Please note: THIS TOUR IS DESIGNED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 PERSONS!
Among all the Buddhist communities in Asia, Tibet has preserved the most original forms of Indian Buddhism, partly because of its remoteness but mainly because it has allowed spiritual beliefs to permeate its culture and people's conscience almost entirely. From the 8th to the 10th century AD, Tibet witnessed the birth of more than 20 religious schools, each deriving from distinct lineages of Buddhism, and among these the most influential were the Nyingmapa, Kagyupa and Gekupka.
In this tour, we fly to Lhasa and then drive to the birthplace of the Tibetan nation at Tsedang, visiting the tombs of the early Religious Kings and crossing the Tsangpo – the world’s highest river – to Tibet’s first temple, Samye, founded in the early 700s by the Precious Teacher, Padmasambhava, then to Lhasa and stay for a few days in this Holy City’s shrines and monasteries. Another dramatic Himalayan drive takes us past sparkling snow peaks and over lofty passes to Gyantse and Shigatse, treasure-houses of art and devotion. And, at trip’s end, we are confident that you will have a deeper understanding of why it is crucial to the world’s spiritual ecology that Tibetan culture be preserved and protected.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly to Tibet in the morning and drive to Tsedang for elevation acclimatization. Afternoon visit Yumbu Lagan and Changzhu Monastery.
Day 2: Visit Samye Monastery, believed to be Tibet‘s first monastery. Drive to Lhasa in the afternoon and visit Barkhor Street, Kora or pilgrimage route around the Jokhang Temple's circumference.
Day 3: Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Tibetan Carpet Factory and Dropenling Handicraft Development Center
Day 4: Visit Jokhang Temple. Hospital of Tibetan Traditional Medication and Tibetan Family Visit
Day 5: Moderate day hike to Pabongka Monastery, Tashi Choling and onwards to Sera Monastery in time for afternoon debating
Day 6: Lhasa to Shigatse via Yamdrok Tso Lake (4408 m). Arrive at Shigatse in the afternoon when we check out a lovely local market and kora of Tashilunpo Monastery if time permits.
Day 7: Shigatse Day Hike. We enjoy a moderate climb to the Chack La pass at 4470m and savor the stunning views of the Ngor monastery. We spend a special overnight camping near the village with charming surroundings.
Day 8: Visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in the morning and drive back to Lhasa in the afternoon.
Day 9: Fly out Lhasa to gateway cities of Beijing, Chengdu, Hong Kong or Katmandu.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Airfares: Depends on the departure city
Price Includes:
- All hotel accommodations based on double occupancy, including tax and service
- All meals as stated in the itinerary highlighting the local cuisine with water, tea, coffee,
local beer, and soft drinks.
- Group airport arrival and departure transfers
- All ground transportation in private air conditioned vehicle with bottled water and snacks
on coach.
- All sightseeing, entrance fees .
- Services of local guides, site experts, and other support personnel.
- Tibet Travel Permit
Price Excludes:
- International airfare
- Any en route stopovers, hotels, and meals to and from China
- Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
- Passport and visa fees
- Items of a personal nature such as, laundry, mail, phone calls, faxes, spa treatments, hard liquor
- Normal level of gratuities for local guides and drivers
- Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage insurance.
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Archeology/History
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