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Highlights of Central Tibet - Cultural Tour of Tibet
7 days in Tibet, 4 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): Highlights of Central Tibet is easy touring and comfortable day hikes. 10 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.
Highlights of Central Tibet - Trip cost & details
Cost includes:
* Expert Leader
* All airport transfers in Kathmandu & Gongkar, Tibet
* 3 nights including breakfast at Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar
* Half day sightseeing of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath with city guide, transfer and entrance fees
* Tibet permit fee
* 7 nights hotel accommodation on full board basis in Tibet
* All transfers and sightseeing tour in Tibet as per itinerary with guide, entrance fees and permits
Cost does not include:
* Nepal and Chinese visa fee
* Medical immunization
* International airfares (hotel accommodation en route if any)
* Excess baggage charges
* Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu
* Insurance of any kind
* Emergency evacuation by helicopter or other means which client's insurance should cover
* Camera fee to monasteries and monuments where applicable
* Personal expenses such as sodas/soft drinks, alcoholic beverages,laundry etc.
* Tips to all support staff
Highlights of Central Tibet - Cultural Tour of Tibet
7 days in Tibet, 4 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): Highlights of Central Tibet is easy touring and comfortable day hikes. 10 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 | Arrive Kathmandu. Pick up at airport and transfer to hotel | |
| DAY 2 | Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath & Boudhanath | |
| DAY 3 | Fly to Gongkar and drive to Tsethang (3550m). Tour Yambu Lakhang (the oldest building in Tibet) | |
| DAY 4 | Day excursion to Samye monastery | |
| DAY 5 | Drive to Lhasa (3600m) visiting Mindroling monastery en route. Later visit Jokhang and Barkhor | |
| DAY 6 | Tour Lhasa (Potala palace, Norbulingka summer palace and Sera monastery) | |
| DAY 7 | Drive across Khamba La (4,970m) and Karo La (5,045m) passes and reach Gyantse (3,950m) | |
| DAY 8 | Drive to Shigatse (3850m) visiting Shula monastery along the way. Tour Tashilhunpo monastery | |
| DAY 9 | Return to Lhasa by the northern route over the Dugu La (4840m) and Shug La (5300m) passes | |
| DAY 10 | Drive to Gongkar and fly to Kathmandu | |
| DAY 11 | Transfer to Kathmandu airport for final departure |
Highlights of Central Tibet - Trip cost & details
| Land & Internal Cost (twin sharing basis) | |||
| $3265 (2 to 3 people) per person | |||
| $2500 (4 to 7 people) per person | |||
| $1915 (8 to 11 people) per person | |||
| Airfare - $825 extra per person (Airfare subject to change) | |||
| Kathmandu - Gongkar - Kathmandu | |||
| Single Supplement: | |||
| $460 | |||
| Chinese visa fee to be paid in Kathmandu in cash US dollars only | |||
| $225 for US nationals | |||
| $140 for all other nationals | |||
| Recommended Travel Season: May - September |
Cost includes:
* Expert Leader
* All airport transfers in Kathmandu & Gongkar, Tibet
* 3 nights including breakfast at Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar
* Half day sightseeing of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath with city guide, transfer and entrance fees
* Tibet permit fee
* 7 nights hotel accommodation on full board basis in Tibet
* All transfers and sightseeing tour in Tibet as per itinerary with guide, entrance fees and permits
Cost does not include:
* Nepal and Chinese visa fee
* Medical immunization
* International airfares (hotel accommodation en route if any)
* Excess baggage charges
* Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu
* Insurance of any kind
* Emergency evacuation by helicopter or other means which client's insurance should cover
* Camera fee to monasteries and monuments where applicable
* Personal expenses such as sodas/soft drinks, alcoholic beverages,laundry etc.
* Tips to all support staff