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.

Trip Highlights

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  Annapurna's Holy Lakes & Glaciers

  

  High lakes of Annapurna

  

  Nepal

  

  Trekking Annapurna

  

  Thyangboche Monastery, Everest’s shadow

  

  Sunset in Annapurna

  

  Summit Island Peak

  

  See the Gokyo Lakes

  

  See Everest from Kala Patar

  

  Renjo La pass to Thami

  

  Pokhara

  

  Explore Phu, Annapurna

  

  Namche Bazaar – gateway to High Himalaya

  

  Explore Kathmandu’s hidden old town

  

  Everest Base Camp

  

  Danda Kharka

  

  Elephant safari at Chitwan National Park

  

  Canoe at Chitwan National Park

  

  Bodhnath Stupa

  

  Annapurna from South Base Camp

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  Nepal Adventure

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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments

• • five

  The most memorable part of the trip was the fact that we were off the beaten track for most of our trek. It was so great waking up to a different mountain views each day, and then walking along paths without passing other trekkers. I'm so pleased I did the Annapurna Dhaulagiri trek rather than one of the main trails. It was also fantastic to walk through the little villages, observing daily farming life and having brief encounters with the locals.

   

  – Amanda , Newtown, NSW , January 4th 2010

• • five

  Just go. The mountains are more impressive than you can imagine. The views are spectacular and so varied every day of the trek. The locals are friendly and welcoming and the lodges, whilst basic are really comfortable considering your location. Make sure you do some training - there's a lot of walking up and down, but it's not beyond most people. 

  Don't overpack, you tend to wear clothes for multiple days  Cleaning ie showers available almost every day in some form.

  – Amy , Bacdon, QLD , November 19th 2009