Tibet

The roof of the world — Potala Palace above Lhasa, pilgrims circling Jokhang, the turquoise curve of Yamdrok Lake and the rhododendron valleys of Nyingchi.

What to see

• Lhasa — Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery debates, Drepung Monastery
• Nyingchi — Basum Tso Lake and Tashi Island, Lulang Forest, Sejila Pass, peach blossom valleys, Kading Valley
• Yamdrok — One of Tibet's three sacred lakes — turquoise water at 4,441 m
• Shigatse — Tashilhunpo Monastery and the road towards Everest Base Camp

Travelling with HXXC Travel

We currently operate 10 private and small-group itineraries in Tibet — every one with an English-speaking guide, private vehicle and hand-picked hotels. Below you can browse each departure, compare day counts and prices, and request a customised version of any route.

Best time to visit: April – June and September – October (clearest skies).

Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery debates, Drepung Monastery

Nyingchi: Basum Tso Lake and Tashi Island, Lulang Forest, Sejila Pass, peach blossom valleys, Kading Valley

Yamdrok: One of Tibet's three sacred lakes — turquoise water at 4,441 m

Shigatse: Tashilhunpo Monastery and the road towards Everest Base Camp