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 preceding 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 Monastery 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.
Best Season:
April-November
Tour Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Tour Avaliblity: Private tour only. 2 person
required for tour to operate.
Tour Attractions:
- Fly from Kathmandu, Beijing or Chengdu to Lhasa.
- Explore the Central Tibetan Heartland.
DEPARTURES
SATURDAY & TUESDAY ex Kathmandu.
Any Day ex Chengdu, China.
> Private tour only, group join
not available for this tour.
> Minimum 2 Persons required for tour to go.
> Tours start with flight to Lhasa, from Kathmandu, Chengdu
or Beijing.
> Participants have to arrive Kathmandu 2 days before
tour start date.
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T I N E R A R Y
Day 01:
ARRIVE LHASA
Fly to LHASA from Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing. Drive to
along the Tsangpo valley to Tsedang. Rest of the day
free for rest and acclimatization. Hotel Overnight.
Day 02:
SAMYE AND YUMBULAKHANG SIGHTSEEING
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:
TSEDANG - GYANTSE
We take the scenic drive via Yamdrok (Turquoise) Lake to
the old Tibetan town of Gyantse. In Gyantse we visit the
beautiful multistoried Kumbum Stupa and the Pelkor Chode
Monastery. Hotel Overnight.
Day 04:
GYANTSE - SHIGATSE
Drive to Shigatse 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:
SHIGATSE - LHASA
Today drive along the Tsangpo valley gorge to Lhasa the
capital city of Tibet. Hotel Overnight.
Day 06:
LHASA SIGHTSEEING
Today visit Tibet's 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:
SIGHTSEEING LHASA
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:
DEPARTURE FROM LHASA
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu, Chengdu or
Beijing.
END of Central Tibet Highlights tour.
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COST - INCLUDES AND EXCLUDES |
INCLUDES:
• Tibet Travel Permit.
• Entrance Fees.
• Twin sharing accomodation as per tour itinerary.
• Daily breakfast.
• Services of English speaking local Tibet guide.
• All guided tours & transfers as per given itinerary
in Toyota Landcruisers.
EXCLUDES:
• Airfare & airport tax;.
• Client Travel Insurance.
• Tibet/China Group Visa.
• Others not specified in the above cost inclusion
lists.
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