6 DAYS The Central Tibet Journey Group Tour
The 6 Days The Central Tibet Journey group tour ( Lhasa - Yamdrok lake – Gyantse – Shigatse ) group tour will start in the holy Buddhist city of Lhasa, home to Tibet's most famous and important monasteries and temples.
Tour Length
6 Days
Price From
$750
At a glance
MINIMUM AGE
Participants must be in good health and be able to spend each day walking around towns, villages and...
ACTIVE ELEMENTS
Include walking over steep, uneven terrain at high altitude
FIRST GROUP EVENT
Briefing will begin on Day 1, upon arrival to Kathmandu.
MAXIMUM ELEVATION
The maximum elevation is at Lhasa at null meters.
GROUP SIZE
Flexible group sizes available.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
This journey is rated as Moderate difficulty.
Trip Overview
LHASA - YAMDROK LAKE - GYANGTSE – SHIGATSE GROUP TOUR
The 6 Days The Central Tibet Journey group tour ( Lhasa - Yamdrok lake – Gyantse – Shigatse ) group tour will start in the holy Buddhist city of Lhasa, home to Tibet's most famous and important monasteries and temples. You will spend 3 days exploring Lhasa including the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Square, Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery. After your time in Lhasa, you will make the scenic drive over the 4700+ meter mountain pass of Kamba La to the turquoise-colored lake of Yamdrok Tso. The backdrop of Yamdrok is a stunning 7191 meter peak named Nojin Kangtsang.
From Yamdrok Lake, you will continue on to the amazing Karo La Glacier. You will get up close to this glacier, which is located on the back side of Mt. Nojin Kangtsang. Next, you will arrive in Gyantse, a pleasant small Tibetan town full of culture and history. The next day, you will make the short drive from Gyantse to Shigatse, Tibet's second largest city, while stopping at some traditional farming villages. in Shigatse, you will explore Tashi Lhunpo, the large Buddhist monastery in central Tibet. The last full day of your journey will lead you back to Lhasa while traveling along the Yarlung River.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Lhasa
Arrive in Lhasa. When you arrive to Lhasa, you will be met by your guide and transported to your hotel. You can spend the afternoon wandering around the Barkhor, Tibet’s ancient market area that surrounds Jokhang Temple. Each day thousands of Buddhist pilgrims make their way around this sacred temple.
Day 2: Lhasa
You will explore the Jokhang, the holiest Buddhist temple in the Himalaya’s. Founded nearly 1400 years ago, Jokhang Temple houses the most sacred statue of Buddha. You will work your way through this fascinating temple alongside Buddhist pilgrims from the faraway regions of Tibet. The sound of pilgrims chanting mantras fills the air as does the smell of yak butter candle offerings. In the afternoon, you will go to the 600 year old Sera, one of Tibet’s largest Buddhist monasteries. Each weekday afternoon starting at 3pm, monks engage in Buddhist philosophy debates, which are fun to photograph.
Day 3: Lhasa
You will start the day by exploring the Potala Palace, Tibet’s most iconic building. Towering above Lhasa with more than 1000 rooms, the Potala Palace served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lama’s for hundreds of years. After lunch, you will go to Drepung, another of Tibet’s huge monastic complexes. The pilgrimage circuit around Drepung takes about an hour or so and offers spectacular views.
Day 4: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Karo La Glacier - Gyantse- Shigatse
After breakfast, you will hit the road and begin the next part of your Tibet adventure. From Lhasa, you will drive along the scenic Kyi Chu River Valley and then ascend to the top of the 4794 meter Kamba La Pass, which has a breathtaking view of Yamdrok Lake and 7191 meter Mt. Nojin Kangtsang. You will then descend and drive along the lakeshore before making your way back up to the Karo La, a beautiful glacier that comes down almost to the roadside. In the late afternoon, You will begin by exploring Pelkhor Chode Monastery and the Kumbum Stupa, the largest Buddhist pagoda in Tibet. This beautiful monastery lies within a walled complex in the Gyantse Old Town. A short hike to the top of the wall offers an excellent panoramic view of the monastery, town and the snow-covered mountains in the distance. Afterwards, you will make the short drive to Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city. Along the way from Gyantse to Shigatse, you can stop at a couple of interesting farming villages to experience traditional Tibetan farming culture. In Shigatse, you will visit the huge monastery of Tashi Lhunpo. The excellent pilgrimage route around the monastery takes about 2 hours to hike and has fantastic views.
Day 5: Shigatse - Lhasa by train ride
The last full day of your Tibet journey will lead you from Shigatse back to the Tibetan capital of Lhasa along the scenic Yarlung River by the train. You will arrive back to Lhasa with plenty of time to do some last minute souvenir shopping and walk around the holy Jokhang Temple one more time.
Day 6: Depart Lhasa
In the morning, you will be transferred to the Lhasa airport and depart Tibet. All of our travel routes are built with altitude acclimatization in mind to reduce the risks of altitude-related illness. Contact us today to begin arranging your journey from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp
What's Included
All accommodations (based on double occupancy)
Breakfast each morning in Tibet
Bottled drinking water
Welcome dinner in Lhasa
All ground transportation in Tibet
All entrance fees for the itinerary listed
All Tibet travel permits
Local Tibetan guide fees
Meals and accommodations for your driver and guide
Lhasa Airport or train station pick up and drop-off
What's not included in this package
Passport and Chinese Visa fees
International airfare to/from Lhasa, Tibet
Lunch and dinner
Travel vaccinations
Insurance (travel, medical, etc)
Souvenirs or personal items such as laundry, snacks, alcohol drinks, etc
Photography fees inside temples and monasteries
Gratuities to the Tibetan guide and driver
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