From China's modern capital of Beijing travel back in time across grasslands of central China to Tibet and ‘the roof of the world’. Witness the splendour of Potala Palace, the backdrop of Everest and the majesty of remote monasteries before arriving for a hike at Asia's most sacred mountain, Mt. Kailash. This comprehensive Tibetan tour features small 4x4 vehicles to get off the beaten track, local guides and an expert CEO to lead the way. So make sure your camera’s charged and be prepared to have your breath taken away by mesmerizing Tibet.
What's Included
- Entrance to the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, Kumbum, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Yamdrok Tso, Pelkor Cheode, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Qomolangma Nature Preserve
- 4 Breakfasts (Allow USD300-400 for meals not included.)
- Hotels/guesthouses (11 nts), very basic guesthouses (7 nts, possibly multishare), sleeper train (2 nts)
- Train, private bus, 4WD vehicle, walking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 14
Places Visited
- China
- Nepal
- Tibet
Day 1 Beijing
Arrive at anytime.
Days 2-3 Beijing
Private bus to the Great Wall. Subway to Tiananmen Square, guided tour of the Forbidden City. 48-hr train journey to Lhasa from Beijing.
Days 4-5 Trans Tibetan Rail Journey
Board the train for Lhasa and watch the scenery completely change as you climb onto the Tibetan Plateau.
Days 6-8 Lhasa (3B)
Orientation walk around Barkhor square, Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace and either Sera or Drepung Monastery.
Day 9 Yamdrok Tso and Gyantse (B)
Drive to Gyantse along Yamdrok Tso with a visit to Pelkor Chode monastery.
Day 10 Shigatse
Optional visit to Gyantse fort and continue to Shigatse visiting the Tashilunpo Monastery.
Day 11 Rombuk and Everest Base Camp
Drive to Everest base Camp. Hike to Base Camp and visit world's highest monastery.
Days 12-13 Saga to Darchen
Follow the road west across grasslands and passes culminating in the first spectacular view of Kailash & Manasarovar.
Days 14-16 Kailash and Lake Manasarovar
Follow the road west across grasslands and passes culminating in the first spectacular view of Kailash & Manasarovar. Embark on the toughest part of our journey, the 2.5 day Kailash kora or hike. The highest pass is 5630m. The distinctive snow-topped pyramid of Kailash stands apart and distinct from those around it, dominating the landscape.
Day 17-18 Darchen to Saga
Crossing the grasslands, we come back down south to Saga.
Day 19 Zhangmu
Cross one of the most spectacular mountain passes, topped with prayer flags and wind-driven prayer wheels. You will truly feel like you are on top of the world.
Day 20 Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu and free to explore the city.
Day 21 Kathmandu
Free to depart at any time.
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