Tibet - The Forbidden Land
Tibet, one of the most interesting, remote and undeveloped regions of the world. Surrounded by vast mountains, century old caravan trails cross the mysterious landscape through hidden valleys to exotic cities. Also known as 'The Roof of the World', this mysterious Buddhist kingdom remained long closed to foreigners, exerting a stronghold on people's imaginations and giving appeal to travellers to visit Tibet at least once in their lifetime.
Our journey starts with a spectacular flight over the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lhasa, where we visit the Potala Palace, once home to the Dalai Lama, Sera and Drepung Monastaries, as well as the Summer Palace of Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple and the bustling Barkor Market. Crossing the arid Tibetan plateau we come to Gyantse and Shigatse, visiting the Kumbum and Tahilumpo Monastery, and then over the Gyatmso La Pass, the highest point in our journey at 5220m on our way to Shegar. Crossing the Pang La Pass will give spectacular views of the Himalayas. From Rongbuk Monastery, we walk to the Base Camp of the highest mountain in the world - Everest or 'Quomolangma' as it is known in Tibetan, another highlight of the trip. We then journey to Zhangmu across the spectacular Lalung La and Nyalamu Passes.
From there we head back to Kathmandu via the Friendship Bridge.
Ready to go to Tibet but want to see some other options? Check out these adventures:
Himalayan Loop
Mountains and Monasteries
For details and booking, click the "More Information" button to the right. We are excited to talk to you about this Tibet adventure or another adventure that you have in mind any time.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join Kathmandu - Arrival Transfer IncludedDay 2
Kathmandu - City TourDay 3
Morning Flight over Himalayas to LhasaDay 4
Lhasa - Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, Barkor MarketDay 5
Lhasa - Potala Palace, Drepung MonasteryDay 6
Drive to Gyantse via Khamba La & Karo La PassDay 7
Gyantse - Dzong Fort & Kumbum Stupa. Drive Shigatse & visit Tahilhumpo MonasteryDay 8
Drive to Shegar along Friendship Highway, Gyatmso La PassDay 9
Drive across Pang La Pass to Rongbuk. Trek to Everest Base Camp from Rongbuk Monastery. Overnight Rongbuk.Day 10
Drive via Lalung & Nyalamu Passes to ZhangmuDay 11
Drive to Kathmandu via the Friendship Bridge. Overnight KathmanduDay 12
Kathmandu - Tour ends after Breakfast. Departure Transfer Included
Trip details & price
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Duration: 12 day(s) Visited Areas: Asia Trip Type: Small Group Adventure Travel , Specialist Tour Airfare not included |
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When can I go?
| Start Date | End date | Availability |
| 2009-06-07 | 2009-06-18 | Full |
| 2009-07-05 | 2009-07-16 | 5+ |
| 2009-08-02 | 2009-08-13 | Full |
| 2009-09-06 | 2009-09-17 | 5+ |
| 2009-09-20 | 2009-10-01 | 5+ |
| 2009-09-27 | 2009-10-08 | 5+ |
| 2010-04-11 | 2010-04-22 | 5+ |
| 2010-04-25 | 2010-05-06 | 5+ |
| 2010-05-09 | 2010-05-20 | 5+ |
| 2010-05-23 | 2010-06-03 | 5+ |
| 2010-06-06 | 2010-06-17 | 5+ |

