Highlights of Central Tibet

8-Day TIBET HIGHLIGHTS Tour
The Cultural and Historic Highlights of Central Tibet .
Best Season: April-November

Tour Attractions:
- Fly from Kathmandu, Beijing or Chengdu to Lhasa.
- Explore the Central Tibetan Heartland.
- Visit Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Tsetang.

Gyantse Khumbum Stupa.
Kumbum Stupa - Highlights of Central Tibet Tour.

This 8 day tour takes in all the highlights of central Tibet. Following a circular route from Tsedang to Lhasa we explore the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, the cradle of Tibetan civilization, and then preceeding on the southern route past Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise lake), to the historical towns of Gyantse and Shigatse. From Shigatse we take the Northern route through the scenic, rugged Tsangpo river valley, culminating our tour in Lhasa, the once forbidden city.

In Tsedang visit Samye the oldest Monasery in Tibet and the Yambu Lakhang, castle of the Tibetan Kings. At Shigatse visit the great Tashilungpo monastery and at Gyantse the multi-storied Kumbum Stupa. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala Palace and Norbulinkha summer palace, the great monastery of Drepung, the Jokhang Temple and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar. A choice of hotels are available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places. The most comprehensive tour to see all the power places of Tibet.

TOUR AVAILABILITY: Central Tibet Tour - 2011 & 2012

SATURDAY ex Kathmandu, Nepal (Year Round).
TUESDAY & THURSDAY ex Kathmandu, Nepal (April to October).
DAILY ex Chengdu or Beijing, China (Year Round).

Private tours are available on request.

Flights to Lhasa are available from Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing.

Itinerary for Central Tibet Tour

DAY 2 TSEDANG SIGHTSEEING
Visit Samye, the oldest Monastery in Tibet and Yambulakhang, the first castle built by the Tibetan Kings. Hotel in Tsedang.

DAY3 TSEDANG - GYANTSE
Drive to Gyantse passt Turquoise Lake and crossing the Karo La pass. Visit The Khumbhum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. Hotel.

DAY4 GYANTSE - SHALU - SHIGATSE
Drive Gyantse to Shigatse. Enroute visti Shalu Monastery. Hotel.

DAY5 SHIGATSE - LHASA
After visiting the Tashilungpo Monastery drive across Tsoula and Gyatsola pass to Xhegar. Enroute visit Sakya Monastery. Hotel.

DAYs 6-7 LHASA SIGHTSEEING
In Lhasa visit Potala Palace, Norbulinka, Drepung & Sera monasteries, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar. Hotel.

DAY 8 DEPARTURE FROM LHASA
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathamndu, Beijing or Chengdu.
End of Central Tibet Tour.