Highlights Of Tibet

13 Days - from $2940

One of the world's most spectacular road journeys, from the Forbidden City of Lhasa through the Himalaya to Kathmandu

This route through the Himalaya traverses many high passes, taking us across the stark but spectacular Tibetan Plateau, descending down deep gorges to the lush green valleys of Nepal, and through some of the most amazing scenery to be found anywhere in the world. However the road journey is only part of the experience: we begin with a dramatic flight over the Himalaya, and a visit to Samye Monastery, the oldest foundation in Tibet, before driving up the Lhasa Valley to spend three days exploring the Forbidden City. The Potala and many more of Tibet's important temples and monasteries have now been restored, and the fascinating Buddhist culture combined with the warmth and friendliness of the Tibetan people make this an unforgettable journey. For current news updates concerning travel to Tibet, please read our news page  

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Kathmandu. 2 Explore the temples of Pashupatinath and Bodnath. 3 Morning flight to Gonggar Airport, Tibet. Drive to Tsedang, visit Yumbu Lakhang. 4 By ferry across Tibet's great river, the Yarlung Tsang Po; to Samye Monastery; to Lhasa. 5-7 Visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera and Drepung Monasteries; free time to explore the city. 8 Cross the Yarlung Tsang Po, and climb to Khamba La, follow the shore of Scorpion Lake and over Karo La (5010m) to Gyangze; visit Kumbum Stupa and Pelke Chode Monastery. 9 To Shigatse; visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the fascinating bazaar. 10 Continue via small villages to Lhatze then across high altitude moorland to New Tingri. 11 See Everest across the Tingri plain; climb to the Lalung Leh (5050m) with magnificent views of Shishmapangma and other Himalayan peaks; descend to Zhangmu. 12 Continue down gorge beyond Zhangmu, leave Tibet and cross into Nepal; to Kathmandu. 13 End Kathmandu

Mode of travel: Travel by private minibus and internal flight. Some long journeys, plus travel at altitude.
Group size: Min. 10, max. 16, plus leader, drivers and local guides.
Accommodation: 13 nights hotels.
Food: Full board throughout, except breakfast only in Kathmandu and Lhasa.
Optional Single Supplement: from $380.00
Trip Reference: ACB
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.