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Tibet Lhasa Tours

Tibet Lhasa Tour ::

Destination: Asia, China, Tibet
Tour Duration: 8 Days
Accommodation: Hotels/Guest houses
Transportation: Fly in Fly out (Air)
Best season: March - October

Overview:

Fmed as the Roof of the World, TIBET has fascinated humanity for centuries. This land beyond the mighty Himalayas, on the highest plateau of the world, was inaccessible to the outside world and has always been a challenge to all mortal beings as a unique destination: Tibet is a land of spectacular skylines, majestic mountain peaks, breath taking canyons, serene high-land lakes, rolling pastures and farmlands & pristine Forests. It also is a land of ancient Buddhist culture, artistic monasteries and centuries-old caravan trails. Its snow-covered mountains and windswept plateau are the highest in the world. The world's highest mountain - Mount Everest, rises in southern Tibet. Ka-erh in western Tibet, with an elevation of more than 15,000 feet (4,570 meters) above sea level, is believed to be the highest town in the world. The valley bottoms in Tibet are higher than the mountains of most countries. Tibet has an area of about 471,700 square miles (1,221,600 square kilometers), an average elevation of 16,000 feet (4,880 meters) and a population of 2.3 million. This "land of awesome mysteries", forbidden not only by man but also by nature, is appealing to all explorers, scholars, pilgrims and adventurers searching for the "REAL SHANGRI-LA".

There will be 3 flights in week usually from May to September i.e. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and possible to have a 2 days to weeks trip based on two way flight. The program below is just a model one and possible as per your interest, time and budget.

 
Itinerary:
 

Day 01: Upon arrive in Kathmandu. We meet you at the airport & transfer to Hotel on B/B Plan.

Day 02: Receive Tibet Visa (for visa we need original passport) + also you can make an optional tour or make trip preparation, Hotel on B/B Plan.

Day 03: Depart from Katmandu by air to Lhasa . Arrival at Gonggar Airport . Time at leisure. Overnight Lhasa .

 

Day 04: A full day sightseeing. Visit the Potala Palace ; The residence of Dalai Lama; the Jokhang Lhakhang and stroll around the market area. O/n Lhasa

 

Day 05: Visit the Drepung Monastery, the largest monastery in Tibet . This 14th. Century monastery once housed more than 10,000 monks. Later on visit the Norbulingpa Park , the summer Palace of the Dalai Lama.

 

Day 06: Drive to the Sera Monastery, the second largest in Tibet . This yellow sect monastery was very important, politically, during the days of Dalai Lama. And afternoon visit to Buddhist Nunnery.

 

Day 07: Early morning drive to the airport for departure to Katmandu by flight. Sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur city, evening farewell dinner at Nepali cultural dance restaurant, Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Final departure, Transfer to airport flight onward.

 
Incuded on Cost
  • All necessary Tibet travel permits
  • All accommodation as per itinerary in Nepal.
  • Transportation in Tibet with 4WD Land Cruiser (normal model)
  • Budget accommodation in Tibet on sharing basis with breakfast
  • Sightseeing in Lhasa as per itinerary.
  • English speaking Tibetan Guide
  • Monastery entry fees / sightseeing entrance fees
  • Lhasa - Kathmandu - Kathmandu air ticket.
  • Tibet group visa
  • All applicable taxes and Ghale Treks service charges.
Cost Does Not Includes
  • Meals other than breakfast in Tibet (Two meals i.e. lunch & dinner costs approximately US $ 8 to US $ 10)
  • Airport tax in Kathmandu (US $ 25) while flying to Lhasa
  • Nepal re-entry visa fee (US $ 30)
  • Your travel insurance
  • Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
 
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