Trans-Tibetan Railway
13 days from US $3,685 pp twin share
Get amongst the bikes and bustle of Beijing before boarding a flight to Xining, which was once a major hub of the northern Silk Road. From here, we board the Sky Train for our marvellous high altitude journey through the Tibetan back-of-beyond. Explore the fabled Potala Palace in Lhasa and a series of famous and functioning Buddhist monasteries from Gyantse and Shigatse. We keep things rollicking as we travel across the high Himalaya by Pang La (Pass), before arriving amidst the grand splendour of Everest at Rongphu Monastery. Visit Everest Base Camp for a closer look at this behemoth of rock, ice and adventure and wind your way down to bustling Kathmandu - your journey’s end.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Mon) Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Fly to Xining. Visit Ta’er Temple. |
| 3-4 | Visit mosque in the morning. Board Trans Tibetan overnight train, arrive in Lhasa the following day mid afternoon. |
| 5-6 | Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery. Free day. |
| 7 | Drive to Gyantse via Karo La (Pass). Walking tour of Gyantse. |
| 8 | Drive to Shigatse and explore Tashilumpo Monastery in the afternoon. |
| 9 | Drive to Shegar via Gyatso La (Pass). |
| 10 | Day trip via Pang La (Pass) (5150m) to Rongphu Monastery and Everest Base Camp. |
| 11 | Drive to Zhangmu via Nyalam. |
| 12 | Cross border to Nepal. Drive to Kathmandu. |
| 13 | Trip ends in Kathmandu this morning (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
13 days |
Trip Code |
PCTW |
Activities |
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| Culture (Moderate) | |
| Min Altitude | Max Altitude |
| 1373m | 5150m |
Countries Visited |
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| China, Nepal, Tibet | |
Start City |
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| Beijing | |
End City |
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| Kathmandu | |
