We
begin our tour by exploring Yarlung Tsangpo Valley,
the cradle of Tibetan civilization. It is here as per
legend the ogress & the monkey mated & the Tibetan
race began. The whole region is culturally & historically
very rich & boast of early historical monuments
such as the Samye Monastery, the first monastic institution
built in early 7th century;
Yumbulakhang, the first palace built for a Tibetan king;
Samye Chimpu, a cave complex & once a retreat for
Guru Rinpoche. We continue to Lhasa visiting Mindroling
Monastery en route.
Lhasa, the forbidden city
is the heart & soul of Tibet for centuries &
is still a city of wonders. The majestic Potala palace
dominates the Lhasa skyline & is the residence
of the Dalai Lamas. Jokhang, the central cathedral
is the spiritual heart of Lhasa & is its most
sacred temple. Encircling the Jokhang Temple is the
bustling & fascinating Barkhor market & the
devotional pilgrim circumambulation circuit. Other
attractions include visits to Sera & Drepung Monastery,
Tibet's great monastic universities & Norbulinka,
the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day
-01:
Arrive
Lhasa. Transfer to Tsedang. Check into hotel.
Walking tour of Tibetan part of the town.
Day-02:
Explore
Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, the cradle of Tibetan
civilization – visit Samye
Monastery & Yumbulakhang.
Day-03
:
Drive
to Lhasa. En route visit Mindroling Monastery.
Check into hotel.
Visit Jokhang Temple & the Barkhor Market.
Day-04
:
Guided
sightseeing tour Potala, the Winter palace
of the Dalai Lame & Drepung & Nechung
Monastery.
AM-
Guided sightseeing tour of Sera Monastery
& Ramoche Tsuglakhang.
After
early morning breakfast transfer to airport
to connect flight to Kathmandu/Chengdu/Beijing.
HOTEL
TOUR
COST
(Twin Share Basis on BB)
MIN (4PAX)
SUPPLEMENT
SURCHARGE
DELUXE
USD 550 per person
Single Supplement – USD 200
2 PAX
3 PAX
STANDARD
SD 475 per person
Single Supplement – USD 125
USD 150
USD 75
BUDGET
USD 375 per person
Single Supplement – USD 50
USD 30 per person
Single Supplement - USD 10
AIRFARE EXTRA
KTM-LXA-KTM – USD 748
CTU-LXA-CTU
– USD 485
PEK-LXA-PEK
– USD 730
Services Included:
Airport transfers and portage.
Entrance fees and permits.
All excursions and activities.
3 nights in hotels on twin sharing basis on Bed
and Breakfast plan.
Services Excluded:
Airfare and taxes.
Laundry, bar, Phone bills.
Tips and trip insurance.
3 nights in hotels on twin sharing basis on Bed
and Breakfast plan.
Tibet
Tour & Trekking
