This Tibet Shangri-La Tour package fits best for a family looking for a short yet interesting getaway from regular life. Visit to the temples and monasteries and palaces will refresh you and gives you an opportunity to peek in the way of Tibetan living. You kids will learn the meaning of respect and love in these days. And they will also have a chance to observe and learn how ancient monuments are kept and should be kept for future generations, as the Tibetans have done.
The first day of the tour consists of flying from Kathmandu to Lhasa. If it’s the first time you are flying this route, you will feel as if you are flying just above the heavens. The beautiful Himalayas that you witness will erase your fatigue and refresh your soul. You will be guided to your hotel after your arrival in Lhasa, and you can take all the time you want to get fresh and get acclimatized to the Tibetan altitude. The second and third days of the tour includes the visit of Jokhang Temple, Barkhor market, Potala Palace, Sera and Drepung monasteries and along with strolling of the Lhasa streets, buying stuffs and enjoying the time. On the fourth day, we drive from Lhasa to Tsedang, covering 3,450 meters of road on the roof of the world. On the way, we will stop to visit Samye monastery, which is one of the six greatest monasteries in Tibet. The fifth day is dedicated to Tsedang, where we will visit Yumbulakang and Thandurk Monasteries. Finally, on the 6th day, you will fly back to Kathmandu or your onward destination.
Lhasa, crossing over the highest Himalayan ranges in the world. Transfer and check-in to your hotel. Full rest for acclimatization—hotel.
Sightseeing tour of Yambulakhang, known as the first place in Tibet, then scenic drive to Samye along the other side of the Brahmaputra River and visit Samye Monastery (8th century, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet). Full day picturesque drive crossing over KAROLA (5,010m), KAMBALA (4,794m), and colourful YAMDROK LAKE. O/N at Gyantse.
Morning sight- seeing to the KUMBUM STUPA & PHALKOR MONASTERY. Drive to Shigatse to visit PANCHEN LAMA’S TASHILHUMPU MONASTERY. Overnight at hotel.
scenic drive to LHASA, to the east of Shigatse, through the southern road. The drive is scenic as the road drives along the valley made by the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo). Overnight at hotel.
Two full-day sight-seeing tours to LHASA include JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, POTALA PALACE, SERA, and DREPUNG MONASTERIES. Overnight at hotel.
Two full-day sight-seeing tours to LHASA include JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, POTALA PALACE, SERA, and DREPUNG MONASTERIES. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning drive (2hrs) to airport for departure flight to Kathmandu.
