Adventure holidays, travel, treks and tours in Tibet

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To the north of the Himalayas lies Tibet, a land still shrouded in mystery. Access to Tibet has never been easy because of the country's geography and politics, but with flights from Kathmandu and a reasonable road, the geography is not such a great problem these days. The bureaucracy is still difficult and facilities are often rudimentary. Despite this, if approached the right way, a visit to Tibet is well worth the hardship and hassle.

The main interest in Tibet is in getting some insight into the traditions. Although the Chinese have damaged many of the buildings and artefacts, much still remains and there is now a positive move to restore many of the monasteries.

A short tour from Kathmandu will give you time to visit many of the, monasteries in and around Lhasa. You will have official guides with you and any travel outside of Lhasa will always be accompanied – not always as onerous as it might seem, as this will give opportunities to learn about the way of life at first hand.

Longer visits are possible, including the two most famous destinations – Everest North base camp and Mount Kailash. The classic and sacred trek around Mount Kailash can also be arranged, for small groups.

- Private trips organised to suit you

- Fixed date group tours

- Fixed date tours with group activities

Visits to Tibet all start from Kathmandu, so it is easy to combine a visit here with a trek in Nepal. These itineraries will give an idea of what is possible and are arranged around flight schedules. Time in Nepal can include trekking or rafting and perhaps a visit to Chitwan Park.

Visas can be obtained by our agents in Kathmandu,but note this can take a few days before the trip starts. Because of the extreme difficulty of operating in Tibet, these trips need a minimum of 4, although we can often make up groups locally. Prices are for guidance only.

Instant Tibet – 4 days
Fly in and out. Lhasa, Winter Palace,Potala, Jokhang, Barkhor, Monasteries.

Price: £710

Tour Ref: CN11
Private daily departures throughout the year.
International flight (not included) £700.

Tibet Panorama – 5 days
Fly in and out. As above but with extra day to visit Ganden Monastery.

Price: £750

Tour Ref: CN12
Private daily departures throughout the year.
International flight (not included) £700.

Tibet Encounter – 7 days
Fly in and out, giving longer to explore the towns and monasteries of Tibet

Price: £1110

Tour Ref: CN13
International flight (not included) £700.

Lhasa Express – 6 days
Fly in and drive out. Lmasa, Potala, Winter Palace, Drepung, Jokhang, Gyantse, Xigatse, Tashilumpo, Sakya, Zhangmu

Price: £890

Tour Ref: CN14
International flight (not included) £700.

Everest Base Camp – 8days
Includes many of the places of interest including Everest Base Camp

Price: £1060

Tour Ref: CN15
Private daily departures throughout the year.
International flight (not included) £700.

Lhasa - Garden Trek– 13 days
Siteseeing, palaces, monasteries and a five day trek.

Price: £1610

Tour Ref: CN17
Private daily departures throughout the year.
International flight (not included) £700.