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10-Day Guided Adventure in Tibet with Pickup
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10-Day Guided Adventure in Tibet with Pickup
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Highlights
A Journey to the Roof of the World. As well as the major cultural and historic centers of Central Tibet travel west across the stunning scenery of the Tibetan Plateau to the tiny Rombuk monastery for spectacular close-up views of Mount Everest.
Whether you fly in or take the high-speed rail to Lhasa. Your guide and driver will give you a warm greeting and welcome you to Lhasa. You will be driven to your hotel to rest and prepare for your upcoming adventures.
After you make a booking, please kindly provide us with your detailed flight or train information so that we can arrange a pick-up and drop-off transfer in advance.
Itinerary
Arrive Lhasa & transfer to hotel (3658m)
Lhasa
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYou will be welcomed by your Tibetan guide and driver and presented with a White katak (scarf). Whether you fly in or take the high-speed rail to Lhasa. Your guide and driver will give you a warm greeting and welcome you to Lhasa. You will be driven to your hotel to rest and prepare for your upcoming adventures. After you make a booking, please kindly provide us with your detailed flight or train information so that we can arrange a pick-up and drop off transfer in advance.- AccommodationsOvernight at Yak Hotel, a Tibet style of 3-star hotel
Lhasa sightseeing - Potala & Jokhang (3658m)
Potala Palace
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYour guide will introduce you to the two most important historic sights in Lhasa –the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple with time to explore the busy Barkhor pilgrim circuit and market surrounding the Jokhang. Home to successive Dalai Lama’s and seat of the Tibetan government this massive structure (over 1000 rooms) dominates views of Lhasa.Jokhang Temple
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe most important and revered religious structure in Tibet. Built by King Songsten Gampo (c.639-47) along with Ramoche to house the images brought as dowry by his Nepali and Chinese wives.- AccommodationsOvernight at Yak Hotel, a Tibet style of 3-star hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast
Lhasa - Ganden -Sera (4950m/45km)
Ganden Monastery
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOnly 45kms outside Lhasa, Ganden’s setting high on a ridge overlooking the Kyi Chu Valley is spectacular. After lunch in the monastery restaurant, explore the main chapels, including the vast assembly hall. After (optionally) making the 1½ hour kora(circumambulation route), continue to Lhasa.Sera Monastery
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the Afternoon, we will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.- AccommodationsOvernight at Yak Hotel, a Tibet style of 3-star hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast
Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyantse (3950m/267km)
Gyantse
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe route to Gyantse crosses 3 big mountain passes: Khamba-la, Karo-la (5045m) and Simi-la. From the Khamba-la drop down to the shores of Yamdrok Tso before climbing again. From the Karo-la you can also admire the glaciers of Mt Nojin Kangsang (7191m).The most important monastery in Gyantse is the complex of Pelkor Choede which also houses the famous Gyantse kumbum.- AccommodationsOvernight at Gyantse Yutok hotel, a Tibet style of 3-star hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast
Shigatse - Gya Tsola pass - Sakya(4280/229km)
Shigatse
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeMorning turn northwest through one of Tibet’s richest farm areas, growing barley, wheat and varieties of vegetables to Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city. Afternoon visit Sakya monastery ,Sakya monastery is an important monastery . It was the seat of the sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism and is known for the unique architecture and ancient artifacts.- AccommodationsOvernight at Manasarovar Hotel, a Tibet style of 3-star hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast
Sakya - Rombuk - Lao Tingri (4300m/333km)
Rongbuk Monastery
12 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedToday is a long day, but well worth it for the incredible scenery. Head west along the Friendship Highway before turning south and climbing through winding valleys and passes to Rombuk gompa at 5000m. From here the views of Everest are spectacular. Descend down to the small town of Lao Tingri for the night.- AccommodationsOvernight at Kangar Hotel, a Tibet style of 2-star hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast
Lao Tingri - Shigatse (3840m/291km)
Shigatse
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDrive back east to Shigatse where you visit the vast Tashilumpo monastery after which you will have time to explore the local market.- AccommodationsOvernight at Manasarovar Hotel, a Tibet style of 2-star hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast
Shigatse - Nyemo - Dumxung (4300m/327km)
Nyemo County
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDrive through Nyemo Grassland to Damxung this morning, enjoy a far view of Yampachen . A thermoelectric power plant was built here which is not only the first project of geothermal power station in the world . Then keep move to the grassland in Northern Tibet. It is a paradise for wildlife.- AccommodationsOvernight at Manasarovar Hotel, a Tibet style of 2-star hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast
Dumxung - Namtso - Lhasa (4918m/238km)
Lake Namtso
12 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAn early start this morning drive to Lake Namtso, heading across the Largen-La pass (4970m) to the lake. The last 18km are by the National Park eco-bus. But well worth the journey.North of Lhasa the Tibetan Plateau’ s second largest saltwater lake, Namtso Chukmo is spectacular site, dominated by the snow peak of Nyenchen Thanglha, it teems with migratory birds and the cave hermitages at Tashidor are a popular pilgrimage destination.- AccommodationsOvernight at Yak Hotel, a Tibet style of 3-star hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast
Transfer to Lhasa airport
Lhasa
Admission Ticket FreeYou have a free morning before transfering to the airport for your departure flight.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Travel agency liability insurance
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance tickets mentioned in the itinerary
Transfers mentioned in the itinerary
6 nights at 3-Star hotels and 3 nights at 2-Star Tibet style hotels
Breakfast (9)
Private bus and entrance tickets for the excursions
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
Address
Lhasa, Tibet, China
Provider
Truly China International Travel Service