TIBET, ' The Roof of the world", is a great land of beauty and mystery for tourists, mountaineers and explorers. When you step on the soil of the roof of the world, climb upon the world's highest peak, put on the beautiful Tibetan dress ride the Tibet pony or yak-" The boat of the Alpine plateau", look at the melting of the charming pastoral songs, spend a night in nomad's test taste mouthful of aromatic sweet Tibetan barley beer, drink a cup of specially flavored yak butter tea, eat some tasty mutton, sit around blazing, crackling fire, enjoy the melodious music form the 'Dannijan' six stringed flute, bask in the romantic charm of a night on the high plateau grasslands and explore on foot the mysterious, uninhabited, open spaces, the holy mountains and the sacred lakes, you will have on overwhelming and intoxicating experience which will be the most unforgettable time in your life. The best season for tours in Tibet is, April – November
LHASA: The capital of Tibet, at an altitude of 3650m, is situated on the north of bank of Kyichu River, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo river. Lhasa in Tibetan means " Place of the Gods" and Potala Palace, the Residence of Dalai Lama ( The God King), is the earthly representation of the celestial Palace of Avaloketeswora, The Buddha of infinite compassion whose incarnation in the human form is believed to be the Dalai Lama. It is a city truly blessed by the gods where life is unburried.
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This is an adventure trip for travelers on a budget. The breath-taking trans-Himalayan flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa and Overland route from Lhasa to Nepal offer truly spectacular views of the Himalayas, mountain passes, ancient monasteries and fortresses from bygone era. We begin our tour by exploring fabled Lhasa: the magestic Potala Palace towers over the entire Lhasa valley; the Drepung Monastery is the largest monastic university in the Tibet; the Jokhang is the central cathedral; and the surround Barkhor market is bustling with pilgrim and traders.
Day 01 Arrive Gongari. Transfer to Lhasa
Day 02 AM: Guided Tour of Jokhang oldest Temple of Tibet and Barkhor Market.
PM: Guided Tour of Norbulinka the summer palace of Dalai Lama.
Day 03 AM: Guided tour of Potala, the Winter Palace of Daial Lama.
PM: Guided tour of Drepung the Biggest Monastic University of Tibet.
Day 04 Drive to Gvantse via Yanidrok Lake, 260 KM. Visit Kunibom Stupa and Palcho Monastery.Over Night at Gyantse Hotel.
Day 05 Drive to Shegatse, Enroute visit Shalu Monastery. free Market
PM: Visit Tashilumpho Monastery the seat of Panchen Lama
Day 06 Drive to Xigar, enroute visit Sakva Monastery, Over Night at XiLai,
Day 07 Drive to Zangnmu Via Milarepa Cave Over Night at Zangmu
Day 08 Walk across the friendship Bridge & transfer to Kathmandu
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Booking must be made at least 15 day prior along with a deposit of 50% payment of trip cost. The balance must be paid once arrive in Lhasa.
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