Tibetan Cultural Tours
Here are a variety of the most common Cultural Tours in Tibet that we have arranged for our satisfied customers in the past and which we will be happy to arrange for any of our customers in the future. However, do keep in mind that this is just a sampling of standard Cultural Tours that are available and that we specialize in arranging customized tours for our clients depending on their own interests and needs. Once again, please send us your ideas and we will be happy to arrange a unique and customized Cultural Tour for you!
8-Day Tibet Vacation Package
Duration : 08 Days
Places Covered : Kathmandu – Kodari – Tingri – Xigatse – Gyantse – Lhasa – Drepung – Potala – Norbulingka – Gonggar
Drive over the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Kathmandu with Lhasa. Enjoy fabulous mountain scenery enroute, visit mystical Buddhist monasteries of Tashilungpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu (or onward to China). A choice of hotels are available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden Tibet.
Day 1 : Drive Kathmandu to Kodari (6 hrs). After immigration and custom formalities drive to Zangmu. Overnight hotel Zangmu.
Day 2 : Drive to Tingri (4342m/8 hrs) crossing two passes Nyalam (3800m) and Lalungla (5050m) with excellent views (weather permitting) of the lofty Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest. Overnight at EVEREST Hotel.
Day 3 : Drive from Tingri to Xigatse (3900m/8 hrs) crossing two passes Lhakpala (5200m) and Tsuola (4500m). Overnight at Xigatse Hotel.
Day 4 : Sightseeing tour of Tashilungpo Monastery and Xigatse Market. Afternoon drive to Gyantse (3950m/3 hrs). Sightseeing tour of Phalkor Monastery, Kumbum Stupa and Gyantse Market. Overnight at Gyantse Hotel.
Day 5 : Drive Gyantse to Lhasa (3650m/8 hours) crossing two passes Karola (5010m) and Kambala (4794m) via Yamdrok Lake (Turquoise Lake). Overnight hotel.
Day 6 : Sightseeing tour of Drepung & Jokhang Monasteries and Barkhor Market. Overnight hotel.
Day 7 : Sightseeing tour of Potala & Norbulingka Palaces and Sera Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Drive to Gonggar airport and fly out to (Kathmandu or Chengdu) for onward journey.





