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Tibet is best known as the roof of the world, with an average altitude in excess of 3500m & lying to the north of the great Himalayan range which has separated it from its neighbors India, Nepal and Bhutan, much of the country is high-altitude desert. It has been proved as the best tourist destination due to its spectacular mountain views and rich Buddhist culture & many more. The tour to Tibet obviously offers you interesting & fantastic holiday as well as in-depth knowledge about the unique cultural of the locals, their religions & their lifestyles.
This tour definitely offers you some of the most amazing landscape, Tibetan villages, charming view of the Himalayas & many more. The tour provides ample opportunity to explore the side of Tibet, Lhasa as well as the other places that we cross on the journey to Kathmandu.
We stay at least 4 days in Lhasa, there you get lots of time for acclimatization & we easily observe the city’s main attractions which includes the Potala Palace and the Jhokhang Temple. As we leave Lhasa in our Toyota Land cruiser 4 wheel drive, we pass the amazing country. We stay in the best traditional hotels which offers their unique hospitality. You can observe various Buddhist monasteries in the towns of Gyantse & Shigatse.
The main highlight of the trip is visit to EBC. The spectacular mountains view, beautiful landscape, unique Buddhist tradition definitely offer you the memorable & pleasant journey as well as unforgettable experience in your life.
Day 01: Flight Kathmandu (1350m) – Lhasa (3660m)
Early in the morning, we transfer to Tribhuwan International airport for 2 hours long flight to Gongar Airport, Lhasa, on a China Southwest Airlines Boeing 757, takes us right across the main Himalayan range and provides us magnificent mountains views. Upon our arrival at Gongar airport, there we will be met by our agent, & then we start drive. After 2 hours long drive by Land cruiser, we arrive in Lhasa. Overnight at Hotel Yak, Mandala or similar hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Lhasa
Today we’ll visit various Buddhist monasteries including Sera Monastery, one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet, where several hundred monks live and study within it’s whitewashed walls & golden roofs. After lunch, we’ll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jhokhang Temple, possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jhokhang is the Barkor – a maze of narrow cobbled streets, the central market of Lhasa.
Day 03: Sightseeing in Lhasa
This morning, we will visit the Potala Palace which dominates the city of Lhasa, spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. After lunch, we’ll visit the Drepung Monastery which was founded in the 14th century, & was once the largest in the world. with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution.
Day 04: Leisure day in Lhasa
This day is leisure day for acclimatization in Lhasa. We ‘re free to explore further,& we can revisit the favorite monasteries or simply sit in a café & observe the Barkhor and watch the pilgrims as they circumambulate the Jhokhang, stopping regularly to peruse the merchandise at the stalls lining the route.
Day 05: Drive Lhasa – Gyantse (3950m.) – 261 k.m.
Today we begin our overland journey towards Rongbuk valley. We follow the Friendship Highway by jeep, we cross the Khamba La [4794m] from which there are stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso Lake to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa (7252m). As we continue our journey to westwards over another high pass the Karo La (5045m), we can view the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred meters of the road. After few hours, we arrive to Gyantse passing the beautiful valleys and colorful Tibetan villages. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Drive Gyantse (3950m.) – Shigatse (3900m.) – 90 k.m.
Before leaving Gyantse, we can visit the Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum which is a large gold-domed stupa & its many small chapels house an impressive arry of Tibetan Buddhist murals . The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley.
Thereby, we continue the journey to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. After a short drive of only 90kms, we take our lunch. Thereafter, exploring the local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Drive Shigatse (3900m.) – Shegar (New Tingri) (4050m.) – 244 k.m.
Today we restart the journey following the Friendship Highway, through spectacular landscape of Tibet, crossing the highest pass on our journey, the Gyamtso La (5220m). Then we continue towards the plains passing lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herders, en route to Shegar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Drive Shegar (4050m.) – Rongbuk – 68 k.m.
As we leave Shigatse, we turn off the Friendship Highway and head south over the Pang La (5150m) towards the main Himalayan range that give magnificent view stretching from Makalu to Shishapangma. Below the pass, as we turn the corner into the Rongbuk Valley, we can watch the charming view of Everest than ever. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 09: Drive Rongbuk (5000m.) – Tingri (4390m.) – 65 k.m.
Morning we have the opportunity to explore Everest Base Camp (5200m). The base camp itself is dry and barren, besides, the the views of Everest add more fun. It is a truly awe-inspiring place with the sheer north face of the highest mountain in the world towering above us.
We continue our journey along the Friendship Highway after the short break for lunch After driving continously for some hours, we reach Tingri. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Drive Tingri (4390m.) – Zhangmu (2300m.) 181 k.m.
Today we leave Tingri, crossing two high passes, the Lalung La [5124m] and the Shung La [5200m]. On the way, we’re rewarded by the magnificent scenery of the surrounding peaks including Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar.
Then we rejoin the journey towards the arid Tibetan Plateau to Zhangmu on the Nepalese border. As we leave Tibet, it appears an incredibly lush and green town. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Drive Zhangmu (2300m.) – Kodari – Kathmandu (1350m.) – 123 k.m.
Leaving Zhangmu, we join the Friendship Bridge passing the Bhote Koshi River and marks the Chinese – Nepalese border. After that short drive, we say good-bye to our Tibetan guide. Then we drive and walk to Nepalese Immigration Control in Kodari, there we have our Nepalese staff, completing the reentry formalities we’ll drive towards the Kathmandu which may take 5 hours but it depends on road & weather condition.
Lunch / dinner / drinks / alcoholic beverages / Nepal visa, Nepal Re- entry visa, Travel insurance, airport tax.
Where is Tibet? Tibet is a rich and beautiful land with an average altitude over 4,000m (13,120ft) above sea level. Possessing more than fifty peaks above 7,000m (22,960ft), Tibet is home to eleven Himalayan mountains over 8,000m (26,240ft). China, India, Nepal , Sikkim, Bhutan , Burma and Kashmir border the Tibet.
Tibet – People and Culture: Over two million people inhabit this land of rich natural resources and ancient cultures. Spiritual traditions, temples and monasteries, lakes and rivers, and mighty snow clad peaks are just a few of the intoxicating wonders to be experienced by adventurous travelers destined to visit this place.
Buddhism , with a history of some 1,300 years is shaped into a unique form of “Lamasm”. Tibetan history, culture and religion are mixed together and infiltrate every aspect of social life. Tibetan religious arts have a distinctive style with adoption of Indian and Chinese Buddhist influence, thus forming a pearl of Oriental Buddhist art.
People living on the Tibetan plateau, such as Tibetans, Monpas, Lhopas and Moslems, have their own ways of living, marriage, burial and other ceremonies. Festivals in Tibet are in big variety. The Tibetan New Year, the largest festival, is followed by others such as the Wangkor Festival and horse races. For the dead, sky burials, water burials, cremations and stupa burials are practiced, but the sky burial is the most common.
Science and culture in Tibet include technology, medicine, grammar, logic, Buddhist philosophy, rhetoric, words and expressions, syntax, drama and astrology. Tibet is known as the Sea of Songs and Dances; folk songs and dances are diverse, especially during the “Shoton Festival” in August .
How to get there? This unique land is now easily accessible from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Schedule air services fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa, and back every Tuesday and Saturdays with additional flights on Thursdays from July. This flight last a little over one hour and gives you a panoramic view of the Himalayas. Our sponsors have different package tour programs to this fascinating land. They will will give you a reason to get up early. Please check out their Programs to find out how. A trip not be missed in this lifetime!
The best season for Tibet tour is from the end March to end November each year. From end November to end March it gets too cold and flights do not operate during this period. Flights operate from first week April to end November every year.
CHINESE VISA & TRAVEL PERMIT:
You are requested to submit us the following passport information at least 20 days before trip departure for visa procedure. At least 2 days before tour commencement, original passports must reach to our office in Kathmandu.
1. Name in full (as in passport)
2. Sex
3. Nationality
4. Passport Number
5. Date of birth
6. Occupation
TEMPERATURE & CLOTHING
Tibet will have it’s average temperature between 5-20 degree Celsius in the month of April through October. During trekking season, the night temperature in the mountain often falls below freezing. Therefore, you are required to have adequate warm clothes to save from extreme cold. Further, it will be better to dress in layers that can be easily put on & off as required. It is often advisable to carry raincoat because snow or rain can also occur sometimes.
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED:-
– Thermal underwear, woolen or silk long sleeve tops & bottoms
– Woolen shirts, pullover, pants, socks, hat, gloves & scarves
– Down jacket or wind breaker
– Good walking boots or shoes
– Sun hat, sun glass, suntan lotion, torch light, pen knife
– Medicine for common colds, headache, diarrhea & diamox against altitude sickness
HEALTH
It is necessary to be physically fit & healthy for the participate on Tibet tour. Even if, there is no particular age limit guideline, child below 8 years or elderly people exceeding 70 years or more are not advisable to take participation. Doctor’s medical certificate is essential for trip participation. Further more, those who are sufferer of high blood pressure, heart problem or diabetic are not recommending for tour.
INSURANCE
It is most advisable all clients to have full insurance against medical and person accident risk, natural calamities, political instability, etc.
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