Tibet Tour - High Road to Tibet

Highlights

Witnessing Himalayan views in Lhasa, witnessing monks in debate and prayer, exploring rural villages and lunar landscapes, hiking to Everest base camp.

Description

From the sacred peaks of Tibet to lush green Nepalese valleys, explore the best of the Himalayas on this convenient two-week tour. Discover mighty temples and small outposts on a journey that offers incredible vistas at every turn of the trail. Our expert CEOs will take the hassle out of planning and help you find the secluded spots only the locals know—and leave you with time to explore. In the thin mountain air of Rombuk, the highest monastery in the world, you'll enjoy unparalleled views of Mt Everest. So make sure your camera is charged—you're going to need it.

• StartFinish
• ex Kathmandu
• What's Included
• Entrance to the Potala Palace, Entrance to the Jokhang Temple, Entrance to Pelkor Choede & Gyantse Kunbum, Entrance to Tashilhunpo Monastery, Entrance to Sakya Monastery, Entrance to Qomolangma Nature Preserve
• Group Size Notes
• Max 14
• Group Leader
• Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
• Meals Included
• No meals are included.
• Transport
• Plane, Local bus, Aircon bus
• Accommodation
• Hotels/guesthouses (12 nts), Very basic guesthouse with limited facilities (1 nt).
• Meal Budget
• Allow USD240-315 for meals not included.
• My Own Room
• Not available on this tour.
• Brochure Notes
• A Special group China visa will be obtained in Kathmandu on Day 1 of the trip. See trip details for exact costs.

Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Kathmandu

Orientation walk in Durbar Square.

Day 3-6 Lhasa

Morning flight to Lhasa. Orientation walk around Barkhor Square and guided tour of the Potala Palace and Norbulinka, Jokhang temple and Sera Monastery.

Day 7 Gyantse

Drive to Gyantse along Yamdrok Tso.

Day 8 Shigatse

Visit to Pelkor Chode Monastery, Gyantse Kumbum and Tashilunpo Monastery

Day 9 Sakya

Visit to Sakya Gompa

Day 10 Rombuk and Everest Base Camp

Rombuk is the highest monastery in the world. Hike to Everest base camp for a closer view of this magnificent mountain.

Day 11 Lao Tingri

This town may be a small outpost, but the views are truly spectacular.

Day 12 Zhangmu

Leave the Tibetan Plateau and travel to Zhangmu.

Day 13 Kathmandu

Free time to explore the city.

Day 14 Kathmandu

Free to depart any time.