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Best of Tibet Tour

$1,400

A Tibet tour package to the "rooftop of the world" steals your breath away, quite literally with a 12,000-foot capital city at Lhasa. Surrounding the peacefulness of the Dalai Lama's palace is the Bakhor market where shoppers bargain for colorful carpets and prayer wheels. In Tsedang, the 1200-year-old Samye monastery mimics the design of the ideal universe described in Buddhist scripture. A discount tour to Tibet with Friendly Planet is like nothing else you'll ever experience!

Come with us to ancient Tibet, one of the oldest nations in the world, whose recorded history dates back 5,000 years. This has always been one of the most attractive and exotic travel destinations in the world, and with our tours to Tibet, now is the time for you to experience all it has to offer. Today, it is the third-largest nation in the world in size, bordered by 14 other countries and encompassing virtually every type of terrain imaginable, and the first in population, with 1.3 billion people.

For travelers interested in visiting an important culture truly different from their own, Tibet is an experience of a lifetime, and our "Best of Tibet" tour has been designed to assure that you see, and experience, the very best this magnificent nation has to offer. But don't let our exceptionally low pricing fool you. There are no compromises on quality and content. If you've wanted to experience the best of Tibet, from its most dynamic, modern cities to its timeless villages and breathtaking natural wonders, this is one trip you won't want to miss.

Day 1
Arrival in Lhasa

On arrival in a city called Lhasa. The afternoon is free to relax and acclimatize. Overnight at Lhasa

Day 2
Sightseeing tour around Lhasa

Today we have a guided tour of the fabulous Potala Palace, built in the 7th century and winter home of the Dalai Lama before his escape to India. The palace contains countless cultural relics including murals, sutras, tomb stupas, mandalas and images. We also visit the beautiful Jokhang Temple (‘House of the Lord’), one of the holiest sites in Tibetan Buddhism, also built in the 7th century.

Day 3
: Continue Sightseeing around Lhasa

We continue our sightseeing tour of Lhasa with a visit to another world heritage site, Norbulingka (‘Jewel Park’), the Dalai Lama’s wonderful summer palace. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the beautiful gardens, followed by a visit to Sera Monastery to witness the monks debating and to view the intricate sand mandalas.

Day 4
Visit Namtso Lake

Embark on a journey to Namtso Lake, with amazing views of Tibet’s vast countryside enroute. Namtso, meaning ‘heavenly’ is Tibet’s largest lake and the highest saltwater lake above sea level. It is also one of Tibet’s 3 sacred lakes. Overnight Thamshong.

Day 5
Drive to Reting Monastery

After breakfast, we take a short drive to Reting Monastery for a guided tour. We then drive to the hot springs near Drigung. Relax and bathe in the medicinal springs. Overnight Shambala Guest House.

Day 6
Drigung monastery and drive back to Lhasa

Start the day with an early visit to Drigung monastery where the Tibetan tradition, known as sky burials is performed by the monks. Drive back to Lhasa via the ancient Ganden monastery. Perched high on a hillside, it is the largest monastery in Tibet. Overnight Lhasa.

Day 7
Rest Day in Lhasa

Enjoy a free day to relax or explore the intriguing old town of Lhasa. Overnight Lhasa.

Day 8
Drive to Tsedang

After breakfast, drive to Tsedang, where spectacular ranges, beautiful lakes, numerous springs and peaceful river valleys abound. En route, take a ferry across the great Yarlung Tsangpo River to Samye Monastery, Tibet’s first formal Buddhist monastery. Overnight Tsedang.

Day 9
Sightseeing around Tsedang

Go on a guided tour of Tsedang’s ancient sights, including Tibet’s first palace – Yungbulakhang, Tibet’s earliest temple, Tradruk Temple and one of Tibet’s sacred lakes -Yamdrok-Tso. Overnight Tsedang.

Day 10
Departure

Drive to Lhasa airport for flights your respective country