Trekking in Tibet

Are you looking for an active holiday adventure in Tibet? Tibet is the land of snows, the roof of the world. For centuries this mysterious Buddhist kingdom, locked away in its mountain fastness of the Himalaya, has exercised a unique hold on the imagination of the West. For explorers, imperialists and traders it was a forbidden land of treasure and riches. Dreamers on a spiritual quest have long whispered of a lost Shangri-la, steeped in magic and mystery. When Tibet finally opened the borders the country lay in ruins. Between 1950 and 1970, the Chinese took over control of the plateau, drove the Tibetans’ spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, and some 100, 000 of Tibet’s finest into exile and systematically dismantled most of the Tibetan cultural and historical heritage, all in the name of revolution. For a while images of the Buddha were replaced by icons of Chairman Mao. Today, Tibetan pilgrims across the country are once again mumbling mantras and swinging their prayer wheels in temples that are heavy with the thick intoxicating aroma of juniper incense and yak butter. Monasteries have been restored across the country. A walk around Lhasa’s lively Barkhor pilgrimage circuit is proof enough that the efforts of the communist Chinese to build a brave new (roof of the) world have foundered on the remarkable and inspiring faith of the Tibetan people.

For travelers, Tibet is, without doubt, one of the most remarkable places to visit in Asia. It offers fabulous monastery sights, breathtaking high-altitude treks, stunning views of the world’s highest mountains and one of the most likable peoples you will ever meet. Your trip will take you past glittering mountain turquoise lakes and over high passes draped with prayer flags. You can also find yourself a quiet spot in a prayer hall full of chanting monks, hike past the ruins of remote hermitages or make an epic overland trip along some of the world’s wildest roads. The scope for adventure is limitless.

For many people, Tibet is a uniquely spiritual place. Those moments of peace, fleeting and precious, when everything seems to be in its proper place, seem to come more frequently in Tibet, whether inspired by the devotion apparent in the face of a pilgrim or the dwarfing scale of a beautiful landscape. Tibet can truly claim to be on a higher plain.

Economy - The Tibetans traditionally depended upon agricultural work and animal husbandry, with most of the people being farmers and herders. And now the tertiary sector has surpassed the area's primary industry and contributed more than half of its GDP growth. Local handicrafts and tourism are greatly developed.

Weather - The average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius (in summer) and 15 degrees Celsius (in winter). It is extremely dry except during the rainy season (May to September). Winters in Tibet, as might be supposed, are fiercely cold. But for half the year, strong sunlight warms the thin air, making most days in Tibet comfortably mild and, owing to protective mountains, relatively windless. Summer temperatures hover above 30'C (high-80s F) and only to drop to -23'C (-10'F) in midwinter. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall.

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Day to day outline itinerary

Day 01:Arrive at Tribubhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu
Day 02:Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu
Day 03:FLIGHT KATHMANDU - LHASA,(3658 m)
Day 04:Sightseeing in and around Lhasa city
Day 05:Lhasa Visit Drepung,
Day 06:Lhasa – Tsurphu Monastery Day Trip
Day 07:Lhasa – Yamdrok Lake (4442 m) – Samding monastery – Gyantse (3900 m)
Day 08: Gyantse – Shalu monastery – Shigatse (3836 m)
Day 09:TShigatse – Rongbuk monastery – Everest Base Camp (5200 m)
Day 10: View of Mt. Shishangpangma – Peikutso Lake – Saga (4640 m)
Day 11:Saga – Paryang (4700 m) – Darchen (4575m)
Day 12:The Mt. Kailash kora
Day 13:Mt. Kailash kora – Dolma la pass (5650 m)
Day 14:The Mt. Kailash kora and drive to lake Manasarovar
Day 15:The holy Lake Manasarovar – Paryang – Saga
Day 16:Saga – Shigatse
Day 17:Shigatse – Yungdrunling monastery – Lhasa
Day 18:Final departure

Cost Details

Cost Include

Transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu and to Lhasa on Air China.
Three times meals (breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), tea coffee & accommodation during Trekking and tour
Travel documents including Tibet Travel Permit, Alien’s travel permit, foreign affairs permit and military area entry permit.
All admission fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, and environment-friendly bus inside;
Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide all through the trip.
A comfortable, clean and safe vehicle with reliable Tibetan local driver; vehicle ranging from 7 seats Van to 22 seats tourist bus depending on the group size;
All lodging listed in the itinerary;
3-star hotels in Lhasa, Shigatse, and Tingri, sharing a twin room, with breakfast in the hotel restaurant
Local Guest houses at Darchen and Saga, dormitories, 3-5 pax sharing.
Local Guest Tents at the roadside of Mt. Kailash trekking path for 2 nights, dormitories, 3-5 pax sharing.
Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
Customer care service;

Cost Exclude

Meals throughout the trip.
Yaks and Porters for carrying bags during trekking at clients’ request.
Lunch, Dinner in a city, unless requested for
Extra accommodation nights other than stated in the itinerary.
Travel and rescue insurance
Cold drink mineral water
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, chocolate, beverages, showers etc.
Tips for driver, guides our staff

Useful Info

HOTEL: LHASA: GANGGYAN HOTEL (4 STAR) INCLUDING BKF

GYANTSE: GYANGTSE HOTEL (4 STAR) INCLUDING BKF

SHIGATSE: GESAR HOTEL (4 STAR)INCLUDING BKF

MT.EVEREST: Rombuk guest house OR Nomad tent.

SAGA: 4 STAR HOTEL MANISOM GRAND HOTEL OR SAGA BOUTIQUE HOTEL

DARCHEN (DAY ) HIMALAYA HOTEL

DAY - DAY 0 (Mt. Kailash circulation)- guest house.

DARKEN ) HIMALAYA HOTEL

SAGA: 4 STAR HOTEL MANISOM GRAND HOTEL OR SAGA BOUTIQUE HOTEL

COST :

Including hotel, private transportation, guide fee and permit, entry fee as listed in the itinerary, including breakfast.

Not including lunch and dinner , other entry fees and expenses,train or flight tickets.

1 people- transportation VAN (5699USD)

2 people- transportation VAN (3669USD)

4- 5 people = transportation VAN (2479USD/ per person)

5- 8 people= transportaion FORD (2979USD /per person)

9- 15 people=transportation MINI BUS (18690USD/ per person)

Note

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Detail Itinerary

Day 01Arrive at Tribubhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu Welcome you to Nepal and transfer to the hotel, welcome dinner in the evening.Overnight at hotel

Day 02Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world are listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There will be a brief pre- trip group discussion followed by trek preparation during late afternoon. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel

Day 03FLIGHT KATHMANDU - LHASA,(3658 m)Transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on Air China. This one hour trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks (weather permitting). Arrival at Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two hour drive to cover the 93 km. to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650 meters (13,000ft). Upon arrival we check in at the hotel, right in the heart of the old city. over night stay in hotel (B B)

Day 04Sightseeing in and around Lhasa city In the morning, visit the Potala Palace, the greatest monumental structure in all of Tibet. Also visit the Jokhang Temple, which is located in Barkhor square in Lhasa. The Barkhor is a famous shopping street filled with goods and souvenirs from Tibet, Nepal, and India. Pilgrims from all over Tibet visit the Barkhor to pray in front of the Jokhang. Afterwards, visit Ramoche, a small monastery located in the city center.

Day 05Lhasa Visit Drepung,one of the three most famous monasteries in Lhasa. Drepung is located just outside Lhasa on Gambo Utse Mountain. Once home to as many as 10,000 monks, the enormous monastic complex is the site of many prayer halls, dormitories, and temples. Just below the monastery is the Nechung temple, the former home of the state oracle. Afterwards, visit Sera monastery, where you can watch monks debate in the courtyard. If you enjoy hiking, walk the hour-long circumambulation path around the monastery complex.

Day 06Lhasa – Tsurphu Monastery Day TripToday tsurphu is located about 70km west of Lhasa. Driving along Lhasa River and Duilong River all the way to Tsurphu. Along the way, you will see beautiful country villages. Once you arrive Tsurphu, visit the monastery. The traditional seat of the Karmapa (Kagyu or Black Hat) lineage, Tsurphu Monastery was founded in 1159. The monastery was built in the middle of a valley with high mountains surrounding the complex. Above the monastery are traces of rock paintings and some meditation retreats. A kora (circumambulation) trail takes visitors on a beautiful 1-2hour trek that overlooks the Tsurphu valley. You may stop at a Well where local pilgrims pumping up holy water and bring it back home to share with family. over night stay local family

Day 07Lhasa – Yamdrok Lake (4442 m) – Samding monastery – Gyantse (3900 m)Today beginning your adventure in the Himalayas, drive to Gyantse. Along the way cross over the Kamba la (4794m) and the Karo la passes (5010m), which boast spectacular views. After Kamba la, arrive at Yamdrok Lake, a holy turquoise-colored lake with stunning scenery. Afterwards, continue to Samding monastery 13th century). This monastery is also a home to a female incarnate lama – Dorje Phagmo. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse. over night stay at local house

Day 08 Gyantse – Shalu monastery – Shigatse (3836 m) Today In the morning, visit Kumbum stupa in Gyatnst and Pelkor Chode monastery followed by a two hour drive to Shigatse. On the way visit Shalu monastery, which for centuries was renowned as a centre of monastic scholarly learning. Shalu was also famous for its mural paintings which were considered to be the most ancient and beautiful in Tibet. In Shigatse see the giant Buddha in the famous Tashilunpo monastery – the residence of Panchen lama lineage. Over night stay

Day 09TShigatse – Rongbuk monastery – Everest Base Camp (5200 m)Today after passing through scenic valleys and driving over rocky mountains, you will reach Rongbuk Monastery, where you will have a fabulous view of Mt. Everest. Rongbuk monastery is the highest monastery in the world. Rongbuk Monastery to Everest is about 8km, and along the way you there are spectacular views of the world’s tallest mountain. You can either take a two-hour hike or take a bus to Everest Base Camp. Spend with a Tibetan family. Over night stay local family

Day 10 View of Mt. Shishangpangma – Peikutso Lake – Saga (4640 m)after sunrise at the Everest Base Camp hike to Rongbuk meditation caves where Padmasambhava and great masters of the past had their meditation retreats. If you are lucky, meet a monk who does Tibetan divination “Mo” and ask him some questions about your future. Afterwards, Drive to high mountain passes with a great view of the Himalayas. The world’s one of the highest mountain – Mt. Shishangpangma is in your left side, can be seen in distance. Then continue drive towards north to Peikutso Lake, an Alpine Lake. Afterwards, you are continuously driving through the countryside, where you can see small lakes and nomads camping with their yaks and sheep. In the late afternoon, cross over the Bramha Putra River on the way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town. Spend the night in Saga. Over night stay at Guesthouse

Day 11Saga – Paryang (4700 m) – Darchen (4575m)Today drive through a wide valley along a scenic river and look out on the grazing lands of yaks and sheep. Towards the south, you can see sand dunes, rocky mountains, and snow-capped peaks. Depending on the season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers will be attired in beautiful traditional costume. Join them for a cup of hot tea in their home. Continue drive West. In late afternoon you will catch your first sight of Holy Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. Arrive in Darchen and prepare for the trek. Over night stay at guesthouse

Day 12The Mt. Kailash kora Today we Walk along beautiful rocky cliffs, take deep breaths of fresh air. From time to time, the face of Mt. Kailash will appear. The trail passes the famous Tarpoche Flagpole and then enters Lha Chu valley. You will reach sacred Dira Puk monastery which is located on around 5,000 meters by mid-afternoon. Here you can see the North face of the Mt. Kailash. This sight is also considered as a birthplace of Shiva – one of the primary forms of God in Hinduism. Over night stay in the monastery guest house.

Day 13Mt. Kailash kora – Dolma la pass (5650 m)Today hike across a valley up to the Dolma-La Pass. At the top, make an offering, take a break (or meditate), and leave behind all your problems and worries. Afterwards, begin descending. By the late afternoon arrive at Zuthal Puk, the cave of miracles where Milerepa once stayed.over night stay at local house

Day 14The Mt. Kailash kora and drive to lake Manasarovar Today after finishing your circuit of Mt. Kailash, a car will pick you up and take you to the Lake Manasarovar – one of the highest freshwater lake in the world. This turquoise-colored lake is full of fish and swans. Holy Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, and Lake Rashekshi surround Manasarovar. The region is considered rich in gold and other minerals, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Then visit Rakshas Tal lake and Chiu Monastery, a small monastery located upper on a hillside. You can dip into a hotspring there. Optional: Manasarovar lake bus kora. Over night stay at lodge

Day 15The holy Lake Manasarovar – Paryang – SagaToday begin the journey back to Lhasa. Enjoy a beautiful view of Himalaya ranges. Over night stay at Hotel

Day 16Saga – ShigatseToday continue driving back towards Lhasa. Stop for pictures and short hikes. Arrive in Shigatse in the late afternoon. over night stay at hotel

Day 17Shigatse – Yungdrunling monastery – LhasaToday we visit Yungdrunling, a Bonpo monastery that was once the second most influential monastery in Tibet. Come back to Lhasa in the afternoon. Free evening for restaurants, Lhasa tea houses and shopping. over night stay lodge

Day 18Final departureTransfer to airport for your onward flight
and say goodbye to Tibe.
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