Tibet Sightseeing and In-depth Culture Experiencing Tour

This will be a great tour, as you will have opportunities to see some of the stunning landscapes of Tibet. To ensure a gradual adjustment to the altitude, you will start out with tours around Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. You will tour around some of the historical and religious sites, such as the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, and Drepung and Sera monasteries.

Then, you will embark on the extended journey which will include overland travel through some of the marvellous landscapes and visits to key stunning sites. For example, the north-facing Mt. Everest (alt. 8848m), the Mt. Shisha Pangma (alt.8012m), the Yamdrok Lake, the Karo La Glacier, and the Pelkhor Chode Monastery in Gyantse, which has one of the best old towns in central Tibet. Next, you will go to Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city and home to the largest Buddhist monastery of Tashi Lhunpo. After Shigatse, the tour trajectory will take you through some of the high passes, including the Gyatso La, which offers sweeping views of the world’s highest mountain range, and the north-facing Everest Base Camp.

Along with this authentic tour program, you will be able to experience an up-close of the traditional lifestyle of the local Tibetans by visiting a typical farmers’ village, outdoor camping at Tibetan traditional yak tent. Outdoor camping at the lakeshore to enjoy a panoramic view of the blue lake and the majestic surrounding mountain, night sky and stargazing. Furthermore, you will also have plenty of time at your own disposal to see and feel what it is like to be eating in local Tibetan restaurants and have a morning or afternoon tea in local tea shops. Participate and hear an inspirational Micro-talk session by a renowned local Tibetan expert on themes range from tradition and culture, architecture and festivals, costume and Tibetan signs and symbols etc. A visit to Shol Dhenpa Handicraft school is followed by in the afternoon to see and learn the extraordinary array of authentic Tibetan traditional and contemporary works of crafts and arts.

Best Time of Visit

The package journey of Tibet Sightseeing and In-depth Culture Experiencing Tour can be done anytime from mid-April through to late October. We can arrange this journey for groups of two to ten people. Discounts available for groups of 3 or more person. For more specific information, please contact us on our email at losal@tibetuniversaltours.com

Travel Gear:

Upon joining, each participant will be sent a list of required and recommended gear for this journey that they will be responsible for.

Accommodation:

You will be staying in a comfortable and pleasant boutique or highly-rated 3 Star Tibetan-owned hotels throughout this tour.