Tibetan Explorer
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 on to 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 down to the medieval Kathmandu. The warmth and curiosity of the people make this an unforgettable journey.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Fri) Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Tour of Beijing, visiting Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square. |
| 3 | Visit a remote section of the Great Wall. Overnight train to Xian. |
| 4 | Arrive Xian. Visit Terracotta Warriors. |
| 5 | Free time, optional walking tour of Muslim Quarter. Overnight train to Lanzhou. |
| 6 | Arrive Lanzhou, bus to Bingling Temple (Buddhist Caves), then on to Xiahe. |
| 7-8 | Walking tour of Labrang Monastery. Bus to Langmusi, afternoon at leisure. |
| 9-10 | Drive to Songpan, free time. Bus to Jiuzhaigou. |
| 11 | Visit Jiuzhaigou National Park. |
| 12-15 | Drive to Chengdu. Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Travel to leshan to view Giant Buddha. Fly to Lhasa. |
| 16-17 | Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery. Free day. |
| 18 | Drive to Gyantse via Karo La (Pass). Walking tour of Gyantse. |
| 19 | Drive to Shigatse and explore Tashilumpo Monastery in the afternoon. |
| 20 | Drive to Shegar via Gyatso La (Pass). |
| 21 | Day trip via Pang La(Pass) (5150m) to Rongphu Monastery and Everest Base Camp. |
| 22 | Drive to Zhangmu via Nyalam. |
| 23 | Cross border to Nepal. Drive to Kathmandu. |
| 24 | Trip ends in Kathmandu this morning (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
24 days |
Trip Code |
PCTE |
Activities |
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| Culture (Moderate), Walking (Easy) | |
| Min Altitude | Max Altitude |
| 5150m | |
Countries Visited |
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| China, Nepal, Tibet | |
Start City |
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| Beijing | |
End City |
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| Kathmandu | |
