Tibet Encompassed

From$4799USD
21 days,Beijing to Kathmandu
Trip Code: ACKA

Visiting incredible monuments and ancient places, hiking the holy Kailash kora deep in the Himalayas, seeing spectacular landscapes adorned with prayer flags, exploring bustling Beijing, listening to monks debating at a monastery, experiencing the thrill of Everest Base Camp

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From China's modern capital of Beijing travel back in time across the grasslands of central China to Tibet and ‘the roof of the world’. Witness the splendour of the 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 multi-share), sleeper train (2 nts)
  • Train, private bus, 4x4 vehicle, walking.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
  • Small group experience; Max 14
Map of the route for Tibet Encompassed Click to enlarge
Places Visited
  • China
  • Nepal
  • Tibet
Day 1 Beijing

Arrive at anytime.

Day 2 Beijing

Private bus to the Great Wall. Visit Tiananmen Square and have a guided tour of the Forbidden City.

Days 3-4 Trans Tibetan Rail Journey

On Day 3 in the afternoon depart on a 48-hour train journey to Lhasa. Enjoy the views while watching the scenery completely change as you climb onto the Tibetan Plateau.

Days 5-8 Lhasa (3B)

Arrive Lhasa on Day 5. Orientation walk around Barkhor Square, Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace and either Sera or Drepung Monastery.

Day 9 Yamdrok Tso/Gyantse (1B)

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/Everest Base Camp

Drive to Everest Base Camp. Hike to base camp and visit the world's highest monastery.

Day 12-13 Saga/Darchen

Follow the road west across grasslands and passes culminating in the first spectacular view of Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.

Day 14-16 Kailash/Lake Manasarovar

Embark on the toughest part of our journey, the 2.5-day Kailash kora (circuit 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 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.

Day 20 Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu. Free time to explore the city.

Day 21 Kathmandu

Depart at any time.

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