Tibet TAR Related Activities

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New train Lhasa to Nyingchi
New train Lhasa to NyingchiNew Train Fuxing service now connects Lhasa to Nyingchi one of the most scenic destinations of south west Tibet from 25 June 2021. Tourists and train buffs now can take the region's fastest trains and enjoy the awesome views along a…>> Read More

 

Black necked cranes winter
Black necked cranes winterBlack-necked cranes flock to the nature reserve in Linzhou county, Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region making it their winter home. Linzhou county, a distanced of 65 km from Lhasa, is known to a great bird watching area for these magnificent…>> Read More

 

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MAKING NEWS!

  • Himalaya Airlines resumes Kathmandu to Lhasa flights

    Himalaya Airlines breaks new ground by resuming the Kathmandu to Lhasa from 17th April, 2024. It has also best direct…

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  • Tripadvisor picks Kathmandu #1 for 2024!

    The popular travel portal 'Tripadvisor' has declared Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city, as the best natural destination 2024 in the world.…

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  • China visa free facility to 6 countries

    China announced unilateral visa-free policy to more countries on a trial basis by extending visa-free facility to travelers holding ordinary…

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  • Lijiang to Shangri-La train journey opens

    The Lijiang-Shangri-La railway officially opened on November 26, 2023 marking a new milestone for tourism in Southwest China's Yunnan Province. In…

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  • New Buddha era relics excavated

    New Buddha-era relics have been unearthed in Ramgram Nawalparasi West Nepal located 46kms east of Maya Devi temple making this…

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  • Sichuan Airlines to increase Nepal flights

    Sichuan Airlines a major inbound carrier from Chengdu China to Kathmandu announced that it will operate daily flights from August. …

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  • Hollywood Superstar Jet Li visits Nepal!

    World famous Hollywood and Chinese actor Jet Li arrived in Kathmandu along with his wife during the Christmas holiday. He…

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Tours

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Tibet Cultural Tour is eccletic as it is edifying.  From joining fervent worshippers making the "kora" around monasteries to views of azure lakes and blue skies, sweeping landscape of mountains and pasture land, the joys of visiting an ancient land is full of surprises and intensity.

 

Pristine landscapes with yak and sheep herders in distant mountain passes, the grand views of the mighty Yarlung Tsangpo, snow peaks of the Tibet plateau, villages homes festooned with colorful prayer flags and people with in their traditional attire.

 

Visit Lhasa the capital city of Tibet TAR with the Potala Palace dominating the skyline, enjoy the hustle and bustle of Barkor Market surrounding the holy Jokhang temple, Drepung monastery with its impressive prayer halls and power places, Norbulingka the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas.  Take a walk through the inner old city and get a glimpse of the daily lives of people.  

 

A days' drive from Lhasa is  Xigatse the second largest city in Tibet and visit the Tashilunpo monastery.  Combine it with visit to Gyantse a quaint trading town and drive along the beautiful Yamdrok Tso lake.  Or visit Tsedang to see Samye monastery the oldest and Yamgulagang the first castle.

 

The overland road journey from Lhasa to Nepal is a classical road journey through the finest landscapes and culture.  It is also possible to visit the north Base Camp of Mount Everest or "Chomolongma" as the mountain is known in Tibet. Views of the Himalayan snow peaks along the way are stunning. 

 

The Eastern Kham area offers yet another view of Tibet, more forested and equally interesting.  The adventure seekers can take the ultimate journey to the far frontiers of the west with the journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. The journey west can lead up to the legendary ancient cities of Kashgar or Kashi among the gems of the Silk route.  

 

Pick a tour and enjoy Tibet the ultimate  "Roof of the World" !

 

Tours Trip Packages
Serenity Tibet Tour

Serenity Tibet Tour

Duration: 6 Days

Trip Grade: two star

Serenity Tibet tour has been designed for the traveller looking to experience the tranquil meditative cave dwellings used since an...

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Beautifull Kham East Tibet

Beautifull Kham East Tibet

Duration: 9 Days

Trip Grade: two star

Beautifull Kham east Tibet 9 days tour is a journey that combines the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of this ancient land.  Visits to ...

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Roof of the World Tibet

Roof of the World Tibet

Duration: 5 Days

Trip Grade: two star

Roof of the World Tibet 5 Days tour though short combines cultural and natural heritages of Tibet; including highlights of Lhasa city, a destination w...

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Glimpses of Tibet

Glimpses of Tibet

Duration: 6 Days

Trip Grade: two star

The Glimpses of Tibet tour 6 Days begins with a visit to Samye the cradle of Tibet's civilization and includes all highlights of Lhasa visiting it...

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