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Sample itinerary for an amazing Tibet travel

Tibet Tour itinerary day by day
 
Day 01 This day arrive in Lhasa, get the first impression of Tibet travel

Highlights: Spectacular scenery and typical Tibetan villages along the way.

Welcome to Tibet! Upon arrival transferred to the hotel. Better not do any activities at the first day in order to acclimatize Tibet environment. Better to drink some water and have a good sleep for next day’s holy sightseeing excursion.

Day 02 Lhasa highlights escorted tour [B]

Highlights: Join the shuffling, murmuring pilgrims around the shrines of the Jokhang and souvenir shopping at Barkor.

In the morning you will visit the world heritage site of the Jokhang Temple (world heritage site), and then Barkor Street Market which is a big free market with its prolific stalls for selling local specialties around the temple, you could buy some presents for your friends or your families there.

Day 03 Lhasa highlights escorted tour [B]

Highlights: Wind your way up through the Potala, catch the famous debate sessions of the monks in Sera monastery.

Visit Potala, which was constructed in 637 by Songtsen Gampo, the first king of the united Tibet and later reconstructed and served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas. Then drive to Sera Monastery, have a little hike for the beautiful valley scenery nearby and picnic there, in the afternoon, visit Sera monastery, which was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. As rose are planted everywhere in the monastery, it is also called “the court of wild rose”. Today still 200 lamas live in there. Catch the famous debate session of the monks before returning back to Lhasa.

Day 04 Lhasa/Gyangtse (alt.4040m)/Shigatse (alt.3850m) [B+L+D]

Highlights: fabulous scenery of turquoise Lake and Karola glacier, Palkhor Temple (optional) and Tashilumpu Monastery

In the morning drive to Gyantse along the Kyichu River. On the Kamba La (4.796 m) have a fantastic view of the holy lake Yamdrok (4441 m), one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and the largest habitat of waterfowls in south Tibet. Then continue to Gyantse, you can enjoy Ningjinkangsang Snow Mountain and Karola Glacier from a distance on the way as well. Upon arrival in Gyantse, have a stop in Palkhor Temple for around one hour, if you would like to have a visit (self-paid), you could go and the guide will be with you. If you don’t, you could stroll in this ancient town at leisure. After that, continue to Shigatse, have a tour to Tashilumpu Monastery after arrival.

Day 05 Shigatse/Tingri (alt.4300m)/EBC (alt.5200m)/Tingri [B+L+D]

Highlights: Take in the magnificent views of the north face of Mt. Everest

Drive further in to the mountains to get to Mt. Everest Base Camp via Tingri. Today have to get up and leave for Mt. Everest earlier. The road condition to the Base Camp is rough; Have a stop in Rongbuk Monastery (optional visit, self-paid), the highest monastery in the world. Enjoy the stunning view of the mountain Himalayas and do a short hiking at the foot of the Mt.Everest. Drive back to Tingri for a peaceful night after visiting the Mt.Everest.

Day 06 Tingri/Shigatse/Lhasa [B+L]

Highlights: Scenery on the way

Today we will drive back to Lhasa city (650km, 9+ hrs), upon arrival, leisure time at your disposal.

Day 07 Finish this unforgettable tour [B]

Highlights: Scenery on the way and say goodbye

Free time in the morning, after lunch departure transfer to see off, tour services end and Tibet welcome you back forever.