Group Departure Tours

Traveling alone? or would like to share your experiences with a group of new friends - we have regular group departures of some of our favorite Tibet itineraries

Tibet Overland with Everest Base Camp (14-days)

Kailash & the Guge Kingdom
(26 days)

Mount Kailash & Guge for Saga Dawa
(28 days)

Mount Kailash (20 days)

China, Tibet & Nepal: Beijing to Kathmandu (19 days)

Tailor made Tibet

Tibet is where we started and we know it better than anyone - these are a selection of the most popular itineraries we are able to offer you in Tibet, but far from all there is - if none of them are exactly what you are looking for, just let us know where you want to go, how long for, when and the number of people in your group and we will be happy to tailor make a trip especially for you.

The land of the roof of the world.

Tibet has one of the world's richest cultural and spiritual traditions; here men and gods inhabit the same landscape, both physical and mental. To travel across the incredible Tibetan Plateau is to venture into the realm of the gods. A world where colors are enhanced; the atmosphere a constant reminder that you truly are on the Roof of the world”.

The cultural heart of Tibet are the great monasteries, temples, forts and palaces of Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya and the Yarlung Valley.

The overland route from Lhasa to Kathmandu has long been one of the classic journeys of the world. A side trip up to Rombuk, the world's highest monastery at 5000meters, and Everest Base Camp (5200m) are a definite highlight, affording superb views of the great mountain.

The focus of journeys to western Tibet is Mount Kailash, the holy mountain that stands at the center of Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Bon cosmologies, the earthly manifestation of Mount Meru.
To make a circumambulation (kora) of Mount Kailash is to cleanse yourself of the sins of a lifetime. According to both Hindu and Buddhist cosmology the four great rivers of the world (Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Indus and Karnali have their sources in Lake Manasarovar (and whilst not exactly accurate all originate nearby)

 

 


Kailash & the Guge Kingdom - 26/27 days
Chengdu/Kathmandu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Sakya - Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar - Guge - Paiku Tso - Everest Base Camp - Nyalam - Kathmandu

From the great monasteries and temples of Lhasa and central Tibet take a pilgrimage to and around the sacred mountain at the heart of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cosmology, spend a night on the shores of the vast blue Lake Manasarovar - legendary birthplace of the great rivers of Asia. Travel through stunning landscapes to explore the religious and artistic heritage of the historic kingdom of Guge, on the banks of the Sutlej River. Cross the vast grasslands for a spectacular close-up view of the world's highest mountain.

Consider our special 27-day Saga Dawa Departure (June 01, 2008) and witness one of the most important celebrations of the Tibetan Calendar.

Private & Group Departures


China, Tibet & Nepal: Beijing to Kathmandu
- 19 days
Beijing - Xi'an - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Sakya - Everest Base Camp - Last Resort - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu

Climb the Great Wall of China - savour Beijing Duck - explore the Forbidden City - marvel at the Terracotta Warriors - wonder at the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple - witness the college of philosophy in action at Sera Monastery - enjoy a Tibetan buffet dinner & cultural show - be awestruck by the world's highest mountain in close-up - relax or test your rafting skills at the Last Resort - glimpse the Kumari, living goddess, shop amid the color and chaos of Kathmandu's busy streets. This is an action-packed trip taking in the highlights of three fascinating regions.

Private & Group Departures


Tibet by Train - 8 or 11 days
Beijing & Lhasa or Beijing - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa

Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City - traverse the vast Tibetan Plateau via the new Qinghai-Tibet rail line - wonder at the Potala Palace - join pilgrims in the Jokhang Temple and shopping on the Barkhor - witness the college of philosophy in action at Sera Monastery - enjoy a Tibetan buffet dinner & cultural show.


Discover China & Central Tibet - 14 days
Beijing - Xi'an - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa - Beijing

Take a day trip to the Great Wall of China followed by a Beijing Duck dinner and explore the Forbidden City. Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors and indulge in a traditional dumpling banquet.
Be awestruck by the Potala and the Jokhang, explore the great monastic universities of Drepung and Sera and top it off with a traditional Tibetan buffet dinner and cultural show. A spectacular drive over high passes leads to the historic trading center of Gyantse with its famous 'kumbum' and hill-top fort and on to the splendors of Tashilumpo's reliquary chorten. Join pilgrims on a kora around the spectacularly situated monastery at Ganden.


Mount Kailash - 20 days
Chengdu/Kathmandu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Sakya - Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar - Paiku Tso - Nyalam - Kathmandu

Explore the holy city of Lhasa - a city of marvels where history and art, commerce and religion meld into an unforgettable experience. Marvel at the great monastic complexes of Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya. The 3-day circumambulation of the world's most sacred mountain is tough - relax afterwards beside Lake Manasarovar, lengendary source of the four great rivers of South Asia. A fitting finale - the color and chaos of Kathmandu's busy streets.

Private & Group Departures


Tibet Overland with Everest Base Camp
- 14 days
Chengdu/Kathmandu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Sakya - Everest Base Camp - Dhukikhel - Kathmandu

We have regular group departures of this 14-day overland tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu. It includes all the highlights of central Tibet - the sights of Lhasa, high mountain passes and Yamdrok Tso, the old trading and monastic centers of Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya, terrific scenery and Everest Base Camp before descending from the Tibetan Plateau to Kathmandu.

Private & Group Departures

Tibet Chengdu to Kathmandu with Everest Base Camp - 17 days
Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Sakya - Everest Base Camp - Last Resort - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu

Delight in the successes of the Panda Breeding Sanctuary and discover Chengdu's ancient tea houses - wonder at the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple - witness the college of philosophy in action at Sera Monastery -enjoy a Tibetan buffet dinner & cultural show - be awestruck by the world's highest mountain in close-up - relax or test your rafting skills at the Last Resort - glimpse the Kumari, living goddess - shop amid the color and chaos of Kathmandu's busy streets.


Trek Tibet - 20 days
Chengdu/Kathmandu - Lhasa - Ganden-Samye Trek - Yarlung Valley - Gyantse - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Kathmandu

Combines the splendor and history of Tibet’s most important temples & palaces with a glimpse of nomadic & village life and spectacular scenery. This trip incorporates a spectacular 5-day trek through high valleys and nomad camps into the classic overland route between Lhasa and Kathmandu. Explore the holy city of Lhasa - a city of marvels where history and art, commerce and religion meld into an unforgettable experience and the great historical and religious centers of Gyantse and Shigatse. Everest Base Camp and on to Kathmandu


Explore Central Tibet - 12 days
Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa - Chengdu

Delight in the successes of the Panda Breeding Sanctuary and discover Chengdu's ancient tea houses - wonder at the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple - witness the college of philosophy in action at Sera Monastery - enjoy a Tibetan buffet dinner & cultural show - join pilgrims on a kora at spectacularly situated Ganden Monastery.