The 8 Days Tibet Heritage Tour lets you explore the beautiful nature, architects and cultures of ‘the Rooftop of the World’. The hidden mysterious Shangri La of the Himalayas gives you an awe inspiring views of monasteries like Potala Palace that sit on snow-capped mountains, crystal lakes, rivers like Yangtze, Yellow, Mekong, Indus etc. is truly a sight to behold of this ‘forbidden land’. Furthermore the Tibet heritage tour is full of scenic natural beauty and rich Buddhist culture, including those sacred statues, historic Tibetan traditional buildings, extraordinary Tibetan painting which has more than thousand year’s history.
Tibet tour starts from Lhasa tour including the Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, and Bharkor Bazar, Drepung and Sera monasteries. Tsedang is our next destination, located to the south of Lhasa at the distance of 160 km and the Yarlung valley, created by the grand Brahmaputra River whose origin connects to the great Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in the Far Western Tibet. The journey continues to Gyantse, the historic trade centre between India and Tibet. Next is Shigatse, the visit to Tashi Lhunpo monastery, the seat of the Penchen Lama and the largest monastery in the Western Tibet. Embrace on one of the richest cultural cultural trips to Tibet with Luxury Holidays.
Welcome to “land of the gods- LHASA”. Upon your arrival in Lhasa, a representative from Luxury Hoidays Nepal will pick up either from the airport or the train station and drive you to your designated hotel where you are advised to take plenty of rest for proper acclimatization and the next day’s activities. Overnight in Lhasa.
After breakfast your sightseeing tour of Lhasa starts. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. You will visit the following Sites.
Potala Palace: It is the winter palace of the Dalai lama and was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Jokhang temple: Listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 2000, was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century, is the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Pilgrims. Inside the temple you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve.
Drepung Monastery:
It is one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1416 by Jamyang choge, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples. You can visit the biggest monastery kitchen inside the monastery and enjoy Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop near Drepung.
After having early breakfast you will drive 290 km to visit Samye Monastery, then drive to Tsedang, the capital of Shannan Prefecture, located in the Yarlung Valley.
Samye Monastery: Located in the area of the Shannan Region, the Samye Monastery is the first temple to be built in Tibet and the first complete with the three Buddhist jewels of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. With these unique features, this splendid temple has become an attraction for visitors from all around the world. Overnight in Tsedang.
After breakfast your sightseeing tour of Lhasa starts. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. You will visit the following Sites.
Yumbulakang Palace: It is regarded as the first palace of Tibet’s history and one of the oldest buildings in Tibet, which is located 12km southwest of Tsedang Country. The castle is divided into front and rear precincts. The front is a 3-storey building while the rear is dominated by a tall tower, like a castle, standing on the top of the Watchtower, you will get the panoramic view of the entire valley.
Trandruk Monastery: Located 5km south of Tsedang, Trandruk Monastery is one of the earliest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. According to legend, the monastery could only be built after Songtsen Gampo turned into a roc and conquered an evil dragon. The name “trandruk” means roc conquering a dragon.
After breakfast leave Tsedang and drive to Gyantse. On the way, you will pass over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and have a visit to Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier.
Yamdrok Lake: The Lake stretches about 72 km long, fed by numerous small streams and surrounded by snow covered mountains, one of the 3 most sacred lakes in Tibet. The two long arms of water, making it look like a scorpion from the sky. According to legend, Yamdrok Lake is the transformation of a goddess.
Karola Glacier: At 5,560m above sea level, and with an area of 9.4 sq km, this imposing glacier is visible from the highway which links Lhasa and Shigatse. The glacier has been divided into black and white layers due to smoke pollution from motor vehicles, which gives a distinctive color to this great glacier.
After breakfast you will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery, then drive to Shigatse for overnight.
Pelkor Chode Monastery: Founded in 1418, Pelkor Chode Monastery is the main monastery in Gyantse of Tibet. The highlight inside is the Kumbum, which has 108 chapels in its four stories. As an important center of the Sakya sect of Tibetan Buddhism, in 1904, the Gyangtse town and the Pelkor Chode Monastery were attacked by the British army, although most of the damage was later restored, bullet holes from this attack.
In the morning, you will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery; you can see the well preserved largest statue of Jampa (future god) in the world. The monastery itself is abiding place for the successive Penchen Lamas. Then you are expected to follow Yalong Valley back to Lhasa, and the guide will transfer you to your hotel.
After breakfast, our representatives will escort you to the Airport as per your flight time.
After the wonderful opportunity to organize this tour for you we wish you a safe and happy journey ahead.
Start Date | End Date | Cost | Status | Booking |
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05 March, 2019 | 12 March, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
20 March, 2019 | 27 March, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
05 April, 2019 | 12 April, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
20 April, 2019 | 27 April, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
05 May, 2019 | 12 May, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
20 May, 2019 | 27 May, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
05 June, 2019 | 12 June, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
20 June, 2019 | 27 June, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
05 July, 2019 | 12 July, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
20 July, 2019 | 27 July, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
05 August, 2019 | 12 August, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
20 August, 2019 | 27 August, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
05 September, 2019 | 12 September, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
20 September, 2019 | 27 September, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
05 October, 2019 | 12 October, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
20 October, 2019 | 27 October, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
05 November, 2019 | 12 November, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
20 November, 2019 | 27 November, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
05 December, 2019 | 12 December, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available | |
05 December, 2019 | 12 December, 2019 | USD $1859 | Available |
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It was my first trip to Tibet and able to collect many good moments with my family. Tibet is really a amazing place for holidays. Resham read my email and understood my requirements and in particular understood my tight budget. To be honest with my budget I didn’t think it was doable but it was genuinely interested in ensuring I had a great trip which I did.
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We booked a private tour for four people with Luxury Holidays. We did 8 days trip in Tibet I found LHN while searching for reliable travel company in Tibet. Shishir is very amiable and arranged us a tailored tour taking our needs in to consideration and boundaries into account. We can contact any time for assistance.
The guide was also very friendly and informative. In the end, he was more like a friend than a guide for us. We'll miss him.
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1. How bad is Altitude Sickness in Tibet, and what can I do to avoid, or treat it?
Tibet, Known as the Roof of the World, is one of the highest places on earth. Due to Tibet's high altitudes, many visitors from low-altitude areas suffer from altitude sickness. Most people only suffer minor effects of altitude sickness, which include a headache, loss of appetite, and a tendency to have no energy until their bodies adjust to the high terrain. This adjustment can take anywhere from a few hours, and in rare cases, a few days. If visitors do some simple preparations before going to Tibet, most of the symptoms of altitude sickness can be avoided. Being healthy and in good shape, before you arrive in Tibet will help greatly. It is also recommended that you talk to your local physician about AMS pills to help combat altitude sickness. Once arriving in Tibet, walk slowly and take deep breaths. Your tour guide will be there to offer help and suggestions.
2. What is the weather like in Tibet and when is the best time to travel there?
Generally, weather in Tibet takes some getting used to. Summers are cool, and winters are dangerously cold. Sun radiation is extremely strong in Tibet. Most annual rainfall fall from June to September. In the Lhasa and Shigatse areas, rains usually come in the evening. The best time to visit Tibet is from April to October. The best time to visit Mt. Everest is May and early October. The peak tourism season runs from July 1st to October 15th.
3. What should I take along with while traveling to Tibet?
There are many items that visitors are recommended to take with them when they travel to Tibet. A personal Medical kit, water bottle, sunglasses, sunblock, and a scarf or mask for keeping blocking dust. If you are a photography lover, do not forget your camera, film and batteries, or you will never forgive yourself.
4. What kind of vehicles are available for getting around Tibet?
In Lhasa, there are many options for getting around, such as taxis, buses, minibusses, pedicabs and jeeps. There are also cars and bikes for rent. In more remote areas, the road conditions are not very well developed, making traveling by taxi and bus impossible. In this instance, minibusses and jeeps are the only options.
5. What are accommodations like?
There are many hotels in the major cities or towns of Tibet, though four and five-star hotels are quite limited. These hotels have central heating which is used in winter, but no cooling is available in summer. The facilities and service standard may not be as you would expect from a hotel with this grade in the other parts of the world. In the smaller towns in Tibet, star graded hotels are not available, and in many places only budget guesthouses are available.
6. What cuisine options are there in Tibet? Are there other options besides only local foods?
Due to the harsh living environment of Tibet, the traditional Tibetan food is quite different from cuisine found in other parts of the world, and many visitors do not like it when they try it for the first time. Due to its uniqueness, it is highly recommended that visitors at least sample the local foods. There are many kinds of foods available in Tibet's city's. Chinese food, western food, and Nepali food can be found. In remote towns and areas, choices are limited. Chinese food or Sichuan cuisine is probably the best choice.
7. What are the currency and the ATM system in Tibet like?
Foreign currencies cannot be used directly in Tibet, but you can exchange your money at the Bank of China in Shigatse and Lhasa, and these two cities could accept all major credit cards. Your hotels also can change money for you and ATMs are easy to find. However, in the remote places in Tibet, banking services and the ATM systems are not so easy to find.
8. Will there be problems with the language barrier?
Visitors to Tibet do not need to worry about the language barrier at all. Each visitor will have an English-speaking tour guide, and most of the desk staff in the larger hotels can speak some English. The three main languages used in Tibet are Chinese, Tibetan and English. If you are the individual traveler, you will find many people who can speak these three k languages in Tibet's most popular tourist places.
Note:
During the trip; weather, local politics, transport or other factors, that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is however very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered. If alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect.