Tibet Tour Packages

PROGRAM – 1
Amazing Lhasa Tour | 08 Nights / 09 Days
Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – Xegar – EBC Tour

Day 01 : Arrive Lhasa
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and catch flight for Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa meet-assist at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor.
Potala Palace: Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7^th century by the king Stones Campo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5^th Dalai lama in the 17^th century. Built in 1416 by Tsonga PA’s disciple—Jamyang-choje.
Jokhang Temple: Jokhang Temple one of the oldest temples in Tibet, was built in the 7^thcentury by the 33^rdking—Sontsanganbu.
Barkhor: Barkhor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Drepung Monastery and Norbulingka, Sera Monastery.
Drepung Monastery: Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa. Built in the mid-18th century by the 7th Dalai lama.
Norbulingka: Norbulingka the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama’s summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo.
Sera Monastery: Sera is the second biggest Gelugpa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsonga PA’s disciple—Skyeys. Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Lhasa – Gyantse After breakfast, proceed to Gyantse. It’s lies 260kms southwest of Lhasa on the Northern bank of Nyang Chu River. It takes around 8 hours to reach Gyantse crossing the Kamba La Pass 4800m where the beautiful
Yamdrok Tso will be seen and the Karo La Pass 5010m where the year-around glacier will be seen. Gyantse has been known as a heroic town since Tibetans resisted the Young husband’s British Expedition to Tibet in 1904. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Gyantse – Shigatse
After breakfast, proceed to Shigatse. Enrooted visit Phalcon Monastery and Kumkum stupa.
Phalcon Monastery was built in the 15^th century by the local chieftain Ramtan Kasom under the guidance of the first Panchan lama. On arrival Shigatse visit to Tashaun monastery.
Tashilhunpo monastery: Tashia Lump Monastery, founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama, is a historic and culturally important monastery in Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet, 90Kms away from Yangtze. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Shigatse – Xegar
After breakfast, proceed to Xegar enroute visit Sakya Monastery.
Sakya Monastery: Saya Monastery is the principal monastery of the Sakkara Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, located in Saya County, about 160 kilometers southwest of Shigatse, on the road to Tengri in Tibet. Built in 1073 by Khan Honchoing Gallop. After visit drive to Segar. Overnight at camp.

Day 07 : Xegar – Ringebu Monastery – Shigatse
After breakfast, visit to Rongbu Monastery, also known as Daring or Daring, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect in Baum Township, Dhingra County, in Shigatse Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. After visit drive to Shigatse. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Shigatse – Lhasa
After breakfast, proceed to Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Depart Lhasa
Drive to airport and catch flight for Kathmandu. Departure Transfer to Onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 08 nights accommodation as per the program.
• Meals as per the program.
• Entrance fees.
• English speaking guide.
• Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor
• Drepung Monastery and Norbulingka
• Sera Monastery, Yamdrok Tso and Phalcon Monastery
• Tashilhunpo monastery and Sakya Monastery
• Everest Base Camp and Rongbu Monastery
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels

PROGRAM – 2
Beautiful Lhasa | 04 Nights / 05 Days
Lhasa – Ganden Monastery

Day 01 : Arrive Lhasa
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and catch flight for Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa meet-assist at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor.
Palace Potala: Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7^th century by the king Sotsen Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5^th Dalai lama in the 17^th century. Built in 1416 by Tsongapa’s disciple—Jamyang-choje.
Jokhang Temple: Jokhang Temple one of the oldest temples in Tibet, was built in the 7^thcentury by the 33^rdking—Sontsanganbu.
Barkor: Barkor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace.
Drepung Monastery: Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa. Built in the mid-18^th century by the 7^th Dalai lama.
Norbulinka: Norbulinka the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama’s summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Lhasa – Ganden MonasteryGanden Monastery – Lhasa
After breakfast, drive to Ganden Monastery.

Ganden Monastery: Ganden Monastery is 70kms away from Lhasa, within the boundary of Takase County to the east of Lhasa, the Ugandan Monastery is one of the three largest monasteries as well as the first of six monasteries of the Gelug sect. Later back to Lhasa. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Depart Lhasa
Drive to airport and catch flight for Kathmandu. Departure Transfer to Onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 04 nights accommodation as per the program.
• Meals as per the program.
• Entrance fees.
• English speaking guide.
• Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor
• Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace
• Ganden Monastery
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels

PROGRAM – 3
Best of Lhasa | 04 Nights / 05 Days
Lhasa

Day 01 : Arrive Lhasa
Meet-assist at airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 02 : Lhasa
Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor street (Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7th century by the king Sotsen Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5th Dalai lama in the 17th century. Built in 1416 by Tsongapa’s disciple—Jamyang-choje. Jokhang Temple, one of the oldest temples in Tibet, was built in the 7thcentury by the 33rdking—Sontsanganbu. Barkor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple. Night in Lhasa.

Day 03 : Lhasa
Visit Drepung Monastery,Sera Monastery and Norbulinka. Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelupa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa.Built in the mid-18th century by the 7th Dalailama. Sera is the second biggest Gelupa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsongapa’s disciple—Sakya-yeshi. Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city.Norbulingka, the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama’s summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo.

Day 04 : Lhasa
Lhasa-Yamdro tso Lake-Lhasa. Yamdro tso Lake is 120kms from Lhasa city one way. The Yamdok Yumtso, one of the three largest lakes of Tibet, lies about a hundred kilometers’ distance to the southwest of Lhasa, is within Langkamu county, with an area of 638 square kilometers and a coastal line of 250 kilometers. The deepest point is 60 metres. To the interior of the lake ten or so hilly islands stand independently one from the other which give homes to flocks of wild ducks. A lot of colorful ducks and geese are swimming on the surface of the lake. There is also plenty of natural fodder for the fish in the lake. The lake has a fish reserve of about 300 million kilograms. That is why it is called “the Fish Store of Tibet”. The coast of the lake is an ideal pasture. All these make an intoxicating quite picture.

Day 05 : Depart Lhasa
Departure Transfer to onwards destination.

END OF TOUR

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 04 nights accommodation as per the program.
• Meals as per the program.
• Entrance fees.
• English speaking guide.
• Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor street
• Drepung Monastery,Sera Monastery and Norbulinka
• Yamdro tso Lake-Lhasa
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels

PROGRAM – 4
Excursion Lhasa Tour | 05 Nights / 06 Days
Lhasa – Tsedang – Samey Monastery

Day 01 : Arrive LhasaLhasa – Tsedang
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and catch flight for Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa meet-assist at airport and transfer to Tsedang. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Tsedang
After breakfast, visit to Yumbulakhang & Chamdrok temple.
Yumbulakhang: Yumbulakhang the first palace for the first king in Tibetan history, is 15KM away from Tsedang town. The mountain slope palace was originally built in the second century B.C, but the replica was rebuilt in the 1980s. Built in the 7 th century by the king Sontsan Gambu.
Chamdrok: Chamdrok is one of the oldest temples in Tibet, 4KM away from the Tsedang hotel. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Tsedang – Lhasa
After breakfast, proceed to Lhasa. Enrooted visit Samey Monastery.
Samey Monastery: The Samey Monastery is at the foot of Mt. Haikus, on the north bank of the Wyalusing River in Jialing county. Being the 1st monastery, belongs to the Nyingma and Sakkara Sects., was built in 761. The 5th Tobu King Chi song Doosan sent envoys to Kashmir and India to invite famous lamas to teach Buddhism in Tibet. It is said that the monastery was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt three hundred years as the residence of the 6th Dalai Lama. Finally, it was completed by Rating Rinpoche. The monastery had been combined the Chinese, Tibetan and Indian styles, in the center of the monastery is a big square 3-storey hall with a floor space of over 8,900 square meters. After visit drive to Lhasa. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor.
Potala Palace: Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7^th century by the king Stones Campo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5^th Dalai lama in the 17^th century. Built in 1416 by Tsonga PA’s disciple—Jamyang-choje.
Jokhang Temple: Jokhang Temple one of the oldest temples in Tibet, was built in the 7^thcentury by the 33^rdking—Sontsanganbu. Barkhor: Barkhor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visits Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace, Sera Monastery.
Drepung Monastery: Draping Monastery is the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa.Built in the mid-18^th century by the 7^th Dalailama. Norbulinka: Norbulinka the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama’s summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo.
Sera Monastery: Sera is the second biggest Gelupa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsonga PA’s disciple—Skyeys. Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Depart Lhasa
Drive to airport and catch flight for Kathmandu. Departure Transfer to Onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 05 nights accommodation as per the program.
• Meals as per the program.
• Entrance fees.
• English speaking guide.
• Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor
• Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace
• Sera Monastery and The Samey Monastery
• Yumbulakhang & Chamdrok Temple
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels

PROGRAM – 5
Gateway to Tibet | 07 Nights / 08 Days
Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – Tsedang

Day 01 : Arrive Lhasa
Meet-assist at airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 02 : Lhasa
Lhasa visit Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple and Barkhor.Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7^th century by the king Sotsen Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5^th Dalai lama in the 17^th century. Built in 1416 by Tsongapa’s disciple—Jamyang-choje. Jokhang Temple, one of the oldest temples in Tibet, was built in the 7^thcentury by the 33^rdking—Sontsanganbu. Barkor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple.

Day 03 : Lhasa
Lhasa visit Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace, Sera Monastery.Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelupa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa.Built in the mid-18^th century by the 7^th Dalailama. Norbulingka, the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama’s summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo.Sera is the second biggest Gelupa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsongapa’s disciple—Sakya-yeshi.Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city.

Day 04 : Lhasa – Gyantse
Gyantse lies 260kms southwest of Lhasa on the Northern bank of Nyang Chu River. It takes around 8 hours to reach Gyantse crossing the Kamba La Pass 4800m where the beautiful Yamdrok Tso will be seen and the Karo La Pass 5010m where the year-around glacier will be seen. Gyantse has been known as a heroic town since Tibetans resisted the Young husband’s British Expedition to Tibet in 1904.

Day 05 : Gyantse – Shigatse
Phalkor Monastery was built in the 15^th century by the local chieftain Ramtan Kasom under the guidance of the first Panchan lama. Shigatse is the second biggest city in Tibet, 90KMs away from Gyangtse.

Day 06 : Shigatse – Tsedang
The Samye Monastery is at the foot of Mt. Haibusi, on the north bank of the Yaluzangbu River in Jialang county. Being the 1st monastery, belongs to the Nyingmapa and Sakyapa Sects., was built in 761. The 5th Tobu King Chisong Duosan sent envoys to Kashmir and India to invite famous lamars to teach Buddhism in Tibet. It is said that the monastery was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt three hundred years as the residence of the 6th Dalai Lamar.Finally it was completed by Rating Rimpoche. The monastery had been combined the Chinese, Tibetan and Indian styles, in the centre of the monastery is a big square 3-storey hall with a floor space of over 8,900 square metres.

Day 07 :Tsedang
Full day visit Yumbulakhang & Chamdrok Temple. Yombulakhang, the first palace for the first king in Tibetan history, is 15KM away from Tsedang town. The mountain slope palace was originally built in the second century B.C, but the replica was rebuilt in the 1980s. Built in the 7^th century by the king Sontsan Gambu, Chamdrok is one of the oldest temples in Tibet, 4KM away from the Tsedang hotel.

Day 08 : Depart Tsedang
Departure Transfer to Onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 07 nights accommodation as per the program.
• Meals as per the program.
• Entrance fees.
• English speaking guide.
• Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple and Barkhor
• Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace
• Sera Monastery.Drepung Monastery
• Norbulingka, the Jewel Park
• Yamdrok Tso
• Phalkor Monastery
• The Samye Monastery
• Yumbulakhang & Chamdrok Temple
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels

PROGRAM – 6
Highlights of Tibet | 08 Nights / 09 Days

Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – Xegar – Kyron Border Tour

Day 01 : Arrive Lhasa
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and catch flight for Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa meet-assist at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor.
Potala Palace: Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7^th century by the king Stones Campo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5^th Dalai lama in the 17^th century. Built in 1416 by Tsonga PA’s disciple—Jamyang-choje.
Jokhang Temple: Jokhang Temple one of the oldest temples in Tibet, was built in the 7^thcentury by the 33^rdking—Sontsanganbu.
Barkhor: Barkor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visits Drepung Monastery and Norbulingka Palace, Sera Monastery.
Drepung Monastery: Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa. Built in the mid-18th century by the 7th Dalai lama.
Norbulingka: Norbulingka the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama’s summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo.
Sera Monastery: Sera is the second biggest Gelugpa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsonga PA’s disciple—Skyeys. Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Lhasa – Gyantse
After breakfast, proceed to Gyantse. It’s lies 260kms southwest of Lhasa on the Northern bank of Nyang Chu River. It takes around 8 hours to reach Gyantse crossing the Kamba La Pass 4800m where the beautiful Yamdrok Tso will be seen and the Karo La Pass 5010m where the year-around glacier will be seen. Gyantse has been known as a heroic town since Tibetans resisted the Young husband’s British Expedition to Tibet in 1904. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Gyantse – Shigatse
After breakfast, proceed to Shigatse. Enroute visit Palkor Monastery and Kumbum stupa.
Palkor Monastery was built in the 15^th century by the local chieftain Ramtan Kasom under the guidance of the first Panchan lama. On arrival Shigatse visit to Tashaun monastery.
Tashilhunpo monastery: Tashia Lump Monastery, founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama, is a historic and culturally important monastery in Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet, 90Kms away from Yangtze. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Shigatse – Xegar
After breakfast, proceed to Xegar enroute visit Sakya Monastery.
Sakya Monastery: Sakya Monastery is the principal monastery of the Sakkara Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, located in Saya County, about 160 kilometers southwest of Shigatse, on the road to Tengri in Tibet. Built in 1073 by Khan Honchoing Gallop. After visit drive to Segar. Overnight at camp.
Day 07 : Segar – Ringebu MonasteryRingebu Monastery – Tingri
After breakfast, visit to Rongbu Monastery, also known as Daring or Daring, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect in Baum Township, Dhingra County, in Shigatse Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. After visit drive to Tengri. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Tingri – Kyirong
After breakfast, proceed to Kyirong. On arrival Kyirong transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Kyirong – Kathmandu – Depart Kathmandu
Drive to Rasuwagadhi change transport and drive to Kathmandu. Departure Transfer to Onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 08 nights accommodation as per the program.
• Meals as per the program.
• Entrance fees.
• English speaking guide.
• Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor
• Drepung Monastery and Norbulingka Palace
• Sera Monastery, Yarmouk Tso and Palkor Monastery
• Tashilhunpo monastery and Sakya Monastery
• Everest Base Camp and Rongbu Monastery
• Kyirong border
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels

PROGRAM – 7
Lhasa and Yamdrotso Lake Tour | 04 Nights / 05 Days
Lhasa – Yamdrotso Lake

Day 01 : Arrive Lhasa
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and catch flight for Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa meet-assist at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor.
Potala Palace: Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7^th century by the king Sotsen Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5^th Dalai lama in the 17^th century. Built in 1416 by Tsongapa’s disciple—Jamyang-choje.
Jokhang Temple: Jokhang Temple one of the oldest temples in Tibet, was built in the 7^thcentury by the 33^rdking—Sontsanganbu.
Barkor: Barkor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace.
Drepung Monastery: Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa. Built in the mid-18^th century by the 7^th Dalai lama.
Norbulinka: Norbulinka the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama’s summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Lhasa – Yamdro Tso LakeYamdro Tso Lake – Lhasa
After breakfast, drive to Yamdro Tso Lake.
Yamdro Tso Lake: Yamdro Tso Lake is 120 kms from Lhasa city one way. The Yodok Yurts, one of the three largest lakes of Tibet, lies about a hundred kilometers distance to the southwest of Lhasa, is within Langham county, with an area of 638 square kilometers and a coastal line of 250 kilometers. The deepest point is 60 meters. To the interior of the lake ten or so hilly islands stand independently one from the other which give homes to flocks of wild ducks. A lot of colorful ducks and geese are swimming on the surface of the lake. There is also plenty of natural fodder for the fish in the lake. The lake has a fish reserve of about 300 million kilograms. That is why it is called &quitter Fish Store of Textiquette; The coast of the lake is an ideal pasture. All these make an intoxicating quite picture. After visit back to the hotel in Lhasa. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Depart Lhasa
Drive to airport and catch flight for Kathmandu. Departure Transfer to Onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 04 nights accommodation as per the program.
• Meals as per the program.
• Entrance fees.
• English speaking guide.
• Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor
• Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace
• Yamdro Tso Lake
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels

PROGRAM – 8
Lhasa City Tour | 03 Nights / 04 Days
Lhasa

Day 01 : Arrive Lhasa
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and catch flight for Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa meet-assist at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor.
Potala Palace: Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7^th century by the king Sotsen Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5^th Dalai lama in the 17^th century. Built in 1416 by Tsongapa’s disciple—Jamyang-choje.
Jokhang Temple: Jokhang Temple one of the oldest temples in Tibet, was built in the 7^thcentury by the 33^rdking—Sontsanganbu.
Barker: Barker is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace, Sera Monastery.
Drepung Monastery: Draping Monastery is the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa.Built in the mid-18^th century by the 7^th Dalailama.
Norbulinka: Norbulinka the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama’s summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo.
Sera Monastery: Sera is the second biggest Gelupa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsonga PA’s disciple—Skyeys. Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Depart Lhasa
Drive to airport and catch flight for Kathmandu. Departure Transfer to Onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 03 nights accommodation as per the program.
• Meals as per the program.
• Entrance fees.
• English speaking guide.
• Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor
• Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace
• Sera Monastery
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels

PROGRAM – 9
Classical Tibet | 05 Nights / 06 Days
Lhasa – Giants – Shiatsu

Day 01 : Arrive Lhasa
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and catch flight for Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa meet-assist at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor.
Palace Potala: Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7^th century by the king Sotsen Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5^th Dalai lama in the 17^th century. Built in 1416 by Tsongapa’s disciple—Jamyang-choje.
Jokhang Temple: Jokhang Temple one of the oldest temples in Tibet, was built in the 7^thcentury by the 33^rdking—Sontsanganbu.
Barkor: Barkor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Lhasa
After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace, Sera Monastery.
Drepung Monastery: Draping Monastery is the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa. Built in the mid-18^th century by the 7^th Dalai lama.
Norbulinka: Norbulinka the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama’s summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo.
Sera Monastery: Sera is the second biggest Gelugpa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsonga PA’s disciple—Skyeys. Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Lhasa – GyantseGyantse – Shigatse
After breakfast, proceed to Shigatse. Enroute visit Gyantse lies 280kms southwest of Lhasa on the Northern bank of Nyan Chu River. It takes around 8 hours to reach Gyantse crossing the Kamba La Pass 4800m where the beautiful Yamdrok Tso will be seen and the Karo La Pass 5010m where the year-around glacier will be seen. Gyantse has been known as a heroic town since Tibetans resisted the Young husband’s British Expedition to Tibet in 1904.
Pecho Temple was built in the 15th century by the local chieftain Raman Kasim under the guidance of the first Panchen lama. Later drive to Shigatse. It is the second biggest city in Tibet, 90kms away from Yangtze. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Shigatse – Lhasa
After breakfast, proceed to Lhasa. Enroute visit the famous Tashilunpo monastery in Shigatse, seat of the Panchen Lama, one of the six important Gelugpa monasteries in China, was built in 1447 by the first Dalai lama. It is 280kms from Shigatse to Lhasa by the new road along the Wyalusing River. Later drive to Lhasa. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Depart Lhasa
Drive to airport and catch flight for Kathmandu. Departure Transfer to Onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 05 nights accommodation as per the program.
• Meals as per the program.
• Entrance fees.
• English speaking guide.
• Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor
• Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace
• Sera Monastery, Gyantse and Yamdrok Tso
• Pecho Temple, Tashilunpo monastery and Shigatse
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels

PROGRAM – 10
Best of Tibet Tour | 13 Nights / 14 Days
Lhasa – Tsedang – Tsedang – Samye Monastery – Lhasa – Reting Monastery – Namtso Lake – Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – Rongbuk – Zhangmu – Kathmandu

Day 01 : Arrive LhasaLhasa – Tsedang
There are two ways to arrive at Lhasa either from Kathmandu, Nepal or from the mainland China. While flying from Kathmandu, you will relish the astonishing views of the Himalaya, including Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and the Tibetan valleys. You will be greeted at Gonggar Airport by our Tibetan guide. Transfer to Tsedang (2 hr). Check into hotel. The trip uses this as an easy day to acclimatize to the high altitude.

Day 02 : Tsedang – Samye Monastery
Your encounter with Tibet will begin with a visit to the palace of Yambulakhang which was built by the first Tibetan king Nyatri Tsenpo in the second century BC. Local folklore believes that the king was descended from heaven. To the next you will visit Chedruk Temple to round off our visit to Tsedang, afternoon drive 65 Kms to Samye Monastery (5050 m) which tops on hill. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Samye Monastery – Lhasa
Morning visit Yongbulakhang Palace which was built by the first Tibetan king Nyatri Tsenpo in the second century BC. Tibet King’s Tomb, afternoon drive to Lhasa, en-route visit the famous Mindrolin Monastery which covers a large area of over 100,000 square meters (approx. 119,599 square yards). It is one of the six most famous Tibetan Buddhist monasteries of the Nyingmapa Sect. The monastery was originally built in the 10th century and has been renovated several times. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Lhasa
Our tour begins with a visit to Sera Monastery. An experienced tour guide also working as an interpreter escorts us to this preserved monastery of white-washed walls and golden roofs. Equally adventurous and exciting tempo builds up while touring Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Jokhang Temple is another important sacred site which unravels more deep seated mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Visit to Barkhor Market can be quite a change from other visits as we roam around the city savoring every tiny detail from stall hawkers coaxing their clients to purchase their goods to exhibition of Tibetan culture, custom and tradition. Eventually, the tour for the day concludes as you return to the comforts of your hotel.

Day 05 : Lhasa
Like the previous day, we experience invaluable insights during our visits to Potala Palace and Drepung Monastery. This 17th century Potala Palace offers an awesome view of entire city and also has private quarters of the Dalai Lama, numerous grand state rooms and chapels. Ancient history has it that Drepung Monastery which was built in 14th century used to shelter around 10,000 monks but as now there has been quite a declination resulting in only few hundreds. Tibetans’ respect and belief are immensely knotted with this monastery.

Day 06 : Lhasa
After breakfast drive to Mozugongar County via Drayerpa Cave, again visit the Ganden Monastery, After finishing your lunch drive to Drigung Tel Monastery & continuous drive to Terdrom hot-spring (75 Kms, off road) for overnight stay in Basic guesthouse.

Day 07 : Lhasa – Reting Monastery
Drive to Damxung county via Reting Monastery (180 Kms, off road) Reting Monastery is the special temple for high Lamas like as Dalai lama`s teacher, again to Dangxung County (80 Km), southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, you can see the north Tibet Grass view. Overnight at local Guesthouse.

Day 08 : Reting Monastery – Namtso Lake
After breakfast drive to Namtso Lake. Namtso is the highest lake in the world and is 4,718 meters above sea level. It is 72 kilometers long from east to west and 30 kilometers wide from south to north. It has an area of 1,940 square kilometers. Some 60 kilometers to the northwest of Damxung County seat, it is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and receives high respects among the local people. On the Tibetan year of sheep, pilgrims from faraway come here to walk around the lake. It takes more than 10 days to circle the lake once. Afternoon walk around Lakeside area and this is one of the highest & more beautiful Lake in Tibet, overnight in guest house.

Day 09 : Namtso Lake – Lhasa
Today visit the famous hot spring, and take shower if you are interested, across North Tibet Grass, Great Nianchentangula Snowing Mt, lunch at Yangbachen small town, afternoon back to Lhasa city. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Lhasa – Gyantse
Today we start our overland journey by jeep along the Friendship Highway we cross the Khamba La [4794m] from where we can see the stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso Lake to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa [7252m]. We continue westwards over another high pass the Karo La [5045m] where we are treated to the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred meters of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colorful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of Gyantse. Either same day evening or following day morning you will visit the famous Pekhor Monastery and you will stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Gyantse – ShigatseBefore leaving Gyantse we have time this morning to visit the Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley. The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa and its many small chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals. We then continue on to Shigatse, a short drive of only 90kms, arriving in time for lunch. Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet and after exploring the local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery. This monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is much to explore within its high surrounding walls. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Shigatse – RongbukMorning drive from Shigatse to Sakya, noon time arrive in Shegar, after lunch, away from Shegar, we will drive to the south crossing Pang La pass at 5150m. Along the drive we can bask in the splendor of majestic views of snow-capped peaks from Makalu to Shishapangma. After long driving we eventually reach Rongbuk at 5000m. We can then view spectacular sight of Mount Everest. We have the opportunity to explore Everest Base Camp (5,250m/17,220ft) [no tour vehicles, apart from expeditions and trekking, are allowed beyond Rongbuk so you have to walk (16 kms round trip) or take local minibus to visit Base Camp]. The base camp itself is dry and barren, but the views of Everest more than compensate for this. It is a truly awe-inspiring place with the sheer north face of the highest mountain in the world towering above you. Overnight at guest house.

Day 13 : Rongbuk – ZhangmuWe will drive past Tingri crossing Lalung La pass at 5124m and Shung La pass at 5200m. Savor the enchanting views of the surrounding peaks of Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar; you descend from the arid Tibetan Plateau to verdant Zhangmu on the Nepalese border. After driving for 181 km, we find ourselves amidst the lush and verdant vegetation of Zhangmu at 2300 meter. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 : Zhangmu – Kathmandu – Depart Kathmandu
Cross the Friendship Bridge at the Nepal-China border across Bhote Koshi River. Do some customs formalities. Continue drive to Kathmandu. About 4 hours of drive through deep valleys takes us to Kathmandu.

END OF TOUR

Includes

• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• 13 Nights hotel accommodation.
• Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners.
• All necessary Tibet entry and road permits.
• Transportation by good conditioned mini van.
• All entry fees to the sites and monasteries.
• English-speaking guide.
• Transport, Parking, Gasoline & Toll ways.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels

PROGRAM – 11
Tibet Everest & Namtso Tour | 10 Nights / 11 Days
Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – New Dingri – Shegar – Rongbuk – Shegar-Lhaste-Shigatse – Namtso – Lhasa

Day 01 : Arrive Lhasa
You will be warmly welcome by our Tibetan guide and driver and accompany you to the holy city of Lhasa along with the view of Bharmaputra, known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan.

Day 02 & Day 03 : Lhasa
Day 02-03 Sightseeing tour in Lhasa, Potala Palace, Jokang temple, Bharkor Bazar, Drepung and Sera monasteries.

Day 04 : Lhasa – Gyantse
You will start your tour at around 9Am from your hotel and then drive towards Gyangtse through 3 big mountain passes, Kampa La, Karo La, Simila respectively. Karola is the highest pass among them which is over 5000Mts with it’s most beautiful glaciers, beautiful Yamdrok lake emerged as coral color from the top of Kampala pass. You will have your lunch at Nakartse country which is just between the Yamdrok lake and Karola glaciers.

Day 05 : Gyangtse – ShigatseYou will start your tour at around 9Am from your hotel and then drive towards Palchoe monastery for a few minutes. Visit Palchoe monastery and Kubum Pagoda stupa. After the sightseeing, You will have your lunch and then continue your journey to Shigatse by passing one of the biggest farming land in Tibet where people grow barley, wheat, different kinds of vegetables.

Day 06 : Shigatse – New Dingri
Drive from Shigatse to new Dingri via Sakya monastery, known as Shegar(4050Mts/ 290KM) You will start your tour at around 8.30Am from your hotel and drive through two big mountain passes, Tsola 4500Mts/ Gyatso la 5220Mts and some beautiful villages and the first view of Mount Everest from the foot of Gyatso la pass. You will have your lunch in Sakya after you finish the sightseeing in Sakya monastery.

Day 07 : Shegar to Rongbuk monastery
You will start your tour at 9Am and drive through Pangla pass 5000Mts from which you will have a fantastic view of Mount Everest, Lhotse and Makalu respectively which are over 8000Mts. After the lunch in Rongbuk monastery, you will visit the world’s highest monastery, Rongbuk. Walk up to Everest base camp which takes you an hour and half. Explore Everest base camp and back to Rongbuk monastery. When the sun sets, you will have a fantastic view of Mount Everest in the red colored sun shade.

Day 08 : Rongbuk – Shegar-Lhaste-Shigatse
Drive from Rongbuk monastery to Shegar-Lhaste-Shigatse, (3900Mts/340Km) Enjoy the morning sunrise view on the Everest top, have breakfast and then drive towards Shigatse. Have lunch in Lhatse.

Day 09 : Shigatse – NamtsoDrive from Shigatse to Namtso lake via Xugu la pass (4700Mts/ 390KM) You will start your tour at around 9.30Am from your hotel and visit Tashi Lhunpo monastery in the morning, the seat of the Penchen Lama and one of the biggest Geukpa monasteries in Tibet. After the sightseeing, drive along the Bharmaputra river with a landscape of sandy hills, villages, and Rulak Yungdrung ling at the otherside of the river. From Tagdruka, you will leave the main road and drive off road until you reach Yamba chen. You will have beautiful view of Nyenchen Thangla mountain

Day 10 : Namtso – Lhasa
Am Explore Namtso lake and walk around Tashi Do hermitage where there are lots of caves and small monastery. After this return to Lhasa and free afternoon for souvenirs. NAMTSO LAKE at (4,700Meters) is one of the biggest lakes in Tibet and is 70Km long and 30Km wide. The landscape is dominated by the snow peak of Nyenchen Thangla to the south west of the lake. Tashi Do hermitage stands on a promontory with more than 50 small caves including some small chapels. Pilgrims do a half hour walk (kora) around Tashi Do hermitage.

Day 11 : Depart Lhasa
Departure transfer to Lhasa airport for flight to onward destination.

END OF TOUR

Includes

• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• 10 Nights hotel accommodation.
• Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners.
• All necessary Tibet tour entry and road permits.
• Yamdrok lake conservation fee.
• Karola glacier conservation fee.
• Tibet Everest conservation fee for all members, guide and vehicle.
• Tibet Everest basecamp conservation fee for all members, guide.
• Namtso lake conservation fee.
• Oxygen in the vehicle incase needed.
• English-speaking guide.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
• Entrance fees to monuments.
• Transport, Parking, Gasoline & Toll ways.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels