Best Tibet Tours & Trips

Explore the Capital of Lhasa

Tibet tours often get underway in Lhasa, the region’s capital. While there, exhilarating and enlightening tours will take you far and wide, and will definitely give you the chance to explore all that Lhasa has to offer.

•Potala Palace – With its many captivating chapels, Potala is the former home of Tibet’s Dalai Lama and is known as the Dalai Lamas’ winter palace. The palace is a symbol of Tibetan Buddhism and a must-visit destination for the many pilgrims who come here annually.

•Jokhang Temple – Considered to be Tibet’s most important and sacred temple, the Jokhang Temple was built as early as 647 AD, and is considered the “House of Budha.”

•Drepung Monastery – Walking through a Tibet monastery is the highlight of many tourists’ visit to the region. Drepung Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelukpa (or Yellow Hat) university monasteries of Tibet. Watch as the monks debate the sutras in the expansive courtyards of the monastery.

•Sera Monastery – Another of the "great three" Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet, Sera Monastery can be found at the foot of Tatipu Hill in Lhasa City’s northern suburb. Stunning in its beauty and serenity, Sera Monastery is a popular stop for many tourists.

Journey throughout the Shigatse and Gyantse

There is more to see in Tibet beyond it’s holy capital, including gorgeous natural landscapes and rich cultural cities.

•Gyantse – The charming small town of Gyantse lies on the historic India to Tibet trade route. A trip out to Gyantse gives you the chance to visit the Kumbum Monastery and to view the architectural marvel of the largest remaining chorten (a type of Buddhist shrine) in Tibet.

•Shigatse – In Tibet’s second largest city, your tour takes you to a Mt Everest Base Camp. The views are breathtaking and picture perfect scenes are just waiting for you to take your next keepsake photo.

•Namtso Lake - Among Tibetans, this is thought of as a heavenly lake. It is an exquisite mountain lake that holds the distinction of being the world’s highest saltwater lake. Some tourists enjoy visiting in the summer when nomad families can be seen camped along the route.

•Yamdrok Lake – This lake is regarded as sacred among Tibetans. Visit Yamdrok Lake to see the mesmerizing play of light on the water’s surface. Tibetans believe the lake helps them find the reincarnated soul of the Dalai Lama.

Enjoy the different landscapes

To visit Tibet, you need to arrive in mainland China first. This is the perfect reason to make your vacation an exciting combination of Mainland China and Tibet tour. Visit some of China's world-famous historical sites before or after your adventure to Tibet, the roof of the world!