Day
1 Arrive Lhasa
Days 2-3 Lhasa
Day 4 Gyantse
Day 5 Sakya
Day 6 Rombuk
Day 7 Everest Base Camp - Shegar
Day 8 Shigatse
Day 9 Transfer to Lhasa airport & depart or drive to Namtso
Day 10 Lhasa
Day 11 Depart
Physical
Grading:
Easy-Moderate
Culture Shock Grading:
Low-Moderate
Accommodation:
Hotel (8 nights)
Basic Guest House
(2 nights)
Transport:
Private 4WD vehicle
Accompanied by:
Tibetan Guide
Meals:
Not included.
Group departures operate the 11-day itinerary.
You may depart to lhasa airport on Day 9 by prior arrangement.
Tibet Tour: Highlights of Central Tibet with Everest
Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Namtso - Lhasa
Explore a very special area of central Tibet and make the classic overland journey across the Roof of the World.
In the heart of central Tibet the great temples, monasteries, forts and palaces of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse are powerful testaments to a long and volatile history and to the spiritual and artistic traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.
Skirt the turquoise lake of YamdrokTso, cross mountain passes topped by prayer flags, pass glaciers, barren hillsides and fertile valleys - green, pink or brilliant yellow depending on season.
From the tiny monastery of Rombuk there are stunning views of Qomolangma (Mt Everest) and a trip up to base camp (5200m) brings you even closer.
North of Lhasa the Tibetan Plateau's second largest saltwater lake, Namtso Chukmo, is a spectacular site. Dominated by the 7110-meter snow peak of Nyenchen Thanglha, it teems with migratory birds and the cave hermitages at Tashidor are a popular pilgrimage destination.
Group Departures 2012
5% discount on bookings confirmed by April 01
April 01, May 01
May 31, June 28,
July 28,
August 25
September 25, October 23
*all timed for Full Moon at Everest
private departures at any time
Best: April-November
Arrival options for this tour
Accommodation, transfers and sightseeing packages available in all gateway cities.
Chengdu: Delight
in the successes of the Panda Breeding Sanctuary and discover Sichian's
ancient tea houses.
Xi'an: Visit the famed Terracotta Warriors and sample the delicious delicacies of the Muslim Quarter>
Beijing:Marvel at the vast expanses of Tiananmen and the Forbidden City.
Kathmandu:Explore the religious centers of old Kathmandu. Flight only, 1 full day needed in Kathmandu for visa processing.
** From Chengdu or Beijing you may prefer the option of the train to Lhasa rather than flight. Allow 1 extra day.
