10 Days Tibet Tour Itinerary, Plan a 10-Day Trip in Tibet

10 Days Tibet Travel Itinerary

Tibet is a vast and beautiful land, perched on the majestic Tibetan Plateau and situated on the northern side of the Himalayas. Known for its extremely high altitude, it is revered as the Roof of the World, and has long been a sacred destination in the hearts of pilgrims. If you have ten days to explore Tibet, how can you make the most of your time and fully experience its allure? This guide will provide you with a detailed itinerary for an unforgettable ten-day trip, ensuring that you can explore Tibet to the fullest without missing out on its wonders.

10 Days Tibet Itinerary for Family with Kids

Mount Everest

Day 1: Acclimatize to the plateau environment in your hotel. You can walk around Potala Palace Square, admire the palace's grand silhouette from afar. You may also interact with the pigeons, feed them corn kernels, and soak in the everyday atmosphere of Tibetan life.

Day 2: In the morning, visit the Tibet Museum to learn about Tibetan history and culture. After lunch, explore the Potala Palace, where you can learn about Tibetan Buddhism and feel the mysterious and solemn atmosphere.

Day 3: Stroll along Barkhor Street, dress in traditional Tibetan attire and transform into a Drolma or Tashi, circumambulating the prayer route clockwise with pilgrims toward Jokhang Temple. After the visit, you can experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts to feel the charm of Tibetan culture.

Day 4: Drive to Yamdrok Lake, stopping en route at the viewing platform of the Gambala Pass to observe the turquoise lake. Upon arrival at Yamdrok, you can interact with lambs and stack Mani stones for blessings. Then detour to the Karola Glacier to admire the majestic ice tongue from afar beneath the glacial snout. In the evening, arrive in Gyantse County.

Day 5: Travel from Gyantse to the Pala Manor, then continue to Shigatse. In Shigatse, visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of Tibet's most important and famous monasteries, and the traditional seat of the successive Panchen Lamas. Stay overnight in Tingri County.

Day 6: Cross the Gyatso La Pass and enter the Everest scenic area to feel the grandeur of nature. At night, set up camp at Everest Base Camp. You can also visit the nearby Rongbuk Monastery to experience a sense of tranquility and mystery.

Day 7: Cross over Mount Gawula and Mount Makalu, and gaze from afar at Lhotse, finally arriving at the foot of Mount Everest. Continue to Cho Oyu to feel the magnificence of the mountain ranges. In the evening, arrive in Shigatse for a rest.

Day 8: Depart from Shigatse and drive back to Lhasa, on the way you will see the sight of the Yarlung Tsangpo River Valley. In Lhasa, take a walk along the banks of the Lhasa River, gaze at the sunset over the golden rooftops of the Potala Palace.

Day 9: Go to Namtso Lake, passing by the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains along the way. Upon reaching Tashi Peninsula by the lake, enjoy the stunning scenery of Namtso. In the evening, watch the beautiful sunset by the lakeshore. Overnight in Damxung.

Day 10: Get up early and head to Tashi Peninsula to enjoy the beautiful sunrise over Lake Namtso. Then continue on to the Nyenchen Tanglha wild hot springs, where you can soak your feet while taking in the distant scenery. Afterwards, return to Lhasa.

10 Days Tibet Itinerary for Seniors with Slow Pace

Potala Palace, Lhasa

Day 1: On the first day in Lhasa, Tibet, check in to your hotel and rest to acclimate to the plateau climate. Avoid any strenuous exercise or outdoor activities on this day. Staying calm and getting ample rest are the best ways to prevent altitude sickness.

Day 2: Head to Nyingchi, with a lower altitude, and on the way you can visit Lake Basum Tso. Next is the Lulang Forest, where you can enjoy the sea of clouds and the sea of forests to your heart's content, and also catch a distant view of Namjagbarwa Peak.

Day 3: Visit Lulang Forest to explore and observe the plateau's diverse vegetation. Then, try the local specialty in Lulang Town—stone pot chicken. If in spring, you can also choose instead to admire peach blossoms at Gala Village.

Day 4: Head to Yarlung Tsangpo Canyon to see the world's largest and deepest canyon, and to its south stands Namcha Barwa, slowly make your way there to admire the snow-capped peaks that remain covered year-round. In the evening, stay at Mêdog County.

Day 5: Travel to Rakwa Tso, where emerald waters mirror the blue sky, white clouds, and snow-capped mountains. To the south of the lake lies the famous Laigu Glacier, one of the world's three great glaciers, where you can experience the world of blue ice up close.

Day 6: Prepare for the return journey. You will pass the Yarlung Tsangpo U Turn, where you can climb up to the viewing platform for a panoramic look, and from above the shape resembles a lollipop. In the evening, arrive in Suosong Village.

Day 7: Return to Lhasa, and on the way back, you will pass and take a visit of the Kading Valley, where you can see steep peaks rise dramatically, ancient trees tower to the sky, and plateau waterfalls surge in grandeur.

Day 8: Travel to one of Tibet's three sacred lakes, Yamdrok Lake, and when you admire it from above it resembles a sapphire embedded among towering peaks. If time allows, you can also continue on to visit the Karola Glacier, which glitters brilliantly under the sunlight.

Day 9: Visit Potala Palace in the morning, and then wander around Barkhor Street, feel the religious atmosphere of the holy land. Then you may arrive in Jokhang Temple.

Day 10: The last day in Lhasa, you can enjoy your free time on the holy land.

10 Days Tibet Itinerary for Young Travelers

Namtso

Day 1: Visit the Potala Palace and unveil the mysterious atmosphere of Tibet. Then follow the flow of people along Barkhor Street to Jokhang Temple, where you can feel the deep devotion of Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims.

Day 2: In the morning, take a leisurely walk along the Lhasa River in the early light, then visit Drepung Monastery, where the Buddha Display Ceremony during the Sho Dun Festival is a must-see. In the afternoon, tour Sera Monastery and watch a debating session to feel the monks' passion for the scriptures.

Day 3: Depart from Lhasa, cross Lhasa River, and traverse over Mount Gambala, where you will encounter the pristine waters of Yamdrok Lake. Next, explore the magnificent Karola Glacier, then continue to the tranquil Manla Reservoir, and finally arrive at Gyantse.

Day 4: Drive to Shigatse and visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the sacred resting place of the Panchen Lama. Then continue to Shegar in Tingri, where you can enjoy a distant view of the majestic Mount Everest. Rest well to prepare for tomorrow's Everest cycling journey.

Day 5: Cycle over Gawula Pass, taking your time to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Himalayas. Then descend into the Rongbuk Valley and arrive at Basong for the night.

Day 6: Continue cycling along the Rongbuk Valley, passing the Rongbuk Monastery and reaching Everest Base Camp, completing the challenge of riding a bicycle to Mount Everest. Do not forget to take a heroic photo with your heroic bearing in front of Mount Everest.

Day 7: Rise early to greet the dawn at Mount Everest. Ride through the Himalayas with the first rays of morning light, crossing Gawula Pass and gazing at the majestic, solemn peaks. Return to Shigatse by evening.

Day 8: Travel along the Yarlung Tsangpo River toward Namtso, passing through Nagenla Pass. Stroll slowly along the lakeshore and gaze to the southeast, where a brilliantly colored, naturally sculpted sight suddenly comes into view, that is the Tashi Peninsula. Stay overnight in Damxung County.

Day 9: Head to Chimey Long Monastery to see different Tibetan Buddhist scriptures, and you can also view the sky burial site from a distance. Then continue to Tsurphu Monastery to admire a wealth of rare cultural relics. In summer, you can enjoy a Tibetan-style picnic in a small village at the foot of the monastery. Return to Lhasa in the evening.

Day 10: On your last day in Lhasa, enjoy a citywalk in the city. You can visit Norbulingka, or take a leisurely stroll along the Lhasa River. Do whatever you wish before your journey home.

10 Days Tibet cultural Immersion Itinerary

Tashilhunpo Monastery, Shigatse

Day 1: Check in your hotel first and take a rest. Then take a leisurely walk along Barkhor Street, flowing with local pilgrims and tourists alike toward Jokhang Temple. Sit down at the square in front of the temple to feel the devotion of the Tibetan people.

Day 2: In the morning, visit the majestic Potala Palace. At lunch time, head to the Nyainre Folk Custom Park for sightseeing and to sample authentic Tibetan cuisine. Before 3:00 p.m., make your way to Sera Monastery to watch the traditional Tibetan-style Buddhist scripture debate (Monk Debating), and continue touring the monastery afterward.

Day 3: Drive to Namtso, with a distant view from the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains. Then continue along the lakeshore, listening to the prayer flags fluttering in the wind. Finally arrive at the Sacred Elephant Heaven Gate and feel the serenity as if you were in paradise.

Day 4: In the morning, visit the Tibet Museum to gain insight into and learn about Tibet. In the afternoon, head to the cultural experience hall at Lukhang Park to live a day as a Tibetan. You can also stroll through Norbulingka and watch the Tibetan Opera performance.

Day 5: Drive to Tsetang, the cradle of Tibetan civilization and history. Visit Yumbulagang, Tibet's first palace, older in history than the Potala Palace. Nearby lies Tradruk Temple, where, according to legend, Princess Wencheng once practiced meditation.

Day 6: In the morning, visit Samye Monastery. You can also hike up the nearby mountain for a panoramic view of the entire complex. After lunch, head to Chimpu Hermitage, a sacred retreat site where many high monks and tulkus once practiced, and which still draws streams of devoted pilgrims today. Afterward, return to Lhasa.

Day 7: Travel to another sacred lake in Tibet, Yamdrok, then continue to Gyantse. Along the way, you can admire the Karola Glacier by the roadside. After arrival, visit Baiju Monastery. Stay overnight in Shigatse.

Day 8: Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, an important monastery of Tibetan Buddhism and the traditional seat of the successive Panchen Lamas. Afterwards, return to Lhasa.

Day 9: Visit a local Tibetan home to experience traditional Tibetan life. You can try on Tibetan clothing, make Tibetan incense, knead tsampa, and share a meal with the locals.

Day 10: Visit Drepung Monastery. If you travel during the Sho Dun Festival, you will see the most magnificent Buddha-unveiling thangka display ceremony. In the afternoon, head to a thangka workshop to paint your very own thangka by hand.

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