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NAMTSO LAKE-CENTRAL
TIBET & EBC ADVENTURE
Trek
type : Hotel/Guest House
Trek Grade :
Challenging
Duration : 18 days ( 14 days Tibet
Adventure)
Activities : Sightseeing
Best Time to go : April To October
Departure dates : Every Saturday & Tuesday
of April to October
Day 1: Arrival and
transfer to hotel O/n Hotel Royal Singi.
Day
2: Prepare for Tibet. Optional city tour in Kathmandu
Valley. O/n Hotel Royal Singi.
Day 3: you (by
China airlines) will be landed at Lhasa Gonggar
Airport (96km from the main city) at 13:35pm Chinese
time. Transfer to Tsetang o/n Hotel Tsetang.
Day 4: AM visit Syame Monastery and PM Visit
Yumbulakhang Palace & Trandduk temple o/n Hotel
Tsetang.
Day 5: IN LHASA Drive to Lhasa and
visit MINDROLYN MONASTERY en route, o/n Lhasa Jinbo
Grand hotel.
Day 6: IN LHASA After Breakfast
drive to Lake Namtso(245KM) from Lhasa to the north.
Enjoying the glory of sunset over the lake, you can
view the Peak of NYIANCHENTANGULA 7162M. O/N Guest
house.
Day 7: Namtso Lake to Lhasa: In the
morning enjoying in the sunrise over the lake, snow
Mountain Peak near by in sun's glory, After breakfast
drive to LHASA o/n Lhasa Jinbo Grand hotel.
Day 8: In Lhasa
Haven't you always
dreamed of visiting the ancient Tibetan monasteries?
Our knowledgeable English speaking guide will show you
everything there is to see in some of these renowned
sights. First off we will explore the beautifully
preserved Sera Monastery. Many of the pictures you see
of Tibet are of these buildings with their white
washed walls and golden roofs. To this day several
hundred monks live and study in this architecture. The
afternoon will be spent exploring the Jokhang temple
and Norbulingka. The Norbunglinka is another
astounding piece of architecture and was once the
summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Jokhang Temple will
provide you one of your first sights of devout
Tibetans, as hundreds visit this sacred shrine each
day. The central market of Lhasa, the Barkor,
surrounds the Jokhang Temple. In these cobbled streets
you can experience more Tibetan culture and even
purchase some amazing crafts. o/n Lhasa Jinbo Grand
hotel.
Day 9: In Lhasa
To explore some
of the ancient quarters of the Dalai Lama we will
visit Potala Palace in the morning. Be prepared for
astonishment as this grand palace has been around
since before the 17th century. To add even more
history and culture we will also visit Drepung
Monastery. Once home to over 10,000 monks, the Drepung
Monastery is still a beautiful sight to see.
Miraculously it was one of the few sights to escape
the Cultural Revolution without widespread damage.o/n
Lhasa Jinbo Grand hotel.
Day 10: In
Lhasa
Today is a day for you to relax, properly
acclimatize, and further explore Lhasa. The choices
range from enjoying a meal in one of the excellent
restaurants to exploring more monasteries or browsing
in the towns markets. Take it easy and have a great
day! o/n Lhasa Jinbo Grand hotel.
Day 11:
DRIVE LHASA - GYANTSE
In the morning we will
depart from Lhasa and travel in Land cruisers along
the Friendship highway. Numerous passes, such as
Khambo La and Kharo La, provide wondrous views of the
Himalayan range. A colossal glacier rises nearly
straight up from the road as we pas Kharo La. The
drive is no daunting task as we pass through many more
beautiful Tibetan valleys and quiet villages along the
way. Our final destination is the first class Gyantse
hotel.
Day 12: DRIVE GYANTSE-
SHIGATSE
We will be given the opportunity of
experiencing more wondrous Tibetan culture as we see
the Gyantse Dzong and Kumbum. Expansive views of the
valley can be seen from the ancient Dzong fort. The
Kumbum is much more than a stupa, as it is surrounded
by numerous Tibetan murals and small chapel houses.
Even if you are no art connoisseur you will be amazed
by these ancient murals and architecture.
We
continue on with a short drive to Shigatse, the second
largest city in Tibet. Not a minute is wasted as we
have a full afternoon of exploring the local markets
and monasteries. It is very intriguing to see how
ancient Tibetan culture compares to the modern day
culture we will experience. There are endless amounts
of sights, both modern and ancient, to see around this
city. o/n Hotel Manosarovar or Hotel SIGATSE.
Day 13: DRIVE SHIGATSE - SHEGAR
Once
more we will drive along the Friendship Highway and
immerse ourselves in the wondrous views of the Tibetan
plateau. Along the way we will cross our highest pass
of the journey, Gyamtso La, as well as numerous
nomadic herders. The night will be spent in the
comfortable Hotel Quomolongma or Hotel Xegar.
Day 14: DRIVE SHEGAR RONGBUK
We will
leave Shegar in the morning and cross the Pang La
pass. The view from the top is truly awe-inspiring as
nearly the entire Himalayas are laid out before you.
This may be your first real glimpse of Everest.O/n
Guest house.
Day 15: RONGBUK EVEREST
BC
Our ninth day will be spent enjoying the
barren yet awe-inspiring surroundings of the Everest
Base Camp. It is a life changing experience to stare
up into the world's largest mountain. O/n Guest house
Day 16: DRIVE RONGBUK - NYALAM
On our
second to last day we will rejoin the Friendship
Highway and experience another amazing drive through
Tibet. Once again we will cross two high passes with
magnificent Himalayan views. Towards the end of the
day we will descend from the Tibetan plateau and
arrive in Nyalam. It is a huge relief for many to
arrive back in this lush town with showers and beds.
O/N Guest house.
Day 17: DRIVE NYALAM -
KATHMANDU
Today is a sad day for most as we
end our journey. In the morning we will cross the
Friendship Bridge and head back into Nepal. We must
bid a fond farewell to our Tibetan guide and go
through all the necessary border paperwork. Our
Nepalese staff will meet you on the other side and
take you your last five hours into Kathmandu o/n Hotel
Royal Singi.
Day 18: Day free in Kathmandu o/n
Hotel Royal Singi.
Day 19: Transfer to Airport
for onwards destination.
Cost:
We will be pleased to quote you a price based
on your requirements. Please submit the
booking/enquiry form or give us a call. Or send us an
Email
Cost includes: 4 Night
hotel Royal singi on BB plan In Kathmanu. One day city
tour in kathmandu valley. All hotel and Guest house On
BB Plan in Tibet as per itinerary above. All land
transportation. (Land crusier 4500 new model during
the visit to Tibet). Tibet permit & entrance fee
of Monastery, Tibet visa. sightseeing in Tibet with
English spoken guide as per itinerary above. Air fare
Kathmandu to Lhasa. China Custom formalities, drive
down to Friendship bridge, exit to Nepal AM then
transfer to Kathmandu by private Transport.
Not included : All personal
expenses. Travel & health insurance. Lunch &
drinks. Airport Taxes in Kathmandu airport Rs 1695 PP.
Medical expenses, Rescue charge if applicable. Extra
expenses occurring due to illness. Accident. Road
blockage, Landslides. Snow fall and floods etc to hire
extra transport and facilities etc. staff tips, Nepal
re-entry visa. Any extra cost which is not mentioned
above.
The above itinerary and times are a
guide only. The itinerary may change at any time due
to weather and/or trail conditions or for any other
reason deemed necessary by the trek leader. Your
Leader will always make the final decision after
assessing the situation and consulting with our Nepali
crew and the group members. Trekking times are
estimated only but have been calculated to give the
trekker a comfortable pace throughout the trek.
Challenging Treks:- these
treks will involve high altitude activity and the
occasional pass-crossing with walks of up to 9 hours
per day with altitudes not exceeding 6000 metres.
These are physically demanding treks.
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