| 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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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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SATURDAY
& TUESDAY ex Kathmandu (April to October,
2004 & 2005).
Any Day ex Chengdu, China (All year
round). |
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DELUXE
HOTELS:
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Twin
Share (B/B): USD 1250 per person
Single Supplement: USD 250 per person |
| STANDARD
HOTELS: |
Twin
Share (B/B): USD 1050 per person
Single Supplement: USD 200 per person |
| BUDGET
HOTELS: |
Twin
Share (B/B): USD 850 per person
Single Supplement: USD 100 per person |
| Airfare
Extra:
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- Kathmandu/Lhasa: US$ 285 Per Person.
- Beijing/Lhasa: US$ 320 Per Person.
- Chengu/Lhasa: US$ 220 Per Person.
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Private
tours are available on request.
> Minimum
2 Persons required for tour to go.
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Tours
start with flight to Lhasa, from Kathmandu,
Chengdu or Beijing.
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Participants
should arrive Kathmandu at least 2 days
in advance.
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A C C O M M O D A T I O N
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A T A G O R I E S |
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PLACE |
DELUXE
TOUR |
STANDARD
TOUR |
BUDGET
TOUR |
LHASA: |
Lhasa
Hotel |
Kyichu
Hotel |
Flora
Hotel |
GYANGTSE: |
Gyangtse
Hotel |
Gyangtse
Hotel |
Wutse
Hotel |
SHIGATSE: |
Shigatse
Hotel |
Shandong
Mansion |
Samdruptse
Hotel |
SHEGAR: |
Chomolongma
Hotel |
Chomolongma
Hotel |
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OLD
DINGRI: |
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Snow
Leopard GH |
NYLAM: |
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Nylam
GH |
ZANGMU: |
Zangmu
Hotel |
Zangmu
Hotel |
Ganggyen
Hotel |
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Day
01:
Fly to LHASA from Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing.
Drive to along the Tsangpo (3400m)
valley
to Tsedang.
Rest of the day free for rest and acclimatization.
Hotel Overnight.
Day
02:
Guided tour of Samye, the oldest Monastery in
Tibet that belongs to the Red Hat sect of Tibetan
Buddhism. We also visit the Yambulakhang, the
first castle built by the Tibetan Kings. Hotel
Overnight.
Day 03:
We take the scenic drive via Yamdrok (Turquoise)
Lake to the old Tibetan town of Gyantse (3950m).
In Gyantse we visit the beautiful multistoried
Kumbum Stupa and the Pelkor Chode Monastery.
Hotel Overnight.
Day
04:
Drive to Shigatse
(4900m)
and en route visit the Shalu
Monastery. At Shigatse visit the great Tashi
Lungpo Monastery - seat of the Panchen Lama;
the second highest-ranking leader of the Tibetan
Buddhist religious order. There will also be
a chance to visit the interesting Shigatse Market
place. Hotel Overnight.
Day
05:
Today drive along the Tsangpo
valley gorge to Lhasa (3650m)
the capital city of Tibet.
Hotel Overnight.
Day
06:
Today visit Tibets oldest and holiest
Buddhist shrine - the Jokhang Temple, and the
bustling Barkor market encircling the Jokhang.
Later visit the Traditional Tibetan Hospital.
Hotel overnight.
Day
07:
Full day tour of the gigantic Potala Palace
- home to the Dalai Lamas of Tibet and the great
Buddhist Monastery of Drepung. Evening free
for individual activities. Hotel overnight.
Day
08:
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathamndu,
Chengdu or Beijing.
End of Tibet tour.
- Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees;
- twin share accommodation in respective hotels;
- tours and transfers with English speaking guide;
- all land transport in 4-Wheel Drive jeeps;
- breakfast everyday.
EXTRAS - as applicable:
- China Group Visa fees (US$ 50 per person);
- Departure Tax at Kathmandu airport (Rs. 1100);
- lunches & dinners; refreshments, bottled/alcoholic
drinks;
- any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver,
etc.);
- photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites;
- Nepal re-entry Visa (multiple entry visas are
available);
- extras cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when
applicable;
- any cost arising from political disturbances,
strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in
program, delays due to landslides/ road blockage,
or otherwise;
- Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport,
etc.). (All
relevant Terms & Conditions apply)
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