Shoton Festival Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa [3650m] 


Arrive in Lhasa by flight or by train. Upon arrival, you will greet by local Tibetan tour guide and driven to Lhasa old town. it takes around 1hrs from airport to Lhasa for 60Km and around 20-30minute from Train station to old town for 15km, rest in Lhasa to acclimatize the elevation. The guide will introduce the dos and don’ts to avoid being suffer from altitude sickness.

Overnight at kyichu or Similar, which is a Tibetan style hotel located in Lhasa city center 

Day 2: Lhasa guided tour



In the morning we can visit  Potala palace which is winter resident of the Dalai lama which is built in 7th century and rebuild to present size during the 5th Dalai lama in 17th century, it is most majestic building all over Tibetan plateau with several thousand of statues and different funeral tombs of Dalai lama and different chapels. In the afternoon we can visit Jokhang temple which is founded same time as Potala palace by king Songtsen Gampo during 7th century and thousands of local pilgrims visit monastery every day; after visiting temple you can have free time to go around monastery or spend time to famous local tea house.

Overnight at kyichu or Similar, which is a Tibetan style hotel located in Lhasa city center

Day 3: Lhasa guided tour

Begin your day at Drepung Monastery, once the largest monastery in the world and the former residence of the Dalai Lamas. During the Shoton Festival, witness the grand Thangka unveiling ceremony at sunrise, a spectacular display of Buddhist devotion. Join Tibetan pilgrims walking around the monastery to take in the festive atmosphere and panoramic views.In the afternoon, visit Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama’s summer palace. During the festival, this beautiful park becomes the center of Tibetan opera performances, traditional dances, and lively picnics. Immerse yourself in the joyful celebrations alongside locals.

Overnight at kyichu or Similar, which is a Tibetan style hotel located in Lhasa city center

Day 4: Lhasa – Shigatse [354Km, 3840m]


You can start tour earlier than usual because  route from Lhasa to shigatse is one of most beautiful in world which is mentioned in lonely planet it take 10-12 hrs. to reached Shigatse , First we can see Brahmaputra River along with way to Yamdrok lake, When we reach Gampa-la Pass [4797m]we can see the Yamdrok lake  and then Karo-la Pass (5050m) where Mt. Neychen Kangsang [7206m] an enormous glacier rises nearly straight up from the road as the trip passes Karo La pass. Then drive continue to Gyantse town along with valleys and alpine yak pasture along the way. We reach Gyantse by late afternoon, where we can visit the Palchoe Monastery within compound there is certain different monastery of different sect and Kumbum stupa, which is famous for its ancient painting and statues and great view Dzong (fortress) from monastery, then drive to Shigatse where we can see the biggest agriculture field which we call Grain House of Tibet.

Overnight at Gesar Hotel

Day 5: Shigatse – E.B.C [310Km, 5000m]

After breakfast at hotel, we can drive along the wonderful Friendship Highway enjoying the spectacular views of this desert plateau after passing through the small town of Lhatse the journey crosses Gyatso La pass (5248m) which is the highest pass on our trip. Pass before Everest is Gyawu la Pass. If it is in clear weather, The view from the top of the pass is just marvelous, you can see the panorama view of Himalaya ranges among them  4 mountains  are more than above 8000m  including Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Cho Oyu(8201m) and Mt Makalu (8463m), after then we descend into Tashi zom to take Eco-Bus to the Rongbuk valley.

Overnight at Guesthouse/tent (dorm bed without bathroom). Sleeping bag is recommended

Day 6: Rongbuk – Shigatse [334Km, 3840m]


In the morning, you can see the beautiful sunrise on the top of Mt Everest, and visit Rongphu monastery which is called world highest monastery which belongs to the Nyingma Sect, After that drive back to Shigatse hotel for big relax and shower after one night at EBC Guesthouse.

Overnight at Gesar Hotel

Day 7: Shigatse – Lhasa [272Km, 3650m]


After breakfast at hotel we can visit Tashi Lhunpo- The prime seat of successive  Panchen Lama, build in 1447 by the 1st Dalai lama Gedhun Drup, it was one of six biggest monastery with many chapels contains funeral stupa  of 4th-10th Panchen Lama and world biggest statue of future Buddha Matriya  after visit monastery drive along the wonderful Friendship Highway about six hour’s journey through the new road and different views of enjoying the spectacular views of this desert plateau of countryside and Yarlung Tsangpo{Brahmaputra river} then you rest your day in Lhasa before you leave Tibet day

Overnight at kyichu or Similar, which is a Tibetan style hotel located in Lhasa city center

Day 8: Depart Tibet

Reshuffle your bag and prepare in advance for your departure. It takes approximately one hour to drive to the airport. We must arrive at the airport two hours before your domestic flight. Last moment of your Tibet trip and explore around city until your guide and driver meet you at the hotel lobby to drop off to the airport