Tibet, on the lofty Tibetan Plateau on the northern side of the Himalayas, is an autonomous region of China. It’s nicknamed the “Roof of the World” for its towering peaks. It shares Mt. Everest with Nepal. Its capital, Lhasa, is the site of the hilltop Potala Palace, once the Dalai Lama’s winter home, and Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s spiritual heart, revered for its golden statue of the young Buddha.
Tibet has some of the world’s tallest mountains, other than the Mount Everest. Several major rivers have their source in the Tibetan Plateau – the Yangtze, the Yellow River, Indus, Mekong, Ganges, Salween and Brahmaputra.
The Indus and Brahmaputra rivers originate from a lake in Western Tibet, near Mount Kailash, a holy pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Tibetans. The Hindus consider the mountain to be the abode of Lord Shiva.
At once mysterious, beautiful and inaccessible, it is the home of myth, tradition, legends and a simple, friendly people. Come, go Beyonder with us, while we trip on the unusual in this beautiful land…
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Itinerary in brief
Day 1 - Lhasa: Red Valley top
Arrive in Lhasa. Rest and acclimatize to the high altitude. Stroll around to take in the mountain vibes and get captivated in this famous city. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 2 - Explore Lhasa: The Dalai Lama’s Palace & more
Visit the Potala Palace, the winter palace of Dalai Lama. Walk along the famous Barkhor Street next to the temple . Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 3 - Drepung and Sera: Monasteries Expedition
Visit the 15th century Drepung monastery, one of the “three great” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and the Ganden palace. Visit the Sera Monastery and enjoy the famous ‘Monks debate’. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 4 - Gyantse and Shigatse: Mountains & Monasteries
Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse, en route stop by and soak in the beauty of the mountains at Gampala pass. Explore the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum. Travel to Shigatse, the second biggest city in Tibet.
Day 5 - Rongbuk: 5 Highest peaks in the world
Head to Lhatse and Shegar. Stop at Rongbuk monastery to enjoy a view of all the 5 highest peaks in the World from the Pang La Pass.. Overnight in Rongbuk.
Day 6 - Mount Everest: Base Camp
Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the top of Mt Everest, and get a full view of the magnificent Everest from your tent. Trek from your tent to the base camp or travel to Everest Base Camp by bus. Drive down to the Kyirong border for an overnight stay.
Day 7 - Kathmandu: Glimpse of Nepal
Drive to Kathmandu and visit the various famous temples & bazaars. Overnight stay overnight in Kathmandu.
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