Train Journey Tibet

Trip Overview

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Xining.

Xining, 2300 m (7, 544m) above sea level, used to be an important transfer station to the caravan roads to Tibet. Upon arrival in Xining, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02 Kumbum Stupa and Kokonor Lake

Today, we leave Xining for an overnight excursion to Kokonor Lake. En route, we visit Kumbum monastery, known as Ta’er Si by Chinese. Then cross over Sun-Moon-Mountain (Ri Yue Shan), which divides the meadows with agriculture area.We will reach the lake in the late afternoon, but you will keep on further to the Bird Island. Accommodation in a 3 star standard Island Hotel.

Day 03 Return to Xining and board on train.

In the morning, we do some birding on Small Island, known as “the heaven of the birds”. Thousands of migratory birds make this island home from April to July each year. In the afternoon, drive back to Xining. After some refreshment, you are transferred to the train station for the train journeys of a life time. Train departs at 8.07 pm. Spend the night in the comfortable cabin with 4 sleeper berths.

Day 04 Arrive Lhasa in the evening.

Qinghai-Tibet section of the railway is the world’s highest and longest railway line. We will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Tibet plateau. We arrive Lhasa in the evening at 8.30 pm. Meet our local guide at the airport and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Dhod Gu Hotel.
Day 05 At Lhasa Today, we take leisurely the first half of the day for rest and acclimatization. In the afternoon, we stroll in the traditional market of Barkhor Street and visit the ancient Jorkhang Temple. Accommodation in Dhod Gu Hotel.

Day 06 At Lhasa

Today, we visit Potala Palace-the landmark of Lhasa which used to be the winter residence of the Dalai Lama and power center of Tibet. We will also visit Norbulingkha Palaces-the summer residences of the Dalai Lamas. Accommodation in Dhod Gu Hotel.

Day 07 At Lhasa 

We visit two of the most important Gelugpa Monasteries-Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Drepung served as the residence of Dalai Lamas prior construction of Potala Palace. Debating session of Lamas in Sera Monastery is something you would not like to miss.

Day 08 To Gyantse.

We head out along Tibet Nepal Friendship Highway towards the Tibetan Town of Gyantse. We drive over two high passes, Kamba La (4, 794m/15, 725 ft) and Karo La (5, 045m/ 15, 548 ft) and enjoy the spectacular views of the Himalayas and the plateaus. We drive more than 40 miles along the bank of beautiful Yamdrok Tso Lake. Accommodation in Gyantse Hotel.

Day 09: To Shigatse

After breakfast, we visit Pelkor Chode Monastery and Kumbum Stupa-the two major sights of Gyantse. Then, we drive to Shigatse which is the second largest city of Tibet, only Lhasa is bigger than Shigatse. En route, visit Shalu Monastery. At Shigatse, we visit Tashilunbo Monastery-the seat of Panchen Lama lineage. Overnight Shigatse Manasarovara Hotel.

Day 10 Drive back to Lhasa.

In the morning, we visit the markets of Shigatse and then drive back to Lhasa along the northern route of Friendship Highway that follows the Yarlungzangbo River. Accommodation in Dhod Gu Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 11 Depart Lhasa to Kathmandu

Day 12-14 : sight seeing of Kathmandu  and departure

Cost & visa

Cost Details
Dates and Prices
• Start and End dates – Flexible
• Tour Cost: For best and reasonable cost, contact us

Trip Cost Includes
• 3 star / 4 star standard accommodation on twin sharing.
• Daily breakfast
• Xining-Lhasa train ticket, soft sleeper berth.
• All transportation and tour by a private vehicle.
• English speaking Tibetan Guide.
• Tibet entry permits
• Sightseeing admission fees.

Trip Cost Does Not Include
• Airfare into Xining and out of Lhasa.
• Lunch and dinner
• Travel Insurance
• Drinks, tip and other expenses of personal nature
• Extra expenses due to nature and unforeseen events.