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. The views of 8,000 m peaks like Everest,
Xixapangma, and Cho Oyu reinforce the awe-inspiring
powers of the natural world. In Nepal, the
cosmopolitan history of the Newars of Kathmandu Valley
comes alive in the sophisticated palace squares.
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
Ktm-Lhasa (by flight), drive to Tsetang. Night at
hotel Tsetang
Day 05
Visit of monasteries Samye, Yumbulakand. Night at
hotel Tsetang
Day 06
Visit of Mindroling hotel Tsetang
Day 07
Lhasa- visit a Jokhang temple, Barkhor Bazaar,
Night at hotel Flora
Day 08
Visit Potala palace, Drepung Monastery Night at
hotel Flora
Day 09
Visit of Sera Monastery and arounds hotel. Flora.
Day 10
Visit of monastery Ganden. Night at hotel. Flora
Day 11
Drive to Reting, Night at damxung (guest house)
Day 12
Bird Sanctuary to Lake Namtso and Night at hotel.
Flora
Day 13
Lhasa-Gyantse Gyantse Hotel.
Day 14
Stupa Kumbun & Phalkhor Monasteries, Drive to
Shigatse. Hotel Shigatse.
Day 15
Tashilumpo- Drive to Shakya night at G.H. Tingri.
Day 16
Tingri-Everest- Milarepa Zhangmu - Hotel Zhangmu.
Day 17
Zhangmu/Ktm(by minibus)-night at hotel.
Day 18
Full day excursion to Nagarkot, to see the
beautiful mountain including the Everest. Night at
hotel.
Day
19
Transfer to the airport for back to home.
Cost: US$ 2150
per person (min 2pax), Single supplement US$
250
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.