Join us on a journey to the "Roof of the World" and experience the spiritual, cultural, and artistic riches of Tibet. Explore the holiest sites of Lhasa, including the Potala Palace, before embarking on an overland adventure to some of the world's most stunning temples and monasteries.
Highlights include the tombs of Tibet's first kings in the Yarlung Valley and the temples and stupas of Gyantse and Shigatse. Beginning and ending in Beijing, this journey is ideal for those who wish to experience some of the most spectacular and historically important destinations in Tibet and China.
While in Tibet, we will attend the Saga Dawa Festival. Taking place on the full moon day, this festival celebrates Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment and often involves tsam dancing and the displaying of giant thangka paintings.
Trip Highlights:
Explore Lhasa\'s incredible Potala Palace and bustling Barkhor Square
Journey overland to some of Tibet\'s most significant Buddhist monasteries
Arrive in time for the Saga Dawa Festival, an exuberant Tibetan Buddhist celebration
Itinerary at a Glance:
Day 1 -
Arrive in Beijing
Day 2 -
Visit the legendary Imperial Palace, known as the Forbidden City
Day 3 -
Fly west to Lhasa
Day 4 -
Drive to Gandan Monastery
Day 5 -
Explore the Potala Palace
Day 6 -
Drive to Tsetang and explore the breathtaking Yarlung Valley
Day 7 -
Drive to Samye Monastery
Day 8 -
Drive to Gyantse and visit the Fortress of Gyantse
Day 9 -
Drive to Shigatse and visit Tashilunpo Monastery
Day 10 -
Return to Lhasa
Day 11 -
Visit Drepung Monastery
Day 12 -
Visit Norbulingka Palace
Day 13 -
Fly back to Beijing
Day 14 -
Departure
For more information, please contact:
Nomadic Expeditions, Inc.
1095 Cranbury-South River Road
Suite 20 A
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831
