 A
wonderful introduction to the splendour of the range
of classic Himalayan culture, people and landscape.
Driving through the Tibetan plateau you see the
lushness of the foothills as well as the austerity of
the high altitude desert. On the drive from Kathmandu
to Lhasa you will be struck by the unremitting desert
where vast open skies frame dramatic massifs of ice
and stone against brown shot through with occasional
green barley and blue water. There are temples and
palace squares with art rich and varied beyond all
imagination, and monasteries where the air, redolent
with the odours of butter lamps and juniper incense,
carries through the wind centuries of tradition. The
fluttering prayer flags everywhere are the most
obvious expression of the spirituality and faith that
permeates every aspect of the lives of Tibetan
Buddhists. In Nepal, the cosmopolitan history of the
Newars of Kathmandu Valley comes alive in the
sophisticated palace squares. The views of 8,000 m
peaks like Everest, Xixapangma, and Cho Oyu reinforce
the awe-inspiring powers of the natural world.
Mt Kailash (6,700 m) is the most sacred spot for
Hindus and Buddhists alike, and in many worldviews
across Asia this sacred mountain together with its
holy Manasarovar lake are seen as the centre of the
world. The source of four major rivers of the region,
including the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) and the
Indus, this power place rejuvernates all visitors,
helping illuminate their way along the journey of
life. Circumambulating the holy mountain and taking a
dip in the pristine, icy waters of the lake are
supposed to wash away the sins of one lifetime,
therefore the more times one performs this prescribed
pilgrimage, called kora in Tibetan, the closer one
comes to wiping one's karmic slate clean, and 108 kora
performed in one lifetime ensure the devotee nirvana.
Interestingly, though Hindus and Buddhists
circumambulate the holy mountain clockwise, as they
perform all rituals, you will nevretheless see a large
number of Tibetans performing the kora
counter-clockwise. These are adherents of the Bön
faith, the pre-Buddhist animist faith of Tibet that
survives in various degraded forms to this day.
Tentative Program
|
Day |
Program |
|
Day 01 |
Receive at the airport and transfer to the hotel. |
|
Day 02 |
Full day sightseeing of Baudhnatha/Pashupatinath
and Bhaktapur, night at the hotel. |
|
Day 03 |
Full day sightseeing of Kathmandou Durbar
square, monkey temple and Patan Durbar Square, night
at hotel. |
|
Day 04 |
Kathmandu-Zhangmu (by minibus) Night at Htl |
|
Day 05 |
Saga
via lake Peiggutso , Camping |
|
Day
06 |
Dongba Camping |
|
Day 07 |
Paryang, camping |
|
Day 08 |
Darchen, Camping |
|
Day 09 |
Trek
around Mt.Kailash, Camping |
|
Day
10 |
Trek
around Mt.Kailash, Camping |
|
Day
11 |
Trek
around Mt.Kailash, Camping |
|
Day
12 |
Lake
Mansover, Camping |
|
Day
13 |
Lake
Mansover, Camping |
|
Day
14 |
Paryang, Camping |
|
Day
15 |
Dongba Camping |
|
Day
16 |
Snagsabg Camping |
|
Day
17 |
Shigatse night at hotel. |
|
Day
18 |
Gyantse night at hotel. |
|
Day
19 |
Tsedang via Yamdrok Lake, night at hotel. |
|
Day
20 |
Excursion of Tsedang, night at hotel |
|
Day
21 |
Visit
monastery of Samye, night at hotel. |
|
Day
22 |
Visit
Lhasa Potala,Drepung,Ganden,Barkhor etc night at
hotel. |
|
Day
23 |
Visit
around Lhasa, night at hotel. |
|
Day
24 |
Visit
around Lhasa night at hotel. |
|
Day
25 |
airport transfer for return to Ktm.Night at hotel. |
|
Day
25 |
Full
day excursion to Nagarkot , to see the beautiful
mountain including the Everest. Night at hotel. |
|
Day
26 |
Transfer to the airport for back to home. |
Cost on your request
FOR PACKAGES INCLUDING TIBET
All
terms and conditions quoted in the Nepal section
apply. In addition, please note the following:
Cost quoted on itineraries
includes:
-
Airport-hotel transfer at arrival and departure
-
Domestic land and air transport as described in
itinerary
-
Accommodation in Nepal/ Tibet with breakfast as
described in itinerary
-
Full board or camping treks like the Everest
Advanced Base Camp and Mt Kailash
-
All
sightseeing in the company of an English-speaking
guide
-
All
city/ monument /monastery entrance fees
-
Fee
for the Tibet permit/ visa.
-
All
government taxes on said fees
-
Yaks and yak drivers to carry gear and loads during
the Kailash circumambulation
-
Ground transfers in Tibet using Toyota Land
Cruisers,minibus and support truck
-
The
services of our Sherpa staff
-
All
trekking and camping equipment including Gamow bags
(to alleviate severe altitude sickness), sleeping
bags, and oxygen cylinders
Cost
quoted does not include:
-
Your international flight into and out of Nepal
-
Travel insurance
-
Domestic and international airport taxes
-
Lunch and dinner, (except on tented treks), and
drinks in Kathmandu/ Tibet (US$5-10 per day)
-
Tips, souvenirs or other shopping
-
Photography and/ or videography charges in the
monasteries and other tourist attractions.
Insurance
Personal expenses incurred for drinks, snacks, tips,
etc
Any extra cost involved on the road should there be
an unavoidable delay due to, for example, a
landslide or similar unforeseeable events.
Extra nights at any lodge
Yak/ porter for individual use
Rescue/ evacuation and any additions costs
associated with being split from the main group or
from a serious health condition.
Urgent visa fee
Risk & Liability:
We , Tin - Tin Trekking do our best to ensure that you
have a smooth and pleasant journey. When travelling to
Tibet, you should, however, be aware that all
tours/trekking there are run strictly as per
conditions set by the Tibet Tourism Authority.
Therefore neither Tin -Tin Trekking or its agents
shall not be responsible for any change or
cancellation of program due to unavoidable
circumstances such as a road blockade, a flood, snow,
unrest, cancellation of flight, delay in arrival of
clients, sickness or accidents, and breakdown of
vehicles. Any extra cost incurred as a result of any
such occurrence will be borne by the clients on the
spot. It is most important that clients have full
medical and personal accident risk insurance.
Note : The details itinerary day by day will be
provided on your request or after booking.
We do organise any Tibet tour separately from any
destination on your request.
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