Tibet Culture Group Tour

This classic tour offers to a chance to explore the central Tibet tour, taking you to the two biggest old cities: Lhasa and Shigatse. By visiting these places, you will get a complete impression of Tibet's religion, cultural treasures, and dreamlike landscape.
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From the greatest Tibetan architecture Potala Palace, the bustling markets of the Barkor Street, you can watch Tibetans as they prostrate around the most sacred Jokhang Temple and monks debate in Sera monastery. A visit to Drepung Monastery, Tibet's largest, offers insights into the daily life of Tibetan monks. Following the bustling scenes of Lhasa, immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Holy Yamdrok Lake and Karo Glacier, visit a local village family and have a lunch with them.

In Shigatse, delve into the cultural richness at Tashilhunpo Monastery, the residence of the Panchen Lama in Tibet. Marvel at the splendid Buddhist architecture and delve into the captivating stories surrounding the Panchen Lama.

For culture enthusiasts, this tour is an unparalleled choice, promising an enriching exploration of Tibet's profound heritage.

Region
Tibet
Duration
11 days
Level
moderate
Max Altitude
3675 m
Daily Activity
6-7 hours
Season
Autumn or spring
Starting From
$ 2200
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Brief Introduction

Tibet cultural Tour is 7 days culture tour around Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse, Namtso and Yamdrok Lake Tour in Tibet. Lhasa cultural tour offers an amazing experience of culture and life styles of Tibetan people. It opens up an exclusive door to cultural wonders of Tibet. So, Tibet culture tour is a must do tour in Tibet to explore culture, architecture, history, Buddhism and a life cycle of nomads.It is incredibly beautiful tour to visit cultural landmarks of Tibet like Potala Palace, Sera, Drepung, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor street. It is the best trip to see authentic culture and landscapes of Tibet, the roof of the world. You will drive through glaciers, high passes and lakes visiting old Tibetan monasteries. Please email us at info@newgenerationtrek.com and call or leave message on WhatsApp +977 9851207548 to book and know about Tibet culture tour information. We offer a cheap basic, budget, standard, deluxe and luxury Tibet culture tour cost from $1550-$1880 with departure dates of 2023/2024.

Highlights
  • Socially appealing city of Lhasa
  • Visit the royal residence Potala in Lhasa
  • Breathtaking Scenery
  • The awesome landscape of Turquoise Lake 
  • Opportunity to observe the unique culture and tradition of Tibet
Itinerary

Seeking for a real adventure? Our travel itinerary is based on years of trekking expertise, ensuring that you have a fun and safe vacation. However, like with all such risky excursions, there may be instances where we must change the schedule, possibly without much notice. While we make every attempt to stick to the timetable, we humbly ask for your patience and flexibility if unforeseen circumstances like weather or unforeseen natural events come into play. You may be sure that our knowledgeable guides will adjust as needed to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.

Schedule for each day
Days: 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)  
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Nepal New Generation Trek signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Note: If you happen to arrive after 4 pm you would be briefed about the trip by our guide, this will be the pre-trip meeting for you, so please make sure that you ask all the questions. But if you arrive earlier than 4 pm, your pre-trip meeting would be on that very day at our office. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. For the meeting, please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.
Days: 2 Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley  
After a hearty breakfast, at 8.30 am your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Today we will visit some heritages listed below: Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels
Days: 3 Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa  
After check-in, you can have a decent rest first. Moreover, in the event that you feel like to go out, you can roam around the city. However, don't take a lot of stuff, just go with a light pack. In the meantime, drink some more water. It's extremely valuable to adjust the high elevation. One night stay in Lhasa.
Days: 4 Samye Monastery  
On the second day of our tour, we will move toward Samye Monastery. It is 123.1km far from Lhasa. The monastery combined Chinese, Tibetan and Indian building styles. The format was planned totally as the ideal world found in Buddhist sacred texts. It is the main specialist Buddhist monastery in Tibet. For more than 1,200 years of history, it is one of the most persuasive monasteries in Tibet. In this monastery, there was debating about Buddhism between the old Indian Buddhism and Chinese Buddhism.
Days: 5 Drive to Gyantse  
Gyantse, the third biggest city in Tibet delights all types of explorers. It is additionally a standout amongst the most well-known destinations in Tibet, soon after Lhasa, Mount Everest and Namtso. Gyantse is well-known for the outlandish history, tremendous culture and a great scene. Palcho Monastery is the No. 1 fascination you should visit in Gyantse. The popular Kumbum lies in this religious community. In the event you got some time, you can endeavor to move to the summit of the overwhelming Gyantse Dzong to appreciate an all-encompassing perspective on Gyantse Old Town.
Days: 6 Drive to Xigatse  
Situated around 300 Km far from Lhasa Xigatse City is the second biggest city in Tibet. The word Xigatse signifies 'fertile land'. Situated at the height of 3500 m over the ocean level Xigatse city gets the biggest number of traveler and explorers consistently in Tibet. This is presumably on the grounds where the city is found and what it offers to its guests. History of the stupendous city goes back 600 years back. The city is situated at marginally high elevation, however, the summers are lovely and somewhat wet. The winters in Xigatse city are truly cruel. The breezes are cold and dry and you will require a touch of readiness to visit in this city in winter. Visiting the Xigatse city is significant from a fiscal perspective as well.
Days: 7 Drive to Lhasa  
Drive to Lhasa by means of Northern highway and visit Norbulingka Palace. Norbulingka Palace, on the west edge of Lhasa city, is the greatest synthetic greenery enclosure in Tibet Autonomous Region. Close-by Potala Palace, Norbulingka, in Tibetan, mentions to "Park of Treasure" and used to be the late spring royal residence of Dalai Lamas to manage the administrative issues and hold religious exercises. As one piece of the notable collection of the Potala Palace, it was added to World Heritage Sites in 2024
Days: 8 Sightseeing in Lhasa  
Today we'll visit different Buddhist religious communities including Sera Monastery, a standout amongst the best-protected religious communities in Tibet, where a few hundred priests live and examine inside its whitewashed dividers and brilliant rooftops. After lunch, we'll visit the Jokhang Temple, potentially the most consecrated place of worship in Tibet and there is continuously a parade of faithful Tibetans through the complex. Encompassing the Jokhang is the Barkhor - a labyrinth of restricted cobbled boulevards, the focal market of Lhasa.
Days: 9 Sightseeing in Lhasa  
At the beginning of today, we will visit the Potala Palace which commands the city of Lhasa. A breathtaking structure, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama just as various terrific staterooms and numerous significant sanctuaries. There has been a royal residence on this site since the fifth or sixth century, yet the present castle was built in the seventeenth century. After lunch, we'll visit the Drepung Monastery, which was established in the fourteenth century and was before the biggest on the planet, with a populace of around 10,000 priests. Nowadays that figure is down to a few hundred, yet there is still much here of enthusiasm as it was left generally sound amid the Cultural Revolution.
Days: 10 Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu  
This remote land, of culture, of wide open spaces, plated roofed sanctuaries and unpredictably improved religious communities are ruled by the antiquated blessed city of Lhasa. An air of enchantment and riddle anticipates you, with lofty perspectives on the marvelous Himalayas, which additionally incorporates Mount Everest, obvious from the Tibetan side.
Days: 11 Fly back to home from Kathmandu  
The airport representative from Nepal New Generation Family will transport you to Kathmandu International Airport around 3 hours before your scheduled flight from where you will depart. Meals: Breakfast included.
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Services Included
  • Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu flights
  •  hotel accommodation twin sharing basis in Kathmandu
  • Entire ground transfer
  • Sightseeing of as stated in itinerary
  • Tibet Travel Permit and all required local travel documents for this tour (excluding expedited processing fees);
  • Local tour transfers, 5-29 seats comfortable tourist vehicle according to the group size;
  • All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
  • All meals listed in the itinerary;
  • Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide shared in your group (For prices of tour guides in other languages, please inquire);
  • All hotels listed in the itinerary or equivalent three-star hotels. Upgrades are available for an additional fee. (Single room supplement required when not sharing the room);
  • Free shuttle between Lhasa Railway Station/Lhasa Gonggar Airport and the downtown hotel;
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes;
  • Arrangements including planning, handling, operational, and communication charges;
  • Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
  • Additional services include fine Tibetan souvenirs, a tourist map, portable oxygen, medical oxygen in the vehicle, bottled mineral water, and more.
Services Excluded
  • Travel insurance
  • Drink, laundry & phone
  • Medical evacuations
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Staff and Driver Tips
  • Services other than specified
Frequently Asked Questions

The answers to your questions regarding the Nepal New Generation Trek, what this trip entails, and what is needed can be found in the following frequently asked questions. If your question isn't addressed there, don't hesitate to contact us.

To ensure a smooth journey, it is recommended to book the tour at least 15-20 days before departure. Of course, booking 1 or 2 months or even earlier will help us apply for necessary travel documents on your behalf and make advance reservations for accommodations. Additionally, early booking provides the opportunity to enjoy early bird discounts. The earlier you book, the better prepared you'll be, and you won't be troubled in a rush.

Before you leave, make sure to get your Chinese Visa and Tibet Travel Permit in advance so you can enter the Tibet Autonomous Region. We’ll take care of Tibet Travel Permit, as well as other local travel documents as part of our tour package. Simply follow our guidance, and there’s no need to worry about the process.

This journey is suitable for exploration throughout the year, as both Lhasa and Shigatse offer inviting experiences, regardless of the weather. For the most favorable conditions, consider traveling between April and October, with particularly delightful weather in April, May, September, and October. During these months, the climate is pleasant, ideal for outdoor sightseeing. In Autumn, the scenic route from Lhasa to Shigatse showcases vast fields of Tibetan barley turning golden. Summer marks the peak season for Tibetan tourism, with attractions potentially crowded and costs at their highest. However, it's also the prime time to relish the lush green fields on the journey from Lhasa to Shigatse and to witness the stunning views of Yamdrok Lake. Winter emerges as the optimal season for budget-conscious tours in Tibet, as many hotels and flights offer low-season discounts, and numerous attractions provide free admission. It's also an ideal time for a quieter Tibet experience with fewer tourists during the low season. Regardless of when you embark on this trip from Lhasa to Shigatse, anticipate a unique travel experience enriched by our exceptional local travel services.