Tibet holiday
| country: | Tibet |
| location: | Tibet Everest base camp |
| trip type: | A small group adventure. |
| departures: | Selected Sunday departures between April and November |
| price: | From £1090 (15 days) excluding flights, local payment US $300. We can arrange flights from the UK |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Come and roam the Roof of the World.
From the serene former home of the Dalai Lama in Lhasa to the ancient narrow laneways of Kathmandu, traverse the world's highest mountain range and delve into the heart of Tibetan Buddhism.
Mingle with the friendliest people you are ever likely to meet; this is a journey of the mind, body and spirit.
From the serene former home of the Dalai Lama in Lhasa to the ancient narrow laneways of Kathmandu, traverse the world's highest mountain range and delve into the heart of Tibetan Buddhism.
Mingle with the friendliest people you are ever likely to meet; this is a journey of the mind, body and spirit.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1-2: | Khatmandu. In Nepal's colourful capital, the constant stream of traffic includes holy men, monks, goats and sacred cows. Explore the markets of the old city or sit back with a chai at a rooftop restaurant. |
| Day 3-7: | Lhasa. Visit the awe-inspiring Potala Palace, join Tibetan pilgrims as they prostrate themselves along the holy Barkhor circuit, and shop for prayer wheels and carpets at the market outside the Jokhang Temple. |
| Day 8: | Gyantse. Located in the green farmland of the Nyang-chu Valley, Gyantse's imposing Dzong fortress dominates the town. Visit the amazing Gyantse Kumbum, which is decorated with 10,000 murals over four floors. |
| Day 9-10: | Shigatse/Sakya. Home to Tibet's best-preserved monastery, Shigatse is the seat of the Panchen Lama, the reincarnation of the Buddha of infinite light. Check out the town's ancient bazaar, buzzing with local life. |
| Day 11: | Everest Base Camp. Travel to Rongphu Monastery on an exhilarating drive through the mountains. This is the highest monastery in the world and for the energetic, there is a two hour hike to Everest Base Camp. |
| Day 12: | Lao Tingri. In the tiny settlement of Lao Tingri get a feel for rural Tibetan life. Look beyond the colourful prayer flags and vast landscapes to Mt Everest, towering magnificently over it all. |
| Day 13: | Dhulikhel. Enjoy the warm weather and lush landscapes of Dhulikhel - a startling change from the barren Tibetan plateau. |
| Day 14-15: | Khatmandu. Return to Kathmandu via dramatic 5,000m passes. Chill out among the local and international style restaurants and reminisce about an incredible adventure across 'the roof of the world'. |
travellers' tales
See Mt. Everest from Base Camp. Excellent. Group leader Gorpal was terrific. (more)
small group adventure holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places! (more) highly commended
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how this holiday makes a difference
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With the help of our local Nepalese tour leaders and our Tibetan guides, our passengers really can gain firsthand insight into the Nepal and Tibet they are travelling through and benefit from their knowledge on places to eat and stay which best support the local people.
The Kathmandu Environmental Education project (KEEP), is a very local and interesting Nepalese NGO that groups can organise to visit with their Nepalese tour leader. It offers training and courses on nature conservation to Nepalese people, basic English to trekking guides, first aid and eco trekking workshops. It has a part to play in the conservation of Nepal’s ecology and culture, and we are happy to give support to this project. While in Tibet, many of our passengers take up the option of visiting the Braille without Borders centre in Lhasa and view it as a highlight of their trip. Tibet has one of the highest incidences of blindness in the world and the centre provides a school for children and produces educational materials and vocational training programs, with the aim of integration and acceptance of the blind into the community. You can go and listen to the stories of those who attend the school or perhaps organise a massage from one the graduates of its vocational massage courses. |
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