Tibet Tours

Contains:

1. Religional culture and architecture: Potala palace, Norbulingka, Sera monastery, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor bazaar.
2.Tibetan culture: Tibet Museum, Tibetan flavor dinner with dancing and singing, Tibetan arts/handicrafts such as Thangka, Tibetan carpets, etc.
Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa and rest for acclimatization

Be greeted and offered a white scarf (called Hada) in a Tibet traditional way which brings you good luck. Have a rest for the acclimation after arrive Lhasa city.

Meals : D
Accommodation: Tibet Hotel or other class hotel

Day 02: Sightseeing in Lhasa city: Potala palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar

This morning, visit Potala Palace. It is more than 3,700 meters above sea level and it is the highest palace in the world! At the top the palace called golden roofs, you can have a bird-eye view of the whole of Lhasa. In the distance there are undulating mountain ranges, the beautiful Lhasa River, tracts of fields, tree-shaded villages and the glistening Jokhang Temple.

Afternoon, visit Jokhang Temple, it is the first built during the period of Sontsan Gambo in the 7th century, features Buddhist prayer wheels, reclining deer, golden sutra streamers. You’ll find that many Pilgrims pray before the monastery.

Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation: Tibet hotel

Day 03: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Tibet Museum and Sera monastery

Visit the Tibet Museum in the whole morning, you will have a vivid impression about Tibetan culture and civilization in your mind. Right after lunch, drive to Sera Monastery, there you can enjoy the exciting lection debating of Lama.

Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation: Tibet hotel

Day 04:Lhasa—Yamdrok Lake-Gyangtse

Drive 300kms from Lhasa to Gyangtse, en-route visit Yamdrok lake, it is one of the most sacred lakes in Tibet.

Meals : B, L,D
Accommodation: Gyangtse hotel

Day 05: Gyangtse-Shigatse: Palkhor monastery with Kumbu Pagoda, Tashilumpo monastery

Meals : B, L,D
Accommodation: Shigatse Wutse hotel

Day 06: Shigatse-Tingri

Today’s Activities:
Tashilunpo Monastery Morning visit the Bachen Lama Set – Tashilunpo Monastery, which was Built in1447 by the first Dalai Lama. Then the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa along Yarlong Tsangpo river by the Nepal friendship road. Overnight at Lhasa

Meals : B, L,D
Accommodation: Everest hotel

Day 07: Tingri-Mt.Everest Base Camp, en-route visit Rongbuk monastery, the monastery with highest altitude.

Today, you will get up earlier for the chance to see the wonderful sunrise, especially in early May and late October, that is the best season to see sunrise.

Meals : B, L,D
Accommodation: Everest hotel

Day 08: Tingri-Shigatse

Meals : B, L,D
Accommodation: Shigatse Wutse hotel

Day 09: Shigatse-Lhasa

Meals : B, L,D
Accommodation: Tibet Hotel or other class hotel

Day 10: After breakfast, drive to the airport or train station, your Tibet Mt.Everest tour ends

This tour takes you from the ancient city of Chengdu to the remote regions of Dartese do (KANGDING), Ganze in Si-Chuan province, Chamdo and Nyingtri in the Tibet Autonomous region. You get to visit famous monasteries and marvelous sights enroute, including Tagong Monastery, Kardze monastery, Derge Printing House, Derge Gonchen Monastery, Yilhun Lhatso, Chamdo Jampaling Monastery etc.

We drive and trek through wonderful scenery dominated by green meadows, river gorges, snow-capped mountains and enchanting fauna along the Bonri trekking trail.

The overland journey will be done by four- wheel drive and the trekking on foot. A support staff will accompany you while trekking.

Outline Itinerary :

Day 1: Pick up from airport and drive to Chengdu city / Overnight Hotel

Day 2: Drive from Chengdu to Dartsedo (2560m) – 380Km, 5-6 hrs/ Overnight Hotel

Day 3: Dartsedo to Tawu via Tagong monastery – 320km, 7-8 hrs /Overnight Guest house

Day 4: Tawu to Kardze (3581m),Vist Kardze monastery 160 KM ,4-5 Hrs / Overnight Hotel

Day 5: Kandze to Payul.230Km, 5-6 hrs visit Pelyul Namgyel Jangchubling, Guest house

Day 6: Payul to Derge- 140 km/ Overnight Hotel

Day 7: Sightseeing in Darge -Visit Derge printing house & Dergegonchen

Day 8: Derge to Chamdo- visit Wara monastery (3600m/340km)/ 7-8 hrs/ Overnight Hotel

Day 9: Sightseeing in Chamdo Jampaling Monastery/ Overnight Hotel

Day 10: Chamdo to Rawak Lake- 355 km, 7-8 hrs/Overnight Guesthouse

Day 11: Rawok lake to Bayi- Visit Namchark Barwa /364km, 8-9hrs/Overnight Hotel

Day 12: Bonri Kora / Camp

Day 13: Bonri Kora / Camp

Day 14: Bonri Kora / Camp

Day 15: Bonri KORA to Nyingtri/Camp

Day 16: Nyingtri to Draksum Lake, 110km, 2-3 hrs

Day 17: Draksum Lake to Lhasa- 360km, 7-8 hrs

Day 18: Sightseeing in Lhasa- Potala Palace

Day 19: Sightseeing – Drepung, Sera, Jokhang Temple

Day 20: Fly to Beijing

Beginning at Lukla, in the heart of the Khumbu region, this trek proceeds north up the Dudh Kosi Valley to Mache Bazaar, the major trading centre of the region. From Namche the trail follows the Imja Khola, with marvellous views on the way of Khumbu Himal, Thamserku and Kanteg with Amadablam in the distance and Everest and Lhotse dominating the skyline ahead. Trekking on upwards we eventually emerge above the tree-line before Dingboche.

 

Dingboche to Kalapatthar takes a further two days via the lateral moraine of the Everest glacier for a spectacular confrontation with the towering forms of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse above.

From the Everest Base Camp we retrace to Lobuche and begin trekking westwards to the Gokyo Lake region via Cho-Lla pass. The relatively untravelled Gokyo Valley trail is dominated at its head by the overwhelming form of Cho Oyu (8153 m). From Gokyo, we ascend to Gokyo Ri, sometimes described as Nepal’s ultimate viewpoint, commanding awe-inspiring views of the vast Ngozumpa Glacier, Cho Oya with its neighbour Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest rising above a fluted ridge, Lhotse and Makalu.

We head out westwards to Renjo-La pass and after crossing here we trek to Thame village, which was the home of the young Tenzing Norgay, Everest’s famous pioneer Sherpa, eventually retracing to Lukla via the main trail.

Everest Base Camp and Renjo-La Pass Trekking – 17 days

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Flight to Lukla – trek Phakding (2652 m)
Day 04 : Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 05 : Namche Bazaar rest
Day 06 : Namche Bazaar / Thyengboche (3867 m)
Day 07 : Tyangboche / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 09 : Dingboche / Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 10 : Early morning trek to Kalapather (5545 m) back to Gorak Shep
Day 11 : Trek to Everest Base Camp and back to Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 12 : Lobuche / Dzongla
Day 13 : Cross Cho-La pass and trek to Thagnag Kharka.
Day 14 : Trek to Gokyo Lake
Day 15 : Excursion to Gokyo Ri and back to Gokyo Lake trek
Day 16 : Trek over Renjo-La and further down to the next side of pass
Day 17 : Trek to Thame village
Day 18 : Thame / Monjo
Day 19 : Monjo / Lukla
Day 20 : Flight Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 21 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 22 : Tranported to airport -flight to your onward destination

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From this special overland tour, we can experience:

- Hard overland tour by 4WD vehicle from Deqin to Lhasa
- Folkway of the Tibetan in Kham
- On the “roof of the world” to Lhasa
- Beautiful landscapes Nyingchi
- Three nights in Lhasa with great sightseeing program to know Tibet religion and culture

Fly Lijiang from Kunming to meet our guide and start your tour

Day01 Lijiang to Deqin via the Ganden Dongzhulin Monastery 389KM
The drive to Deqin is simply the best way to view the great variety of landscape in the Great Rivers region. Descending to the Yangtze Basin, we stop at Benzilan for lunch, after which we will continue ascending the scenic mountain range of Baima Snow Mountain Nature Reserve. The highest pass, at 4,296meters(14,090 ft), would stand as an altitude test for those visiting the Himalayan mountains for the first time. You need not worry; you will soon be relieved to find yourself arriving at Deqin, the gateway town to Tibet Dongzhulin Lamasery;

Day02 Deqin / Yanjing 110KM

Departing Deqin, we travel along the north of Mekong River valley into Tibet. Along the way, we may be able to see the peaks of Kawagebo mountain range on a good day. Mt. Meili (6,740 m/22,113 ft), which straddles the border of Yunnan and Tibet, is the highest peak in the province. Once into Tibet, our first stop will be in the town of Yanjing, which was once the main source of salt for half of the Kham Tibetan area, which ranged from northwestern Sichuan down into Yunnan. We will visit to the salt fields and visit the only one catholic church in Tibet. followed by a stop at the hot springs, where each of us could pick our own natural hot bath overlooking the Mekong. Certainly the best way to relax our body for the adventure ahead!

Day03 Yanjing to Zuogong 258KM
We cross two high passes in this section of the drive, one at around 3,900 m(12,795 ft), the other at 5,008 m(16,430 ft). Driving past local Tibetan houses scattered round the feet of snow-capped peaks, the expressions on innocent Tibetan girls would make you realize that you are one of the first foreign visitors to this isolated region.

Day04 Zugong to Ranwu 295KM
We will drive along the deep valleys of the Nu River (the Salween River), which is a long and tough journey, but our destination, the Ranwu Lake, a spectacularly crystal blue lake cupped by snow peaks.

Day05 Rawok(Ranwu) to Bomi(Tramog 129KM
We will wander along the Poto-chu Valley at Tramog (2,743 m/8999 ft), located deep in the thickly forested gorge of Parlung Tsangpo with glacial waterfalls streaming from the mountainsides. We will go down several hundred meters in altitude as we reach the lowland jungle settlement of Tang-me where the Tsangpo and Parlung Tsangpo rivers meet.

Day06 Tang-me(Bomi) to Bayi 219KM
Waking up to the birds’ singing, you will have an unobstructed view of the majestic NamJiabawa peak. After a long 9 hours drive, we will arrive in Bayi, the largest Tibetan town we will have reached at this point.

Day07 Bayi to Lhase 355KM
First we will drive 30 kms to visit the Lamaling monastery which an important monastery in Ningchi. And then drive to Basong lake. The crystal clear water of the Basong Lake will seem like an oasis to you — another place you would be reluctant to leave. Drive to Lhase.

Day08 Sightseeing in Lhasa
Full day visit Potala palace, Jokhang temple and Barchor street.

Day09 Sightseeing in Lhasa

Full day visit Drepung monastery and Sera Monastery.
Day10 Leave Lhasa

Day 01 : Kathmandu – Zhangmu
Departing at 0530 am from Kathmandu, approx. 05 hrs drive along the Arniko Highway, will take us to Kodari (China / Nepal border). We cross the Friendship Bridge at the border & drive to Zhangmu by jeep, where after completion of immigration formalities, we will enter to the Chinese Autonomous Region & start the first night in the Tibetan plateau. We will be staying at the hotel/guest house nearby Zhangmu. Overnight at Zhangmu.

Day 02 : Zhangmu – Xegar
From Zhangmu, we drive to Lhase, following the Bhote Koshi River valley with the plenty of waterfalls on our eyes. This route is the most adventurous route among the others as it offers the panoramic views of the high mountains including the highest peak Everest (8848m) with Langtang (7367m), Xixapangma (8012m), Makalu (8464m) Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu (8153m). We get chance to pass by the high passes like Nyalam Pass (3750 m), Tong-La (5120m) La Lung-la (5124m) & Gyatso-la (5220 m). We continue our drive passing Tingri (4390 m) & stay at Xegar (also known as New Tingri,). Overnight at Xegar.

Day 03 : Xegar – Xigatse
From Xegar, we continue our drive to Xigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city, lying near the union of the Nyang Chu and the Tsang Po, on the main route between Gyantse and West Tibet. It is the place of famous Tashilumpo Monastery. Overnight at Xigatse.

Day 04 : Xigatse – Gyantse
In Xigatse, we visit Tashilumpo Monastery, one of the four great Gelug monasteries renowned as the seat of the Panchen Lama until his death in 1989. After visiting Tashilunpo Monastery in the morning including the Bazaar of Xigatse, We drive to the capital of the small kingdom in 15th century. Gyantse. Visit Gyantse Kumbum (the highest Chorten in Tibet) & Pelkor Chode Monastery founded in 1418. Overnight at Gyantse.

Day 05 : Gyantse – Lhasa
Drive to Lhasa, crossing the Karo-la Pass (5045m), we pass by the Yamdrok Tso, the turquoise lake & one of the four holy lakes in Tibet. Then after passing the Kamba-la Pass (4794m), we find ourselves close to the Lhasa Valley. After crossing the Brahmaputra River, we reach Lhasa, our final destination. Lhasa lies in the Kyichu river valley at 3,595m and is dominated by the magnificent Potala Palace, built in the 17th century by the Great Fifth Dalai Lama. The accompanied guide will reconfirm your onward airline ticket. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 06 & 07 : Lhasa
These Days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursion of the Potala Palace (A great museum with its proportions and priceless treasures) Jokhang Temple (the holiest of Tibetan shrines, houses two images of the Buddha brought as dowry by Songtsen Gampo’s Nepali and Chinese queens) along the bustling street of Barkhor Market. In Lhasa you will also visit Norbu Lingka (the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas), Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 08 : Lhasa – Lhatse
Start your return journey to Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse.

Day 09 : Lhatse – Nyalam
Drive to Nyalam from Lhatse, your another stoppage back from Lhasa. Overnight at Nyalam

Day 10 : Nyalam – Kathmandu
Drive to Zhangmu & complete immigration formalities, drive back to Kathmandu.

The cost of Trip - ( On The base of 5 person in one group – Private)
Standard Accommodation : US $ 780 Per-person

Deluxe Accommodation : US $ 1150 Per-person

Tibet Visa : Us $ 45 Per-person (For American Nationals US $ 45 + US $ 14)

Cost Includes
Accommodation on twin sharing basis on Bed & Breakfast basis., all necessary sightseeing tour as per the program, all necessary monastery entrance fees, English speaking guide, private ground transfers, Tibet travel permit.

Cost Excludes
Hard & Soft drinks, all expenses of personal nature, Personal Insurance, Personal tips, Nepal re-entry visa fee, Airport Tax, Charge for photography, Travel Insurance, Emergency evacuation, Visa fee, & Flight arrangements.

Mt. Everest, also called Mount Qomolangma , is the highest peak in the world. Its Tibetan meaning of ‘Goddess the Third’ adds more mysterious color and magic power to the subject. As a result, it has intrigued all kinds of people since it was first discovered. Pilgrims trek long distances to present a pious worship, climbing enthusiasts run great risks to challenge its high altitude and the common tourists also yearn for a reverent look at this holy peak.

The altitude of Mt. Everest is now about 8,844.43 m. (29,017 ft.). It is the dominant peak of Himalayas, the northern brae in Tingri County of Tibet and the southern in the Nepal. The area has 4 peaks above 8,000 m. (26,247 ft.) and 38 peaks above 7,000 m. (22,965 ft.), hence the laudatory title ‘the Third Pole of the Earth’.

As the supreme point of the world, Mt. Everest is also blessed with many extreme wonders. The top part of the mountain is covered with snow all the year round. When the glaring sun shines on the mountain, the peak is just like a white pyramid miraculously transformed by the Goddess, leading us to imagine her semblance further. More often than not, the thick freely moving clouds and fogs, seeming as if a flag with the mast of the peak was swinging, will shroud the peak. This peculiar phenomenon of Mt. Everest is known as ‘Flag Cloud’. An additional wonder generated here are the bright glaciers, where ices are formed into various shapes like bridges, pagodas and others. You can also find miles of efflorescent rock physiognomy there, such as stalagmites, stelae, stone sword, and stone pagodas. The climbing pathfinders call this splendor at such high attitude ‘the Largest Park on the High Mountain’.

The area of Mt. Everest has been built as one of the national natural reserves, wherein live thousands of kinds of plants, hundreds of varieties of wild animals and dense virgin forests. Many of these are precious and rare, like the first-class protected animal ounces and the valuable timber sandals, etc.

At the foot of Mt. Everest is located the highest temple in the world, Rongbuk Monastery. At the altitude of about 5000 m. (16,404 ft.) and 25 km. (15.5 mi.) in the distance, it is also the best point to appreciate the scenery of Mt. Everest. Rongbuk Glacier around this area is also the largest among all the glaciers here.

Travel tips
Climbing Mt. Everest is very dangerous, only those who can endure the adverse weather and experienced climbers should venture onto it’s slopes. The area is frequently beset with sudden storms, snow, wind and the weather may change quickly in a day. Only the periods between early March and late May, along with early September and late October are fit for climbing, among which less than 20 days are actually fine. So keep a very close eye on the weather changes there if you want to climb. Mt. Everest lies in the borderline about 100 km. (62 mi.) south of Sino-Nepal Road, you can hire a car from Lhasa or take some vehicles by the way. For the dining and accommodation, Rongbuk Monastery is recommended.

The Annapurna Sanctuary is a natural alpine amphitheatre completely surrounded by snow capped mountains, Grandeurs Glaciers, all over 6000 meters. On this trek we will camp deep in the heart of the Sanctuary, as close as we can get to the Himalayan summits. We will witness magical sunrises and sunsets, when the mountains, glaciers and snows glow pink and gold.Trek begins at Pokhara with a short drive to the road head and then a walk to our first day at Ulleri. Over the next few days we will walk through idyllic villages and along ridges where spectacular panoramic views unfold to reveal magnificent mountain-escapes. We initially head west to Ghorepani and an ascent of Poon Hill (3192m) for impressive views of the mountains at sunrise. Walking through oak and rhododendron forests we enter the Modi Khola Valley, entrance to the Sanctuary, known as the ‘gate’ is guarded by the twin peaks of Machapuchare and Hiunchuli. Now we are surrounded by an array of ice-bound peaks with the enormous south face of Annapurna 1 dominating the basin. It is an easy walk to Annapurna Base Camp and there is time to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. We retrace our steps down the Modi Khola Valley before taking a different route back to Pokhara though Villages, see the species of Flora and Fauna.

For a tour from Lhasa to Mount Everest Base Camp, we usually have two options for returning at the end – one is to get back to Lhasa and another one is to drive further to Kathmandu through the border town of Zhangmu between China and Nepal.

When planning such a trip, we first shall leave 2 to 3 days in Lhasa, not only for sightseeing there but also for high altitude acclimatization. Most people will not have any problem with the high altitude after some rest. During sightseeing in Lhasa, we should at least include the most beautiful splendor in Tibet – Potala Palace and the Tibetan spiritual center of Jokhang Temple. If the time permits, we usually shall have one day exploration to the Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery to get a glimpse of how Tibetan monks live or study there. Then we will drive out of Lhasa for other places of the route.

As part of the road to Gyantse is under reconstruction now, our next stop would be Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. There is the Tashilumpo Monastery which stores the biggest copper Buddha statue in the world. The old town of Shigatse is also very interesting just like that of Lhasa. You may find some special souvenirs in the local market as well.

The next day we can either drive to Gyantse for a visit (approx. 180km back and forth) or skip Gyantse and drive forward to Ronbuk Monastery. The Shigatse-Ronbuk is a long trip of around 350km with the most difficult part in the last 100km. Ronbuk Monastery is the highest monastery in the world and only 8km from the Mt. Everest Base Camp. Upon arrival, we would be able to enjoy the glorious evening scenery of Mount Everest in distance. Overnight we usually stay at the Ronbuk Monastery guesthouse.

And in the next early morning, we will walk or take a carriage forward to the Mount Everest Base Camp.As we know there is very limited time to view the true face of Mount Everest in a year, many people feel it is already an unforgettable experience when just being with this highest mountain in the world..After enjoy the morning scenery of Mount Everest, we will get back to Tingri or forward to Shigatse depending on our last stop to Zhangmu or Lhasa. .

This Mount Everest Base Camp tour requires at least 7-8 days including that for high altitude acclimatization in Lhasa. The prime time for it shall be from May to October though it is available throughout the year except some snowing days in February (and raining days in August for the Friendship Highway to Kathmandu). Some tourists told us that they feel they changed to another person after the trip. I guess this might be because they experienced something really very unique in life.

Sherry Jia, experienced Tibet travel advisor from http://www.tibetantours.net, a local travel agency based in Lhasa with an office in Chengdu, Capital of Sichuan Provice in China handling all on-line inquiries regarding a private tour to Tibet and China. For the detailed day-to-day itinerary of this Mount Everest Base Camp trip in Tibet,

Jordan Romero, a 13-year-old Californian boy and the world’s youngest mountaineer who successfully surmounted the world highest mountain Qomolangma, returned to the advanced base camp (ABC) at around 6 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA).

Sonam Wangchen, base camp mountaineering head of the CTMA Himalayan Expedition, told Xinhua that Romero’s team have tried to scale the summit from 7,500 meters Saturday, and it took 14 hours for them to reach the peak 8,844 meters above sea level.

Romero’s teammates include his father, his father’s girlfriend, and three sherpas, who also reached the top.

“I summited at 9:45 am on 22 (Saturday)” Jordan Romero told Xinhua over satellite phone Sunday at ABC, which is 6,500 meters above sea level.

The Romero team safely returned to camp 2, 7,790 meters above sea level Saturday and camped there one night. Leaving camp 2 at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, the team arrived at the advanced base camp around 6:00 p.m.

“I feel really good, no problem at all,” Romero said. “It is all about an experience, and I am glad to be back to the advanced base camp safely.”

“I just want to say that nothing is impossible, and age does not matter, and I want to inspire more people and let them get out of the door,” Romero said.

When talking about people’s concerns and criticism about his expedition at such a young age, he said “We have been receiving emails from many people, and there are many people criticizing my father, but I want to say that, really, this whole thing is my idea, and I have completed it with my family around. ”

The team will arrive at the base camp, which is 5,200 meters above sea leave, in two days.

The previous world record was set by a Nepalese boy, Temba Temba, who reached the summit of the Mt. Qomolangma at 16.

From July 2006 to September 2009, along with his father and stepmother, Romero had climbed Kilimanjaro in Africa, Kosciuszko in Australia, Elbrus in Europe/Russia, Aconcagua in South America, Denali in North America, and Carstensz Pyramid in Oceania.

Jordan’s team will leave for Mt. Vinson Massif in Antarctica in December, to achieve his dream of conquering all the highest mountains in the seven continents before the end of this year.