Treasures of Tibet

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Tales of magic and mystery have long attracted travellers to Tibet and today the lure of this once forbidden land remains strong. Fascinating culture, magnificent monasteries and awesome mountain scenery combine to make this journey one of the most spectacular in the world. We start in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal where we discover this beautiful city. In ...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Tales of magic and mystery have long attracted travellers to Tibet and today the lure of this once forbidden land remains strong.
    • Fascinating culture, magnificent monasteries and awesome mountain scenery combine to make this journey one of the most spectacular in the world.
    • In Lhasa you will explore the magnificent Potala Palace, as well as various monasteries.
    • You will go to Gyantse, at the head of the old trading route to India, and Shigatse, home to the famous Tashilhunpo Monastery and the Panchen Lama.
    • The final leg of this extraordinary journey descends through an impressive gorge, then winds through the terraced hillsides of Nepal to Kathmandu.

What's this trip about?

    Tales of magic and mystery have long attracted travellers to Tibet and today the lure of this once forbidden land remains strong. Fascinating culture, magnificent monasteries and awesome mountain scenery combine to make this journey one of the most spectacular in the world. We start in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal where we discover this beautiful city. In Lhasa we explore the magnificent Potala Palace, as well as various monasteries. Continuing across the arid Tibetan Plateau we reach Gyantse, at the head of the old trading route to India, and Shigatse, home to the famous Tashilhunpo Monastery and the Panchen Lama.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • An experienced, English-speaking Peregrine leader and specialist local guides in Tibet and Nepal
    • Arrival transfer
    • International return flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa
    • Authentic Accommoation: 9 nights comfortable hotel, 3 nights basic hotel
    • Meals: 12 breakfasts
    • Sightseeing (and entrance fees where applicable): Lhasa (including Potala Palace, Jokhang Palace, Sera Monastery), Gyantse (Kumbum Monastery) and Shigatse (Tashilhunpo Monastery)
    • Spectacular mountain panoramas from several passes.
    • General daily tipping

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 – Kathmandu
Accommodation: Shangri La Hotel or similar Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Our airport representative will be waiting outside the airport terminal a few metres from the exit door. Look out for the Peregrine signb...
Day 2 – Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Shangri La Hotel or similar In the morning you will explore Kathmandu on an organised sightseeing tour. You will visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where you can observe Buddhist monks in prayer in ...
Day 3 - Kathmandu – Lhasa
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Ganggyan Hotel or similar An early morning flight takes you over snow-capped mountains to Lhasa, capital of the autonomous region of Tibet. This is one of the most spectacular flights in the world, as you cross over high mountain pea...
Day 4-5 – Lhasa
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Ganggyan Hotel or similar Especially during the first few days at this altitude it pays to moderate activity and take short breaks. And after the first of these, we'll explore Lhasa's Old Quarter. You will have two full days to explore...
Day 6 – Tidrum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Shambala Source or similar Head out of Lhasa to the cave dotted cliff-top of Drak Yerpa (1hr approx). Continue on to Tidrum, where we can visit hot springs

Day 7 – Lhasa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Ganggyan Hotel or similar Head to Drigung explore the monastery then retrace your journey back toward Lhasa. Stop en-route to visit the Ganden Monastery.

Day 8 – Gyantse
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Yeti Hotel or similar Scenic drive via Yamdrok-tso - Karo La to Gyantse - visit sights of Gyantse - Kumbum, the largest stupa in Tibet and Pelkor Chode Monastery. Famed for the Gyantse Kumbum, the largest chörten in Tibet. The white ...
Day 9 – Shigatse
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Tashi Choeda Hotel or similar Visit the foremost attraction of the town- Tashilhunpo Monastery in the morning. Built in 1447 by a nephew of Tsongkhapa, the monastery is the size of a small village, and lends itself to a half-day or more of exploration and discovery.

Day 10 – Samye
Meals: Breakfast Drive to Samye taking the northern route crossing the Yarlung Tsangpo river - with opportunity for photo stops. After settling-in visit Samye Monastery. In the afternoon, tour of Yumbulagang fortress overlooking the Yarlung Valley. Legend holds that ...
Day 11 – Tsedang
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Yarlung River Hotel or similar Drive to Tsedang. 1.5hrs visit Yambulakhang and drive further to explore Yarlung valley visiting Tandruk and Chongye

Day 12-13 – Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast Return to Kathmandu over the spectacular mountains. Free afternoon in Kathmandu. Your tour will come to an end after breakfast on Day 13. A transfer to the airport is not included, however, your tour leader will be on hand to advise you as to the options available.

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Price From $5,285
Price per day$407
Last Updated: 6/9/2018

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights, with the exception of the included flights Kathmandu to Lhasa and return.
    • Airport departure taxes
    • Departure transfer
    • Visas including Tibetan group permit. Payable locally in Kathmandu. USD$115 per person (US citizens USD$200) payable in cash to your tour leader upon arrival in Kathmandu
    • Meals unless specified in the itinerary
    • Insurance
    • Laundry - may be available at locations where we stay two or more nights
    • Optional tours or activities during free time
    • Camera fees
    • Excess baggage charges
    • Tip for your Tour Leader

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Meals Included
12 breakfasts
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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