Tibet tours & treks
Group
Departures
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
Kailash
& the Guge Kingdom
(19 days)
Mount
Kailash & Guge for Saga Dawa
(19 days)
Central Tibet with Everest & Namtso
(11 days)
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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.
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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)
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Tibet Tour: Kailash
& the Guge Kingdom - 19 days
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 Saga Dawa
Departure (May 30 2011)  and
witness one of the most important celebrations of the Tibetan Calendar.
Private
& Group Departures
Group departures 2012: May 20 (Saga Dawa Festival), June 21, July 21, August 19, September 18
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11 days
Explores the cultural heart of Tibet; its great monasteries, temples
and palaces; remote religious centers as well as the incredible beauty
of the landscape. An absolute highlight is the north face of Everest - from Base Camp and tiny Rombuk monastery the view is stunning.
Beautiful Namtso lake is an important pilgrimage center; and the great historic centers of Gyantse and Shigatse are not to
be missed.
Historic, cultural & scenic highlights. The world's highest mountain in close up!
Group departures 2012: April 06, May 06, June 04, July 03,
August
02, August 31, September 30, October 29 |
China, Tibet & Nepal: Beijing to Kathmandu
- 19 days
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
Departures |
Tibet Tour: Tibet by Train - 8 or 11 days
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
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Tibet Tour Mount Kailash - 15 days
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
- 10 days
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.
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Trek Tibet - 3-8 days
Discover remote valleys and meet nomad herders. Spectacular scenery including vast grasslands, alpine valleys. snowcapped mountains, fast flowing rivers and vast lakes.
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Highlights of Central Tibet - 8 days
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.
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