10 Days 9 Nights Cultural Circuit Tour of Tibetan Civilization

Fixed departure schedule – perfect for travelers looking to explore Tibet with a well-organized cultural group

Start your journey in Lhasa, the spiritual and political heart of Tibet, with time to acclimatize and explore key landmarks including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street

Visit the sacred Churpu Monastery, a peaceful retreat in the outskirts of Lhasa, and discover the hidden gem Dakyarpa Monastery

Travel to Samye Monastery, Tibet’s first Buddhist monastery, known for its unique architectural symbolism and deep spiritual atmosphere

Drive through Tsethang, the cradle of ancient Tibetan civilization, and visit the historical Yumbulakhang Palace and Tangduk Monastery

Marvel at the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake and visit the culturally significant Ralung Monastery, surrounded by snow-capped peaks

Continue to Gyantse, a historical town rich in heritage, where you’ll explore the magnificent Kumbum Stupa inside Pelkor Chode Monastery

In Shigatse, visit the grand Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama and one of the six great Gelugpa monasteries

Return to Lhasa and experience the intellectual spirit of Tibetan Buddhism at Drepung and Sera Monasteries, known for their scholastic traditions and monk debates

A balanced journey blending spirituality, ancient heritage, serene landscapes, and authentic Tibetan culture

Ends with a smooth departure from Lhasa, ideal for connecting flights to Kathmandu or mainland China

Itinerary

Day 01

Early morning departure to Lhasa by flight and once you land our representation will pick up you and transfer you to hotel. Full day rest for acclimatization. Evening free.

After breakfast visit, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor. Evening free.

Drive to Churpu monastery and back to Lhasa evening visit dakyarpa monastery.

Drive to Samaya. Evening free.

Morning visit, Samaya monastery.  Evening free.

Drive to Tsethang, visit yambhu Lakhang, Tangduk monastery, continue drive to yamdrok lake, visit ralung Monastery and drive to Gyantse. Evening free.

Morning visit, Kumbhum Palkhor stupa, drive to Shegatse and visit Tashi Lhumpo Monastery.

Drive back to lhasa. Evening free.

Morning visit, Drepung monastery and Sara monastery.

We drop you to airport for final departure and fly back to home.

All You Need for a Worry-Free Journey in Tibet – Pricing & What’s Covered

Package Cost Includes:

All accommodation in Tibet with BB basis.  

Three Star Hotel in Tibet side.

All transportation in Tibet side, according to group size.

All entry, travel & road permit fees in Tibet

English speaking Tibetan guidein Tibet.  

Oxygen cylinder and Oximeter

Airport Pick up and drop in Tibet side

 

 

Package Cost Excludes:

Beverage and personal nature cost

Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu Air fare. (Note: Ticket fare is $ 750 per pax, Subject to change)

Nepal entry and re-entry visa fees

Visa fees of China Tibet

All sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Hotel in Kathmandu

Rescue & emergency cost

If any members exit before the trip ends in Tibet the visa split and extra transportations

Tips for supporting

 

Warm Tips

1.Travelers with severe high blood pressure or heart disease should not go to Tibet. Please do not bring serious colds into Tibet. Don’t go before the serious colds recovered!

2.Tibet is located in the plateau and most of the travelers might have plateau reaction. Please pay attention to rest and have proper diet (do not eat too full, because it will increase the burden of the stomach). Travelers can be appropriate to take some drugs, such as: Gaoyuan An, Rhodiola, Nuodi Kang; travelers with serious can appropriately take oxygen or hanging saline.

3.Because of the long drive in Tibet, travelers will spend a lot of time in the car, and inevitably can not eat on time, please bring some snacks and biscuits during drive.

4.Due to the special conditions in Tibet, please pay attention to keep warm. On the first day of arrival, please do not try to take a bath. Taking a bath will accelerate blood circulation and increase the body’s demand for oxygen.

5.Tibet has a strong sunshine, especially dry climate, sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm and other essential are necessary.

6.From April to November is the best time for sightseeing.