Main info

Duration
9 Days
Destination
Tibet
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate

Tibetan practiced Bonpo a tantric tradition but when Buddhism was brought to Tibet, it spread like wildfire and eventually Buddhist evolved into Tibetan traditional life style. Later Tibetan Buddhism expanded further into various branches lead by great masters Tsongkhapa founded Geluk order, Padmasambhawa Ngima order which further branch out to many other tradition like Karmapa, Karma Kagyu, and Sakyapa. There are thousands of temple and monasteries scattered around Tibet mostly central and eastern Tibet belong to various tradition.

This Tour is dedicated to Monk and become a part of daily life of Buddhism in Tibet True to its nickname, “the Roof of the world”, Tibet is more or less an untamed land of nomads (drokpas), monasteries, yaks, sand dunes, and high altitude desert that goes as far as the eyes can take it. This high altitude trekking offers opportunity to experience rural life of Tibetan people, Nomads (Drokpa), flora and fauna. Enjoy breath taking view of mighty Mt. Everest, highest monastery on earth. Journey continues to ancient city of Shigatse, Gyantse, Holy Lake of Yamdrok Tso and finally reached Lhasa visiting Monasteries and Palaces.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01:Fly to Gongkar Airport & drive to Lhasa (3600m/11811ft) 65 km, 1hr
  • Day 01:Fly to Gongkar Airport & drive to Lhasa (3600m/11811ft) 65 km, 1hr
  • Day 02:Sightseeing tour of Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Market (3600m/11811ft)
  • Day 02:Sightseeing tour of Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Market (3600m/11811ft)
  • Day 03:Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace & Local Village Tour
  • Day 03:Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace & Local Village Tour
  • Day 04: Drive to Tsedang. Visit Samye Monastery & Mindorling Monastery (3510 /11512ft), 160km, and 3hrs
  • Day 04: Drive to Tsedang. Visit Samye Monastery & Mindorling Monastery (3510 /11512ft), 160km, and 3hrs
  • Day 05:Visit Yarlung Valley
  • Day 05:Visit Yarlung Valley
  • Day 06:Drive to Gyantse. Visit Khumbum & Pelkor Stupa (3950m/12956ft) 310km, 6hrs
  • Day 06:Drive to Gyantse. Visit Khumbum & Pelkor Stupa (3950m/12956ft) 310km, 6hrs
  • Day 07:Drive to Shigatse. Visit Tashilumpho Monastery
  • Day 07:Drive to Shigatse. Visit Tashilumpho Monastery
  • Day 08:Drive to Lhasa via the North Route (3600m /11811ft) 280km, 4 hrs
  • Day 08:Drive to Lhasa via the North Route (3600m /11811ft) 280km, 4 hrs
  • Day 09: Tour Concludes (3600m/11811ft) 65 km, 1hr
  • Day 09: Tour Concludes (3600m/11811ft) 65 km, 1hr
detail itinerary

Cost Details

win sharing accommodation as per the itinerary on bed & breakfast (BB) basis and full board during camping as per the itinerary.
English speaking Tibetan Guide.
Transportation as per the itinerary by necessary vehicle.
Monastery entrance fee & Rongbuk Entry Fee.
Everest Conservation Fee.
Transfer from Rongbuk to EBC by bus.
Tibet Travel permits.
Emergency mineral water in the vehicle.
Emergency portable oxygen cylinder in the vehicle.
Trip briefing by Tibet expert & entertain question.
Trip Information pack.
Gift pack (prayer flag or string of flag & paper prayer Lungtha).

Tibet Visa Fee (Acceptable in US$ cash only)

Airfare: Kathmandu – Lhasa - Kathmandu
Expenses during any rescue operation.
Lunch and Dinner
Alcoholic beverages & bar bills.
All expenses of personal nature, phone calls, laundry etc.
Gratuity to staff.
Services of Porterage and other vehicles in between in case of landslides and other natural calamities beyond our control and expenses incurred during rescue services.
Services not mentioned herein.