Tibet Explore Tour - 14 Days

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Trip Overview

Tibet explore tour is a complete tour program that takes you circling Tibet, from its centre to the east and the west engulfing major cities with many guided Tours at the main attractions that Tibet has to offer. One participating in this program will get a guaranteed lifetime experience.

Trip Itinerary

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day 1

Transfer to airport for Kathmandu / Lhasa flight

You arrive at Tribhuvan international airport and go through all custom regulations and visa process. We will drive you to the airport for the flight to Lhasa. The spectacular trans-Himalayan flight will give us some stunning views of the Himalayas. You will be picked up from the Lhasa airport and transferred to hotel.
day 2

Sightseeing tour

Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar.

day 3

Sightseeing tour to Norbulinka

Sightseeing tour of Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Norbulinka Summer Palace.

day 4

Sightseeing tour to Nying Tri

Lhasa to Nying Tri with a short de-tour to Ganden monastery and Basum Tso Lake crossing Kongpo Bala pass 5013m, 500kms/9hrs, over night at hotel

day 5

Sightseeing tour to Miling

Nying Tri, visiting the ancient Juniper tree and then drive up to Serkhim La pass 5100m where we may have a beautiful view of Mt. Namchen Barwa, descend down to Lunang for lunch and then drive back crossing Serkhim la pass to Nying Tri and on to Lama ling monastery and the Pochoe temple, late afternoon drive to Miling 250kms / 8hrs, over night hotel

day 6

Sightseeing Tour to Nangzong

Leaving Miling to Nangzong and on to Gyatsa, we take a tour to Lhamo Lhatso Oracle lake just before we arrive in Gyatsa, 400kms/9hrs, over night at Gyatsa

day 7

Sightseeing Tour to Tsethang

Leaving Gyatsa for Tsethang via Chosum county crossing Bothang La pass 5200m, arrival in Tsethang, touring the Yumbulakang palace and the Tradruk temple, 188kms/8hrs

day 8

Tour to Samye Monastery

Spend the morning to visit the Chong Gye tombs and then drive to Samye, touring Samye monastery and the surrounding area, over night

day 9

Drive to Yamdrok Lake

Leaving Samye, drive via Yamdrok Lake and Norjing Gang Sang glacier, crossing Kamapa la pass (4790m) and the Karo la pass (5050m) to Gyangtse, 295kms/8hrs

day 10

Tour to Shalu Monastery

Touring the Palchor Chode monastery including the Kumbum stupa and the ancient Zong there, lunch in Gyangtse, afternoon to Shigatse with stops at local farming villages, visiting families and also a tour to Shalu monastery, at noon drive to Shigatse, 90kms/7hrs

day 11

Tour to Damshung

Touring Tashi Lunpo monastery and the local traditional market in the morning, afternoon taking the Northern scenic road via Shuga la pass 5300m passing by Yangpachen hot-spring to Damshung 345 kms/6hrs

day 12

Drive to Lhasa

Early morning drive to Namtso Lake; spend a beautiful morning at the lake and then afternoon drive to Lhasa 320kms/7hrs

day 13

Shopping in Lhasa

A day free for relax or shopping in Lhasa.

day 14

Fly Back to Airport

Transfer to Gonggar airport for your flight to Kathmandu or other onward destination.

What’s Included

Cost Includes

  • Airport/ Hotel/ Airport pick up & drop off by private car/ van/ bus.
  • Standard accommodation in Lhasa with breakfast
  • Guided sightseeing tour in Lhasa by four wheel drive (Land cruiser or A/C Bus)
  • Monastery entrance fees
  • A government licence holder English speaking Tibetan Guide during the tour.
  • Tibet entry permits, Chinese visa, monasteries entry fees etc.
  • All our government taxes.

Cost Not Included

  • Flight cost from Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu
  • Airport Departure tax in Kathmandu
  • Lunch and dinner (allow US$ 12 to 20 per person per day).
  • Travel/Medical insurance (compulsory).
  • Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person)
  • Photography charges
  • Expenses of personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
  • Down Jacket, duffel/kit bag and sleeping bag
  • Tips for guides, driver and helpers
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned on the tour cost.