Days
10
Accommodation
10 nights selected hotel
Cities
Lhasa, Nyingchi, Lulang. Shigatse, Everest Base Camp, Namtso
Transportation
Flight, Car, Hike
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, bottled water
Experiences
Culture, Nature
Group size
4-12 ppl
Team
Local Guides, Trip Manager
This is a journey to the rooftop of the world—where sky meets earth, and silence carries centuries of devotion.
Not through relics, but through footsteps: along pilgrimage circuits, under fluttering prayer flags, through valleys where barley sways and yak bells echo.
In ten days, follow the curves of the Yarlung Tsangpo, climb the stone steps of the Potala Palace, walk through fields of wildflowers below Namcha Barwa, and stand before the icy wall of Everest.
Watch monks debate beneath cypress trees, share meals in mountain homestays, and sleep at the edge of sacred lakes where clouds blur into water.
Welcome to Tibet—elevated, eternal, and unlike anywhere else.
About this Journey
Wind hums through prayer flags. Light dances on snow peaks. Smoke from yak-butter lamps curls upward, slow and silent.
Tibet doesn’t just take your breath. It teaches you how to breathe differently.
In ten days, journey from sacred cities to the shadow of Everest, across alpine lakes, hidden valleys, and sky-road passes above 5000 meters.
Spin a prayer wheel at Jokhang Temple, then walk beside yak herders in the golden fields of Nyingchi.
One day, you’ll stand before Potala Palace, where faith once ruled an entire plateau. Another, you’ll watch the sun rise over Everest, the world’s rooftop glowing pink in silence.
You’ll hike to a turquoise lake hidden in the hills, sip salty tea by a hearth in Suosong Village, and sleep under galaxies older than memory.
Some places feel timeless, like Yamdrok Lake, coiled in silence between mountain walls.
Others feel intimate, like a child’s laugh echoing in a monastery courtyard, or the hush before monks begin their afternoon debate.
For those who seek thin air, deep culture, and landscapes that stir the soul, this is Tibet.
Route Map
Itinerary
Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport, private transfer to hotel in downtown Lhasa. En route, glimpse Lhasa River and distant Potala Palace
Light walk around Barkhor Street to get a first taste of Tibetan culture
Welcome dinner featuring Tibetan cuisine and an overview of the journey, Rest at the hotel to acclimate to the altitude
After breakfast, drive to the Tibet Museum (approx. 15 mins). Explore exhibits on ancient Tibetan scripts, Buddhist relics, and geographical displays to gain insight into Tibet's cultural and natural evolution
In the afternoon, head to Sera Monastery in northern Lhasa (approx. 20 mins). Visit the main halls and observe the lively monastic debate around 11 a.m, witness the monks' dynamic debating ritual, a cornerstone of Tibetan monastic education. Then continue to the Thousand Buddha Cliff (approx. 30 min) to admire cliffside Buddhist carvings and murals
Return to Lhasa for dinner. Evening walk by the Lhasa River with views of Potala Palace lit up at night
After breakfast, drive to Potala Palace (approx. 15 mins). Ascend the stone steps slowly to explore the White and Red Palaces. Visit the Dalai Lama's living quarters, sacred relic halls, and golden stupas while learning about Tibet’s theocratic governance and unique architecture
Visit Jokhang Temple. Walk alongside pilgrims on the Barkhor circuit. Inside the main hall, admire the life-sized statue of Shakyamuni at age 12 and hear the story of the temple’s founding. Afterwards, enjoy free time for browsing local handicrafts like prayer wheels, incense, and talismans
Dinner at leisure, try Tibetan, Nepali, or Indian cuisine nearby. Then explore the old town of Lhasa by night
After breakfast, drive to Nyingchi via Lhasa-Nyingchi Expressway, enjoying views of Nyang River and Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
Arrive in Suosong Village (approx. 6 hrs), hike to viewpoint to see Namcha Barwa Peak (7782m) glowing in the sunset
Check into a local homestay at Suosong Village, share stories by the fire, and enjoy a homemade Tibetan dinner
Visit Selaqi Viewpoint at dawn for sunrise over Namcha Barwa, then stop briefly at Buddha Palm Sand Dune
Drive to Lulang (approx. 3.5 hrs), free roaming and enjoy signature Lulang hot pot as lunch, then head to Zhaxigang Village ride horseback through meadows and spruce forests
Back to Nyingchi, dinner then check in hotel for the night
After breakfast, drive to Xin Lake trailhead (approx. 3 hrs). Begin a round-trip hike (~2 hrs) through fir forests, alpine meadows, and streams to reach the hidden turquoise lake surrounded by mountains. A secluded, pristine gem in eastern Tibet
After the hike, return to the vehicle and drive back to Lhasa (approx. 5 hrs), stopping briefly at Mila Pass for photos
Arrive in Lhasa by evening with a quick dinner then rest
Depart Lhasa in the morning, ascend Gampa La Pass and arrive at Yamdrok Lake. Then continue to Lurila Pass Viewpoint (approx. 3.5 hrs) for sweeping panoramic views of the lake winding like a blue ribbon through the mountains
Continue to the secluded Doto Monastery (approx. 30 mins), perched alone on a peninsula in Yamdrok Lake, known as "the loneliest monastery in the world." After the visit, head south toward the Friendship Highway, stopping at Karola Glacier (approx. 3.5 hrs), a dazzling icefall descending from the Gangdise Mountains. Make a short stop at Qiaoyang Lake for breathtaking reflections of peaks and sky
Arrive in Shigatse in the evening (approx. 3 hrs). Check in to hotel and enjoy dinner at your leisure
Depart after breakfast. Drive along the Friendship Highway, crossing Gyawu La Pass (5198 m) to a panoramic viewpoint with five 8000-meter peaks including Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu
Enter the Mount Everest National Nature Reserve (approx. 7 hours), then transfer to an eco-shuttle for about 1 hour to reach Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world (5150 m). Facing Mount Everest directly, it is one of the most symbolically significant sacred sites in Tibetan Buddhism. From Rongbuk, continue by eco-shuttle for a short ride to the Everest Base Camp tent area, where you can enjoy a close-up view of the majestic north face of Mount Everest
Dinner at the eco-camp. Enjoy spectacular night skies and possible Milky Way over Everest. Sunset photography and stargazing by Everest
Rise early to capture the magical sunrise over Everest and surrounding peaks, a moment of awe and reverence. Enjoy a simple breakfast at camp and begin your return journey
Travel eastward through the Yarlung Tsangpo River valley, a picturesque journey past terraced farms, stone villages, and grazing herds. Stop in Shigatse for lunch and short visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama and a major center of Tibetan Buddhism
Continue driving back to Lhasa, arriving by evening after a day of scenic descent (approx. 9.5 hours). Check in to hotel in Lhasa
Depart after breakfast and drive across Nagen La Pass (5,190 m) en route to Namtso Lake, a drive through expansive alpine pastures and colorful prayer flags. After reaching the lakefront visitor center, continue north (approx. 5.5 hrs) on a rugged but scenic route toward Shengxiang Tianmen (“Sacred Elephant Gate”)
Explore the spectacular arch formation at Sacred Elephant Gate, with panoramic lake and Nyenchen Tanglha mountain views. Visit Moon Bay and the mythical “Three-Life Stone.” Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake and take time for reflection and photography
Return to Lhasa via the same route (approx. 5.5 hrs), with golden-hour light on the mountains and meadows. Arrive in Lhasa in the late evening, Tour concludes with hotel drop-off
Experiences Included
Details
The following items are included in your trip package unless otherwise stated:
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10 nights of accommodation in selected hotels.
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All meals during the trip – daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring local specialties.
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All transportation during the tour, including high-speed trains, airport/train station transfers, and private vehicles for local travel.
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All entrance fees to sites and activities listed in the itinerary.
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Professional English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip, online trip manager where applicable.
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Bottled water and travel support materials.
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Pre-trip support, including travel briefing and packing suggestions.
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