If you seek a travel experience that goes beyond sightseeing and makes a meaningful impact, join us on a Tibet Disabled School & Orphanage Tour. This heartwarming journey offers a unique opportunity to visit and support orphans, as well as blind, deaf, and mute children across Tibet. Through our carefully curated tour, you’ll witness the strength, resilience, and warmth of these remarkable communities.
During this enriching trip, you will visit schools and orphanages included in our program, where you can interact with the children and learn about their daily lives. Your presence alone is a source of encouragement, and if you wish, you may also contribute by offering essential items such as warm clothing, high-quality pens, paper, and other educational materials to help support their learning and well-being.
Beyond visiting these special schools, our tours also connect you with local development initiatives, allowing you to engage in community projects and support local education and welfare programs. By taking part, you become a part of something greater—helping to empower Tibetan children with hope and opportunity.
Thinking about visiting Tibet? Check our “How to Visit Tibet” guide for essential travel information. Let us help you create a meaningful, transformative journey filled with unforgettable moments and genuine connections.
Join us for the Tibet Disabled School & Orphanage Tour—together, we can make a difference!
Upon arrival at Gongkar Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. Spend the evening resting and acclimatizing to the high altitude.
Overnight: Lhasa
Start your day with a visit to the iconic Potala Palace, built in the 7th century, where you’ll explore its grand chapels and learn about its rich history. After lunch, visit Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s holiest temple, built during the reign of King Songtsen Gampo. Then, stroll along Barkor Street, a bustling market where you can admire and purchase traditional Tibetan artifacts, religious items, antiques, books, musical instruments, Thangkas, and Tibetan clothing.
Overnight: Hotel in Lhasa
Your guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Lhasa Special School, located in Xianzudao. This school is home to around 120 students, many of whom are deaf and blind, communicating using Tibetan hand signs. Spend time interacting with the children and learning about their daily lives. Overnight: Lhasa
Today, drive to the Tibetan Blind School on Jiangsu Road. Engage with the students and gain insight into their education and training programs designed to empower visually impaired children. Overnight: Lhasa
Travel about 20km west of Lhasa to Duilung Dechen County, where you will visit an orphan school with approximately 150 students. You are welcome to bring gifts such as clothing, stationery, and learning materials to support the children.
Overnight: Lhasa
Today, embark on a meaningful journey to Nyemo County, about 120km from Lhasa, to visit an orphan school near Shugula Pass, home to around 70 students. This orphanage has very limited resources, and any donations or support are greatly appreciated. After spending time with the children, return to Lhasa in the late evening.
Overnight: Lhasa
Your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your onward journey. We hope this experience has been both memorable and meaningful. Safe travels!
You are welcome to bring educational supplies such as notebooks, pens, and coloring materials, as well as warm clothing, blankets, or simple toys. If you wish to make a financial donation, we recommend consulting the schools directly to ensure the best use of your support.
Yes, all foreign travelers visiting Tibet require a Tibet Travel Permit, which we will arrange for you. Additional permits are not required for visiting the schools, but we will coordinate with the schools in advance for your visit.
No, this tour is not physically strenuous. Most activities involve short drives and light walking around the schools and monasteries. However, since Lhasa and its surroundings are at a high altitude, some travelers may experience mild altitude sickness.
Yes! You will have the opportunity to interact with the children, learn about their education, and engage in meaningful activities such as storytelling, music, or games. However, please respect the school’s rules and cultural sensitivities during your visit.
You will stay in comfortable 3-4 star hotels in Lhasa. While visiting the orphanage in Nyemo, you will return to Lhasa for the night, ensuring a comfortable stay throughout the tour.Let me know if you'd like to add more details or modify any of these! 😊
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