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Spiritual Tibet

6 days Private Short Stay

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Spiritual Tibet

Uncover the best of Tibet as you stroll in the footsteps of the pilgrims at the Barkhor circuit and marvel at the grand Potala Palace in Lhasa. Journey out to Gyantse and Shigatse where you will see the spectacles of the Tashilunpo Monastery and Yamdrok-Tso Lake.

This itinerary visits areas of high altitude, reaching over 4,000m. If you have an existing respiratory, vascular or coronary condition, we recommend checking with your doctor before undertaking this itinerary.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 5 , Lunches: 3
  • Accommodation
    5 nights in 3/4 star accommodation
  • Physical Rating 3
    A good level of fitness is required as you need to be comfortable walking for 2-3 hours and covering longer distances. Other activities such as cycling will be at a gentle pace and will involve straightforward terrain.
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    Longer walking and gentle paced physical activities.
Private Short Stay
6 DAYS
Lhasa (2N) - Gyantse (1N) - Shigatse (1N) - Lhasa (1N)
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Day by Day Itinerary

Lhasa (2N) - Gyantse (1N) - Shigatse (1N) - Lhasa (1N)
  • Day 1
    Arrive in Lhasa
    Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa

    Arrive in Lhasa where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Lhasa is not only Tibet’s capital but its heart and soul. This afternoon, join the traditionally dressed pilgrims on their circuit of the Barkhor and peruse the many market stalls.

  • Day 2
    Potala Palace
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Day 2: Potala Palace

    The official seat of the Tibetan government perched atop Marpo Ri (Red Hill) the Potala Palace is Lhasa's most magnificent sight – spend the morning exploring its many rooms. Later, visit the Jokhang, Tibetan Buddhism's most sacred temple.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 3
    Travel to Gyantse
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Day 3: Travel to Gyantse

    Travel by road to Gyantse taking an exceptionally scenic route through the Tibetan hinterland. Climb up to the mighty 14th-century dzong (fort) for wonderful views back over the city, and visit the monastic complex of Pelkor Chode.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 4
    Travel to Shigatse
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Day 4: Travel to Shigatse

    Travel on to Shigatse. Visit the Tashilunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, a miniature walled city sprawled down a hillside to the west of the city.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 5
    Return to Lhasa
    Breakfast
    Day 5: Return to Lhasa

    Depart Shigatse and return to Lhasa by road, pausing to admire the views over the spectacular Yamdrok-Tso Lake.

    Breakfast
  • Day 6
    Depart Lhasa
    Breakfast
    Day 6: Depart Lhasa

    Transfer from your hotel to the airport, where your arrangements end.

    Breakfast
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The best times to visit China are in spring, April to May and autumn, September to October, when the days are warm and rainfall and humidity low.

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • -9
    7
    -1
  • 1
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    -3
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • -6
    9
    2
  • 1
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    0
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • -2
    13
    5
  • 3
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    4
  • 1
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • 2
    16
    9
  • 6
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    8
  • 2
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • 6
    20
    13
  • 28
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    11
  • 19
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • 10
    23
    16
  • 71
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    14
  • 64
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • 10
    23
    16
  • 117
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    14
  • 130
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • 10
    21
    16
  • 121
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    13
  • 152
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • 8
    20
    14
  • 68
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    12
  • 56
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • 2
    17
    10
  • 9
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    7
  • 5
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • -4
    12
    4
  • 1
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    1
  • 1
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Lhasa
  • -8
    8
    0
  • 1
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    -3
  • 0

Short Stay includes

  • Accommodation (3 nights Lhasa, 1 night Gyantse, 1 night Shigatse),
  • Meals as stated,
  • Transportation as stated,
  • Private touring with guides and entrance fees,
  • Tibet Entry Permit

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