Itinerary Details

• Day 1: Singapore to Lhasa (9433km, 5 hrs)

  Activity: Pick you up at Tribhuvan Airport
  Meals: No
  Hotel: Hotels in Kathmandu

  Today, you will start your Tibet tour with a direct flight from Singapore to Kathmandu, Nepal. The direct flight takes off at 17:15 and arrives at 20:10. Upon arrival, your tour guide will pick you up with "hada", a piece of silk for greeting honorable guests. Then you'll be transferred to a local hotel in Kathmandu.

  Tips:
  Please arrive at Kathmandu at least 3 working days.You need go to offer your documents to apply for your Group Visa to Tibet.

  Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu

  Pickup from Tribhuvan Airport to Kathmandu
  

  Day 2: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (137km, 7 hrs)

  Activity: Pickup from Kathmandu hotel or go to the designated location
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: Syabrubesi guestroom

  Your driver will pick you up from your hotel between 9:00 and 9:30 am. From there, you will begin the drive towards the Sino-Nepal border, which is close to Tibet. As you journey through the region, you'll pass by the stunning landscapes of the Himalayas, with views of deep gorges and snow-capped peaks. The scenic LangTang National Park is also on the way. Your day will end with an overnight stay at a village guest house in Syabrubesi.

  Tips:
  1. It is important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and to consume a balanced diet with ample vegetables, fruits, meat, and eggs to maintain energy levels.
  2. For the first-time visitors, it is common to have different degrees of high altitude sickness symptom.

  

  Kathmandu

  

  Syabrubesi guestroom
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  Day 3: Syabrubesi to Kyirong (40km, 4-5hrs)

  Attractions: Gyirong border, Paba Temple
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: local stay in Gyirong town

  After having breakfast, you will drive 15 kilometers to China-nepal border to enter Tibet. You will meet our guide on the Chinese side. From there, we will drive for 1 hour to Kyirong (at an altitude of 2800 meters), a picturesque town surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains and lush forests.
  In the afternoon, you can take a leisurely stroll to visit the Paba Temple (2850 meters). It is a Gelugpa temple that was built by the Tibetan King Songtsan Gambo at the proposal of his wife Nepali princess Bhrikuti. This Nepali-style temple with exquisite murals is just within a few minutes' walk from your hotel.

  

  Meet Tibetan local tour guide at Gyirong Border

  

  Paba Monastery
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  Day 4: Gyirong to EBC to Tingri (480km, 11 hrs)

  Attractions: Everest Base Camp
  Meals: No
  Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Tingri

  Today, we will drive through the beautiful Peikutso Lake and expansive grasslands before reaching Everest Base Camp. There, we will visit the Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world. From Gawu La Pass (5198m), you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayan Mountain Range. After visiting Everest Base Camp, we will continue our journey to Tingri. Zhufeng Road over Gawu La Pass (5250m) enables you to experience stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas. From this vantage point, you’ll see several peaks over 8,000 meters, including Mount Everest (8848m), Mount Lhotse (8516m), Mount Makalu (8463m), Mount Shishapangma (8020m), and Mount Cho Oyu (8201m).

  

  Made it to Everest Base Camp

  

  Rongbuk Monastery
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  Day 5: Tingri - Shigatse

  Attractions: Tashilunpo Monastery
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Shigatse

  Today, we will drive from Tingri to Shigatse, passing through Lhatse where you can stop to see the 5000m milestone on the G318 National Highway. Upon arriving in Shigatse in the early afternoon, we will visit Tashilunpo Monastery, one of Tibet’s most significant religious sites. Founded in 1447 by the first Dalai Lama, the monastery remains a central place of worship for Tibet’s second highest religious leader. During the visit, you will have the chance to see the tombs of seven Panchen Lamas, explore the narrow, winding streets, and observe daily monastic life.

  

  Panoramic view of Tashilhunpo Monastery

  

  Tashilhunpo Monastery
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  Day 6: Shigatse (3800m) - Gyantse (3900m) – Lhasa (350km, 7-8hrs)

  Attractions: Pelkhor Chode monastery, Karola Glacier, Yamdrok Lake
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

  Leaving Shigatse, our first stop will be Pelkor Chode Monastery, where we’ll explore both the monastery and its impressive 32-meter stupa. Known as the Kumbum Stupa, this unique structure has nine levels and 108 chapels, each housing thousands of Buddhist images and statues.

  After lunch, we’ll continue our journey to Karola Glacier (5159m), where you can enjoy stunning views of the glacier descending from the slopes of Mount Nyenchen Khangsar. From there, we’ll head towards the scenic Lake Yamdrok, taking the winding road up to Gampa La Pass at 4794 meters. From the pass, you’ll enjoy a first breathtaking view of Lake Yamdrok surrounded by snow-capped peaks and stretching across the landscape. In the distance, Mount Nyenchen Khangsar rises majestically in the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain Range. We’ll descend to the lake’s edge for a closer look, and then the guide will take you to your hotel in Lhasa.

  

  Yamdrok Lake

  

  Karola Glacier
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  Day 7: Lhasa tour

  Attractions: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

  After breakfast at your hotel, you will visit Drepung Monastery. Housing over 10,000 monks, Drepung Monastery is one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa. From a distance, its grand white buildings is like a massive heap of rice. It holds great historical and spiritual significance in Tibetan Buddhism.

  In the afternoon, we will head to Sera Monastery. It's famous for the unique “Daily Scriptures Debating” activity, held from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM in the central courtyard. The debate is a form of Buddhist scholarly discussion, where Tibetan monks engage in intense questioning and debate to test the understanding of Buddhist scriptures among each other. Their unique gestures and body movements will immerse you in an academic atmosphere even if you don't understand their language. After the visit, you will return to your hotel for the evening.

  Tips:
  1. The road condition to Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery is good.
  2. Pack plenty of drinking water, sun glasses, suncream and some food.

  

  Drepung Monastery

  

  Sera Monastery
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  Day 8: Lhasa tour

  Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
  Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

  After breakfast, your tour guide will take you to visit the magnificent Potala Palace, the most iconic landmark of Lhasa. You’ll spend the entire morning exploring this architectural masterpiece, including the White Palace, Red Palace, corridors, stairways, and numerous lamas’ dormitory. Along the way, you’ll see many Buddha statues, intricate murals, red-robed lamas, and countless pilgrims.

  In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Jokhang Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist temple built in 647 AD by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo to commemorate the arrival of Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal. This ancient temple will captivate you with its grandeur and devoted atmosphere. Pilgrims are offering butter oil to keep the lamps burning for Buddha and lamas are praying for blessings. You can take photos of the golden roof and soak in the warm sunlight of Lhasa.

  Finally, you will have a relaxing walk around Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Street, a bustling commercial street serving as an important pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists for centuries. It is also a popular shopping destination for visitors, offering a glimpse into traditional Tibetan life and culture.

  Tips:
  1. In Potala Palace, your visiting time is limited on 1 hour. Climb up there, you might experience slight shortness of breath, please take your time and rest when needed.
  2. Don’t disturb pilgrims and Lama. Don’t take photos of them without permission.
  3. In Barkhor Street, remember to bargain and compare the price in different shops for the souvenirs if you are purchasing.

  

  Potala Palace

  

  Tibetan Dinner at Local Restaurant
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  Day 9: Depart from Lhasa

  Activity: See off to Lhasa Airport or Railway Station
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: No

  After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to Tibet. Before the time for your departure, you can take a stroll along the streets in Lhasa. Your guide will escort you to the airport or railway station and assist you with boarding for your onward journey.

  

  Send off to the Train Station / Airport

  

  Leave Tibet for next destination