Tibet Nature and Culture Tour

On this tour, we will explore the major monasteries and sacred sites under the guidance of our experts with overland drives across spectacular mountain ranges. We will have a experience of Tibetan culture and nature.
In Lhasa you will wander your way up through the Potala, and the holy land and landmark of the city; join the shuffling, murmuring pilgrims around the shrines of the Jokhang, the spiritual heart of Tibet; let yourself be swept around the Barkhor, Lhasa’s fascinating medieval pilgrim circuit; enjoy Tibetan tea in Ani Sangkhung nunnery tea house, explore this most beautiful nunnery of Tibet.
Away from the many Tibetan pilgrims you will gaze into the turquoise waters of Yamdrok lake, the coiling scorpion-shaped lake and have an experience of Tibetan traditional culture and daily life.
At Yantse you will visit Kumbum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet, this will be followed by a short hiking to Gyantse Dzong, witnessing the sunset and enjoying the amazing view of Gyangtse ancient town. On the way back into Nepal you will be able to visit several of the monasteries of Tibet before crossing back over the border.

TOUR FEATURES
Total duration: 16 days
Tour duration: 13 days
Max. elevation: 5,100m/16,728ft
Tour grade: Moderate to strenuous
Best season: April to October
Tour starts/ends: Lhasa/Nyalam
Accommodation: Hotel and basic guesthouse on bed & breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
World Heritage Sites in Nepal
Exciting flight over the Himalayas
World's highest capital and magnificent Buddhist monasteries
Close views of Tibetan life and culture

OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Explore the best of Kathmandu
Day 03: Half day sightseeing, trip briefing and preparations

Leave Nepal
Day 04: Fly to Lhasa (3,700m/12,136ft)
The day begins with the spectacular flight to Lhasa then we will transfer to your hotel
Day 05: Exploration day in Lhasa
You will visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Bhakhor market then return to your hotel
Day 06: Ganden Namgyeling
Today you will visit Ganden Namgyeling and the surrounding area
Day 07: Drive to Namtso Lake and circle the Tashi Do Hermitage
Day 08: Drive to Gyantse via Yamdruk Tso Lake (3,950m/12,956ft)
Today you will travel by jeep to Gyantse visiting the Yamdruk Tso Lake in its wonderful settings on the way
Day 09: Drive to Shigatse (3,900m/12,792ft)
The drive to Shigatse will take approximately 3 hours and the afternoon will be spent exploring Tibet’s second city
Day 10: Drive to Shelkhar via Sakya
This is a long drive but the views are spectacular
Day 11: Drive to Dzarongpu Monastery
Today your eyes will be focused on some of the biggest mountains on the planet
Day 12: Excursion to Everest Base Camp
There is only one view you will have your eyes focused on Everest
Day 13: Drive to Nylam (3,700m/12,136ft)
Leaving the Chonolungna National Reserve you will follow the road to Nyalam and eventually the border crossing back into Nepal

Return Nepal
Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 15: Rest and shopping day
Day 16: Trip concludes

 

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