Tibet Tours

Trekking (range 500 to 3000 m) is by far Nepal’s biggest attraction. Most tourists embark on some trek or the other and many do multiple treks before heading back home. Some arrive each year to do a different trek each time.

This country has the highest Mount Everest (8848 m) plus other 7 top peaks, Popular Cities, Parks & Reserves, UNESCO World Heritages, Hill Stations, Plain Land & Jungles and also Pilgrimage Sites. World famous peace apostle lord Gautam Buddha is born here in Kapilbastu. We show you more festivals than the days in a year.

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Owing 37 manor houses, 12 farms and more than 3,000 serfs, the Tibetan noble family who lived in the Phalha Manor 60 years ago led an extravagant life, drinking French wine and smoking Indian cigarettes.

However, things have changed since the peaceful liberation of Tibet in 1951. The serfs who once accounted for more than 80 percent of the Tibetan population were emancipated in that year.

Located in Paljor Lhunpo Village, Gyangze County in Xigaze Prefecture, the Phalha Manor is the best-preserved Qing Dynasty manor in Tibet.

It was originally owned by the Phalha family, many of whom were senior officials in the Kashag governing council of Tibet during the Qing Dynasty and Republic of China.

Now the manor has been developed into a tourist attraction.

The 82-room manor has 5,000 square meters of grounds.

A guide named Drolma said the manor had a prison where serfs were kept. Bloodstains could still be seen on abandoned torture instruments.

“Tibetan nobles were drunk everyday and whipped their serfs for fun,” sighed Zhang Xuefeng, a tourist visiting the manor, “It is sad to imagine the hardships those serfs had to suffer.”

Migmar Dondrup, an old man in his seventies, was once a serf. “I had to work without food and suffer from the lashes,” he recalled with tears in his eyes.

Sixty years ago, Migmar Dondrup with his parents and wife were all kept as serfs in the Phalha Manor living in a shelter measuring merely 6.5 square meters. The only possession they owned was some broken bowls.

In contrast, Migmar and his family lived in a two-story Tibetan style building with an area of more than 400 square meters. They now have a farmland of 2 hectares yielding about 10,000 kilograms of grain per year.

They also raise many cattle from which they can make 50,000 yuan (7738 U.S. dollars) each year.

“Those unbearable memories have gone with the time,” Migmar Dondrup said with a smile and made a cup of buttered tea for himself.

Only the colorful prayer flags are still waving on the roof of the Phalha Manor like before.

The Namtso or Nam Co Lake is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. With an elevation of 4,718 m and a surface area of approximately 1,920 sqkm, Nam Co is the biggest lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region and also the second largest salt lake in China. As was written in some historical documents, the lake is as blue as the sky, thus the lake is also called Tian Lake (literally, Sky Lake).

Nam Co is a world of blue. Those who live in Nam Co have the largest vocabulary of blue, just like the Inuit people have hundreds of words for different snows. Navy blue, midnight blue, powder blue, pearl blue, tile blue, gray blue …the blues one can see in Nam Co will definitely go beyond a normal vocabulary. There will always be a new kind of blue that one has never seen or even imagined.

There are many tourist attractions in Nam Co, among which the most popular three are: Ying Bin Stone, He Zhang Stone or Fu Mu Stone (literally Parents Stone) and Shan E Cave. Ying Bin Stone is the place where businessmen pray for good fortune; He Zhang Stone is where great love can be remembered and Shan E Cave (literally the Good and the Evil Cave) was where good once fought evil. An ancient tale says about the Shan E Cave that only good doers can pass through the cave.

Tips:

When to go: The rainy season of Nam Co from June to September is the best and almost the only time to visit Nam Co, since in October and November, the roads there will be blocked by heavy snow.

How to go: The Lhasa-Nam Co road was completed in the year 2006, so the buses offered by local travel agencies are now the most convenient choice.

If you are planning a trip to China, you will start on a journey into one of the most exciting counties in the world. With a land area of over 3.69 million square miles and a population of more than first 2 billion people, China is undoubtedly the epitome of paradox, mystery and adventure. China is a country of contrasts, with primitive villages, picturesque scenery and glitter, backgrounds immense wealth of the city new wealthy middle class and rich. Tourism has come with the new economic climate, hotels, restaurants and restored historic sites were blooming abundantly. But to travel in China will be overwhelming, to overcome the language as the most difficult hurdle. You are advised to ask themselves with basic Chinese words for food and beverages, hotels and restaurants, shopping for necessities to be aware of, and for directions and hours. It is much easier to move and to lead to greater interaction with the Chinese people. If you are the type that are taken away from the bustle of towns and hiking and backpacking, then China is the ultimate destination for trekking. I’ve listed three favorites. The Great Wall: Jinshanling to Simatai Location: in the province of Hebei Hiking time: 4:00 – 5:00 The rugged six mile (10 km) lies between -55 Jinshanling and Simatai miles (89 kilometers) northeast of Beijing, is a good start. Taxis in Beijing are arranged just two pages (about $ 60. USD round trip). Plan on at least four hours: the path is rocky and steep. Other well-preserved and accessible parts of the wall are Huanghuacheng and Mutianyu, north of Beijing. For thirsty travelers, Hebei Province has no limitations in walking wall, but almost no infrastructure for hikers. Most Chinese tourists take the zip line Simatai ($ 4), or the head of the reconstructed section of the Wall at Badaling ($ 6). For one afternoon. You can be violent crowd and providers face, but it is certainly the best way to see the wall. Starting in the small village of Jinshanling and Simatai ends, walking is an intense pace of the ascent and descent of the road together. Some routes have fallen, with crumbling walls and steps, and thus improves the feeling of walking on the ruins, which are more than 2,000 years. During this walk you will probably meet the local farmers sell water, beer and tourist trinkets. The hike is a strenuous climb of steps from top to bottom. For the adjustment, the increase of 10 kilometers can take less than three hours. Getting Started It is possible to reach by public bus, but are more easily organized by a travel agency. The tickets are usually a minibus from Beijing to Jinshanling, entrance fees and a minibus back to Beijing Simatai. Input Two tickets are required. At the end of the walk is crossing it, a fee of five yuan for a bridge, is the ticket Tyrolean another 60 RMB. Tower “A” should receive from a travel agency cost 90 RMB. Be aware that an additional 30 RMB for the second ticket is required separately by you to the wall. Accommodation It is possible to spend the night on the wall if you have the right equipment. Otherwise, most people visit the Great Wall in Beijing one day. Living in small villages near the wall can be hard to find. Food There are local selling water, soda, beer and kebabs and noodles. At the end of the hike in Simatai, there is a restaurant near the parking lot. Tiger Leaping Gorge Location: North Yunnan Province Hiking time: 2 days Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest gorges in the world and a spectacular miracle. Mountains, forests, meadows, vertical rock walls and villages with terraced fields await you. Houses built with stacked slate, wood-frame and on the roofs, to give you the feeling of stepping back into another time. Far below the trail that is along the Haba mountains, you the Jinsha Jiang (also known as the Yangtze in other parts of China), which cuts into the throat to see 16 km and crosses the steep flanks of the mountain peaks, passing more than 19,000 feet in the clouds. Most people take two days to walk along the 9-12 hours completed Tiger Leaping Gorge, staying overnight in one of the many huts in the villages. Getting Started Tiger Leaping Gorge is located north of Lijiang, located several hours by bus (20 RMB). The trail begins near the small town Qiatou. At the end of the walk, back to Qiatou is another 20 RMB. From there you can take a bus back to Lijiang. Input Admission: 30 RMB Accommodation Most people increase the length (16 km) from the Tiger Leaping Gorge in two days, starting in the early morning hours of Qiatou on “Day One” and overnight in a guest house in a village on trail. The rooms are simple, and will cost around 30 RMB. Accommodation Qiatou can be found at the Tiger Leaping Packed Cafe, which offers a kitchen dorm room, luggage room, and much information. At the end of the course is Sean Guest House in Walnut Grove, a place popular with many hikers. Food In Qiatou, the tiger jumps packed cafe offers homemade food. There are restaurants in the huts in the villages, and water and snacks can also be purchased. Outside the towns there are no facilities along the route. Emei Shan Location: south of Sichuan Province Duration: 3 days One of China’s four sacred mountains of Buddhism, Emei Shan, with temples and monasteries still inhabited by monks and nuns dotted. It is a place of pilgrimage for followers of Buddhism, and how you go, you think you climb the long staircase to the floor. On the summit of Mount Emei, you are to stand above the clouds at a height of over 9,800 feet, as on the Golden Temple Trek. It is easy to see why the Buddhist Emei Shan chose pilgrimage. It is not just a test of physical endurance, but a test of spirit and good. The Buddhist religion is based on the premise that life is suffering established, and stair climbing Emei is strenuous enough to make you a believer. Hikers can travel to the summit and back in three days, spend the night in one of the monasteries in the mountains, and the second day, the Golden Temple. The third day is a walk or bus ride down the mountain. You can also consider one of several mountain railways on Mount Emei are. Getting Started Emei Shan Emei is located about 150 miles south of Chengdu. It is about three hours by bus. Input The entrance fee is 120 RMB. Elevators are 40 RMB 30 RMB up and down (round trip is 60 RMB). The bus from top to bottom is 30 RMB. Accommodation Hikers can expect to pay 40 RMB for a dorm bed, and 130 RMB for a double room in a monastery of the mountain. At the foot of the mountain there are many hotels. Food There are stalls on the way of water, soda, fruit and instant noodles, and most of the monasteries have a home base.

Arrival in Lhasa [3658m]

Upon arrival at Lhasa airport or train station, to be met and transferred to your hotel / hostel in Lhasa. Afternoon have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Meet and assist by our representative upon your arrival at the airport. Then drive to your hotel with your driver and car.

Day 02 Delhi
In the morning take a city tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate – The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The Government headquarters. In the afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid – The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort – The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial – The memoir of father of the nation.

Later also visit the Qutub Minar – the tallest freestanding minaret in stone in the world; then onto Humayun’s tomb – the first Mughal construction in India from 1565 AD. Also see the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the India Gate built in the earlier half of the 20th century. Drive through the old city past the Red Fort and visit the Jama Masjid – the biggest of its kind in India. Here take a rickshaw through the winding streets of the old city to see the life of the people in this part of the world. A perfect introduction of your tour. The rickshaw puller pulls you through the imperial avenue the Chandni Chowk where you will find each and every small business under the sky. Finally, reach Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, where your chauffeur is waiting for you to take you to your next stop the Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple in activity. After lunch continue on your route to Agra.

Day 03 Delhi – Jaipur
Today we proceed towards Jaipur after a leisurely breakfast.

Day 04 Jaipur
Visit the Amber fort in the morning; included is an elephant ride at the Amber fort. See the marvelous Shish mahal built in the 17th century in a fusion style of Hindu and Islamic art. Also see the hall of public audiences and Maharaja Man Singh’s Palace who had twelve queens.

After lunch set off to see the Pink city visiting the observatory Jantar Mantar built in 1727 by Sawai Maharaja Jai Singh II who was a mathematician, an astronomer an astrologer and a great musician of his era. He built five observatories throughout India – Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, Mathura and Delhi but only the one at Jaipur is functional.

Then visit the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur with a fabulous collection of robes and saris in cotton and silk with gold lattice work. The City Palace houses a collection of paintings also in the painting gallery and of course a collection of arms and ammunitions in the ammunition gallery.

Day 05 Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (250km)
Leave Jaipur after breakfast and reach Fatehpur Sikri by early afternoon. Visit this abandoned city built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the second half of the 16th century. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar after his Hindu wife bore him the long awaited son who was born after the renowned sufi saint Salim Chisti blessed Jodhabai Akbar’s hindu wifewith a son. Also visit Jodhabai’s palace the biggest palace in Fatehpur Sikri even bigger than the emperor’s palace himself as this was the queen who bore him his heir to the throne.

Continue towards Agra and reach Agra by early evening. Relax at your hotel or go to the local bazaar to see the lifestyle of the people.

Day 06 Agra
Taj Mahal is awaiting your arrival today morning. A must see with the rising sun as the Taj Mahal is bathed in the golden rays of the morning sun. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial that houses the tomb of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design, balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen anywhere in the world.

Then see the Agra Fort built by Akbar where Shahjahan was imprisoned by his own son Aurangzeb.

Post lunch visit Itmad ud Daulah – it is the first mughal building built out completely of marble. In many contexts it is referred to being the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. Then visit Sikandara the tomb of the great emperor Akbar.

Day 07 Agra – Orchha – Khajuraho
Today in the morning we go to Jhansi and proceed towards Khajuraho via a visit to Orchha.

Orchcha a medieval village where time has stopped. You feel the timelessness of this spot. Orchha is a medieval city founded by Bundela rulers with palaces and temples of the 16th and 17th century – which have remarkably withstood the onslaught of time. The river Betwa picturesquely flanks the city.

Reach Orchha by 1130 hrs and see the beautiful Palace Complex – Jahangiri Mahal and the Raja Mahal. Closely study the intricacies of the mural paintings in the Raja Mahal and visit the Laxminarayana Temple.
Post lunch continue towards Khajuraho about 182 km away by road.

Day 08 Khajuraho – Varanasi
Morning sight seeing shows us the temples built during the 9th to the 11th centuries by the powerful dynasty of Chandela rajputs. The temples with their erotic sculptures are a feast to the eyes. The Chandelas built 85 temples in all but today only 20 temples stand intact. Visit the eastern and western group of temples before taking the road to Varanasi. Upon your arrival in Varanasi retire to your hotel.

Day 09 Varanasi – Kathmandu
Early in the morning (0500hrs) we take you to banks of the river Ganges where we board a boat to see the morning ablutions of the Hindus from the security of our boat. The boat ride starts from Dasashwamedh Ghat and ends at Manikarnika Ghat along the sacred Ganges. See the Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Gyanvyapi kund and the mosque attached to it. Also visit the Benares Hindu University the largest residential university in India with more than 3000 residential students.
Return to your hotel for breakfast.

Later visit Sarnath the sacred city for the Buddhist all over the world. It was here that Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to his first five disciples. Also worth visiting is the museum with artifacts dating back to 3rd century BC. Visit the nearby ruins of the ancient seat of learning in Sarnath.

In time transfer to the airport for your flight to Katmandu. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel The Radisson. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 10 Kathmandu
After breakfast sightseeing of Kathmandu city, Swayambhunath stupa & Patan city.

Swayambhunath Stupa: Swayambhu, the Buddhist temple is situated on the top of a hill west of the city, is one of the popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is also known as the monkey temple after the large tribe of monkeys which guards the hill. This huge stupa is surrounded by other famous temples and gompas. The great thunderbolt which is known as vajra is on the edge of the stupa was built during the Malla kings period. On the top of the stupa is a gold-colored square block from which the watchful eyes of the Buddha gaze out across the valley in each direction. The question mark-like nose is actually the Nepali number one is a symbol of unity.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is a world heritage site. It’s a complex of places, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th century, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. Kathamandap is one of Kathmandu’s oldest buildings. It was constructed 800 years ago. From this ancient edifice Kathmandu derives its name. Basantapur is residential place of Living Virgin Goddess Kumari, where girl is chosen to be Living Goddess.

Patan City: Patan is separated form Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. It is also known as Lalitpur, which means city of beauty. Patan has a long Buddhist history and have stupas at four corners. Like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square is also packed with temples. Most of these temples are built during the Malla kings period. As in Kathmandu, Patan also has an old royal palace built during the Malla kings period. There is a stone column holding up a statue of Sidhinarsimha Malla, King of Patan. Remarkable monument here is the 17th century temple of Krishna Temple dedicated to the Hindu God Krishna, entirely built on stone. Golden Temple is a Buddhist monastery with wall painting, 14th century statues and ancient scriptures. Mahabouddha, the 14th century Buddhist monument is an excellent example of terra cotta art form. Overnight at The Radisson

Day 11 Kathmandu
After breakfast sightseeing of Pasupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa & Bhaktapur city. Boudhanath Stupa was constructed in 5 c. AD. Boudhanath is one of the largest stupa in the world and the largest in Nepal.(It looms 36m high and 100m in diameter). It is surrounded with prayer wheels that content religious texts. There are many Tibetian Buddhist monasteries in vicinity of stupa.

Pashupati Nath: Pashupati Temple is is one of the most important and world renowned Hindu temple stands on the banks of Bagmati River, between the airport and Boudha. This Shiva temple on the subcontinent draws numerous Devotees, sadhus and holy men from all around the world. Lord Shiva is known as the destroyer and creator of the Hindu religion and appears on many forms. Although Shiva is often bloodthirsty god, no animal sacrifices are made here. Outside the temple you will see numerous people selling flowers, incense and other offering materials. In-front of the temple there is a bull known as Nandi facing towards the temple. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple and you are not allowed to take photographs of the Lord shiva inside the temple. Bagmati River Bank on the side of Pashupati, is also a popular place for cremation. Just beside this temple lies Guheyeshwari temple.

Bhaktapur is also known as Bhadgaon or the city of Devotees, is the third major town of the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur was the capital of the whole valley during the 14th to 16th century. Much of the town’s great architecture dates from the end of 17th century. This town is also well known as Newari Architecture town. Bhaktapur rises upon the northern bank of Hanumante River. Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site) the place of the famous Lion’s and Golden gates, the palace of 55 windows (12th century) the magnificent Chowkot Palace and Bell of Barking Dogs. The Nyatapola Temple (17th century) stairway leading to the temple is flanked by stone figures of deities and mythical beasts, each 10 times more powerful than the one immediately below. The Dattatreya Temple located nearby is dedicated to the three headed combination of the Hindu deties Brahma, Bishnu and Shiva. Overnight at The Radisson

Day 12 Kathmandu – Dhulikhel
In the morning leave for the mountain resort of Dhulikhel.
On the outskirts the southern side of Bhaktapur, down to Banepa, towards the Tibetan border is a hill station called Dhulikhel. It is also famous for the short treks. Its population is Newar, although there are people of many other groups in the surrounding villages. This place was gathering point of hippies who even planned to build their own temple here. This place is also surrounded by Harisiddhi temple, Vishnu Temple, Krishna Temple and Bhagwati Temple, Shiva Temple and Famous Kali temple. People often spend the night in one of the lodges here to witness the sun set and sun rise. It is about an hours drive from Kathmandu. The view of Mount Everest from the resort is breath taking. Overnight at Dhulikhel Mountain Resort.

Day 13 Dhulikhel – Zhangmu.
In the very early morning, enjoy the sun rising in Dhulikhel. Then drive to the border of China and Nepal, then exit Nepal and enter Tibet. Drive to Zhangmu, a typical border town. Enjoy the impressive landscape along the way. Overnight in Zhangmu Hotel.

Day 14 Zhangmu – Tingri
Tingri, a huddle of Tibetan homes that overlook the towering Himalaya Range. Drive to Tingri, have an eye feast of Mt. Everest. Overnight in Mt. Quomolangma Hotel.

Day 15 Tingri – Shigatse
Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, has long been the seat of Panchan Lamas. Visit Tashilhunpo Monatsery, Shigatse’s foremost attraction.
Overnight in Shigatse Shandong Mansion.

Day 16 Shigatse – Gyantse – Lhasa
Gyantse is a small town of typical Tibetan style, here you’ll visit Kumbum, the most famous stupa in Tibet. En route to Lhasa, you’ll visit the Yamdrok-tso, one of Tibet’s three holy lakes, enjoy the beautiful lake scenery. Overnight in Lhasa Hotel.

Day 17 Lhasa
A full day sightseeing to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhore Area. Overnight in Lhasa Hotel.

Day 18 Lhasa
In the morning, visit Tibetan Museum. Then boating on the Lhasa River by yak skin boat. In the afternoon, enjoy some leisure time. Ovenight in Lhasa Hotel.

Day 19 Lhasa – next destination
After breakfast, get transferred to the airport for your onward travel.

Tour includes

Daily breakfasts
All sight seeing and tours mentioned in the itinerary
Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur
Overnight stay in the hotels mentioned or similar
Semi luxury car with chauffeur
All applicable taxes
Rickshaw ride in the old city of Varanasi
Airfare for sectors mentioned: Varanasi – Kathmandu only
Local guides for all mentioned tours
All entrance fees to monuments and sites
Air conditioned luxury car with chauffeur
In Nepal and Tibet Non AC car will be provided due to hilly terrain
Early morning and evening boat rides on river Ganges in Varanasi
Assistance at railway stations and airports and upon check in at hotels

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Day 01 Lijiang-Zhongdian (ShangeriLa) (3300m/240km)

In the fresh morning air, we’ll drive from Lijiang to Zhongdian. On the way, we’ll visit the the First Bend of the Yangtze River, the deepest gorge in the world – Tiger Leaping Gorge and the Sangzanlin Temple, one of the famous monastery in Kham area and also the largest Tibetan Buddhism monastery in Yunnan Province. When arrival in Zhongdian, free at leisure to explore the old town.

Note: Our tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Lijiang one day earlier.

Day 02 Zhongdian-Deqin-Feilaisi (3400m/260km)

Visit the Napa Lake Reserve, about 8km from ShangeriLa and then drive to Benzilan town, home to local craftworks for the ‘Valley of Sun’. And after pass the Baima snow mountain, we’ll get to Deqin and arrive at Feilaisi in the evening to enjoy the sunset of Mt. Meili.

Day 03 Feilai-Markham (3780m/200km)

Drive to Markham via Yanjing where there is still the old process of man-made salt. At Markham, we join the Sichuan-Tibet sourthern route to Tibet.

Day 04 Markham-Baso (3300m/360km)

Drive the bumpy road to Zuogong via Jueba Mountain, Lawu Mountain and the Dongda Mountain (5008). Then we’ll pass Bangda, Yela Mountain and Duola Mountain down to the valleys and pastures to Baso.

Day 05 Baso-Rawoktso (3850m/168km)

Rawoktso Lake is a famous glacier lake on the plateau. Beside the lake, there are grasslands, forests, snow mountains and glaciers reflected in the lake with birds flying freely form a charming and harmonious world. After sigthseeing there, we’ll visit the great Laigu (Loigu) Glaciers (composed of six ocean glaciers).

Note: If it is necessary to change to local vehicles to Laigu Glaicer as requested by the local government, the Clients shall bear the relevant fee.

Day 06 Rawoktso-Pomi (2700m/130km)

Today we’ll have the most beautiful scenery of the Sichuan-Tibet sourthen route, and visit another famous glacier – Midui Glacier, about 100km from Pomi.

Day 07 Pomi – Bayi (2450m/235km)

Complete the last hard road in Tongmai and get to Sejila Mountain (4702m) from where you’ll have a good view of Mt. Namche Barwa. Then we’ll descend to Nyingchi in the Niyang River valley. It is about 19km from Nyingchi to Bayi and on the way, we’ll pay a visit to the cypress tree, the King of World’s cypress trees.

Day 08 Bayi-Basumtso Lake-Lhasa (3650m/410km)

Drive to Lhasa along the Niyang River and on the way, we’ll visit the holy Basumtso Lake surrounded by high mountains. After cross Mila Mountain (5014m) in Dazi, we’ll see the grand Potala Palace far away..

Day 09-10 Sightsee in Lhasa

Visit all main scenic spots in Lhasa in this two days: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and the bustling Barkhor Street around the temple, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.

Day 11 Leave

This day we’ll transfer you to the airport or train station. Your wonderful Yunnan-Tibet overland tour ends.

Tips: It is advised to take this Yunnan-Tibet overland tour in May, June, September and October when it is warm without much raining. And if there is more travel time, you can extend it by combining the tour easily with the classical Middle Tibet Tour or the wonderful Mt. Everest Tour for more experience in Tibet.