Highlights of Tibet

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Average Review Rating: from 13 reviews.

Owen Cheverton

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Written June 2013
An incredibly beautiful country, friendly people, fascinating culture. Highly recommend a visit to Tibet; be aware this trip is largely focussed on monasteries, with 2 days of mountain-viewing at the end. The altitude throughout Tibet also makes this trip physiologically tough, though beyond an optional trek to Base Camp and climbing numerous monastery steps there is not much physical exercise.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Night in a Tibetan guesthouse in Rombuk - stunning sunset/sunrise over Everest and views of the summit from our window!
What did you think of your group leader?
Gum was excellent - incredibly knowledgable in all areas from wildlife to Buddhist history. Went out of his way to accomodate the various requests of the group and ensure we were well fed and coping with the altitude.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If you love Buddhism/monasteries, this trip is definitely for you. If you expect a slightly broader insight into Tibetan culture, or trekking/mountaineering, I'd look elsewhere.
Recommend booking your own flights and spending a few days in Kathmandu at the beginning or end - wonderful city with lots of activities/sights/shopping, or excursions further into Nepal.
If you are susceptible to altitude sickness I wouldn't recommend this trip.

Is there anything else you would like to add?
I'd recommend Exodus review their itinerary for this trip - its appeal could be considerably broadened by including a wider range of Tibetan culture or lifestyle rather than just monasteries.
Peter Bladd

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Written April 2012
Bit of an overload on monastary visits, and probably a bit light on other views on Tibetian culture - but the views are between good and stunning, except perhaps for the Chinese architecture
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Its between the Potala Palace, and Everest Base Camp. One was warm and sunny, one was very cold and chilly, with clouds shielding the summit - no one can account for the weather.
What did you think of your group leader?
Brilliant. Kesher was communicative, knowledgeable and helpful throughout. When some of our group suffered with altitude he was caring and sympathetic throughout. Really good guy.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
This is a big country and whether by bus or 4 x 4 its a long, long journey through Tibet. You need to be comfortable with hours of travel a day, this is not a massively active holiday - only when getting into and out of Base Camp will you have a real chance to stretch your legs and get a bit of trekking done.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
See Tibet soon before its culture changes forever with influences from the east. The countryside is beautiful, mountains majestic, people friendly, food quite acceptable especially if you like curry and soup and cheap beer.
Sylvia Brazenall

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Written April 2012
a pilgramage for me, facinating and eye opening experience friendly people and diverse scenery a mind challenging adventure . perfect for lay budhists but other aspects of the trip were equally engoyable and facinating .small group which was perfect in this instance.guide leaders experience and personality made the trip perfect
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
spiritual moments at a temple,the compassion and calmness within the local tibetan people and the unity of their philosophies.
What did you think of your group leader?
an amazing man oozing with compassion for his country, and fellow man. vast experience sensitive and humourous.could pitch at all levels. very helpfull
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
read up on basic budhist philosophy if interested as it is taught diferently in the west allthough the principles are the same there is such a wealth of information in its homeland that it could become overwhelming without some basic grounding. no problems with money food or locals plenty of things to do and visit .what are you waiting for ...go book it
Is there anything else you would like to add?
has the potential for mind blowing insight if youre prepared to relinquish pre learned thought processes
Andrew To

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Written October 2011
An extraordinary and enriching journey across the Tibetan Plateau. An adventure like no other that combines the remote high altitude deserts of Tibet and the fascinating gorges of Nepal. Visits to ancient monasteries will leave you culturally enlightened and of course the unparalleled vistas of Mount Everest (or Qomolangma as the Tibetans call it) from its base camp will be one of the best experiences of your life. You will be literally (and metaphorically) on top of the world.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Easily, the visit to Everest Base Camp and Rongbuk monastery was the most inspirational moments of the trip. I was lucky enough to observe Mount Everest against a cloudless sky at both sunset and sunrise. Notwithstanding the subzero outside temperatures, I ensured that I made the most of my time with nature’s highest peak. Another inspirational moment was when we were invited inside Rongbuk monastery at sunset to listen to the Buddhist monks and nuns chanting the sutras. The heat from the warm glowing yak butter candles was very much welcomed and created the perfect spiritual atmosphere which left me enlightened. In addition to the above, there were other personal inspirational moments such as witnessing the dedication of the Tibetan pilgrims at the Barkhor and Jokhang before sunrise, and of course, the journey across the Tibetan Plateau, which offered stunning landscapes that I never knew existed.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our leader, Keshar Khadka was exceptional. I felt extremely reassured that he was leading the trip as I had previously read positive comments about him. He is friendly, extremely organised, informative, knowledgeable and passionate about the countries that we visited. He went above and beyond his duties to ensure that the group was enjoying the adventure and looked after those that required a little help because of the altitude. A true credit to Exodus and the local agent. Thank you very much Keshar for making the trip a fantastic one and I hope that your efforts are commended.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime, this trip is for you. Not many people can say that they have visited Mount Everest or its base camp. I am so glad that I made the trip. My only advice is to perhaps check with your GP before booking this trip. As the trip notes state, travel at altitude needs to be taken into consideration. I am no medical expert, but I would recommend (for your own peace of mind) obtaining a prescription of Diamox (Altitude sickness medication) from your GP. The chances are that you may not need to use it, but you will have the medication should require it. Keep well hydrated by drinking lots of water and remember to take things easy whilst at altitude. The highest point on this trip is c.5224m above sea level, which is pretty high! Luckily, none of the group members required evacuation to a lower altitude.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
One of the best travel experiences of my life so far. Tibet is known as the ‘forbidden land’ that is guarded by the great Himalayan range. Its sheer remoteness and mystery attracted me to visit this intriguing country. Tibet is a treasure chest of stunning landscapes, exceptionally clear blue skies, turquoise lakes with much of its beautiful Tibetan architecture still intact despite the cultural revolution by the Chinese. I was very fortunate to have witnessed the traditional way of Tibetan life, but only just. Tibet is changing fast and is becoming more modern. Don’t delay. Book the trip now! I took this trip in October 2011 and it was very cold at altitude in particular at Rongbuk and Everest Base Camp, so thermals are a must. However, in Nepal the temperatures were quite high – 30c so a mixture of warm and cold weather clothing is required for this month. I was also fortunate to be travelling with a great bunch of people and had plenty of laughs along the way. This trip also involves a short taster of Nepal, which will leave you wanting to book a trip to see more. Finally, if you are interested, you can see a collection of the photographs that I took along the way at: http://www.exodus.co.uk/photos/album/2414 Thanks Exodus
Julie Vowles

HIGHLIGHTS OF TIBET

Written October 2011
This was an absolutely fabulous trip and lived up to all our expectations and leaves us with some amazing memories that will last a lifetime.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Everest ! seeing it for the first time was breath taking - having said that , every day had its high point whether it was sitting at base camp, taking in a view over the mountain range, a lake , a monastery or the potala palace there was never a dull moment.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our tour leader Keshar was brilliant - great company and kept us well informed what to expect and how to prepar for the days adventure. His local and wider knowledge added a great deal to our experience.
He really looked after us, and dealt with our questions and queries quickly and sensitively and we hope to travel with him again.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Don't just think about it - do it ! I'm sure you will be glad you did. There are many schools of thought regarding medication especially for altitude sickness and all have valid view, but for me anyway, I would say take something with you - that way you will be prepared should you need it.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
We were very very lucky with our group, we all seemed to get along so well - and it made the trip even more brilliant.
We thought Exodus were great and would certainly book with them again.
Paul Sullivan

HIGHLIGHTS OF TIBET

Written August 2011
A great experience, combining the timelss beauty of the monasteries with the imposing presence of the Potala Palace and the sparse, spectacular mountain scenery between Lhasa and Kathmandu ... not forgetting the exemplary support and guidance from our guied in each country ... and of course Everest!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Seeing the peak of Everest in the early following overnight snow.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our Nepali leader was fantastic - knowledgeable, supportive, well-organised and friendly; our guide in Tibet was also highly impressive - informative, efficent / organised, making sure everything went to plan, clearly with extremely good contacts in Tibet, and a good person to spend time with. Overall, both made a huge difference to the trip and were, in their way, highlights in themselves.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Don't hesitate - go!
Jonathan Moore

HIGHLIGHTS OF TIBET

Written April 2011
A fantastic trip off the beaten track and a great insight to a seldom seen part of the world
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Remoteness of Everest base camp, its a very special place
What did you think of your group leader?
Good communication and very personable
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Quite unlike anywhere else I have ever been, book it without delay!

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