This concise introduction to Tibet and its stalwart culture concentrates on the country’s heartland: an introductory night in Tsedang and the Yarlung Valley, three nights in Lhasa, and then through gargantuan Himalayan scenery to the great temples and monasteries of Gyantse and Shigatse via a picnic brunch at famously blue Yamdrok Lake. Heinrich Harrer—his classic book is more than ever a great read—spent seven years in Tibet, but in this modern era it’s possible to visit many of Tibet’s great sights and sites in a mere eight days.
Day 1: fly to Tibet, drive to Tsedang • Day 2: explore the Yarlung Valley, drive to Lhasa • Days 3-5: Lhasa • Day 6: Lhasa to Gyantse via Yamdrok Tso• Day 7: Gyantse to Shigatse • Day 8: depart Tibet.
Eight Days in Tibet
Trip Details
Departures:
8 days
Activity Type:
Touring
Trip Price:
From $1795
Notes:
- Daily private departures
Groups: - June 25 - July 2, 2010
- Aug 7 - 14, 2010
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Notes:
- The Samye Dolde Festival coincides with our June group departure.
- The Shoton Festival coincides with our August group departures.

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