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Tibet Photography Tour

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  • 11 Days Tibet Photography Tour
  • Max People : 15
  • Wifi Available
  • Daily Tour
  • Min Age : N/A
  • Pickup: Lhasa Airport/Kathamndu Via Road

Standing at the roof of the world, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau creates a unique Tibetan nationality due to its unique natural conditions. Their unique religious beliefs help to create a splendid Tibetan culture centered around Tibetan Buddhism. Either stunning natural landscapes or profound & unique religious culture is a fatal attraction for any photographer. This is a classic photography tour with high accessibility, covering Lhasa, Shigatse, and other towns centered around human landscapes; Yamdrok lake, Namtso lake, and other well-known holy lakes in Tibet; and the highest peak in the world – Mt. Everest. The highlights and attractions in this tour are highly representative.

Departure & Return Location

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Departure Time

Driving Holidays

Tour Route

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Hotel

All Accommodation in 3 star Hotel

Transportation for Tour

1 to 2 Pax SUV Car | 2 to 8 Pax: Toyota Hiace Bus | 8 to 16 pax: Toyota Coaster Bus.

Photography Tour Guide

Local Tibetan English Speaking Trekking Guide expert in Photography

Meals

First-day L/D and last day only breakfast before Departure. All meals during Tour/Trekking or driving Trip. Please reconfirm with us.

Price Includes

  • Air fares
  • Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
  • Photography Tour Guide
  • All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary
  • All transportation in destination location
  • Accommodation in good and clean Hotel
  • Personal comfortable, clean and safe vehicle with reliable Tibetan local driver; vehicle ranging from 4WD land cruiser to minibus depending on your group size.
  • Domestic flight/train tickets listed in the itinerary
  • Visa Processing Fees
  • All meals listed in the above itinerary
  • Tourist accident/casualty insurance

Price Excludes

  • International flight to and out of China
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Domestic flight/train not listed in the itinerary. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price; please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
  • Tips for Guide/Driver/Cook
  • Chinese visa (Note: we could help you with the Chinese visa application, like providing the invitation letter, presenting the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies, etc that you may need. )
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
  • • Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.
Reason why you love this 11 Days Tibet Photography Tour
  • Shoot the sunrise over Namtso
  • Shoot Namtso Lake
  • Shoot Mt. Everest at sunrise
  • Shoot the Highlights in Lhasa
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Photography Tour Itinerary

Day 1Arrival at Lhasa Airport

Arrive in Lhasa and rest for acclimatization. As some travelers may suffer from altitude sickness, it is necessary to have a good rest on the first day. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 2Shoot the Beautiful Picture of Lhasa Landscape

Shoot the majestic Potala Palace at sunrise and sunset. The best shooting time is around 6:50 am. Photographers must get up around 5 o’clock and get to Chakpori, and the best photography place is Potala. Potala Square is also a great shoot spot.

Photographers can visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street to take some photos of pilgrims or local life before taking sunset pictures at the Potala Square around 8:45 pm.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 3Lhasa Rivers and Monasteries

Shoot Lhasa city and Lhasa River at sunrise. Photographers are advised to get up at 5:00 am and drive to the outskirts of Lhasa for the wonderful sights of the whole of Lhasa city and Lhasa River at sunrise (around 6:50 am). Then, they can proceed to visit NorbulingkaDrepung Monastery, and Sera Monastery in the afternoon.

They can shoot lamas’ life, traditional Tibetan buildings, and paintings at these sites. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 04Lhasa to Shigatse Via Gyatse

Shoot beautiful scenery on the way from Lhasa to Shigatse. Famous sites are Yamdrok LakeKarola Glaciers, and Gyantse Dzong. The best place to shoot the lake is Khambala Pass, where visitors can get a bird’s-eye view of the turquoise lake. Stay overnight in Shigatse.

Day 05Shigatse to Tingri

Shoot Tashilhunpo and Sakya monasteries. Photographers are advised to visit the two most important monasteries in the Shigatse area. Stay overnight in Tingri.

Day 06Tingri to Everest Base Camp

Get up early to shoot the sunrise over Himalayas and the sunset over Mt. Everest. On the way from Tingri to Everest Base Camp (EBC), photographers can take fantastic pictures of Himalayas at Gyatsola Pass (5260m) and Pangla Pass (5200m), and then shoot the magnificent Mount Everest at sunset at EBC if the weather is good. Stay overnight in Everest Base Camp.

Day 07Everest Base Camp to Shigatse

Shoot Mt. Everest at sunrise. Both the sunrise and the sunset are the highlights of the tour to Everest Base Camp. Rongbuk Monastery is also a wonderful place to take photos of the world’s highest peak. After breakfast, photographers are recommended to drive back to Shigatse. Stay overnight in Shigatse.

 

Day 08Shigatse to Lhasa

Shoot Yarlung Tsangpu River. Driving back to Lhasa along Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway, photographers can take pictures of beautiful Yarlung Tsangpu, Tibet’s biggest river. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 09Lhasa to Namtso Lake

Shoot Namtso Lake. On the way from Lhasa to the lake, photographers can stop at Nagenla Pass (5190m) to take pictures of the whole lake and its surrounding mountains before moving on to Tashi Island to shoot the sunset. Stay overnight at the lake shore of Namtso.

Day 10Namtsho Lake to Lhasa

Shoot the sunrise over Namtso. Photographers should get up very early and walk to Tashi Island to take pictures of the heavenly lake at sunrise, and then drive back to Lhasa. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 11Lhasa to onward Journey

Depart from Tibet. If photographers take a train out of Tibet, they will have opportunities to take photos along the world’s highest railway, Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

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FAQ

When is the best time to Trek in Tibet?

The best time to trek in Tibet is in spring and autumn, which are from April to May and September to October. During these times there is little rain to interrupt your trekking tour in Tibet and it is not too hot to walk in the wilderness of Tibet.

Which currency is most widely accepted on this tour?

– US $
– France – Euro (EUR)
– Germany – Euro (EUR)
– United Kingdom – Pound sterling (£)

Should I book pre/post tour accommodation?

Its always better to have a pre-arranged trip to Tibet. Get your accommodation. Guide and vehicle booked in advance to avoid any last minutes problems.

What is cancellation policy?

Please check our cancellation policy for Tibet Travel Plan.

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