Tibet tours, treks and expeditions
The Tibetan Plateau offers myriad possibilities… We offer a variety of package tours for private groups including the highlights of Lhasa, the Potala, Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash, Qomolangma National Park, Lake Namtso – and combining Tibet with China & Nepal if you wish -
or we can tailor a tour or trek specifically to your needs – just let us know how long you have, how many people in your group, when and where you want to go.
With a focus on the historic, religious and artistic traditions of Tibet, each year we offer a limited number of Group Departures on the most popular routes and to some of the more remote regions of the Tibetan Plateau.The cultural heart of Tibet are the great monasteries, temples and palaces of Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya – explore this area fully on our Classic Tibet tour – continuing on the overland route from Lhasa to Kathmandu which has long been one of the classic journeys of the world or add in one of Tibet’s best treks – 4 days from Ganden to Samye.
A side trip up to North Everest Base Camp a definite highlight affording superb views of the mountain. Traveling alone or enjoy sharing your travels with like-minded travelers from around the world – join one of our group departures: Tibet Overland with Everest Base Camp .
These tours use a combination of hotel and basic guest house accommodation, according to availability and are less demanding (physically and culturally) than Western Tibet.                   Kailash, the holy mountain that stands at the center of the Buddhist, Hindu, Bon and Jain universes, the earthly manifestation of Mount Meru, is the focus of journeys to western Tibet. To make a circumambulation (kora) of Mount kailash is to cleanse yourself of the sins of a lifetime.
The remote Kingdom of Guge was establisehed following the 9th century breakup of the Yarlung Empire – the approach is along a rough, winding road through incredible gorges with the Ladakh Himalaya as backdrop. The town of Tsada is dramatically situated on cliffs above the Sutlej – here the monastery of Tholing and the nearby remains of the Guge capital at Tsaparang boast some of the most incredible Buddhist wall murals anywhere.
Travel to this region can be more challenging than other areas – some driving days are long and the roads unpaved and dusty. Guest houses are basic and food options simpler and less varied. For groups of 4-5 and larger camping is a good option. Travel here is still an adventure and the rewards well worth it.
