Tibet Travel Event Calendar
2013
Explore "The Switzerland of Tibet" while the peach blossom bloom
Nyingchi means "the Grand Seat of the Sun" in Tibetan. Nyingchi is noted for its green mountains and clear water, it called 'The Switzerland of Tibet'. This area is also known for its mild wet weather and gorgeous landscapes. In March you can often see blooming peach blossom against Nyingchi’s towering peaks.
- Lhasa Essence and Nyingchi Highlights Tour from $859
- Tibet Culture and Scenery Tour from $829
Trip to Shigatse - Tibetan Culture Discovery
Shigatse is the most colorful area in Tibet with vast grasslands, fertile fields in river valleys, flourishing semitropical jungles and snowfields at higher altitudes. The famous scenic spots include Xiqin Spring, Yatung Spring, Yongzelucuo Lake, Tashilumpo Monastery, Palkor Monastery in Gyantse, Sakya Monastery, Pingcuolin Monastery, Juenang Monastery, and Pala Manor.
- Tibetan Discovery Tour from $829
- Adventure Tibet tour with Mt. Everest Camp from Beijing from $2,329
Lhasa & Tibetan Countryside by Lake Namtso
Lake Namtso means “holy lake” in the Tibetan language. Summer is the best time for visiting to the lake. During the time, wild yaks, blue sheep, Mongolian wild asses, foxes, black bears, water deer, marmot, hares and other wild animals leisurely look for food along the expansive lake shores.These tours provides the best Lhasa with and the marvelous natural scenery of the Tibetan country side.
- Essence of Lhasa and Nakchi Tour from $619
- All-around Tour of Tibet from $1,559
Tibet Buddhism Tour –travel to Lhasa and Tsedang
A trip to Tibet with its exotic culture, unique highland landscapes and friendly people is a dream of so many people. In a few short days this tour includes Potala Palace - the symbol of Tibet, Jokhang Temple - the destination for millions of pilgrimages,Samye Monastery – one of the oldest Tibetan monasteries. This trip gives you a deep cultural view of Tibet and includes a visit to Tsedang town which is known to be the 'Birthplace of the Tibetans'.
- Tibet Experience Tour from $1,239
Lhasa & The Essence of Chengdu
As one of the neighbor of Tibet, travel from Chengdu to Lhasa is a popular route and it’s ideal to use the Tibetan Highway during July. Combine these two destinations and drive from Chengdu, pass through Dana, Xindu Bridge, Batang, Zuogong, Ranwu, Bomi and then Nyingchi to Lhasa is the best way to view the great variety of landscape.
- Essence of Chengdu with Lhasa Trip from $979
Tibetan Festival Experience - Shoton Festival & Nagqu Horse Festival
Beyond the famous scenic spots, experience the cultural diversity of Tibet and China and attend Tibetan local festivals, an unforgettable experience. Come to Lhasa to visit Shoton Festival seeing Buddha Thangka exhibition, Tibetan operas, interesting yak racing and horsemanship display and take part in the popular Nakchu Horse Race Festival on your Tibet vacation for a very special insight into the cultural treasures of Tibet.
- Nakchu Horse Race Festival Tour of Tibet from $0
- Tibet Shoton Festival Tour from $0
Hiking in Tibet - Trek from Gandan to Samye Monastery
Trekking from Gandan monastery to Samye Monastery is a popular route for those people who are interesting in hiking or camping. This route is a pilgrim route for monks and local Tibetans in the past. This tour takes in lakes, beautiful alpine forests and meadows, as well as two centers of Tibetan religious culture.
- Gandan to Samye Monastery Trekking from $1,719
Trip to Mt. Everest –the roof of the world
Standing 8,848m high Mount Everest is an epic adventure of a lifetime. Take in the scenery on the route from Lhasa to Mountain Everest Base camp, Yomdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and the world's highest monastery - 5,000 meters Rongbuk Monastery.
- Travel on the Roof of the World from $1,119
Simple life in Lhasa
Tibet's capital is a mystical and mysterious city steeped in Tibetan and Buddhist Culture. Visit Potala Palace and feel its majesty; walk around Barkhor Street, relax in a tea house to enjoy the passing parade; visit a debate about Buddhist doctrines among the monks at Sera Monastery. A less crowded time.
- Essence Tour of Lhasa from $419
- Tibet Discovery Tour by Train from Xining from $679
