6 days Tibet classic tour
Itinerary
In this tour you will not only visit the World Heritage Sites of the Potala and Jokhang Temples, two of three main Gelugpa monasteries in Lhasa - the Drepung and Sera, but you will also see amazing natural landscapes on the two day excursion trip to Gyantse and Shigatse including the holy lake of Yamdrok tso and Mt. Nyenchen Kangsar glacier. In Gyantse, you will visit the historical architectural wonder - Gyangtse Kumbum and the traditional Tibetan old towns of Gyangtse. In Shigatse, the 2nd largest town of Tibet, has the seat of the Panchen Lama - Tashilhunpo Monastery, also the large alive market to explore.
Upon arriving at the Lhasa airport or train station, you will be greeted by your Tibetan guide. From the airport to Lhasa city is 68km - an hour's drive will bring you to the holy city of Lhasa. Driving along the Brahmaputra river and Lhasa river, you will not only be amazed by the spectacular plateau scenery but also see flocks of black-necked cranes, wild ducks and many other kind of exotic birds. If you travel to Lhasa by train, expect to arrive in the late afternoon or evening. A 20 minutes drive will deliver you to your hotel in Lhasa city. Be sure to have a good rest to acclimatize to Lhasa's high altitude. Overnight at Lhasa.
Today is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau. We have arranged for you to tour Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace. Jokhang Temple is Tibet's most sacred shrine. Built-in the 7th century, Jokhang Temple is located at the heart of Lhasa Old Town and is circled by Barkhor Street. Potala Palace is perhaps the most well-known symbol of Tibet. This massive structure contains a small world within its walls. It is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). After sightseeing these amazing places, acclimatize for the rest of the day or you can walk around the Barkhor street. Overnight at Lhasa.
Today we will visit Drepung monastery in the morning and Sera monastery in the afternoon. Both Drepung and Sera monasteries are Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect monastic colleges. Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala, it was once the world largest monastery in the history with 7,700 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet. Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see. The rest of the day is for you to freely explore Lhasa old town on your own. Overnight at Lhasa.
Morning drive up to Kampala pass [4794m], you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance, the turquoise-colored Lake Yamdrok Tso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the unforgettable vista of pincer-shaped turquoise water of the lake and amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass are the wonders of the day. Then along the Friendship southern Hwy drive to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. If the time is allowed, explore the old Gyantse town to get in touch with locals' life. Late afternoon drive to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.
Morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas in Shigatse, and do its kora which provides a great view of whole Shigatse city, afterward visit the alive market in the old area of Shigatse, where you can buy the local handicrafts and also other local Tibetan stuff. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa along the friendship highway, have a stop at Nyemo county where you can visit one of local handcraft workshop for hand-made Tibetan Incense and Paper. Overnight at Lhasa.
Your guide and driver will see you off at the airport or train station, end of the trip.
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Hi, i would like to travel to tibet from Kathmandu on 02/02/17. Is there any tour available? i'm interested in the 6 day classic tibet tour. i will be travelling as single person. please let me know the time and price.
Thanks.
In reply to Hi, i would like to travel to by mai nguyen (not verified)
Hello Mai,
Nice to hear from you! Please note that after the April 25th 2015 Earthquake in Nepal the border has been closed, right now you can only fly to Kathmandu from Lhasa.
I have just sent an email contains the itinerary with quotation to you, please check and feel free to let me know for any further assistance.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind Regards,
Yuki
Hi , we are a group of 4 intend to travel Tibet on 17 sep 15. We are interested on the 6 days classic Tibet tour. Can your tour agent help me check both air fare & train ticket from Beijing to Lhasa
In reply to Tibet Classical Tour - 6 Days by Dorothy (not verified)
Hi Dorothy,
Thanks for contacting us! Yes, we can certainly arrange this tour for 4 of you. I have just sent you an email with the details, please kindly check it. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon:)
Regards,
Lycoris
Hi there,
I'd like to arrange a tour for my friend for the Tibet Classical Tour - 6 Days in June 2014, preferably within 29 May to 5 June 2014. Do you have such tour within that time frame? My friend will be joining as a single person. Please kindly let me know the availability and price.
Thanks and kind regards
Meijia
In reply to Hi there, by Meijia (not verified)
Hi Meija,
Thank you for your question. Yes we can help your fiend plan a trip to Tibet this June, we have several group tours that you can choose from. I have already sent you an email with some information and price. Looking forward to your response.
Thanks,
Andy
hi,
i'm thinking about visiting in january, could you possibly email more detailed information about the classical tour? is it possible to make adjustments to tours?
thanks,
margaret
In reply to january trip by margaret (not verified)
Hello Margaret,
Thank you so much for contacting us, and glad to see you're interested in our tours!
Regarding your questions, of course, we're more than happy to make adjustments to this tour according to your requirements, that's our expertise!
I just sent you an email with more details / comments, please check it and I'm looking forward to hearing from you again :)
Cheers,
Murphy
Hi there. I'm from malaysia going to kathmandu on 6th feb 2014 till 18th feb 2014. Interested to go to Tibet. How to buy train tickets from kathmandu to lhasa? How much is the tickets price? Do they allow us to buy train tickets on our own? Is there any reliable website for purchasing the train ticket? We need 2 tickets for my friend and I.thanks!
In reply to tibet trip by izz (not verified)
Hi Izz,
Thanks for contacting us!
Unfortunately there's no train available between Kathmandu and Lhasa, but there are some other ways to get Lhasa from Nepal side. I just sent you an email with some suggestions about it. Please check it and let me know your comments.
Hope that's helpful and I'm looking forward to hearing from you again!
Kind Regards,
Murphy
Hello Windhorse Tour. I would like to visit Tibet 5-6 days during Oct 1th to Oct 7th this year. Do you have any group tour that meets my travel date? I live in Beijing and my nationality is Japanese. Thank you.
In reply to Hello Windhorse Tour. I would by Ken (not verified)
Hi Ken,
Thanks for contacting us!
We do have some tours during the national holiday that you might be insterested in. I just sent you an email with the itinerary, cost and service items for your reference. Please check it and let me know your opinions.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Cheers,
Murphy
Hi there,
I'd like to join a group going for the Tibet Classical Tour - 6 Days in June 2013, preferably 16-21 June 2013. Pls let me know if I can join.
Thanks!
In reply to Group Tour by Rajpreet Kaur (not verified)
Hi Rajpreet,
Thanks for your inquiry. Sorry that we don't have any group tours for this tour itineraries, but only some Everest Base Camp tours are available in June. I just sent you one email regarding these group tours, please let me know if you are interested in joining one of these tours.
Best regards
Helen
hello, i am interested in tibet tour in early july.
is it possible for a single person (me) to join a group?
i am looking at the classic tibet tour, but please let me know if you have other suggestions as well.
thank you!
In reply to tibet tour in july by susie (not verified)
Hi Susie,
Thank you for contacting us. We do have some opening groups during early July for you to join. I just sent you an email with more details for your reference. Please check it and let me know your opinions.
Looking forward to hearing from you again!
Murphy
Heya,
I am interested in visiting Tibet with my 6yr old Kid but at present am clueless. Could you please help me from the scratch.
Thanks & Regards
In reply to Help by Anyatama Bhatija (not verified)
Hi Anyatama,
Thanks for your comment! Of course we'd love to help you plan this trip with your kid, I just sent you an email with some suggestions and questions, please check it and hopefully we can figure out a perfect travel plan together!
I'm looking forward to hearing from you again!
Kind Regards,
Murphy
Trip plan is May or June this year. Will be flying from Guangzhou to Lhasa. 4 to 6 days in Lhasa. Then, overland tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu. Another 2 to 3 days in Kathmandu to see local attractions. Then fly from Kathmandu to Guangzhou. I would appreciate your tour packages recommendations including costs.
Thank you,
Carlo
In reply to Trip plan is May or June this by Carlo Guanzon (not verified)
Hi Carlo,
Thanks for your comments! Based on your requirements I've drafted a tentative tour plan for your reference, please check your email and let me know how do you think about it!
I'm looking forward to hearing from you again!
Best Regards,
Murphy
Hi there,
I'm in Beijing for 7 month and I want to make a dream comes true and go to Tibet. Colleagues at work would also join me. I have a F Visa for China, 180 dayz but only with single entrance. I would like to stay at tibet for about 1 week. Is it possible to make a special arrangement for our group or will be a frequently change of your offered packages?
thx
kind regards, lukas
In reply to a dream, going to Tibet by Lukas (not verified)
Hi Lukas,
Thanks for your comments. We'd love to help you plan this trip and share some advice with you!
First, the Single-entry F visa is good enough for you to visit Tibet. You just need to tell us your requirements and schedule, then we will work out a tentative tour plan and quotation for your reference.
I just sent you an email with more details for your further reference, please check it and I'm looking forward to hearing from you again!
Cheers,
Murphy
Hello I am planning a 5 day trip to Tibet in May.
Can you arrange for the above trip and include Namsto lake?
What would the cost be?
As far as accomodations are concerned, I am fine with "budget"
I hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks
Pascal
In reply to 5day trip by Pascal Burel (not verified)
Hi Pascal,
Thanks for contacting us! We'd love to help you plan this trip in Tibet, and I think it's a great idea to add Namtso Lake into this classical tour. Based on that I've sent you an email with detailed itinerary and some advice, please check it and I'm looking forward to hearing from you again!
Kind Regards,
Murphy
would like to join a group tour overland to Kathmandu. May 8th to 17th starting in Chengdu
Pls let me know ASAP
In reply to tibet tour by Cynthia Golbert (not verified)
Hi Cynthia,
Thanks for contacting us! You're right, now TTB is issuing permit to forigners again. We'd loke to help you organize this trip, I have sent you an email with detailed itinerary and quotation, please check it and I'm looking forward to your reply!
Kind Regards,
Murphy
I have just heard that I can travel to Tibet and would like to join a classic tour group and then drive overland on the Friendship Highway. No need to stop at base camp.
My dates are May 8th through May 17th when I go to Kathmandu
I need this information quickly since I have to change all my arrangments in Nepal and Bhutan
Can you help me?? Thank you
Hi,
Me and my boyfriend are planning to travel to Tibet in min April (probally 11-16). Can you add Namsto lake to the above trip? We only have maximum 6 night stay in Tibet becasue we'll also travel to other cities in China, can you arrange a tour with a 4WD car for transfering that includes all the essecial sightseeings in Lhasa, Shigaste(Yamdrok Lake) and Namsto in a 6 or 7 day trip?
How much that would cost for that trip if we want to stay in Brahmaputra Grand Hotel and Shigaste hotel for the night in Shigaste?
Many thanks!
Sherry
Hello !
I am from Singapore, My family of 4 persons planning to visit Tibet soon by taking a train from Beijing to Lahsa . Is there any shorter train train from other cities in China flying in from Singapore ?
If , We will to join yr tour for Tibet for 6-7 days , Can You kindly advise me what the price per person and what are the itinerary . Do we need a permit entering into Tibet and I(f so , How can we get the permit .
Which is the best month to visit Tibet ?
Thanking You in advance and hope to hear from you soon .
Good day ! / Chan
In reply to Tibet Visitation by YT Chan (not verified)
Hi Chan,
Thanks for contacting us. We'd love to help you plan this trip. I have sent you an email with detailed answers, please check it and I'm looking forward to hearing your comments!
Best Regards,
Murphy
Hi, we are planin a trip to Tibet mid April. Any possibilities getting there?
In reply to Tibet by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
Thanks for your comments. According to the current situation, we believe it is definitely possible to travel to Tibet during mid April. Do you mind to share a bit more information about your travel plan? Please feel free to contact us (Sales@WindhorseTour.com) we will reply your inquiry in 24 hours.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Kind Regards,
Murphy
Hi Jesus, thank you for your interests of our Tibet tours. Tibet is closed since Feb. 20th, and till now there is no any updates when it will reopen. We have been expecting that Tibet will be open at end of March according to our previous years experience, but this is only our expectation. We can inform you by email once we get any information.
Hello, I am arriving to Chengdu from April 4 to 12. I would like to go to Tibet from April 5th to the 11th with a friend (only he is leaving from April 5th to the 9th), so basically I can stay 2 more days, is there anything you can offer us as a Tibet tour. And also, we are flying from Chengdu to Lahsa... what is the time for us to get the Travel Permit?
Thanks!