The lure of Lhasa, capital on the roof of the world, cannot be under-estimated. Dominated by the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Potala Palace and bustling with pilgrims circling the sacred Jokhang Temple it is a feast for the senses. Cross the spectacular Khamba-La (pass) with the turquoise waters of the sacred lake, Yamdrok-tso, spread below.

Prayer flags, glaciers, snow covered mountain ranges - the scenery is incredible! Gyantse stands at the junction of trade routes from India and retains the feel of a Tibetan town. The forts and well-protected monasteries of Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya reveal a not always peaceful history - the riches within, ...More

Magnificent temples, mountain pases, snow-capped peaks, nomad camps, pilgrims - this is truly a journey to stir the senses and nourish the soul - of all the destinations in Asia, the most sacred and sublime. The days of travel are long, the roads are dusty and bumpy, the scenery will take your breath away.

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu or Chengdu. Day 2: Half day walking tour, Kathmandu or Panda Breeding Center, Chengdu. Day 3: Fly to Lhasa. days 4-6: Lhasa - explore this fantastic city including guided tours of the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung & Sera Monasteries. days 7-8: A scenic drive to Gyantse where you visit Pelkor Choede & Gyantse Kumbum before the short drive to Shigatse. days 9-10: Tashilumpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama and Sakya, once the heart of Tibetan politica...More

This trip incorporates a 5-day trek into the classic overland route between Lhasa and Kathmandu. In Lhasa visit the awe-inspiring Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple as well as the great university monasteries of Drepung and Sera – leaving time of course, for shopping on the Barkhor pilgrim circuit. From the ruins of the great monastery of Ganden, head for the high valleys. The scenery is spectacular and herders are often camped beside the small lakes and streams, their herds of sheep, yak and goats scattered across the high pastures. The trek brings you to Samye, on the banks of the Yarlung Tsangpo, is Tibet’s oldest monastery and one of its most beautiful.

The route to Kathmandu takes you across high passes and along the shores of Yamdrok-Tso, the sacred turquoise lake to Gyantse and Shigatse with their famous monasteries. From the tiny gompa at Rhongphu, the view of Qomolangma (Everest) is spectacular and there is time for a trip up to Base Camp before heading for the edge of the Tibetan Plateau and the dramatic plunge towards Zhangmu and the Nepal border More