Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace
Tibet is a rich and beautiful land with an average altitude over 4,000m (13,120ft) above sea level. Possessing more than fifty peaks above7,000m (22,960ft), Tibet is home to eleven Himalayan mountains over 8,000m (26,240ft). China, India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Burma and Kashmir all border Tibet. Over two million people inhabit this land of rich natural resources and ancient cultures.
Spiritual traditions, temples and monasteries, lakes and rivers, and mighty snow clad peaks are just a few of the intoxicating wonders to be experienced by adventurous travelers who get the opportunity to visit this land. Buddhism, with a history of some 1,300 years is shaped into a unique form of "Lamaism". Tibetan history, culture and religion are mixed together and infiltrate every aspect of social life. Tibetan religious arts have a distinctive style with adoption of Indian and Chinese Buddhist influence, thus forming a pearl of Oriental Buddhist art. The various people who live on the Tibetan plateau, such as Tibetans, Monpas, Lhopas and Moslems, each have their own unique of traditions of marriage, burial birth, and other ceremonies. Festivals in Tibet are numerous providing many opportunities for large and exciting celebrations. So come and visit the land rich in mountains, monks, mystery and adventure.
Tibet remains one of the most interesting, remote and undeveloped part of the world, situated at an average elevation of 5000m (16500ft) above sea level. Its limited facilities for tourists are only now approaching a reasonable standard.
A trip to Tibet is not for the faint hearted; the travelling can be hard, adventurous and often unpredictable. Due to Tibet's high altitude travelers with a history of heart, lung or anemia problems should consult a doctor before considering a visit.
Visitors should also understand before taking this trip that Tibet was only opened to tourism in recent years. The infrastructure of the Tourist industry is still very basic in the remote country. Please do not expect the standards you are accustomed to in the west. However, every effort will be made under the circumstances to ensure a smooth and pleasant trip.
Itinerary:
01 Arrival and transfer to the Hotel.
02 Trip commences in Kathmandu , introductions and formalities
03 Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
04 Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa - Hotel Himalaya
05 Lhasa - sightseeing
06 Lhasa - sightseeing
07 Lhasa - sightseeing
08 Drive to Gyantse
09 Sigatse
10 Sigatse
11 Drive to Shegar
12 Rombuck Monastry
13 Rombuck Monastry
14 Drive to Zhangbu
15 Kathmandu
16 City tour of kathmandu, Trip concludes in kathmandu.
17 Rest, Shopping.
18 Departure.
Price For The Trip:
The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.
Cost Include:
• Airport Pick up
and Drop
• Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees
• Twin share accommodation in respective hotels
• Tours and transfers with English speaking guide
• All land transport in 4-Wheel Drive jeeps
• Breakfast everyday.
Cost Exclude:
• China Group Visa fees (US$ 58.00 per person)and For USA
Nationality(US$142 per person)
Flight Ticket (Kathmandu-Lhasa/Lhasa-Kathmandu)
• Departure Tax at Kathmandu airport (Rs. 1600)
• lunches & dinners; refreshments, bottled/alcoholic
drinks
• any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.)
• photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites
• Nepal re-entry Visa (multiple entry visas are available)
• extras cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when
applicable
• Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes,
cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to
landslides/ road blockage or otherwise
• Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport, etc.).
