8 Days Travel on the Roof of the World

Destination:Gyangtse, Lhasa, Shigatse, Tingri

Tour Code: TET06

Tour Duration: 8 Days

Tour overview:
Tibet is one of the most mysterious places on Earth. Known as the “Roof of the World”, it has fascinated travelers for centuries. This tour visits the most popular destinations within Tibet. It will allow you to view and experience the culture, people, art, history, and sites that have made Tibet such a popular destination. The architecture of Tibetan Buddhist temples and monasteries is unique and each one is completely different, allowing for different experiences. You will be able to savor the local cuisine and tea of Tibet while you travel through it.

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B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Day 1

Arrival Lhasa

Transfer via: Flight on your own arrangement   

After your arrival in Lhasa you will be met by your local guide and then be transferred to the hotel. Take the rest of the day for free, to adapt yourself to the high altitude or have a first look around the town.

Day 2

Lhasa (B, L)

Lhasa (B, L)

Sightseeing: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street

We will go on a full day visit of Potala Palace. It is the greatest monumental structure all over Tibet. This ancient architectural complex is considered as a model of Tibetan architecture. Located on the Red Hill in Lhasa, it is 3,700 meters above sea level and covers an area of over 360,000 square meters. The palace has 13 stories, and is 117 meters high. In 641, Songtsan Gambo, ruler of the Tubo Kingdom, built the Potala Palace for Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, whom he was soon to marry.

Then we'll visit the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibet. Every day, pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek a long distance to the temple. The sacred image of Jowo Sakyamuni is the most venerated and beautiful image all over Tibet.

After lunch in a local restaurant, we will visit Barkhor Street, which is the oldest street in Lhasa as well as the center of old Lhasa which remains very traditional. Located in the old area of Lhasa City, Tibet, Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple. Tibetan people are very proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, this street is also a must-see place.


Day 3

Lhasa (B, L)

Lhasa (B, L)

Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Drepung Monstery, Tibetan Family

In the morning we will visit the Sera Monastery, around 5 km north of central Lhasa, which was, along with Drepung, one of Lhasa's two great Gelugpa monasteries. Its once huge monastic population of about 5000 monks has now been reduced to several hundred.

Then we will visit Norbulingka Park; Norbulingka meaning "Jeweled Garden", the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lamas. The gardens are poorly tended and the palaces themselves are something of an anticlimax, especially as most rooms are currently closed to the public.

Our next stop will be Drepung Monastery. It is known as the most important monastery of Gelugpa in Tibetan Buddhism. It is considered as one of the 'Three Great Monasteries' (the other two are the Ganden Monastery and the Sera Monastery

At last we will arrive at a local Tibetan Family. Common Tibetan people will welcome you to their homes; greet you in their traditional way and you will taste their typical food. You can feel Tibetan culture and religion vividly.

Day 4

Lhasa/ Shigatse (B, L)

Lhasa/ Shigatse (B, L)

Sightseeing: Tashilhunpo Monastery, Yomdrok 

Today we will drive to Shigatse and our visit today begin with the Tashilhunpo Monastery, founded by the First Dalai Lama in 1447, the monastery's structure was expanded by the Fourth and successive Panchen Lamas. Tashilhunpo Monastery covers an area of nearly 300,000 square meters (3,229,279 sq. ft.).

Later we will continue to explore the Yomdrok Lake which is one of the three holy lakes on the Tibetan Plateau. This huge lake spans 130 kilometers long from east to west and 70 kilometers wide from north to south. The scenery of the clear turquoise blue water in the lake with the reflection of the surrounding mountains was awesome and we had a 360 degree view of the mountains.

Day 5

Shigatse / Tingri (B,L)

Sightseeing: Sakya Monastery

Drive from Shigatse to Tingri. Have a visit to Sakya Monastery.

Day 6

Tingri / Shigatse (B,L)

Tingri / Shigatse (B,L)

Sightseeing: Rongbuk Monastery, Everest Base Camp

After breakfasts, we will drive to Everest Base Camp. On the way visit Rongbuk Monastery, once the largest monastic center in the region. The views are stupendous on a clear day, and feature a huge sweep of the Himalaya range including peaks over 8000, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Gyachung and Cho Oyu.

When you finally get to Everest Base Camp, the first sight of the mighty Everest simply leaves you speechless. The best moments to watch Mt. Everest's are early morning and late evening when Everest is shining like a goddess in the sunglow.

Then drive back to Shigatse.


Day 7

Shigatse / Gyangtse / Lhasa (B,L)

Shigatse / Gyangtse / Lhasa (B,L)

Sightseeing: Kumbum Stupa & Pelkor Chode Monastery

Today you will drive back to Gyangtse, Visit Kumbum Stupa & Pelkor Chode Monastery. The monastery with 9 floors, 108 doors and 77 rooms. Each room contains a different statue of Buddha and the wall frescoes tells the story about it.

Continue drive back to Lhasa.

Day 8

Lhasa / Departure (B)

Transfer via: Flight on your own arrangement

Enjoy some leisure time until our local guide will transfer you to the airport where you will take the flight to your next destination.

B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Tour Dates Destinations Services Provided Meals Included
Day 1
Lhasa

Arrive in Lhasa, be met and transferred to hotel, adaptting to the high altitude at the rest of the day.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Lhasa Manasarovar Hotel Lhasa Hotel Shangbala Hotel
B L D
Day 2
Lhasa

Full day tour to The Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor Street

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Lhasa Manasarovar Hotel Lhasa Hotel Shangbala Hotel
B L D
Day 3
Lhasa

Full day tour to Drepung Monastery Norbulingka (the Summer Palace) Sera Monastery

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Lhasa Manasarovar Hotel Lhasa Hotel Shangbala Hotel
B L D
Day 4
Lhasa/Shigatse

Drive to Shigatse directly, arrive in Shigatse, visit Tashilhunpo Monastery Yomdrok

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Shigatse Jiumuyamei International Hotel Shigatse Jiumuyamei International Hotel Shigatse Hotel
B L D
Day 5
Shigatse/Tingri

Drive from Shigatse to Tingri. Have a visit to Sakya Monastery .

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Tingri Everest Shanghai Hotel Tingri Everest Shanghai Hotel Tingri Everest Shanghai Hotel
B L D
Day 6
Tingri/Shigatse

Drive to Everest Base Camp and visit Rongbuk Monastery get to Base Camp in the foot of Mt. Everest ( Qomolangma ) .Then back to Shigatse.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Shigatse Jiumuyamei International Hotel Shigatse Jiumuyamei International Hotel Shigatse Hotel
B L D
Day 7
Shigatse/Gyangtse/Lhasa

Today you will drive back to Gyantse, Visit Kumbum Stupa & Pelkor Chode Monastery Continue drive back to Lhasa.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Lhasa Manasarovar Hotel Lhasa Hotel Shangbala Hotel
B L D
Day 8
Lhasa

Free at leisure till be transferred to airport for your flight departure.
B L D

-NOTE:

1. Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge. Some hotels will allow three adults and a small child.

2. Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.

3. More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details.

Price Includes

A. Entrance fees：To scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary.
B. Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary.
C. Private Transfers: Among airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the above cities by the private air conditioned vehicle.
D. Guide and Driver: As outlined in the itinerary, a well selected English-speaking guide and driver will accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.
E. Hotels: Hotel Based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
F. Luggage Transfers: Between airports and hotels.
G. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
H. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
I. Arrangements: The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

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