At Classic Asia Travels and Tours, we are well established in both our knowledge and experience in Tibetan travel, We are keen to share this experience with you. Below are some of the set itineraries we offer. If you have a specific itinerary of your own, we’d be happy to work with you to design a tailor made journey inquire here with your questions and we’ll reply

Depart on scheduled China Southwest Airlines flight to Lhasa . Upon arrival at Gonggar Airport, you will be met for your overland drive by Land Cruiser to Lhasa and on to your hotel. - Sightseeing tour of Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar.

The 1 hr. 10 minutes trans-Himalayan flight to Lhasa is considered one of the most beautiful flights in the world, flying over Kanchenjunga (8536m.) and Mt. Everest (8848m.).Upon arrival in Lhasa, transfer to your hotel.

Drive to Kathmandu airport and fly to Gonggar. Approx. 2 hrs. scenic drive to Lhasa (3650m.). Overnight at hotel. - Sightseeing of Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, and Norbulingka summer palace, Drepung Monastery, Jokhaang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. Over night at hotel.

Kathmandu / Zhang-Mu (2300m)
An early start for an approx. 6 hrs. drive to Kodari, friendship bridge (Nepal/China Border). On clear mornings some great views of Mt. Langtang, Mt. Gaurishankar, Mt. Melungtse and Khumbu Himal. After completion of customs and immigration check in Overnight Hotel..

Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa and transfer to Tsedang. Afternoon tour of Yambu Lhakhang and Cha Duk Monastery. Overnight at hotel in Tsedang. - Tsedang. Visit Samye Monastery and the valley of the ‘cradle of Tibetan civilization’. Overnight at hotel in Tsedang.

Fly to Gonggar airport and transfer to Tsetang (120 kms.) Afternoon acclimatization. O/N Hotel - Tsetang Morning visit to Yongbulakhong Palace and Changdu Monastery. Afternoon, visit Kings’ Tombs.O/N Hotel. - Tsetang to Lhasa,visit Samye Monastery en route (220 kms.) transfer Hotel.

Fly to Gonggar overland 96 kms, to Lhasa (3650 m.). O/n hotel. - Sightseeing of Potala Palace Jokhang Temple, Drepung, Sera & Norbulingkha Monasteries, Barkhor Market. O/n hotel. - Lhasa to Gongbuk 280 kms via the Mila Pass (5000m.). O/n guest house

Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. - Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu. - Fly to Gonggar Airport, drive 96 kms to Lhasa. O/n hotel. - Visit Potala Palace, Sera Monastery & Norbulingka Palace. O/n hotel.