Magnificent temples, mountain pases, snow-capped peaks, nomad camps, pilgrims - this is truly a journey to stir the senses and nourish the soul - of all the destinations in Asia, the most sacred and sublime. The days of travel are long, the roads are dusty and bumpy, the scenery will take your breath away.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu or Chengdu.
Day 2: Half day walking tour, Kathmandu or Panda Breeding Center, Chengdu.
Day 3: Fly to Lhasa.
Days 4-6: Lhasa - explore this fantastic city including guided tours of the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung & Sera Monasteries.
Days 7-8: A scenic drive to Gyantse where you visit Pelkor Choede & Gyantse Kumbum before the short drive to Shigatse.
Days 9-10: Tashilumpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama and Sakya, once the heart of Tibetan political power.
Days 11-13: Magnificent valleys, herds of grazing yak, goats and sheep, passes topped by prayer flags and few permanent settlements mark the journey towards Tibets ancient heartland.
Days 14-16: The giant snow-topped pyramid of Kailash stands apart and distinct from those around it, dominating the landscape. The 53-kilometer kora is one of the most sacred of pilgrimage circuits in the world. The four great rivers (Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Indus and Ganges) have their source near Lake Manasarovar. It is an incredibly beautiful lake, usually cobalt blue, though can turn into an angry, churning black during storms.
Days 17-18: Retrace the route as far as Saga before turning south via the mirror-like Piku Tso (lake) towards Nyalam.
Days 19-20: Awesome passes are followed by the dramatic descent to Zhangmu and on to Kathmandu.
Days 21: Depart
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Group Departure:
USD 1650 p/p (minimum 4 people)
Private Departure (Cost / per person):
- 1pax USD 3875
- 2pax USD 2315
- 3pax USD 1900
- 4pax USD 1650 (1 landcruiser)
- 5pax USD 1825
- 6pax USD 1650
larger group - cost on request
Single supplement: USD 326
Flight Cost: USD 316 Kathmandu-Lhasa / USD 210
What is Included:
- Accommodation Kathmandu, Chengdu, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse Twin share
- Other accommodation twin or multi share
- Land transport as per itinerary
All airport transfers
Sightseeing as per itinerary
English speaking interpreter/guide
Tibet entry permit & visa authorisation for those joining in Kathmandu.
What is not Included
Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry
Meals
International flights and departure taxes
Visa and passport fees
Travel insurance
Emergency evacuation
Tips and gratuities
Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of Royal Mountain Travel (eg. Landslides).
Also see tour packages in:
Asia
Tibet
Mountain/Rock Climbing
Hiking & Trekking
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