Destinations > Tibet > Explore Tibet

This is most popular and awesome trip tour where clients overland in from Nepal and fly back from Lhasa. It offers a spectacular insight into the life and culture of these friendly people. From the ancient monasteries with chanting monks to the tranquil shores of the Turquoise lake Yamdrok. This trip has it all concluding with the breathtaking Trans-Himalayan flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu.

Suggested Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, then transfer to hotel / Preparation for trekking.

Day 02

Fly Kathmandu (1300m) – Lhasa (3650m) –Tsedang (3400m)

Early morning fly to Lhasa from Tribhuban International Airport at Kathmandu, and then transfer to Tsedang from Gongkar Airport. Overnight at hotel

Day 03:

Tsedang –Samye –Tsedang

Early morning drive to put-in-point by the side of the Brahma Putra River and cross the river by a local made motor boat around one hour. Continue thirty minutes drive by a truck to Samye Monastery. Explore Samye and drive back to Tsedang. Late afternoon, visit Yumbulakhang and also Thandruk Monastery (Time permitting). Overnight at hotel

Day 04:

In Tsedang

Sightseeing of Tashi choeden Monastery and the Tombs of the Tibetan Kings. Overnight at hotel

Day 05:

Tsedang –Lhasa

Drive back to Lhasa en route visit Mindroling Monastery. Overnight at hotel

Day 06-09:

In Lhasa

Quench the thirst of your eyes with four days of wondrous sight of the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka, Tibetan Museum, and Medical Centre. Overnight at hotel

Day 10:

Lhasa – Gyantse (3950m)

Scenic drive to Gyantse, to the west of Lhasa through the northern road. The road drives along the valley made by Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo). Overnight at hotel

Day 11:

Gyantse – Xigatse (3900m)

Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Xigatse and visit Shalmu Monastery en route. Overnight at hotel

Day 12:

In Xigatse

Full day in Xigatse for exploring all natural beauty of Xigatse. Overnight at hotel

Day 13:

Xigatse – Xegar (4050m); 244km

Continue scenic drive crossing over Gyatchu La (5220m), the highest pass en route from where a road to Mt. Kailash bifurcates to the west. Overnight at hotel

Day 14:

Xegar – Zhangmu (2500m)

Day drive downhill to the Zhangmu with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing on the Roof of the World crossing over Lalung La (5050m), weather permitting with breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges. Overnight at hotel

Day 15:

Zhangmu –Kathmandu

Early morning scenic drive to Kodari (Nepal –Tibet border) through the beautiful Tibetan countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, and then we will arrive in Nepal. Overnight at hotel

Day 16:

Kathmandu

Rest day at Kathmandu / Explore Kathmandu city.

Day 17:

Departure to Kathmandu

Departure to your own destination from Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu. End of our trip.