There are few places on this earth that intrigue and thrill avid travelers more than Tibet. Unbelievably beautiful, rare, and almost impossible to imagine actually visiting. The country is ever-changing and never-changing. Only a few hardy and intrepid adventurers make the quest each year, and it’s often a once in a lifetime event. It can be a cold and snowy one, too. Not for everybody.
Are you one of those never-say-never expeditionarys, though? Whether you’re rough and tumble or prefer your martini shaken, not stirred, then we have something that is almost too good to be true. Prepare to pinch yourself, as our affiliate friends, Wendy Wu, have what has to be the ultimate snowy adventure.
All aboard the world’s highest railway as you travel from Xining in western China, up and over the 5,072-meter Tanggula Pass, across the stark beauty of the Tibetan Plateau to the sacred city of Lhasa.
An incredible feat of engineering that passes spectacular lakes and mountains, crossing huge plains and permafrost at the “roof of the world”, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway puts you right in the heart of Tibet’s gigantic landscapes.
Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime expedition through Tibet’s rich past and vibrant present. Experience three incredible rail journeys, explore the palaces, temples, and monasteries of Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse, stand in awe of Mt. Everest at sunrise, and savour tasty local cuisine.
How does this sound? Everything and more, would be our response. Find out more and to book, click here.