| 8-Day
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: 2012 |
SATURDAY
ex Kathmandu, Nepal (Year Round).
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
ex Kathmandu, Nepal (April to October).
DAILY ex Chengdu
or Beijing, China (Year Round). |
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Private
tours are available on request.
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Flights
to Lhasa are available from Kathmandu,
Chengdu or Beijing.
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| DAYS |
ITINERARY
for
Central Tibet Tour |
| 1 |
ARRIVE
TIBET
Fly
to LHASA from Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing.
Drive down the Tsangpo valley
to Tsedang. PM free to rest and acclimatize.
Hotel. |
| 2 |
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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| 3 |
TSEDANG
- GYANTSE
Drive to Gyantse passt Turquoise Lake and
crossing the Karo La pass. Visit The Khumbhum
Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. Hotel. |
| 4 |
GYANTSE
- SHALU - SHIGATSE
Drive Gyantse to Shigatse. Enroute visti
Shalu Monastery. Hotel. |
| 5 |
SHIGATSE
- LHASA
After
visiting the Tashilungpo Monastery drive
across Tsoula and Gyatsola pass to Xhegar.
Enroute
visit Sakya Monastery. Hotel. |
| 6-7 |
LHASA
SIGHTSEEING
In Lhasa visit Potala Palace, Norbulinka,
Drepung & Sera monasteries, Jokhang
Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar. Hotel. |
| 8 |
DEPARTURE
FROM LHASA
Enter
Nepal and drive to Kathmandu. End of Central
Tibet Tour. |
(Terms & Conditions apply)
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