Day 3
Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa.
Tibettibet cultural toursLhasa, Gyantse, Shakya, Rongbuk
Best of Tibet
Best of Tibet offers a compact but substantial reading of the plateau’s cultural and visual identity. It includes Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Shakya, Rongbuk, and the return south into Nepal.
Duration
13 days
Difficulty
Medium
Best Season
May to October
Max Elevation
5,208 m
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Highlights
A composed overview of Tibet’s cultural and plateau geography
Lhasa paired with the Everest-side overland corridor
Well judged for travelers wanting a shorter Tibet route with weight
Itinerary
Route outline
A measured day-by-day read of how the journey unfolds on the ground.
Day 4
Lhasa
Lhasa sightseeing
Lhasa sightseeing.
Day 6
Gyantse
Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake
Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake.
Day 8
Rongbuk
Drive to Rongbuk
Drive to Rongbuk.
Day 10
Kyirong Town
Drive back toward Nepal
Drive back toward Nepal, with time in Kyirong Town.
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