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Nomadic Expeditions

The Roof of
the World

Rising to the pinnacle of the Earth, the Tibetan plateau bestows the source of many major rivers of the region, including the Yangtze, Indus, Mekong, Ganges, and Brahmaputra—creating astonishing canyons and valleys cut through with pure waters below soaring ridgelines. This daunting land of frozen peaks and windy flatlands is warmed by hospitable and gentle-hearted people. The traditional homeland of the ethnic groups of Sherpa, Monpa, Tamang, Qiang, and Lhoba people—and today including Chinese Han and Hui peoples—Tibet traces its history back to Neolithic inhabitants emigrating from China.

This Himalayan wonderland is steeped in Tibetan Buddhism, introduced in Sanskrit from northern India, and has flourished over the centuries—heartily enduring despite nearly all of their beloved monasteries being destroyed during China’s Cultural Revolution.

You will find prayer flags streaming over high mountain passes and prayer wheels lining important passageways, as well as stylized hemispherical monuments known as chortens gloriously whitewashed and gilded. The sacred temples, structures, and monasteries that remain are wonders to behold—such as Samye, the first monastery built in Tibet; Drepung, at one time the world’s largest monastery, housing 10,000 monks; and the colossal hilltop dzong fortress Potala Palace, for more than three centuries the winter home for Dalai Lamas.

Nomadic Expeditions uniquely bring you inside the heart of this ancient and mysterious region, ushering you among its many places of discovery and introducing you to its people and customs. Our tours and expertise include local guides and staff with intimate knowledge of the land, languages, and customs. Our support and participation in global organizations that safeguard the planet’s heritage and communities also involve us in the International Campaign for Tibet, the most extensive support group for Tibetans working peacefully toward democracy, human rights, and the preservation of their ancient national heritage.

Come discover the compelling secrets of Tibet—from exploring the exotic bazaars of Lhasa to following a segment of the old silk and salt caravan route to stopping by holy lakes and remote monasteries, and coming to know Mount Everest—what Tibetans call Chomolungma, “Goddess Mother of the World.”

Tibet

COUNTRY / LOCATION

Located in East Asia

VISA REQUIREMENTS

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LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Tibetan & Mandarin

WEATHER

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CURRENCY

Yuan

Tibet

BEST TIME TO VISIT

April - October

CAPITAL

Lhasa

AIRPORT

Lhasa Gonggar (LXA)

FEATURED JOURNEY

From the turquoise waters of holy Yamdruk Lake to Everest’s North Base camp, journey through the highest Himalaya, experiencing the deep spiritual, natural, and cultural beauty and history of Tibet.

DEPARTS  
April

11

RETURNS  
April

22

EXPLORE OUR TIBET

Group Journeys

DEPARTS SEP 20 Tibet

Everest Base Camp from Tibet

From the turquoise waters of holy Yamdruk Lake to Everest’s North Base camp, journey through the highest Himalaya, experiencing the deep spiritual, natural, and cultural beauty and history of Tibet.

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AVAILABLE MAY - OCT Tibet

Explore the Himalaya

From the amazing Tibet views of Everest to sacred peaks of Bhutan to the bazaars and historic sites of Kathmandu—venture to all three of these mystical and compelling destinations in one spectacular..

NEPAL, TIBET, BHUTAN

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EXPLORE OUR TIBET

Private Journeys

DEPARTS SEP 20 Tibet

Tibet Explorer

Enjoy a Quick Escape to Tibet where you will begin your journey in the lovely Yarlung Valley, through which flow the rushing waters of the great Tsangpo (Brahamaputra River.)

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The Carnival
of Life

Journey to experience cultures at their peak. Witness the bond between bird and hunter at the Golden Eagle Festival, the sacred mask dances of the Jambay Lhakhang Festival, the Holi Festival’s riot of color, and more.