During your excursion, you will visit significant places such as the Norbulingka Monastery, the majestic Potala Palace, the venerable Jokhang Temple, and the lively Barkhor Street. The journey continues westward to impressive destinations like the Everest Base Camp and the world’s highest monastery, the Rongbuk Monastery. En route to Manasarovar Lake and the sacred Mount Kailash, rising on the wind-swept Tibetan plateau, you will discover monastery complexes perched on cliffs, encounter resilient and hospitable Tibetans, see herds of yaks, and marvel at the majestic peaks of the Himalayas, as well as shimmering turquoise lakes. Another highlight of your journey is the mysterious, lost Guge Kingdom, a once-powerful civilization that flourished in Western Tibet from the 10th to the 17th century. Even in ruins, it still bears witness to its greatness, with towering temples, palaces, and fortresses providing insight into the region’s rich historical and cultural heritage. Your unforgettable journey concludes with a return drive to Lhasa, where you can reflect on the beauty and spirituality of Tibet once more.

This journey will undoubtedly be a voyage of discovery for a lifetime, leaving you with lasting memories.

Der Beitrag Highlights of Tibet – cultural trip to the roof of the world erschien zuerst auf Geo Discovery Tours.

On this tour you will see several World Heritage Sites, renowned Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the beauty of sacred lakes and majestic glaciers, as well as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Rongbuk Monastery and Everest Visit base camp. In Nepal you will be inspired by the colourful culture, nature and mountains.
From Kathmandu you will fly to Lhasa at the beginning of the trip. Unforgettable travel experiences await you during the unique overland journey along the ancient trade route from Lhasa to Kathmandu.
A special highlight of the tour is the visit to the Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side (5,000m), from where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the north side of Mount Everest (8,849m). The roof of the world promises an adventure full of contrasts!

Der Beitrag NEPAL and TIBET Cultural Tour with Everest Base Camp erschien zuerst auf Geo Discovery Tours.

Mount Kailash is considered the holiest mountain and the center of the cosmos. It is the source of four major rivers in Asia and a destination for countless pilgrims from various religions, including Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, Jainism, and Bön. The journey begins with a sightseeing tour of the Tibetan capital, Lhasa. The majestic Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, the Drepung and Sera Monasteries, and a stroll around the bustling Barkhor Square in Lhasa will leave you in awe.
We will then travel to Shigatse, where we will enjoy sights such as the turquoise Yamdrok Lake, the Pelkor Chode and Kumbum Stupa in Gyantse, and the prestigious Tashilhunpo Monastery. Later, we will continue our journey to Tingri to visit the Everest Base Camp (5000 m) and the Rongbuk Monastery. Along the way, we will be treated to magnificent views of the Himalayas and Trans-Himalayan panorama dominated by peaks like Shishapangma (8,027m) and many others. We will head further west to the Ngari Prefecture to admire the sacred Lake Manasarovar and then travel to the ancient Guge Kingdom with its myths and breathtaking landscapes.

Well acclimatized, we will embark on our pilgrimage (Kora) around the sacred Mount Kailash. Glittering snow and colorful prayer flags fluttering in the wind will guide us to the 5,630 m high Drolma La Pass, filling us with a sense of great joy upon reaching it.

Hiking experience as well as altitude tolerance and surefootedness are prerequisites for this tour.

Der Beitrag Kailash Pilgrimage with Manasarovar Lake and Guge Kingdom erschien zuerst auf Geo Discovery Tours.