The Kumbum at Gyantse is a three dimensional mandala, meant to portray the Buddhist cosmos
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Jokhang Monastery or Tsuklakang, is the first Buddhist temple in Tibet
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World Heritage Potala Palace is considered one of the architectural wonders of the world
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Beijing, Great Wall, Trans-Tibetan Railway, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya, Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu
USD $1,780 per person; local payment of USD $250 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.
Landscape along the Qinhai-Tibet Rail
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.
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• Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour • Great Wall entrance • Entrance to the Potala Palace • Entrance to the Jokhang Temple • Entrance to Pelkor Chode & Gyantse Kunbum • Entrance to Tashilhunpo Monastery • Entrance to Sakya Monastery • Entrance to Everest National Park • Trans-Tibetan Railway
Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Pelkor Choede & Gyantse Kumbum, Tashilumpo Monastery, Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Qomolangma National Park (Everest Base Camp), Thamel - Kathmandu
USD $2760 per person; local payment of USD $300 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.
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.
Saga Dawa Festival: The June 08-27, 2008 departure coincides with the most important festival of the Tibetan year - and Kailash is the most important place to celebrate. Marking the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment and earthly death; join pilgrims as the new flag pole is raised at Tarboche and on the circumambulation of the sacred mountain.
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Beijing, Great Wall, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse
USD $1385 per person; local payment of USD $250 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include International airfare & airport taxes
In Tibet, there are many festivals throughout the year that attract the faithful as well as curious onlookers. Most important are Losar - Tibetan New Year and Monlam Prayer Festivals which are colourful, traditional and exotic for everyone - whether you’ve been to Tibet before or are visiting for the first time.
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Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya, Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu
USD $2695 per rider; local payment of USD $300 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include International airfare and airport taxes.
Spectacular scenery, challenging riding (6 passes over 5000m!) and encounters with one of the world’s most fascinating cultures make this Tibetan adventure a truly incredible experience.
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SGD $4187 per rider; Single supplement SGD $248
Trip cost DOES NOT include International airfares and airport taxes.
21 days on the world’s highest mountain biking journey
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 adventurous, we have incorporated a four-day round trip away from the main Lhasa - Kathmandu road, to visit Rongbuk Monastery and the north base camp of Mt. Everest.
Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa,
Overland drive from Lhasa to Kathmandu
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Trip Code: eKTMLXA14 Tibet OL EBC
2008 Dates
Mar 27 • Apr 06 • Apr 15 • Apr 24 • May 04 • May 13 • May 22 • Jun 01 • Jun 10 • Jun 22 • Jul 01 • Jul 20 • Jul 29 • Aug 09 • Aug 17 • Aug 26 • Sep 04 • Sep 14 • Sep 23 • Oct 02 • Oct 12 • Oct 23
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