AVAILABILITY: Yearround

ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels

 

HIGHLIGHTS: ​Lhasa, Palaces, Temples, Barkhor St. Market, Stupas, Glacier, Bachan Lama Hometown, Highest Monastery in the world

 

Tibet is a land enriched by culture, tradition and steeped religion along the far-flung landscape, aptly named the Roof of the World. In fact, the valley bottoms of Tibet are higher than the tallest mountains anywhere outside of the Himalayan region. Lhasa, the capital, lies high in the arid wilderness of the Tibetan mountains. 

 

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ITINERARY:

• DAY 1: You’ll fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa, seeing the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lake Yamdrok, Kanchenjunga, Makalu Pumori as well as Mount Everest. Upon arrival you’ll meet your Tibetan guide, who will greet you in a traditional way to bring you good luck on your journey. Transfer to Lhasa city. Spend this afternoon and evening acclimating yourself to the high altitude by resting and drinking more water. Overnight in your hotel.

• DAY 2: Today you’ll take a Lhasa sightseeing tour, including a visit to the Potala Palace (a World Heritage site), which served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas; the Jokhang Temple, where Buddhist pilgrims come for worship, and the Sera Monastery. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the old town of Lhasa and taking a walk on Barkhor street where you’ll see a marketplace with many stalls selling local specialties.

• DAY 3: In the morning you’ll drive to Gyangtse, passing the Kamba La where you’ll have a view of Yamdrok Lake, one of the 3 holy lakes. You will be able to see Ningjinkangsang Snow Mountain and Karola Glacier from a distance. Upon arrival at Gyangtse, you’ll visit Palkhor Monastery and the Kumbum Stupa, the only monastery that houses monks from different sects. Later, you’ll drive to Shigatse, the hometown of Bachen Lama. Upon arrival, visit Tashilumpo Monastery and its exhibits of rare articles. Explore the market or go to the Tenzin Guesthouse to have a beer or yak tea.

• DAY 4: This morning we’ll drive to Mt. Everest Base Camp. En route, you’ll visit Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery on earth. Then take the local minibus or hike to the base camp, about 6 miles. Overnight at camp.

• DAY 5: This morning we will leave Everest Base Camp and head to the Tibet/Nepal border, where your Nepali guide will meet you and transfer you to a hotel in Kathmandu.

• DAY 6: Transfer to the airport.

 

Program includes: Accommodations, sightseeing excursions mentioned in itinerary, transport, meals during the tour, English-speaking guide.

 

Program excludes: Travel Insurance, Entry Visa Fees, personal expenses, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, tips, temple and monastery entrance fees.