Tibet Culture Tour

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Trip Facts
Trip Grade: Moderate
Country: Tibet
Group Size: 1-10

Highlights

  • Travel across Nepal to explore the Buddhist culture.
  • Go down into the bowels of the Potala, the impressive but spiritless citadel of the Dalai Lamas.
  • Join the shuffling, murmuring pilgrims around the shrines of the Jokhang, the spiritual heart of Tibet.
  • Follow monks, mendicants and fellow pilgrims around the Barkhor, Lhasa’s fascinating medieval pilgrim circuit.
  • Take in a prayer meeting or some monk debating at Sera and Drepung, two of the largest and most intact of Tibet’s great monasteries.
  • Marvel at the turquoise waters of Yamdrok-tso, one of Tibet’s most sacred lakes.
  • Worship before a 26m gold Buddha at Tashilumpo Monastery, a walled complex the size of a village.
  • Sleep in nomad tents and gaze upon the north face of Mt. Everest.

Explore Tibet's top tourist cities with no rush on the Tibet Culture Tour, starting and ending in Kathmandu. Experience the rich cultural heritage of Tibet, visit monasteries, see breathtaking mountain vistas, and explore local markets.

Tibet Culture Tour Start from Lhasa, you will be visiting Jokhang Temple which is regarded as the most holy spot in Tibet and devotees go to visit the temple from different areas of the Tibet. Also, visit the Potala Palace, the most significant set to perceive in Lhasa. This fortress is Lhasa's essential milestone and has a wonderful eastern architecture. Drepung Monastery which was once upon a time renowned as the world's biggest monastery has 10,000 monks accommodating there. Drepung monastery lies hidden in rocky ridges just beyond the city.

Also, you will have a rewarding experience while going for this culture tour. We will cross two high pass above 5000m Kharo La and Khambo La and one stunning Lake - Yamdrok Tso which lets you observe amazing views of the Himalayan range. Also, we pass all the way through several stunning Tibetan valleys and silent villages. When we arrive at Gyantse, we will explore Tibetan culture and we observe the Kumbum and Gyantse Dzong.

Tibet Culture Tours you wish to go for will let go around real Tibet, observe Tibetan way of life and Tibetan culture. Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks provides a wide range of Tibet culture tours and diverse holiday packages. We can figure the itineraries as per your desire. For culture lovers you will get a chance to observe different ethnic people who are actually proud of their century old culture and religion and have been following them. And we offer experienced, skilled and government licensed possessor tour guide for Nepal Tibet Culture Tour.

Explore the Spiritual Center of Tibetan- the Barkhor Street. Explore the Drepung and Sera Monastery, where hundreds Tibetan Monks live and study. Discover the Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier on the way from Lhasa to Gyantse. Shigatse is the last stop of the tour, where sit the Tashilhunpo Monastery with old Tibetan Traditional Gardens.

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Itinerary Overview and Route Map

Day 1:Departure from kathmandu to Lhasa (3,680m)
Day 2:Lhasa Sightseeing Tour
Day 3:Lhasa Sightseeing Tour
Day 4:Lhasa - Gyantse (3,950m) - Shigatse (3,900m)
Day 5:Drive back from Shigatse to Lhasa
Day 6:Departure from Lhasa to Kathmandu

Tibet Culture Tour Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Departure from kathmandu to Lhasa (3,680m)

Upon your arrival at Lhasa, our Tibetan guide will welcome you either in airport or train station depending on you. After around an hour drive you will arrive to the Lhasa city and check into the Tibetan style hotel. You will have a free afternoon for resting and relaxing. Overnight at Hotel.

Max Altitude: 3,680m (12,073ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Day 2

Lhasa Sightseeing Tour

Today you will go for sightseeing around Lhasa and take a trouble-free visit to Jokhang Temple. The temple is regarded as the most holy spot in Tibet and devotees go to visit the temple from different areas of the Tibet. Also, you will go around the Barkhor Bazaar, the swarming mid market of Lhasa. As you drive little miles north of Lhasa, in the afternoon, you will arrive at Sera Monastery belonging to fifteenth century which has whitewashed walls and is covered with golden roofs. It is also home to numerous monks. The prominent debating activities go on frequently every day.

Max Altitude: 3,680m (12,073ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Day 3

Lhasa Sightseeing Tour

Today you will go around Lhasa too and we will visit the Potala Palace, the most important set to perceive in Lhasa. This fortress is Lhasa's fundamental milestone and has a wonderful eastern architecture. Since the 5th or 6th century it has been a fort and was formerly residence to the Dalai Lama. This really astonishing day will conclude with the visit to Drepung Monastery which was some time ago the world's biggest monastery where 10,000 monks accommodate. It lies veiled in rocky ridges just beyond the city.

Max Altitude: 3,680m (12,073ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Day 4

Lhasa - Gyantse (3,950m) - Shigatse (3,900m)

You have a challenging but rewarding day today. You will cross two high pass above 5000m Kharo La and Khambo La and one stunning Lake - Yamdrok Tso which also lets you observe astounding views of the Himalayan range. A huge glacier goes up almost straight up as you go by Kharo La. Also, you pass all the way through several stunning Tibetan valleys and silent villages. When you arrive at Gyantse, you will explore Tibetan culture and you observe the Kumbum and Gyantse Dzong. Open scenery of the valley will be visible from the antique Dzong fort. The Kumbum is surrounded by several amazing Tibetan frescos and minute chapel houses. After the trip in Gyantse you will go on for further one and half hour drive to reach at Xigatse, the second biggest city in Tibet. Overnight stay will be in Shigatse at Hotel.

Max Altitude: 3,900m (12,795ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Day 5

Drive back from Shigatse to Lhasa

Today you will walk around the massive Tashilungpo Monastery, the free market, local carpet factory. It is very interesting to see how prehistoric Tibetan culture is different from the modern day traditions. There are never-ending amounts of sights regarding ancient and modern to glimpse around the city. The day ends with a comforting drive back to Lhasa. Overnight Hotel.

Max Altitude: 3,680m (12,073ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Day 6

Departure from Lhasa to Kathmandu

Our guide will transfer you to airport for your further trip to Nepal or China.

Max Altitude: 1,326m (4,350ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
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Cost Details

Includes

  • Airport pick up and drop off to hotel after the tour finish
  • All Entrance Fees of tourist attractions listed in the itinerary
  • One welcome dinner in kathmandu
  • Local English Speaking Tour guide
  • AC comfortable tourist Vehicle
  • Accommodaiton in during the tour are included with inclusive of breakfast.
  • Tibet Travel Permit and chinese visa Invitation letter application service
  • All the government tax and Trekking Plus service charges.

Excludes

  • Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, mineral water, postage, laundry, battery charge, video, camera, phone, etc.
  • Meals except breakfast are not included
  • Round way flight tickets Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu flight tickets
  • Additional single supplement for requiring single room for yourself
  • Your travel insurance (for travel, cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss of life, theft of or damage to personal effects).
  • Tips and gratuities (crew frequently receives some recognition for good service)
  • Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of Trekking Plus
  • All other services not included in the "cost includes" section above.

Essential Information

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