Private Tour : Beijing-Lhasa-Gyantse_Shigatse-Beijing
With an average altitude in excess of 3600m, Tibet can truly be described as the roof of the world. Lying to the north of the great Himalayan range which separates it from its neighbors India, Nepal and Bhutan, much of the country is high-altitude desert. With its spectacular mountain scenery and rich Buddhist culture, Tibet is a remarkable place to visit.
On this trip, you will fly to Lhasa first and on return follow the Friendship Highway (920km) through some of the most amazing landscape on Earth. you’ll pass small Tibetan settlements, nomadic herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains and awe-inspiring mountain peaks. Equally as fascinating is the wealth of cultural interest and we will have plenty of opportunity to explore this side of Tibet, both in Lhasa and the other towns you pass through on your journey to Kathmandu.
You'll spend 3 nights in Lhasa,. This will allow both plenty of time for acclimatization and easy access to the city’s main attractions - the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple. Leaving Lhasa in our Land Cruiser 4WD, you’ll travel through this amazing country, staying in the traditional hotels Tibet has to offer. In the towns of Gyantse and Shigatse you explore further monasteries and fully immerse ourselves in the Buddhist culture. Inspiring landscapes and mountain views combined with its rich Buddhist history and culture, make visiting Tibet a truly unforgettable experience.
Main attraction is Everest Base Camp- The Tibetan name for Mt. Everest is “Mt. Quomolangma” which literally means “The Third Goddess”. Towering 8848 meters in the middle section of the Himalaya in Tingri County, Shigatse, Mt. Quomolangma teems with snow-capped peaks and glaciers. It has four peaks above 8000 meters and 38 peaks above 7000 meter, thus is reputed as the Third Pole on the Earth. Glaciers of modern era are located at the foot of the mountains, deep caves and snaking ice rivers present a magnificent view around the Quomolangma.

Trip Grade: Moderate
Trip Style: Private departures escorted by an experienced Tibetan guide.
Best time to go: April - October

Day 01: Beijing-Lhasa Transfer to Tsethang. Check into your hotel, overnight at Snow pigeon Hotel.

Day 02:    Tsedang Explore the Yarlung Tsangpo valley- the cradle of Tibetan civilization, visit Samye monastery which was founded by second religious king while prominent Buddhist came from India and Yongbulakhang – the castle built by first first king of Tibet named Yarlong. Overnight at Snow pigeon Hotel.  

Day 03: Gyantse, Drive to Gyanste via Yamdrok Tso lake and explore. Gyantse is located at the head of the trade route to Sikkim and Darjeeling . Then continue to Kumbum stupa- one of the Tibet 's most revered and unusual architectural master piece. Also vist Palkhor Chode Monastery which is next to the Kumbum. Overnight at Gyangtse Hotel.

Day 04:   Shigatse Drive to Shigatse via Shalu Monastery. Shigatse is the second largest town of Tibet and visit Tashilunpo Monastery- the seat of Panchen Lama is situated. Overnight at Shigatse Hotel.

Day 05:   Lhasa Today you will be driven to Lhasa- the heart of Tibet which remained isolated from the outside world for centuries situated at an elevation of 3650m at the Kyichu river bank. Overnight at Dhood Gu or similar standard hotel Hotel.

Day 06:   Lhasa Excurssion tour to Drepung- is the largest monastery in Tibet which was founded in 1416. Then continue to Sera Monastery- one of the great institution of Gelugpa Sect. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07:   Lhasa Visit Potala Palace- gold roofed palace built in the time of fifth Dalai Lama. And explore Jokhang temple- spiritual center of Tibet founded in 7th century by the King Songtsen Gompo and then continue to Barkhor – a colorful market. Finally visit Norbu Lingkha the summer palace of Dalai Lama . Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08:   Lhasa – Beijing After breakfast drive to the airport to board your flight to Beijing