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Peregrine Adventures

Tibetan Explorer (27 Days)

This extraordinary journey sees us cross the vast expanses of China as we immerse ourselves in the diverse cultures of the Middle Kingdom and travel through a once forbidden land. The journey takes us from the bustling capital Beijing across to the Terracotta Warriors of Xian from there we make our way to the Tibetan grasslands where monks and nomads coexist and we then come face to face with the pandas of Chengdu. From here we make the journey through to Tibet where we unlock the secrets of the monasteries and explore the amazing mountains across the roof of the world. From exploring Lhasa we continue across the arid Tibetan Plateau to reach Gyantse and onto Shigatse, home to the famous Tashilhunpo Monastery. The roads we travel are spectacular, crossing the Pang-la Pass to Rongphu Monastery and the base camp of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest - one of the highlights of our trip. The final leg sees us descending through an impressive gorge and winding our way through the terraced hillsides of Nepal back to the medieval Kathmandu. The warmth and curiosity of the people make this an unforgettable journey.

Itinerary

Day 1 (Mon) Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel.
Days 2-4 Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Great Wall. Overnight train to Xian.
Days 5-6 Terracotta Warriors. Overnight train to Lanzhou.
Days 7-8 Bus to Bingling Temple (Buddhist Caves), then on to Xiahe. Walking tour (Labrang Monastery).
Days 9-10 Drive to Langmusi. Visit Langmusi Monastery in the mountains. Optional hike.
Days 11-12 Drive to Songpan; free time.
Day 13 Visit Jiuzhaigou National Park.
Days 14-15 Drive to Chengdu. Visit giant panda breeding centre.
Days 16-18 Fly to Lhasa. Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery. Free day.
Days 19-21 Drive to Gyantse. Walking tour of Gyantse. Drive to Shigatse. Tashilhunpo Monastery.
Day 22 Drive to Shegar via Gyatso-la Pass.
Days 23-24 Day trip to Everest Base Camp and Rongphu Monastery. Drive to Zhangmu.
Day 25 Cross border to Nepal. Drive to Kathmandu.
Day 26 Pashupatinath Temple and Bodhnath Stupa.
Day 27 Trip ends in Kathmandu this morning (Sat).

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Trip Highlights

  • Beijing
  • Great Wall Trek at Simatai
  • Tiananmen Square
  • Forbidden City
  • Summer Palace
  • Xian
  • Terracotta Warriors
  • Xiahe
  • Langmusi
  • Songpan
  • Jiuzhaigou
  • Chengdu
  • Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
  • Lhasa
  • Potala Palace
  • Gyantse
  • Shigatse
  • Tashilhunpo Monastery
  • Shegar
  • Everest Base Camp
  • Kathmandu
  • Bodhnath Stupa

Countries Visited

Trip Facts

Code PCTE
Starts In Beijing
Ends In Kathmandu
Start Day Monday
End Day Saturday
Grade

Cultural adventure
With focus on local cultures and historic sites, these trips have the perfect mix of discovery, exploration, comfort and relaxation. Some trips may include a little walking or a night or two ‘roughing’ it. Check the itinerary for details.

Moderate walk
A reasonably good level of fitness is required for these trips. We typically walk for five or six hours in a day. Walks are generally along well defined paths with plenty of ‘ups’ and ‘downs’.
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