM Scenic drive to XIGATSE with a visit to SHALU MONASTERY through the typical Tibetan villages on the way – HTL LHASA

Day 15 IN XIGATSE AM: Visit the PANCHEN LAMA’S TASHILHUMPU MONASTERY. PM: Visit Tibetan bazaar – HTL XIGATSE

Day 16 XIGATSE – XEGAR (4350M): 244 KM Picturesque drive to XEGAR by over crossing the high pass GYTSO LA (5220M) – HTL XEGAR

Day 17 XEGAR – ZHANGMU (2300M): 244 KM Scenic drive via NYALAMU PASS (4800M) with an opportunity to see MT SHISHAPAGMA, MT CHO OYU, MT EVEREST from the NYALAM PASS ( weather permitting) and continue downhill drive to ZHANGMU – HTL ZHANGMU.

Day 18 ZHAMGU – KATHMANDU (1300M): 130 KM After necessary border formalities, continue drive to KATHMANDU through the scenic Nepalese countryside – Transfer to your hotel.

Note :- If above program itinerary that don’t suit to you and wish to modify above itinerary then please let us know and we’ll be happy to create a tailor made itinerary especially for you. It is also possible to combines above trip with Jungle safari, rafting, Mountain flight or with any travel plans, just shares your interested with us. We will design and arrange your holiday accordingly.

Price For The Trip: The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodations). The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The camping trek and teahouse trek made a difference in the cost. The number of guides and porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons, the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.

Trip Cost Includes :

  • Hotel, arrival/departure transfer
  • All necessary Tibet travel permits
  • Getting Chinese visa
  • Kathmandu – Tibet boarder (Zhang-Mu) transportation by comfortable vehicle
  • Zhang-Mu – Lhasa transfer by non AC Land Cruiser (4WD TOYOTA)
  • Accommodation in Tibet on twin sharing basis (except in Nyalam) with breakfast
  • English speaking Tibetan guide
  • Sightseeing and Monastery fees as per itinerary
  • All applicable taxes and service charges

Trip cost does not Includes :

  • Chinese visa fee {US$ 175 for the US nationals and US$ 85 for other nationals (visa fee is subject to change without prior notice)}
  • Nepal visa
  • Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
  • Your travel insurance
  • Meals other than breakfast in Tibet
  • Tips for staff
  • Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
  • Flight Lhasa/Kathmandu (USD 400 ) and flight tickets or train tickets to china