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Travel Style: A blend of adventure, cultural immersion, and breathtaking natural beauty
Service Level: Standard +
Physical Rating: Moderate to strenuous, suitable for those with a good level of fitness, including high-altitude experiences and optional trekking
Age Requirement: 14+ years
Trip Type: Small group (Max to 8 people) for a personalized experience
Visa Requirements: Valid visa identification required (Tibet Travel Permit assistance provided)
Transport：Chartered trip with private vehicles for comfort and flexibility throughout the journey
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Lhasa – Welcome to the City of Sunlight
- Morning/Afternoon: Arrive in Lhasa, where our guide will greet you with a traditional Khata ceremony at the train station or Gonggar Airport.
- Transfer: Drive to your hotel, where you can rest and acclimate to the high altitude.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: 24-hour airport/train station transfer
- Meals: Self-catered
- Accommodation: Depon Hotel, Minshan Yinqiao, Tibet Hotel, Yinqiao Hotel, Himalaya Hotel, or similar four-star international hotels
- Note: 24-hour airport/train station pickup service available
Day 2 Spiritual and Cultural Heart of Lhasa
- Morning: Visit the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, followed by panoramic views from the Yaowang Mountain Viewing Platform.
- Afternoon: Explore the Jokhang Temple, a spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism, and stroll through the bustling Barkhor Street.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Professional bilingual guide
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, Dinner included
- Accommodation: Same as above
- Optional Activities: Choose between a Tibetan incense-making workshop or a Tibetan-style photoshoot (advance booking required)
Day 3 Journey to Shigatse – Temples and Monasteries
- Morning: Depart for Zaki Temple, known as the temple of wealth in Tibetan Buddhism.
- Afternoon: Continue to Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, one of the most important spiritual centers in Tibet.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Private transport with cultural insights
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Gesa’er Hotel, Xigazangqiang Hotel, Wangrun International, or similar four-star hotels
Day 4 Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Morning: Travel through Gyatso La Pass and Gawula Pass to reach the Qomolangma National Park.
- Afternoon: Switch to park vehicles and continue to Everest Base Camp. Visit Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world.
- Evening: Enjoy the starry skies at Everest Base Camp.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Park vehicle transfer and guided tours
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Everest tent camp or guesthouse (winter accommodation in Basong Village guesthouse)
Day 5 From Everest to Saga – Peaks and Lakes
- Morning: Bid farewell to Everest and travel to Gawula Pass, where you can view five of the world’s highest peaks. This is the only viewing platform in the world where you can see five 8,000-meter snow-capped peaks from a distance! You can see Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma!
- Afternoon: Stop at Pekutso Lake and continue to Saga.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Private transport with scenic stops
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Day 6 Sacred Journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar
- Morning: Visit the Machu Wetlands before reaching Lake Manasarovar, Tibet’s holiest lake.
- Afternoon: Marvel at the spiritual Mount Kailash and the mysterious Ghost Lake (Lhanag Tso).
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Scenic drive with bilingual guide
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Guesthouse in Tarchen
Day 7 Optional Trek or Explore Zanda
- Option A (Trekking): Begin a three-day kora trek around Mount Kailash, starting from Chugu Monastery to Dirapuk Monastery.
- Option B (Cultural Tour): Travel through Zanda Clay Forest and visit the Guge Kingdom.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Trekking guides or cultural guides
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Local guesthouse
Day 8 Complete the Trek or Zanda Exploration
- Option A (Trekking): Continue the trek over Dolma-La Pass, the highest point of the pilgrimage.
- Option B (Cultural Tour): Visit Tholing Monastery and explore ancient cave paintings.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Guided trekking or cultural exploration
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Guesthouse in Tarchen
Day 9 Return to Saga – Panoramic Views
- Morning: Drive back to Saga with stops at Gongzhu Lake.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Private vehicle and guide
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Same as Day 5
Day 10 Scenic Drive to Shigatse
- Morning: Journey through Langtso on your way back to Shigatse.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Scenic drive with private transport
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Same as Day 3
Day 11 Return to Lhasa via Yamdrok Lake
- Morning: Visit Karola Glacier and travel along Yamdrok Lake.
- Evening: Watch the “Princess Wencheng” show in Lhasa.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Private vehicle and bilingual guide
- Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included
- Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Day 12 Farewell from Lhasa
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast before your return journey. Depending on your departure time, take a last stroll through Lhasa or shop for souvenirs.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: 24-hour airport/train station transfer
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Not included
* Note: Flexible airport transfer based on departure time
