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TIBET HIGHLIGHTS
Tour
The
Cultural and Historic Highlights of Central
Tibet .
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Best Season: April-November
Tour Attractions:
- Fly from Kathmandu, Beijing or
Chengdu to Lhasa.
- Explore the Central Tibetan Heartland.
- Visit Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse
and Tsetang.
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Gyantse Kumbum -
Highlights
of Central Tibet Tour |
This
8 day tour takes in all the highlights of central
Tibet. Following a circular route from Tsedang
to Lhasa we explore the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley,
the cradle of Tibetan civilization, and then
preceeding on the southern route past Yamdrok
Tso (Turquoise lake), to the historical towns
of Gyantse and Shigatse. From Shigatse we take
the Northern route through the scenic, rugged
Tsangpo river valley, culminating our tour in
Lhasa, the once forbidden city.
In Tsedang visit Samye the oldest Monasery in
Tibet and the Yambu Lakhang, castle of the Tibetan
Kings. At Shigatse visit the great Tashilungpo
monastery and at Gyantse
the multi-storied Kumbum Stupa. In
Lhasa visit the famous Potala Palace and Norbulinkha
summer palace, the great monastery of Drepung,
the Jokhang Temple and walk through the bustling
Barkor Bazaar. A choice of hotels are
available in Lhasa and best hotels in other
places. The most comprehensive tour to see all
the power places of Tibet.
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TOUR
AVAILABILITY for Central Tibet Tour: 2009
& 2010 |
SATURDAY ex Kathmandu, Nepal (Year Round).
TUESDAY & THURSDAY ex Kathmandu, Nepal (April to October).
DAILY ex Chengdu or Beijing, China (Year Round). |
> Private tours are available on request.
> Flights to Lhasa are available from Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing.
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ITINERARY for Central Tibet Tour |
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ARRIVE TIBET
Fly to LHASA from Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing. Drive down the Tsangpo valley to Tsedang. PM free to rest and acclimatize.
Hotel. |
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TSEDANG SIGHTSEEING
Visit Samye, the oldest Monastery in Tibet and Yambulakhang, the first castle built by the Tibetan Kings. Hotel in Tsedang. |
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TSEDANG - GYANTSE
Drive to Gyantse passt Turquoise Lake and crossing the Karo La pass. Visit The Khumbhum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. Hotel. |
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GYANTSE - SHALU - SHIGATSE
Drive Gyantse to Shigatse. Enroute visti Shalu Monastery. Hotel. |
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SHIGATSE - LHASA
After visiting the Tashilungpo Monastery drive across Tsoula and Gyatsola pass to Xhegar. Enroute visit Sakya Monastery. Hotel. |
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LHASA SIGHTSEEING
In Lhasa visit Potala Palace, Norbulinka, Drepung & Sera monasteries, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar. Hotel. |
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DEPARTURE FROM LHASA
Enter Nepal and drive to Kathmandu. End of Central Tibet Tour. |
(Terms & Conditions apply)
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TIBET EVEREST BASE CAMP
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