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Note: If you have any questions concerning the requirements or the unique demands for your particular tour package, please feel free to contact one of our helpful Travel Consultants for further information.
It's advisable to have a body check-up or have your doctor's advice before visiting Tibet. Visitors with a record of heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems must seek medical advice before making the decision to go to Tibet Also, people with any of the following problems should not go to Tibet.
High Altitude Sickness is one of the biggest challenges when travelling in Tibet. According to our experience, most people will be fine up to 3500m above sea level, as the altitude go higher up to 4500m, mild symptoms as shortness of breath, headache might occur. Adverse reactions may vary from person to person. In most cases, the symptoms are mild and will subside in several hours to several days as the body acclimatizes.
Mild Symptoms of AMS include:
Potala Palace, Barkhor Street
Drak Yerpa, Sera Monastery
Tashilumpo Monastery,Rongbuk Monastery
Mt.Everest,Yamdrok Lake, Palkor Monastery
Namtso Lake
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Welcome to Tibet! Your local guide will pick you up upon your arrival at Gonggar airport or Lhasa Train Station, then escort you to your hotel in Lhasa. During the driving of one hour and a half, enjoy the heart-stopping views along the road.
After arrival at your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the local area and acclimatize yourself to this high altitude city.
In today(or tomorrow)'s evening, a welcome dinner will be held to meet other members of this group tour. Enjoy the party.
Tips of today: 1. Go for some walking to acclimate the high altitude but avoid strenuous activity after arrival; 2. You’d better not have bath; 3. Drink more water.
After breakfast,drive about 30km to visit the most holy meditation place - Drak Yerpa. It is famous for a Tibetan monastery built on the cliff and a number of ancient meditation caves. Many great Buddhist meditated here, including the first King of Tibet - Songtsen Gampo, Buddhism master - Padmasambhava and Guru Atisha. Drak Yerpa is recommended to visit in suny days when you can also enjoy amazing natural land scape around.
In case of special condition, such as weather, festival, this morning's activity is subject to change. There is another great Buddhist monastery to go:
Drepung Monastery, founted in 15th century, is one of the Six Grulukpa Monasteries, also used to be the largest monaster in the world with totally 10,000 monks there. Visit the magnificent Buddhist buildings and cultural historical relics in the monastery.
In the afternoon, visit another famous monastery - Sera Monastery, where you will get the chance to experience “Buddhism Scriptures Debating” which make Sera unique and famous. Enjoy the debates!
Tips of today: 1. Obey Buddhist manners and talk appropriately. 2. Feel free to ask tour guide questions about Buddhism or else.
The overwhelming Potala Palace is your first stop. As the symbol of Tibet, it was built in 641 AD and was the winter palace of Dalai Lama who is Tibet’s pope. Impressive Tibetan architecture, huge golden Buddha statues, red-robed lamas and devoted pilgrims all make it a must-visit.
And then you’ll visit the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibet. Every day, pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek here from long distances to worship. Finally, walk the special circular pilgrimage route as local followers always do at Barkhor Street. You will have chance to get close to appreciate how the artists draw Thangkas at the Thakangka workroom at Barkhor.
Tips of today: 1. Wear hat and sun glasses to prevent ultraviolet radiation, but remember to take off when visiting in the monasteries. 2. Usually taking photos is not allowed in chapels inside monastery. 3. Remember to bring your passport which is needed to showcase when check in Potala Palace.
After breakfast, drive to Shigatse along the Nepal - China Highway, which will take about 6 hours to get to this second largest city in Tibet. Once arrival, your tour guide will go to apply the Alien's Travel Permit(PSB) with your original passport, which will take about 30 minutes. Then drive across several streets to visit Tashilumpo Monastery.
Tashilumpo Monastery was founded in 1447, which is recorded highest Lama in the Gelukpa tradition, and the seat of successive Panchen Lamas. It remains popular among the tibetans, as they carry on coming here on pilgrimage. The monastery is an interesting sprawling amalgam of traditional Tibetan monastic style halls, chapels and other structures connected by precipitous steps and narrow cobblestone alleys. The interplay between Tashilumpo's golden roofs and its white, red and black exterior walls creates a striking composition.
Tips of today: Get your passport prepared for application of Allien's Travel Permit when arrival at Shigatse.
After breakfast, set out to chase the journey to the peak of the world - Mt. Everest. Departing from Shigatse city, via Lhatse and Tingri, you will witness spectacular high plateau views that you can never see in other places - super blue sky, float light clouds, stretching snow mountains, endless grasslands... Finally you will reach the outstanding Everest. Stop by the Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world. Enjoy the intoxicating view of Mt. Everest.
Overnight at Rongphu Monastery Tent or Guest House.
Tips of today: 1. Bring more food and drinks for long driving; 2. Bring a warm and thick coat for low temperature in Everest; 3. Avoid strenuous activity.
Wake up early to enjoy the marvelous sunrise on the peak of the world. After breakfast, take a sightseeing bus to the Everest Base Camp which is about 8 km from Rongpuk Monastery. While you can also hike up if you are energetic. In the EBC, you can get the best Everest view. The peak is blessed with many extreme wonders. The top part of the mountain is covered with snow all the year round, when the sun shines on the mountain, the peak is like white pyramid. More often, the thick freely moves clouds and fogs, seems as if a flag with the mast of the peak was swinging, will shroud the peak. This peculiar phenomenon of Mt. Everest is known as “Flag Cloud”. An additional wonder generated here are the bright glaciers, where ices are formed into various shapes like bridges, pagodas and others.
Lastly, go down from EBC back to Rongpuk Monastery, and drive back to Shigatse.
Stay overnight in Shigatse city.
Tips of today: 1. Sunrise starts around 6:30 am to 7 am. 2. Get well prepared for long driving on the road.
Today, drive back to Lhasa taking another route via Gyangtse. It will take about 2 hours driving from Shigatse to Gyangtse. After arrival, go to visit the elegant Palkor Monastery. The highlight is the Kubum Stupa has a 35m-high chorten with its white layers trimmed with decorative stripes and its crown-like golden dome.
Leave Palkor Monastery, keep driving heading to the holy lake Yamdrok. On route, you will pass by the imposing Karo-la Glacier (5045m) along the highway. Stop by the side of Yamdrok Lake, and enjoy the tranquil turquoise lake views. Yamdrok is one of the clearest lakes without any pollution in Tibet. The water is as clean as crystal, and the glimmering water will shock you in sunshine. Far in the distance you’ll spot the towering massif Mt. Nojin Kangtsang (altitude: 7191m).
Cross over the summit of Kamba La Pass(altitude: 4794m), and keep driving along Nyangchu Valley to Lhasa.
Tips of today: 1. Wear warm clothes to prevent from cold and wild; 2. Prepare some food and drinks in advance because you will spend much time on the road.
Get up early and then drive about 4 hours to the holy lake - Namtso Lake. Along the road are endless plateau landscapes: yaks, sheep, grasslands, snow mountains... After arrival at Namtso Lake, rest for a while then start to enjoy the most beautiful lake views in Tibet.
After the memorable Namtso sightseeing, drive back to Lhasa. En route, you can enjoy a hot spring at Yampajain(optional).
Tips of today: 1. Best time to visit Namtso is from June to September; 2. Wear warm and thick clothes to prevent from cold and wild.
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Today is free for you until your tour guide transfer you to the airport in time for your flight or drop you off at Lhasa train station.
Tips of today: 1. Please pack your luggage carefully, especially for small things like camera charger, power adaptor, mobile phone, phone charger, wallet and towel. 2. If your flight is arranged in the afternoon, please make sure you check out the hotel before 12pm.
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This is a join-in group tour with fixed departure. If you have tight budget and don't mind to share room with like-minded people, this tour will offer you the possibility of lowest price to explore Tibet. This tour will take you to the "Roof of the World", Mt. Everest, to discover the snow-capped mountains, alpine lakes, blue skies, sacred sites, and deeply devoted pilgrims. Before that, you will tour Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse in which many highlights are covered, such as Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Palkor Monastery and Tashilnunpo Monastery. After the Tibet trip, you will go to explore the holy Lake Namtso which is the best place for sightseeing near Lhasa.
“If you prefer to travel with only your group, we also have a private customizable tour for the same itinerary. Highly recommend you get a quote for both type of tours to compare. Private tours are usually more expensive than group tours. However, if you have a few people in your group, the price won't be much different. If you are travelling alone, a group tour is the best choice. ”
Note: The above departure dates are subject to change, you'd better contact us to confirm the final departure before your booking.
Please Note:
Please Notice that the tour itinerary is taken as a guideline only, but also is an indication of what the tour should accomplish. The sequence of your sightseeing may be adjusted when something specific requires, such as the weather, the reservation of visiting Potala Palace, and something necessary for better operation. And in case of possible heavy snowy weather or seasonal maintaining, Mt. Everest might be closed for visiting in Winter. Tibet Discovery will help you customize an alternative itinerary according to your requirements.
Please Note:
We provide free transfer service between airport and Lhasa. There are two bus schedules: Gongga Airport to Lhasa City: 12:30 and 15:40 Lhasa City to Gongga Airport: 09:00 and 12:00
Train pick-up/drop-off service is free for all train schedules. If your flight arrive or departure with different time,and need transfer service, we will charge 58$ per transfer.
While the trip of a lifetime is priceless, we know value is a vital aspect for those deciding which tour to choose.
When comparing tour prices, be sure to compare like to like. Our tours are designed to ensure that our customers experience all the culture, history, and beauty that Tibet has to offer, and at a reasonable price.
A great way to obtain the lowest possible price is to invite more people to join you to make bookings. (Please notice that the price discounts are only valid for you and friends invited by you, irrelevant to other members in the final group that you will be part of.)
Booking early is also an easy way to ensure the best rate! We highly recommend you contact us at least 1 month before your planned departure date.
Save money, make lifetime friends on the way!
Getting more people in the group is a great way to save money. Our group tour is very suitable for solo travelers and students. When inquiring, please ask our travel consultants if there are other people also travel alone and indicate if you would mind to travel with like-minded people.
Our group tour is a join-in tour. You will travel with other visitors from all over the world. You will share the costs of hiring vehicle, guides and accommodation with other visitors.
Our group size is from 2-20 people. To make sure the tour guide is able to take good care of everyone in the tour, there will be less than 8 people for most of our group tours. We had handled tours only had 3-4 peoples, which is like a private tour.
For clothing, we suggest casual style and layered clothing because temperatures in Tibet vary greatly during a day. Down coat is necessary if you go beyond Lhasa and Shigatse to remote areas, e.g. the Everest Camp or further to Mt.Kailash. Sun glasses, sun block,moisture cream are necessary too.
For food, 2L of water each day, and some snacks. We also find the energy drink Red Bull is a great energy boost while traveling in Tibet.
For medicines, we suggest that you take some pain-killer pills with you and enough medicine for colds, diarrhea, nausea and fever. Some nasal ointment andthroat-moistening pills will be of great help for those who are sensitive tochilly weather conditions. Please consult your doctor prior to your travel toTibet. Medicine is a must for travelers to Tibet.
We will take care of all necessary Tibet permits in all of our Tibet tours. It is included in the price quotation and it is part of our tour services. It's advisable to apply for your travel permits at least 10 days prior to your entry date. The earlier, the easier for us to get a permit for you.
Please tell us your real occupation when applying a tibet travel permit. Journalists and people involved with political matters (such asdiplomats and government officials) require more complicated procedures to beissued a permit.
Breakfast: If you are staying in a star hotel, breakfast is usually included. If you are staying in a guesthouse or tent, breakfast is not included.
Lunch and Dinner:
We don’t usually include lunch and dinner
in our tour itinerary. We do arrange lunch or dinner for you at your request
though. However, we prefer to give you the freedom to choose the food you want
and pay on the spot. From our previous customers' responses, we find that most
of our clients prefer to leave the dinners open on their own so that they can
enjoy some time to themselves. They can choose either to go to a local restaurant for a little adventure or to
have a simple dinner in the hotel where they stay. They may also prefer to
choose a restaurant which appeals to their own unique tastes.
We have created a list of our favorite restaurants in Tibet and hand-picked some local restaurants to recommend to our customers. In Lhasa, you can choose Chinese food, Western food, Tibetan food as well as Nepalese food and Indian food. In "off-the-beaten-road" destinations, choices are limited. Our tour guide will be more than happy to recommend good restaurants for you and take you to the restaurants available according to your tastes and preferred style of dishes. Soon you’ll develop your favorite Tibetan dishes!
Acclimatize: We suggest that you take it easy for your first few days in Tibet. Don't push yourself physically since your body will require some time to get used to the high altitude.
Photography: When photographing Tibetans, please be sure to get their permission first. Also, when inside the religious sites, please be aware that if photography is permitted. It is not allowed to take pictures while inside the halls of Potala Palace and JokhangTemple. Make sure you bring a flashlight if you want to see the inside of the monastery, though please ask for permission when taking pictures in the monastery. Some Monastery might charge visitors a 10-30RMB fee for taking pictures. Please ask your tour guide if you are not sure.
Free time: During the free time of your trip, like the rest of the first day and the last day before departure, you can walk around on your own and do some shopping if you wish.
Anxiety is the common cause of mountain sickness. Our customers age range from 20 years old to 70 years old, there is no evidence that suggests that age has anything to do with the occurrence of mountain sickness.
Taking a Tibet tour with Tibet Discovery, our tour guide will take care of you and give advice on how to avoid high altitude sickness on arrival. A bottle of oxygen will be prepared for each person for emergency use when the tour includes visiting places like Mt. Everest, Lake Namtso, Mt. Kailash and activities like trekking and biking. Always remember that if you have any problems or feel uncomfortable, please tell your guide immediately or contact our travel consultant.
Tibet Discovery’s Service and
Value:
Travel Insurance: We provide a limited
Accident/Casualty Insurance in Tibet through China Life Tourist
Accident/Casualty Insurance which only covers accidents that occur within
Tibet. This policy’s indemnity is relatively low, so if you would like a
more inclusive plan, then it is best to purchase one in your home country
before your departure.
Refund Policy: Cancellations made…
30 or more days
prior to departure result in a 90% refund
29-15 days prior to departure result
in an 80% refund
14-7 days prior to departure result in a 70% refund
6-2 days
prior to departure result in a 50% refund
Less than 2 days prior to departure
or a no show result in no refund.
Note: Additional cancellation fees, if
applicable, imposed by the service providers other than Tibet Discovery tours
(i.e. flight ticket booking, train ticket booking, hotels reservation, etc.)
will be deducted from the money refunded. While this is the official policy, in
cases where our customers face unexpected and unavoidable problems, we can
sometimes offer a more generous refund.
Before the trip: Before your trip, feel free to
contact our Travel Consultants for any further information you need. All
of our tours are fully customizable, so if you are not satisfied with any
part of a tour pakage, just let us know and our expert Travel Consultants
will do their best to design the perfect tour for you.
During the trip: If you have any questions or
concerns during your trip, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your
Travel Consultant will do his or her best to resolve any problems you have
and ensure that your trip runs as smoothly as possible.
After the trip: Once you have returned home and
have had a chance to settle back in, we’d love to hear from you. We
welcome your comments, suggestions, pictures, and whatever else you want
to share with us about your trip. We are always striving to improve our
customers’ experiences, and also love to hear about their adventures!
Best time to go:
Peak Season: June, July,
August, September (June to October 15th )
In July and August, the crowds will be considerably larger and the costs for
vehicle, food, accommodation, and tour guides are higher. June-August generally
has great weather, though during July and August, Tibet tends to be extremely
crowded as many Chinese travel there for their summer vacation. As July and
August is the peak season to travel to Tibet. We highly recommend you avoid
those two months to reduce the costs.
Best Value: April, May,
and Late October to November (April 16th to May 31st)
Late April to Early June, late October to November is the best value time to
go, as the weather still nice and the cost is considerably less. The tour costs
between this time is usually a few hundred dollars cheaper than peak season.
Shoulder Season: Late November
December, January, February, early April (Nov 16th to April 15th)
December-February tends to be a slow period for travel to Tibet. The weather is
generally quite cold, though there will be no crowds like there are during the
peak season. Another benefit to traveling during the shoulder season is that
prices are considerably lower. The view might not be as vivid but you can enjoy
another side of Tibet.
Note: Above information applies to most Tibet tours. For specific best travel time, please contact our travel consultant.
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