Monday, January 24, 2011

Kathmandu Lasha Tour



This is one of the most popular tour we operate from Kathmandu. Travelers who have limited time frame can take this tour with us. This your takes you to Lhasa via the Kathmandu - Lhasa high way. One the way, we visit Sakya Monastery, Shigatse, Shalu Monastry and Gyantse.

Start your journey to Tibet with a spectacular flight over the snow capped Himalayan mountains past Mt. Everest, Malaku and Kanchanjunga. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and walk amongst the crowded Tibetan market - the bustling Barkor Bazaar. Drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake on the way to the historic town of Gyantse with its unique multi-storied Kumbum Stupa
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TRIP FACTS:Activities : 8 day tibet lhasa tour with sightseeing and 2 night's accommodation with breakfast.

Destination : Lhasa, Gyangtse, Zhangmu...

Trip Duration : 10 days

Group Size : Min. 2 / Max.20

Best Season :
 February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November & December.

Trip Grade : 3

Daily walking Hour: 
Approx. 4-6
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Itinerary of 
Kathmandu - Lhasa Tour
Day 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU AND TRANSFER TO HOTEL.
Day 02: FLIGHT KATHMANDU TO LHASA / ARRIVE INLHASA
Fly from Kathmandu to Gongar Airport, Lhasa in Tibet and transfer to Hotel.  
Day 03: LHASA SIGHTSEEING
Guided sightseeing tour of Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama; Drepung, the biggest monastic university of Tibet & Nechung Monastery, temple of the State oracle of Tibet. Hotel.  
Day 04: LHASA SIGHTSEEING
Guided sightseeing tour of Jokhang, the central cathedral of Tibet, Barkhor, the bustling Lhasa market encircling the Jokhang Temple, Tibetan Medical Center & Norbulinka Palace. Hotel.  
Day 05: LHASA - GYANGTSE
Drive via Yamdrok Tso, the Turquoise Lake, to Gyangtse across Kampa-la (5050 m) & Karo-la (5045 m) passes. Visit Kubum Stupa & Pelkor Chode Monastery. Hotel.  
Day 06: GYANGTSE - SHALU - SHIGATSE
Drive to Shigatse. En route visit Shalu Monastery. Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen Lama who is the 2nd in the Tibetan Buddhist religious hierarchy & Shigatse Market. Hotel. 
Day 07: SHIGATSE - SAKYA - SHEGAR
Drive to Shegar across Tsou-la pass (4500 m) & Gyatso-la pass
(5220 m). En route visit Sakya Monastery. Hotel. 
Day 08: SHEGAR - ZHANGMU
Drive over Lalung-la pass to Zhangmu. Enjoy great views of the peaks of the Himalayan Range. 
Day 09: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
DAY 10: DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU.

Note: 
It is possible to combine with some other activities such as white water rafting and wildlife safari. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday.
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Service Includes
  • 2 night's accommodation in 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin share basis with breakfast
  • 8 nights accommodation in Tibet using guesthouse /camp.
  • Tibet Visa & Permit Fee [Normal visa].
  • Yaks & Yak Men for luggage during trip.
  • Ground transfers in Tibet using Toyota Land Cruisers or bus as applicable.
  • Services of English speaking guide in Tibet.
  • Services of our trekking equipment and Sherpa staff.
  • All Trekking & camping equipment including Gyamo Bags, Sleeping bags and oxygen cylinders.
Service Excludes
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Evacuation cost.
  • Use of satellite phone for personal use.
  • Extra nights in hotel/lodge (due to any reason).
  • Using nights not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Yak/porter for personal use while crossing Nepal Tibet border.
  • Pony & pony man for person use. Our tibet guide will assist and arrange pony but you will be paying directly to pony man)
  • Extra cost incurred in the event of any delays such a s flight cancellation / postponement due to bad weather etc.
  • Hot spring bath is possible (only in Nyalam, and Chu Gomba on direct payment basis)
  • Rescue/evacuation or all the extra cost because of partition from the main group or serious health condition.
  • No cost is including for those who separate from the main group
  • Tipping and any other expenses of personal nature and which is not mentioned above
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