Prayer flags and Shishapangma from Tibet
 
 

TIBET EXPLORER

Adult Group Holidays Moderate Wilderness Culture

19 days from GBP2,999 to GBP3,269 including flights
Tripcode: ACL

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Countries Visited: Nepal, Tibet

Exploring the 'Roof of the World' including Everest Base Camp

The Potala Palace by night

Lhasa has traditionally been the main goal for most visitors to Tibet, but this high, wild, magnificent land has much more to offer.

Three full days in Lhasa allows plenty of time to explore the Potala Palace, temples, monasteries and market. We also visit the Yarlung Tsang Po Valley, cradle of Tibetan civilisation and home of Tibet's first monastery.

Two off-the-beaten-track excursions take us to the great Nam Tso Lake at 4590m, where pilgrims from all over Tibet congregate in the summer, and to the Rongbuk Monastery (4900m) and Everest Base Camp (5100m), boasting beautiful views of the world's highest mountain. With superb views of the landscape all along the road from Lhasa to Kathmandu, this is a remarkable expedition in a harsh but beautiful land.

What makes this trip responsible?

We have an excellent long-term relationship with the local operator who employ and train all leaders. This trip employs local leaders and staff through all aspects of the trip whenever possible.  We use predominantly locally owned and run accommodation on this trip which benefits the local community.

TIBET EXPLORER
Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 3
Morning sightseeing; afternoon free.
Day 4
Fly to Gonggar in Tibet; drive to Tsedang and visit the Yumbu Lakhang Temple and nearby villages.
Day 5
Cross Tsang Po by ferry and visit Samye Monastery; drive to Lhasa.
Day
6 - 7
Visit the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple; free time for individual exploration.
 
Day 8
Drive to Damxung.
Day 9
To Nam Tso; explore lake shore frequented by pilgrims.
Day 10
Return to Lhasa.
Day 11
Visit Sera and Drepung Monasteries; free time to explore.
Day 12
Over the Kamba La (5010m) to Yamdrok Tso; follow the lake shore then cross Karo La and descend to Gyantse.
Day 13
Visit Kumbum Stupa and Pelke Chode Monastery; short drive to Shigatse; visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the bazaar
Day 14
Visit Sakya Monastery, 13th century capital of Tibet.
Day 15
Scenic drive to Rongbuk Monastery, with superb views of Everest.
Day 16
Visit Everest Base Camp; on to Old Tingri.
Day 17
Drive across the Himalaya past the great bulk of Shishapangma and over the Tong La; descend to Zhangmu.
Day 18
Leave Tibet and cross into Nepal; to Kathmandu.
Day 19
Fly to London.
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Prayer flags and Shishapangma from Tibet
The Potala Palace by night Prayer flags and north face of Everest from Rongbuk Namtso Lake in Tibet Inside the Potala, Lhasa Gyantse Kumbum Stupa in Gyantse on the Friendship Highway from Lhasa to Nepal, Tibet Gyantse Kumbum

Prayer flags and Shishapangma from Tibet

 
 
 
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