Highlights of Central Tibet - Cultural Tour of Tibet
Trip Code: HT (7 days in Tibet, 6 days in Nepal)
Central Tibet forms the geographical, historical and cultural center
of Tibet which has drawn countless pilgrims, travelers, adventurers
and invaders over the centuries. Highlights of Central Tibet provides
a wonderful opportunity to visit Lhasa, the capital and spiritual heart
of Tibet, and its major cities, holy shrines, monuments, and to explore
the fascinating cultural and religious aspects of Tibetan Buddhism and
its people. The Tibet Tour also provides a good introduction to Nepal
GRADE A (Easy):
7 days in Tibet & 6 days in Nepal. Easy touring and day hikes. 12 nights
hotel. Touring with short day walks at medium to high altitudes that are
suitable for people of all ages. No special physical preparation is required
as this trip can be enjoyed by anyone who leads a fairly active life.
| DAY 1 |
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Arrive Kathmandu |
| DAY 2 - 3 |
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Tour Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar
Square, Swayambhunath & Patan) |
| DAY 4 |
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Fly to Gongkar and drive to Tsethang. Tour Yambu Lakhang
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| DAY 5 |
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Day excursion to Samye monastery |
| DAY 6 - 7 |
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Drive to Lhasa visiting Mindroling monastery en route, tour
Lhasa (Jokhang, Potala, Norbulingka and Sera monastery) |
| DAY 8 |
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Drive out of Lhasa to cross the Khamba La and Karo La passes
to skirt Yamdrok Tso Lake and reach Gyantse. Visit Kumbum Stupa |
| DAY 9 |
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Drive to Shigatse visiting Shalu monastery en route. Tour Tashilunpo
monastery |
| DAY 10 |
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Return to Lhasa by the northern route over the Dugu La and
Shug La Passes |
| DAY 11 |
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Drive
to Gongkar and fly to Kathmandu |
| DAY 12 |
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Free day in Kathmandu to explore
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| DAY 13 |
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Depart Kathmandu |
Highlights of Central Tibet - Trip Cost & Details
| Land & Internal
Cost (twin sharing basis) |
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$1675 (10 to 16 members) per person |
| $1925
(6 to 9 people) per person
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| $2540
(3 to 5 people) per person |
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| Airfare
- $685 extra per person |
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Kathmandu - Gongkar - Kathmandu |
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| Single
Supplement: |
| $485 |
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Recommended Travel Season: May - September |
COST INCLUDES
- Expert Leader
- All airport transfers in Kathmandu and Gongkar,
Tibet
- All hotel accommodations on Bed and Breakfast basis in Kathmandu:
5 nights at Hotel Yak & Yeti, or similar
- Sight seeing tour of Kathmandu as per itinerary with city guide, transfer
and entrance fees
- Tibet visa fee
- All hotel accommodations on full board basis in Tibet
- All transfers and sight seeing tour of Tibet as per itinerary with
an English speaking guide, monastery entrance fees and permits
COST
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Nepal visa fee
- Medical immunization
- International airfares (hotel accommodation en route if any)
- International airport tax (Rupees 1695 - about $ 25 to leave Nepal)
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
(4 lunches & 5 dinners)
- Insurance of any kind
- Emergency evacuation by helicopter or other
means in case of illness, accident,
etc. which Client's insurance should
cover
- Personal expenses such as sodas/soft drinks,
alcoholic beverages, laundry etc.
- Tips to Leader and all Support staff
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