Essential Tibet

Days: 12

Start: Chengdu, China

Overview

End: Kathmandu, Nepal

Group size: Max 15

Age: Min. 12

Category: Discover

Stay in a nomadic Yak hair tent with an incredible view of Mt. Everest, explore Lhasa and the famed Potala Palace, witness Tibetan Monks at the Sera Monestary

From the sacred peaks of Tibet to the cultural hub of Kathmandu, explore overland the best of the Himalayas on this 12-day tour. Discover mighty temples and small outposts on a journey that offers incredible vistas at every turn of the trail. Camp in yak hair tents at the base of mighty Everest, and try your hand at making Tibetan momos. This adventure takes you from China through Tibet's incredible mountain scenery and delivers you straight to Kathmandu, Nepal's heart and soul.

What’s included?

Meals: 1 Dinner

Transport: Train, private vehicle, walking, plane

Accommodation: Nomadic tent (1 night), hotel (10 nights)

Activities:

  • Your Foodie Moment: Tibetan Cooking Class, Lhasa

  • Your Local Living Moment: Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent, Everest Base Camp

  • Orientation walk in Lhasa, Durbar Square

  • Gyantse, Jokhang Temple Tour

  • Barkhor Square Orientation Walk

  • Tibetan Cooking Class

  • Potala Palace Tour

  • Sera Monastery Tour

  • Pelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum Visit

  • Tashilhunpo Monastery Visit

  • Sakya Monastery Visit

  • Rongbuk Monastery

  • Everest Viewpoint

  • Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent

  • Border crossing to Nepal

  • Bhaktapur Excursion

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