Tibet Discovered
20 Days

Discover the land on the ‘Roof of the World’
Explore the holy city of Lhasa - a city of marvels where history and art, commerce and religion meld into an unforgettable experience.
Exquisite mountain lakes (Namtso and Yamdrok Tso), snow-capped peaks, mountain passes, glaciers, fields of rape and barley, colorful temples and imposing forts... The very best that Tibet has to offer.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu or Chengdu.

Day 2: City tour, Kathmandu or Panda breeding center & cultural show, Chengdu.

Days 3-6: Lhasa - explore this fantastic city including guided tours of the Potala alace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung & Sera Monasteries.

Days 7-9: Travel north to the sacred lake - Namtso.

Days 10-11: The fortress-palace of Yambulakhang and the 9th century monastery of Samye, built on the banks of the Brahmaputra.

Days 12-13: Scenic drive to Gyantse via the Khamba-la and Karo-la passes. Visit Pelkor Choede & Gyantse Kumbum and perhaps climb to the fort that towers above the town.

Days 14-15: A short drive takes you to Shigatse, Tibet's second largest town and site of Tashilumpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama. The fortified monastery of Sakya was once the political heart of Tibet.

Days 16-17: A spectacular drive to Rhongphu, the world's highest monastery (5000m). Visit Everest Base Camp (5200m) before continuing to overnight at Lao Tingri.

Days 18-19: Awesome passes are followed by the dramatic descent to Zhangmu and on to Kathmandu for a final day of shopping and sightseeing.

Day 20: Depart

What is Included
- Accommodation Kathmandu, Chengdu, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse Twin share
- Other accommodation twin or multi share
- Land transport as per itinerary
– All airport transfers
– Sightseeing as per itinerary
– English speaking interpreter/guide
– Tibet entry permit & visa authorisation for those joining in Kathmandu

What is not Included
– Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry
– Meals
– International flights and departure taxes
– Visa and passport fees
– Travel insurance
– Emergency evacuation
– Tips and gratuities
– Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of Royal Mountain Travel (eg. Landslides)

Options- Spend longer in Lhasa: Fly in ahead of the group
- Chengdu/Beijing to Chengdu/Beijing: From Nyalam, return to Lhasa and fly back to Chengdu or Beijing

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Itinerary

Trip Style: A small group departure escorted by an experienced Tibetan guide using a mix of good hotels and basic guest houses.

Tour Cost:
2 people USD 1840 p/p
3 people USD 1570 p/p
4 people USD 1280 p/p
5 people USD 1460 p/p
6-7 people USD 1280 p/p

Flight Cost: USD 316 ex Kathmandu /
USD 210 ex Chengdu

Departure
This is a private departure for 2 or more travelers on Sundays & Thursdays from April through October.
(November departures dependent on flight schedule)

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