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KATHMANDU-NYALAM
(3600 M)-154 km.
Departure at 5:30 am from Adventure Nepal Experienced
Adventure Treks (P.) Ltd. Thamel after an approx.
5 hours drive we reach KODARI (China/Nepal Boarder).
Further half hr. drive by jeep/truck will bring
us to Zhangmu, where after completion of Immigration
formalities all check drive to Nyalam (2 hrs).
Over night in guest houe. |
| Day-02 |
NYALAM-LHATSE
(3950M)- 370 KM:
From Nyalam, the road follows starting of BHOTE
KOSHI, after 1 hr. drive you will be able to view
Milarepa cave. drive bring us to NYALAM PASS (5320
m) with the JUGAL HIMAL in view. A continued drive
via LALUNGLA (5050M) will bring us in view or
MT. LANGTANG (7245m), MT. XIXAPANGMA (8013m),
MT. DORJE LAKPA 6980m), MT. MAKALU(8464m), MT.
EVEREST (8848m), MT. LHOTSE 8516m), & MT.
CHO YU (8201m). Over night in guest house. |
| Day-03 |
LHATSE-XIGATSE(
3900m) -210 kms.
Lhatze is 6/7 hr. away over a 5220 m pass Near
the petrol station, there is a small restaurant
where tea/snacks are available reach XIGATSE,
the place of the famous TASHILUMPO MONASTERY the
seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with
its huge Thanka wall clearly visible on north
side of the road. Over night in guest. |
| Day-04 |
XIGATSE-GYANTSE
(3950m)-90KM
After visiting TASHILUNPO MONASTRY in the morning
including the Bazaar of XIGATSE, drive to GYANTSE
which is 03 hr. Gyantse is small bustling town
steeped in history. It lies 264 km South West
of Lhasa on the northern back of NYANG CHU river.
In the 15th century it served as the capital of
small kingdom. Visit KUMBUM CHORTEN & PHKLKOR
MONASTERY which was built around 1400 AD it later
become the main centre for trade with British
India. Over night in guest. |
| Day-05 |
GYANTSE-LHASHA(3650m)-260km.
08 hr. drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the KAROLA
PASS (5010m) and KAMABALA PASS (4795m). The KAROLA
climbs between two lofty mountains, NOZING KHANGSA
(7223m) and RALUNG (6236m) while driving you will
see the YAMDROK TSO (Turquoise lake) which takes
approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing
KAMBALA, Lhasa valley is seen to the north. You
will also cross the Brahmaputra River. Reaching
Lhasa and check in hotel. The accompanied guide
will reconfirm you onward airline ticket. Over
night in guest house. |
| Day-06/07 |
IN
LHASA:
These days you will be engrossed with sight seeing
and excursions of THE POTOLA PALACE, THE JOKHANG
TEMPLE surrounding BARKHOR market DREPUNG MONASTERY
and SERAMONSTERY. Over night in guest. |
| Day-08 |
Lhasa-Kathmandu:
Transfer to airport 2 hr. our representative will
assist you. Departure of flight for KATHMANDU
would be approx. 10:00 hr CHINA STANDARD TIME
and arriving KATHMANDU at 09 hr. NEPAL STANDARD
TIME, flight Lhasa ? Kathmandu takes 01 hour ten
minutes. During the flight you will see the following:
YARLUNG TSANGPO RIVER, LAKE YAMDROK, MT. KANCHENJUNGA
(8586 m) Mt. Everest (8848 mtrs.) and many more
snow caped peaks. |
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CLOTHING ACCESSORIES:
From Oct.- March warm clothes are required to fight the
frosty cold. From April-September light clothes to shun
the scorching heat. However a jacket and a sweater are advised
throughout the year as the weather may unexpectedly change
at any time. The recommended items are: A domestic first
aid kit, toilet and tissue papers, flashlight, sleeping
bag, comfortable walking shoes, dust masks, utility knife,
sun hat, sun glasses, suntan lotion and a limited number
of clothes.
CUSTOMS:
There is no permission on still and video cameras, tape
recorders or radios as long as they are registered with
a custom official. Printed matters considered unsuitable
by the Chinese Government are prohibited. Customs regulations
forbid the export of art objects created prior to 1959 or
souvenirs in amounts deemed to be excessive.
FOOD & DRINKS:
Tibet has only a handful of towns and Tibetan cuisine is
not exactly the most varied in the world. It is a handy
to carry. Anything that can be brewed 2 with hot, water
instant coffee, drinking chocolate, tea (bags) soup cubes,
vegemite nuts and raisins, chocolate, dry foods and biscuits.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Government offices are usually closed on SATERDAY and SUNDAY.
CURRENCY:
The people’s money used by millions of Chinese everyday,
circulates in notes a of 1,2,5, 10 and 50, 100 Yuan, 1,2
Jiao, 1,2 and 5 fen. There are also coins for 1, and 5 fen.
With the Chinese Currency Renminbi, one Yuan is divided
into 10 jiao, into 10 fen. (app US$ 1 =10 yuan).
CANCELLATION POLICY:
A cancellation charge of 50% for confirmed booking up to
SEVEN DAYS before departure to TIBET will be charged after
which NO REFUND will be entertained. Further under no circumstance
will there be a refund on NO SHOW UPS and DELAY in ARRIVALS.
HEALTH & ALTITUDE PROBLEMS:
Traveling in Tibet involves high altitude and can be strenuous.
Clients with heart and lung problems or blood diseases should
consult their doctor before booking the trip. Very rare
cases of altitude sickness have been reported. Simple headache,
fever, loss of appetite and stomach disorders can happen
before the acclimatization. Advised, drink approx. 04 liters.
Of water per day, do no strain yourself, move slowly, breathe
deeply and take regular rests please do not smoke &
do not drink alcohol.
Our most competitive cost for your kind acceptance
US$ 750 per person.
Which includes:
All transfer by tourist bus to border, jeep, border -Lhasa,
flight Lhasa-Kathmandu, sightseeing in route and Lhasa,
lodge accommodation along the way in two in sharing basis
with breakfast. Monastery entrance fees, one English speaking
guide for all tour, budget hotel in Lhasa, Tibet travel
permit, group visa etc.
Exclude in cost:
Meals, personal expenses, airport tax, insurance, emergency
visa fees, tips, extra portering charges incase of land
slide on the way porter fee etc.
Kind note:
We will need your passport and one passport size photos
one week earlier to process Tibet travel permit. It can
be done earlier then one week but you will have to pay US$
17 per person for emergency fee.
For American Nationality US$ 31 extra for visa
To get split visa each client has to pay US$ 25 per person.
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