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Classic Tibet tour
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Overview
Short Description
Despite the controversy surrounding its sovereignty, a holiday to Tibet has much to reward the curious visitor. Our specialists have a deep respect and a passion for this enigmatic land - its multi-faceted, pervasive Buddhism, its outpost-like towns, and its Himalaya landscapes. They’ll plot a course that can take you to Lhasa to visit the long-empty white-and-gold wedding cake of the Potala Palace. And then there are even less developed places such as Gyantse’s old town, a living repository of traditional Tibetan architecture.
Itinerary
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Kathmandu.
Day 2 : Kathmandu
Upon arrival into Kathmandu, you'll be met by your local guide who will travel with you to your hotel, where you can check-in and relax.
Day 3 : Kathmandu
Today you tour Kathmandu with your guide, taking in the city's temples and historic sites.
Day 4 : Tsetang
You fly into Tibet today, where your guide will meet you for the drive to the town of Tsetang. The journey from the airport gives you a feel for how beautiful Tibet can be as you pass through mountain valleys.
Day 5 : Tsetang
Your guide will accompany you to Samye Monastery, Tibet's oldest, today before a visit to remote Yumbulagang Palace.
Day 6 : Gyantse
You drive to Gyantse today along the scenic Southern Friendship Highway. You'll reach a 5,000m pass which affords stunning views of the surrounding lakes.On arrival you'll visit Gyantse Monastery with your guide before wandering the traditional lanes of Gyantse's old town. An example of traditional Tibetan life and village architecture.
Day 7 : Tingri
You drive west along the Friendship Highway today, with the Himalaya to your left, to the remote village of Tingri. This is your base from which to visit Everest.
Day 8 : Tingri
You have a long day today as you drive south across a combination of tarmac road and gravel track, with the Himalaya and Everest in front of you. Once at Rongbuk Monastery you will be able to walk up to the viewing point for a breathtaking vista of Everest itself.
Day 9 : Shigatse
Today you drive to Shigatse, where you will visit Tashilunpo Monastery on arrival.
Day 10 : Lhasa
You take the Northern Friendship Highway to Lhasa today, following the mighty Brahmaputra River for much of the journey, as well as the China-Lhasa-Shigatse railway, which is a magnificent feat of engineering.
Day 11 : Lhasa
This morning your guide will take you to visit the sacred Jokhang Temple before continuing on to the monasteries of Drepung and Nechung. You will also visit the Dalai Lama's former Summer Palace.
Day 12 : Lhasa
This morning your guide will take you to visit the stunning Potala Palace. Afterwards you drive out to Ganden Monastery, set on a mountain side and offering spectacular views. Here you can follow the pilgrims as they walk the Kora up the hills behind the monastery.
Day 13 : Kathmandu
You fly back to Kathmandu today for a final overnight stay in Nepal's capital city.
Day 14 : International return flight
You will be transferred to the airport for your international flight(s) home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Intimate Group - 12 max
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