Beijing to Lhasa Train Journey


This is an overland odyssey that will satisfy your sense of adventure and spiritual curiosity. We will travel across the vast Tibetan Plateau, from the great archaeological sites of China, through remote villages and into the mountainous lands of Nepal. The intense spirituality of the Tibetan people is ever-present in their remote monasteries, high mountain passes, traditional homes and colorful market places. Sample yak butter tea in Shigatse, eat plenty of dumplings and immerse yourself in the atmospheric monastic rituals along the way. Complete the journey with a panoramic view of Mt Everest for an extraordinary real life experience.

TOUR FEATURES
Total Duration: 18 days
Tour Duration: 16 days
Max. Elevation: 3,950m/12,956ft
Tour Style: Guided by professional tour guides
Best Season: March-December
Tour Starts/Ends: Beijing/Kathmandu
Accommodations: Tourist standard best hotels available in China, Tibet and Nepal, with bed and breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Absorb traditional Chinese culture
Visit the Great Wall of China, one of the world’s seven wonders
Visit the holiest city, Lhasa
Experience stunning mountain flight over the towering Himalayas
Explore World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley
Experience the serenity of Pokhara

OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive in Beijing, transfer to hotel, briefing on immediate arrangements;lunch and dinner will be on your own
Day 02: Guided sightseeing in Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, have Chinese lunch with local family of the Hu Tong area; enjoy other highlights that Beijing has to offer
Day 03: Guided tour in Beijing
Full day private escort tour to visit one of the seven wonders of the world- “The Great Wall” at Badaling section
Day 04-05: Train journey Beijing-Lhasa
Day 06: Arrive in Lhasa (3,700m/12,136ft)/transfer to hotel, time to acclimatize
Day 07: Guided sightseeing to Potala Palace, Norbulinga, Jokhang temple, kora around Barkor Street with Tibetan pilgrims
Day 08: Guided tour to visit greatest monasteries in Lhasa-Drepungs and Sera
Day 09: Drive to Gyantse, visit Pelkor Chode and Kumbum Stupa
Day 10: Drive to Shigatse, visit His Holiness the Panchen Lama’s sacred throne- Tashilhunpo Monastery
Day 11: Drive back to Lhasa via Kichu valley

Return to Kathmandu
Day 12: Transfer to airport, fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 13: Guided sightseeing to the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu valley and drive to Nagarkot
Day 14: Return to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 15: Drive to Pokhara, stroll and explore
Day 16: Explore the best of Pokhara
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu/farewell dinner
Day 18: Trip concludes

 

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