Tiibet: For thousands of years, Tibet lay under the ancient Sea of Tethys. Eighty million years ago, India crashed into Asia, pushing up the Himalayas, lifting the ocean bottom above water, and creating this magical land. Mystical land, Shangrila, Forbidden Country: Tibet has many names and inspires an air of mystical dreams. However, Tibet is real and a beautiful place to travel. It possesses a unique culture, firmly rooted in Tibetan religion, but with strong influence from the geography of the Himalayas, and the neighbouring civilisations of India and China

Geographically, Tibet can be divided into three major parts - north, south and east. The eastern part is forest region, occupying approximately one-fourth of the land. Virgin forests run the entire breadth and length of this part of Tibet. The northern part is open grassland, where nomads and yak and sheep dwell here. This part occupies approximately half of Tibet. The southern and central part is agricultural region, occupying about one-fourth of Tibet's land area. All major Tibetan cities and towns such as Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse and Tsetang are located in this area and is considered the cultural center of Tibet.

TOUR IN TIBET

• Tibet Lasha City Tour
• Tibet Lasha Kailash Tour

....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Tibet Lhasa City Tour Regardless of how much pre-departure reading you may have done, Lhasa will overwhelm you with its extraordinary sights. And it’s not only the altitude (3,650m) that will take your breath away. The Magnificent Potala Palace, former seat of the Dalai Lamas, presides over the city. Built in 1645 at the top of a hill, the palace contains 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and 200,000 religious statues. Its mural paintings, finely worked golden roofs and other artworks are something to see.The old city revolves around the Jokhang Temple and the quaint Barkhor Bazaar that surrounds it. The Jokhang, built in the seventh century,is the holiest Buddhist shrine in Tibet and houses theJowo Sakyamuni brought to Tibet from Nepal. Its mural paintings finely worked golden roofs and other artworks are something to see. At a little distance from the old city core, Lhasa is also a modern capital of concrete high-rises, fancy department stores and wide boulevards.Norbulinkha, which means "the jeweled garden", consists of 360,000 sq. m of wooded greenery and three palaces once used by the Dalai Lamas as a summer retreat. The Drepung Monastery lies about 10km from the city. Built in 1416 by a disciple of Tsong Khapa, it is the largest in Tibet. The Sera Monastery, about 5km north of Lhasa, is another important center of Buddhist learning. Built in 1419, it houses a nine-meter figure of Maitreya.
Day 01	Fly to Lhasa airport and transfer 95 km to the hotel. It takes 2 hours on the way to Lhasa through the Yerlung Tsangpo and the Lhasa Kyichu River. O/n at Hotel.
Day 02	Morning visit Potala palace, the seat of both religion and politics in Tibet. It was built in the 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo and later renovated by the 5th Dalailama in the 17th century. Afternoon visit Sera monastery 5 kilometer north of Lhasa city, It was built in 1419 by Jamchen Choeji, a disciple of Tsongkhapa,the founder of the Gelugpa sect. Sera is one of the three major monasteries of yellow sect in Tibet. O/n at hotel.
Day 03	Morning visit Drepung monastery, which is the largest Monastery of the Gelugpa sect in Lhasa, which was built in 1416 by Jamyang chojie a disciple of Tsongkhapa. Afternoon visit JokhangTempal and Barkhor market, this is the holiest shrine in Tibet and houses of golden statue of the Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought to Tibet by the Chinese princess Wenchen. O/n at hotel.
Day 04	Departure from Lhasa to airport.
....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Tibet Lhasa Kailash Tour Mount Kailash Yatra - the most sacred mountain for the Hindus is located in the remote corner of the Western Tibet. It is revered as one of the most sacred pilgrim spot for Hindus, Buddhist, Jain and Bonpo - the ancient religion of Tibet. This 22,028 foot rock pyramid is the throne of the gods and is revered by the followers of these religions as the holy place where the divine takes earthly form. Pilgrims believe that by taking a single circuit tours of the sacred path their sins of a lifetime are erased. Their faith proclaims that not just the mountain's ice capped summit but the entire region is the abode of the gods: a holy land made doubly sacrosanct by the presence of nearby Lake Mansarovar, fifteen-mile-wide circle of deepest blue which is among man's most ancient holy sites. Mount Meru appears at the heart of Asian religious cosmography. It is the central pivot around which the whole of creation revolves the World Pillar and the First of Mountains.
Day 03	Flight Kathmandu – Lhasa: Transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. This one hour trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks (weather permitting). Arrival at Gonggar airport. It will be a two hour drive to cover the 93 km. to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650 meters (13,000ft).
Day 4/5	Sightseeing: During these days in Lhasa we visit the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera monasteries, the Norbulinka and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor.
Day 06	Lhasa - Gyantse (Altitude 3900 m.): We begin overland adventure with a full day drive to Gyantse. Along the way you cross the Kamba la (4794m) and the Karo la pass (5010m), both grant spectacular views. After the Kamba la you come to Yamdrok tso, also known as the Turquoise lake.
Day 07	Gyantse - Shigatse(Altitude 3800 m.): In the morning visit Gyantse stupa and monastery followed by a two hour drive to Shigatse. Here see the giant Buddha in the famous Tashilumpo monastery.
Day 08	Shigatse - Lhatse or Tingri(Altitude 4350 m. / 4000m.): The journey today brings you over two high passes with fine views. For lunch we stop in the small town of Lhatse. Depending on how much time we spend during the morning in Shigatse we will stay overnight in Lhatse or Tingri.
Day 09	Saga/4450m: On the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy. By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, Saga for night.
Day 10	Paryang (4600m): Far south you can see snow covered peaks near by you, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depends on season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile.
Day 11	Drive Paryang to Manasarover (4558m): The longest driving day starts with full of excitement, by the late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara
Day 12	Holy-Manasarovara: The highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures.
Day 13	Puja and drive to Tarchen (14975ft): Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Tarchen.
Day 14	Trek to Dehara Puk(5000m): It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you.
Day 15	Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La: Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget you. Once your steps go down, Parvati-sthal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive at Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles).
Day 16	End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovara: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp.
Day 17	Drive to Paryang (277km).
Day 18	Drive Pary to Saga (185km).
Day 19	Drive to Nylam or Zang Mu: (296km).
Day 20	Drive back to Dhulikhel or Kathmandu (163 km).