Welcome to the spiritual heart of Tibet! Upon arrival in Lhasa, you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Take the evening to relax and acclimatize to the altitude.
Overnight: Banak Shol Hotel
Visit the majestic Potala Palace, exploring its chapels, golden chortens, and ancient murals. In the afternoon, visit Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s holiest site, and walk the lively Barkhor Street, where you can shop for Tibetan crafts.
Overnight: Lhasa
Explore Drepung Monastery, once home to 10,000 monks and the former administrative center of the Dalai Lama. After lunch, visit Sera Monastery, famous for its lively monk debates.
Overnight: Lhasa
Drive 48 km to Ganden Monastery, the first and most important Gelugpa monastery. Return to Lhasa to visit Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas.
Overnight: Lhasa
Drive to Drak Yerpa, an ancient retreat site with over 80 meditation caves. Enjoy stunning views of Lhasa valley before returning to the city for free time.
Overnight: Lhasa
Visit Yumbu Lagang, Tibet’s first palace, and Tradruk Monastery, home to a rare pearl thangka. Cross the Yarlung Tsangpo River to visit Samye Monastery, Tibet’s first monastery built in the 8th century.
Overnight: Monastery Hotel, Samye
Drive to Chimpu Nunnery, a spiritual site with stunning views over the Yarlung Valley. Hike uphill for two hours to explore Guru Rinpoche’s meditation caves.
Overnight: Samye
Depart for Gyantse, stopping at Yamdrok Lake, a sacred turquoise lake at Kampala Pass (3975m). Continue to Karola Glacier (4960m) before reaching Gyantse.
Overnight: Gyantse
Visit Kumbum Stupa in Gyantse, then drive to Shigatse to explore Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama. Visit Narthang Monastery, famous for its ancient scripture printing.
Overnight: Lhatse
Explore Sakya Monastery, home to valuable Buddhist scriptures and relics. Then, drive to Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monastery, near Everest Base Camp (EBC).
Overnight: Rongbuk Monastery Hotel
Enjoy enough time at the Everest Base Camp (5150m) for breathtaking views of Mount Everest. After exploration, drive back to Shigatse.
Overnight: Shigatse
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Yarlung Tsangpo River, returning to Lhasa for a relaxing evening.
Overnight: Lhasa
Transfer to the airport or train station for your onward journey. Tashi Delek! Tibet cultural travel ends here.
The best time to visit Tibet is from April to October, with May, June, and September offering the most pleasant weather and clear views of Mount Everest. Winter (November to March) is colder but has fewer tourists.
Yes, all foreign travelers require a Tibet Travel Permit, which we will arrange for you. If visiting Everest Base Camp or other restricted areas, additional permits may be required.
Lhasa sits at 3,650m (11,975ft), so it’s important to rest upon arrival, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, and ascend gradually. Our itinerary includes time for acclimatization to help prevent altitude sickness.
You’ll stay in comfortable hotels in Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse, with basic guesthouses at Everest Base Camp and Samye Monastery. Facilities in remote areas are more limited but offer a unique cultural experience.
Bring warm clothing (even in summer), comfortable hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, lip balm, and a personal first-aid kit. If visiting Everest Base Camp, a sleeping bag for extra warmth is recommended.
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