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Kathmandu
Lhasa Overland Departure 2008 |
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 The
most demanding & the popular tour to Tibet is a
08 days package, where people start their one of the
most spectacular overland journey on the 920 km stretch
of road, known as the friendship highway, between Kathmandu
& Lhasa and fly back from there. The trip allows
a number of detours to the highlights of the Tsang Province
and the Lhasa City. The trip offers a spectacular insight
into the life and culture of the friendly Tibetan people,from
the ancient monasteries with chanting monks, to the
tranquil shores of the Turquoise Lake Yamdrok Tso, to
the kumbum (literally 100,00 images), the most stunning
architectural wonder of Tibet & to the city of wonders,
the Lhasa.
This trip concludes with the breathtaking Trans-Himalayan
flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu. The tour will start
early 530 AM from in front of Tibet Family Tours &
Travels office at Thamel, KTM.
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Fixed Departure
Date 2008 |
Every
Tuesday & Saturday From April to October |
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Day
to Day Itinerary |
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- 01 |
Kathmandu
/ Kodari / Zhangmu / Nyalam Drive
This morning we depart Kathmandu by surface on
a scenic drive to Kodari (Nepal-Tibet border),
through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. We
leave our vehicles here and start a short walk
to China side and drive 30 minutes uphill with
porters to Zangmu Immigrations - known to Nepalese
as Khasa, situated at a height of 2,500 m. after
immigration formalities continuos drive to Nyalam.
Overnight stay at the Hotel. |
| Day
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Nyalam/
Shergar
Today we drive uphill to the highest plateau of
the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape,
crossing over Nyalam Pass (3,800 m) and Lalung-La
(Pass) at 5,050m, with views of beautiful Himalayan
Ranges panorama including the Mt. Everest (8,848
m) to via Tingri. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse.
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- 03 |
Shegar
/ Shigatse Drive
We continue on our drive to Lhatse and crossing
over the Gyatso La Pass at 5,220 m. Shigatse is
the second largest town in Tibet and the capital
of Tsang, lying 354 Kms. west of Lhasa at an altitude
of 3,810 m. Overnight stay at the Hotel. |
| Day
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Shigatse
/ Gyantse Drive
This morning we will visit the Panchen Lama's
Tashilhumpu Moanastery, and continue on our drive
to Gyantse (90 Kms) - is a pastoral town between
Lhasa and Shigatse. It is 264 Kms. southwest of
Lhasa, and still retains the charm of a traditional
Tibetan town untouched by modern expansion. As
a crossroad on the principle trade route to India,
it used to be renowned for the excellence of its
carpets. The compound, encircled by on impressive
wall, once contained 19 monasteries, presided
over by the still intact fortress perched atop
a nearby mountain. Later in the day visit the
Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery. Overnight
stay at the Hotel. |
| Day
- 05 |
Gyantse
/ Lhasa Drive
We continue on a full day picturesque drive crossing
over Karola Pass at 5,010m, Kambala Pass at 4,794
m. and a colourful Yamdrok Lake, sometimes along
the Tibetan lifeline river Brahmaputra also known
as Yarlung Tsangpo, to the capital town Lhasa
(264 Kms). |
| Day
- 06/07 |
Lhasa
Drive
Today we will visit the Jokhang Temple, situated
in the heart of Old Lhasa, it houses Tibet's most
precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni
Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese
Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding
to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo. Surrounding
the Jokhang Temple is the bustling Barkhor Market
place, which is the religious and social focus
of Lhasa. Later in the day visit the Potala Palace,
this legendary palace built a top a single hill
is synonymous with Tibet by the first foremost
king Songtsen Gompa. The 5th Dalai Lama expanded
it to its present structure during the 17th century.
This 13 story 1000 room citadel served as the
headquarters of the former "Monastic-state"
of Tibet and was home to successive Dalai Lamas,
who from the latter half of the 18th century used
it as their Winter palace. And largest and second
largest monasteries Depong and Sera, university
and Buddhist learning center. Overnight stay at
the Hotel. |
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Lhasa
/ Kathmandu Drive / Fly
Early this morning you will be picked up from
you respective hotel to be transferred in time
to gonggar airport to connect your flight to Kathmandu.
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- ACCOMODATION IN GUESTHOUSE AND BREAKFAST
- TRANSPORTATION BY JAPANESE LAND CRUISER
(4WD)
- LHASA SIGHTSEEING BY LAND CRUISER
- MONASTERY ENTRANCE FEES
- ENGLISH SPEAKING TIBETAN GUIDE
- TIBET ALIEN TRAVEL PERMIT
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- NEPAL RE-ENTRY VISA FEE
- TRAVEL INSURANCE
- EVACUATION COST
- LXA / KTM FLIGHT FARE (IT IS $327 Inclusive
of all TAX)
- TIBET VISA FEE ($28 + RUSH FEE $17
IF APPLICABLE)
- OTHERS WHICH ARE NOT MENTIONED ON THE
ABOVE INCLUDED ITEMS
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