Lhasa, most popularly known as ‘Sunlight City’, is regarded as the heart and soul of Tibet and hence is the number one tourist destination in Tibet. Visits to white and ochre fortress of Potala Palace and Jokhang temple can be quite a spiritually rejuvenating experience.
Travel packages featuring Tibet
If you want to savor the rich Tibetan culture and history but don’t have much time to spare, then this tour is tailored for you.
Besides witnessing stunningly well preserved architecture of cultural heritages and historical places, you also find a perfect getaway to cleanse yourself spiritually. As you bask in the grandeur of Potala Palace, you bond with Tibetan culture and history. You can stroll along Barkhor markets to observe colorful mosaic of Tibetan arts, culture, custom, tradition, lifestyle and cuisine. Visits to Jokhang temple and Drepung Monastery further heighten …
The first day of sightseeing begins from Lhasa’s cardinal landmark – the Potala Palace, a structure of massive proportions. Its towering image is shown on all travel literature, but nothing can compare to our first sight of this incredible, amazing wonder of the world. It is absolutely awe-inspiring and we will be enchanted as we visit the rooms, halls and chapels of the palace.
Lhasa, the heart and soul of Tibet and an object of devout pilgrimage, is still a city of wonders. The Potala Palace, a vast white and ochre fortress, dominates the Lhasa skyline.
Once the seat of Tibetan government and the location of the tombs of previous Dalai Lamas, the Potala Palace serves as a symbolic focus for Tibetan aspirations.
Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa, Overland drive from Lhasa to Kathmandu
On this trip, we will travel in a Land Cruiser 4WD, following the Friendship Highway through some of the most amazing terrain on earth and staying in the best traditional hotels Tibet has to offer. We’ll pass small Tibetan settlements and see nomadic herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains and over the awe-inspiring mountain peaks.
Beijing • Great Wall • Trans-Tibetan Railway • Lhasa • Gyantse • Shigatse • Sakya • Everest Base Camp • Kathmandu
Take an amazing overland journey across the roof of the world. From the frenzied streets of Beijing, ride the high-altitude railway to charming Lhasa and overland to Kathmandu via the great monastic centers of Central Tibet and Everest Base Camp. Take part in temple rituals and haggle for a bargain in the markets.
Tibetan Saga Dawa Festival: May 14 – Jun 03, 2010
An incredible overland journey across the roof of the world to Asia’s most sacred mountain, Kailash, with a side trip to the legendary Everest Base Camp before descending to Kathmandu. Amble through colourful bazaars, see Mt Everest from many different angles, and circumnavigate Mt Kailash, which is said to bring good luck to whomever completes the circuit.
The Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the day Lord Buddha Sakyamuni was born, achieved enlightenment and passed away. For over a thousand years pilgrims flock to Mt Kailash to replace the Tarboche flagpole, a huge pole that stands on the Kailash kora, south of the mountain.
This epic mountain biking adventure across ‘the Roof of the World’ covers a distance over 1100km from the Tibetan capital Lhasa to Kathmandu in the heart of Nepal, crossing six high passes over 5000m.
To make this trip even more fun, we have incorporated a 4-day round trip away…
We call this the Highest Trek in the World, going to extreme altitude taking you as close to the summit of Everest as any nonclimber can go. You must be fit and tough, we camp in difficult conditions. Even being fit, there is still a chance of altitude sickness affecting you meaning that you may…
Spectacular scenery, challenging riding (6 passes over 5,000m!) and encounters with one of the world’s most fascinating cultures make this Tibetan adventure a truly incredible experience.
This may be old news to some but China plans to build a 108-kilometre tarmac road to Mt. Everest’s northern base camp. This $150-million-yuan highway will take 4 months to build and will be ready by November 2007.
Xinhua reports that the road is being built to “ease the path of those bearing the…
Beijing • Forbidden City • Great Wall • Xi’an • Terracotta Warriors • Lhasa • Potala Palace • Jokhang Temple • Gyantse • Shigatse • Tashilhunpo Monastery • Sakya • Saga • Darchen • Mount Kailash • Lake Manasarovar • Everest Base Camp • Rombuk • Nyalam • Kathmandu
An incredible overland journey from Beijing, through the grasslands of central China and across the roof of the world to Asia’s most sacred mountain, Kailash – a completed kora cleanses the sins of a lifetime. Add a side trip to the legendary Everest Base Camp for a stunning view before descending to Kathmandu.
Beijing • Lhasa • Gyantse • Yamdrok Lake • Shigatse
Explore the Tibetan heartland on this truly memorable journey. Spend some time taking in the sights of the historic capital of Lhasa. Gaze up at the Potala Palace, an architectural wonder, and discover Buddhist culture and traditions that have remained largely unchanged by the passage of time. Look for the magnificent Kumbum of Gyantse and ornate reliquary stupas at Tashilumpo. Marvel at the spectacular scenery of 5000m passes, turquoise lakes, snow capped mountains and the mighty Brahmaputra River on the way to Gyantse and the Monastic complexes in Shigatse for a very special insight into the treasures of Tibet.
Kunming • Dali • Lijiang • Minority People • Zhongdian • Shangri-la • Lhasa • Potala Palace • Jokhang Temple • Gyantse • Shigatse • Sakya • Rombuk Monastery • Everest Base Camp • Zhangmu • Kathmandu
The incredible scenery of Mt Everest and rich religious history of the region make this trip a true adventure. As we pass through remote areas including mountain passes reaching altitudes of over 5000 metres, we mingle with locals, shop in colourful bazaars and visit sacred religious sites along the way.
Beijing • Great Wall, Xi’an • Lhasa • Chengdu • Yangtze River • Three Gorges • Zhujiajiao • Shanghai
Explore the incredible historical and cultural highlights of China and Tibet. Walk in the footsteps of ancient ancestors along the archeological feat of the Great Wall of China. Stand in the renowned Tiananmen Square and enter into The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.
In Tibet, embark on a journey to the highest region on earth, with an elevation of 4,900 meters (16,000 ft). Often referred to as the “roof of the world,” Tibet presents a fascinating culture based in spirituality and nature. From the exquisite temples and monasteries to the Yangtze River and adorable Pandas, this adventure will satisfy all your cultural cravings.
Kathmandu • Himalyan Mountain flight • Lhasa • Potala Palace • Jokhang Temple • Sakya Monastery • Shigatse • Tashilhunpo Monastery • Shegar • Gyantse • Everest Base Camp • Rombuk Monastery • Lao Tingri • Zhangmu
Discover the serene beauty of Tibet, known as “the roof of the world”. From narrow alleyways and buzzing bazaars to spectacular views of the world’s highest mountain range, this adventure follows the classic overland route between Lhasa and Kathmandu.
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