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Adventure Overland Tour to Tibet : |
An adventurous
journey which covers most of the best parts of
Tibet. Truly a fabulous tour which offers
awesomely beautiful picturesque landscape,
colourful people and their culture, tranquil
lakes, numerous high passes with stunning views
of the mountains.
Enriched by the
ancient most lavishly decorated monasteries and
temples with chanting saffron colored monks,
ever smiling faces of people and their typical
lifestyle all contributes to this trip a memory
of your lifetime. A land so rich in culture,
tradition and steeped in religion with its
unique landscape, casts an enchanted spell that
holds you in thrill and excitement. A
spectacular panoramic flight over the mighty
Himalayas which has it all for you to witness
it.
Day 01: KATHMANDU –ZHANGMU (2,300 m)-123 Kms.
Departure early morning from Kathmandu. Drive
towards Kodari (Tibet/Nepal border) through
scenic countryside. Breakfast at Dhulikhel.
After completion of immigration formalities at
Kodari/ Zhangmu, we check in at hotel in Zhangmu
or continue drive to Neylam(3,600m) for one and
half hour more through windy uphill road.
Overnight in hotel/guest house.
Day 02: ZHANGMU-XEGAR (4, 350 m)-244Kms.
From Nylam, the drive passes through traditional
Tibetan farm villages to Lalung-la Pass (5,050m)
with outstanding view of Mt. Shisapangma (8013m
highest within Tibet). Continue towards Xegar
via; a town of old Tingri, where you can have a
good view of Mt. Everest (8,848m) on a clear
fine day. Overnight in hotel/guest house.
Day 03: XEGAR- SHIGATSE (3,900m)-150 kms.
Our journey today takes us to the highest pass
on the tour at Gyatshola Pass, 5,220m. Further,
the drive descends to Lhatse town situated on
the route to Mt. Kailash and continue towards
Shigatse; the second largest city in Tibet
honored by famous Tashilumpo Monastery; the seat
of Panchen Lama. Overnight in hotel.
Day 04: SHIGATSE-GYANTSE (3,950m) -90 Kms.
After visiting Tashilumpo Monastery and Shigatse
bazaar, the drive continues to Gyantse; a small
bustling town steeped in history. It lies 261
kms. to south-west of Lhasa, and later became
the main centre for trade with British India We
visit Khumbum Chorten, which was built around
1400 AD.. Overnight in hotel.
Day 05: GYANTSE-LHASA (3, 650m) - 261 kms.
Drive to Lhasa, crossing over Karo- La Pass
(5,010m),Kamba- La Pass (4,795m) and Yamdrok
Tsho-lake well known as turquoise lake. At
leisure you will have time to immerse yourselves
in the crowd of colourful people in Lhasa.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 06: IN LHASA. SIGHTSEEING TOUR TO SERA
MONASTERY, JORKHANG TEMPLE AND BHARKOR BAZAAR.
Tour to Sera Monastery, one of the most
important and old monastery of Tibet as well a
school for Tibetan Buddhism. Visit to Jorkhang
Temple is another interesting place as it boasts
a lot of historic importance and tales of old
days. Conclude the day tour by visiting Bharkor
Bazaar. Overnight in hotel.
Day 07: IN LHASA. SIGHTSEEING TOUR TO POTALA
PALACE AND DREPUNG MONASTERY.
Tour to Potala Palace, originally built during
640 AD. The 13 storied palace stands 117.19m
high with 1000 rooms. Visit to Drepung
monastery, the largest of all monasteries in
Tibet. Overnight in hotel.
Day 08: LHASA-KATHMANDU
After breakfast, early morning we drive for 2
hours to Gonggar Airport. An hour scenic flight
back to Kathmandu over the majestic Himalayan
range has the most spectacular view of Everest
(8848m), Makalu (8462m) and some of its
adjoining peaks. Upon arrival at Kathmandu
airport our staff will transfer you to the
Hotel.
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