Tour Code: IFH-TB-03
Tour days: 9 Days
This Tibet discovery escorted tour showcases the very best of Tibet. Beginning in Lhasa, you’ll travel to Gyangtse, tour Shigatse, Gyangtse and Dingri, visit Everst Base Camp and then cross the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge to Nepal.
Transfer via: flight - your arrangement
Activities for today: airport transfer
Upon arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport, you're met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka
After hotel breakfast, visit the symbol of Tibet - Potala Palace. Built in 641 A.D, it is the palace with the highest altitude in the world. The palace was designated as the world heritage site by UNESCO. Afternoon, move on to visit the Sera Monastery and Norbulingka.
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Carpet Factory
Spend the whole morning exploring Drepung Monastery, the biggest one of its kind of Tibetan Buddhism, which was built in 1416 A.D.. The rest of the day, continue to visit Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, and the Tibetan Carpet Factory.
Activities for today: Yamdrok Lake, Palcho Monastery, Gyangtse Old Street
Today, drive about 300km to Gyangtse, en route visit the holy Yamdrok Lake. Upon arrive in Gyangtse, pany a visit to the Palcho Monastery and the Gyangtse Old Street.
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Tashi Lunpo Monastery, New Palace of Panchen
Drive to Shigatse. Visit the famous Tashi Lunpo Monastery and the New Palace of Panchen.
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Sakya Monastery, Lhatse Town
Drive to Dingri. Visit the Sakya Monastery and Lhatse Town.
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Everest Base Camp, Rongbuk Monastery
After breakfast, visit the Everest Base Camp and the Rongbuk -- the monastery with highest altitude in the world. From the monastery, you can see the Mt. Everest.
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Sunrise at Rongbuk Monastery, Tingri Old Town
Today, you will get up earlier for the chance to see the breathtaking sunrise at Rongbuk Monastery. Later, drive to the border town - Zhangmu via Tingri Old Town. After passing through the +5000-meter-high Lalungla Pass and Thongla Pass, you will bid farewell to the stunning Himalayas.
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge
After breakfast, we will escort you to the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge, where you will cross the checkpoint to meet your Nepal tour guide.