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Contact
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| (7 nights / 8 days Tour – Drive
in /fly out or vice versa) |
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This
is an Adventure trip for travelers on a limited time
& Budget. The breathtaking overland route from Kathmandu
to Lhasa offers truly spectacular views of the Himalayas,
High mountain passes, ancient monasteries, fortresses
& culture from a by gone era.
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Departure:
Tuesdays & Saturdays |
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Kathmandu
to Zhangmu (altitude - 2300m/ 7,544ft): |
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Meeting
at Nepal Trailblazer Trekking Company Trekking office at 6 AM. And
6 hour drive to Kodari (China / Nepal border) then
onto Zhangmu. On the drive, you will see a variety
of landscapes and mountains views as you pass through
Nepal to Tibet. As well as the scenery, the Nepali
and Tibetan market center of Khasa is of interest.
Overnight stay in a guesthouse or hotel. |
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Zhangmu
to Xegar (altitude - 4050m/ 13,284ft): |
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Drive
from Zhangmu to Nylam through the Nylam passes at
3800 meters (12,464ft) and continue via Lalungla
pass (5050m/ 16,564ft) to Xegar. Highlights of this
drive are the views of the Bhotekosi River deep
in the valley, waterfalls and the ever-present spectacular
mountain scenery. Here you will see the Jugal mountain
range, Mt. Xixapangma (at 8013m/ 26,282ft, the highest
peak in Tibet), Mt. Makalu (8463m/ 27,766ft), Mt.
Everest(8848m/ 29,028ft), Mt. Lhotse (8516m/ 27,940ft)
and Mt. Cho-Oyu (8201m/ 26,899ft). Stay overnight
in guesthouse or hotel. |
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Xegar to
Xigatse (altitude - 3900m/ 12,792ft): |
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This
area is famous for the Tashilhunpo and Sakya monasteries.
Tashilhunpo monastery: The Tashilhunpo Monastery
does justice to the term monastic city. It was founded
in 1447 by Tsong Khapa's nephew and disciple, Gendundrub,
who was the first Dalai Lama. Under the fourth Panchen
Lama, it was substantially enlarged and became an
important cultural and religious site. The main
chapel contains a huge, 26 meter-high statute of
the future Buddha. The monastery is grandly decorated
with arts, ancient scriptures and scroll paintings.Sakya
monastery: The Sakya monastery originally consisted
of two large complexes on either side of the Trum
River. Both the north monastery, founded in the
11th century and Sakya south, founded in 1268 by
Phagpa, have uniquely significant status with Tibetan
pilgrims. The monastery offers you libraries of
spiritual books as well as artwork and a chance
to see the grand residence of the monks. |
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Xigatse
to Gyantse (altitude - 3950m/ 12,956ft): |
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Gyantse,
lying 264 km southwest of Lhasa on the northern
bank of the Nyang Chu River, is of historical significance.
In the 15th century it served as the capital of
a small kingdom. Today, Gyantse retains a deeply
Tibetan character. The principle structures consist
of a castle on a ridge overlooking the town and
a walled monastic complex. The monastery includes
the massive temple of Palkhor Chode and the great
multi-chapel Kumbum Chorten. These religious monuments,
part of Gyantse's ancient monastic town, contain
some of the most extraordinary works of art in Tibet.
Overnight in a guesthouse or hotel. |
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Gyantse
to Lhasa (altitude - 3650m/ 11,972ft): |
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Drive
from Gyantse through Karo-la pass at 5010 meters
(16,432ft) and onto the Khambala pass at 4794 meters
(15,729ft). The former climbs two lofty mountains,
the Nozing khang sa (7223m/ 23,691ft) and the Ralung
(6236m/ 20,454ft). On this day, you will also see
the wonderful Yamdrok Tso Lake (turquoise lake)
and the Brahmaputra River as well as the ever present
views of the interesting and unusual landscape.
Spend the night in a guesthouse or hotel in Lhasa. |
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06/07 |
Lhasa: |
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These
days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and
excursions of the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple,
the near-by Barkhor market, Drepung Monastery, Sera
Monastery and other fascinating places in Lhasa.
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| Day 08 |
96 km
drive from Lhasa city to Gonkar airport, then flight
to Kathmandu: The flight will give you an eyeful
of mountains; Mt Kanchenjunga (8586m/ 28,169ft),
Mt. Everest (8848m/ 29.028ft), Mt. Makalu (8463m/
27,766ft) and others. |
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| Departure from Kathmandu: (Every Saturday
& Tuesday). |
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| Our Services include:
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| Ground transportation by Landcrusier,
Chinese visa, and Tibet travel permit, English speaking
guide during the tour, Twin sharing accommodation during
the tour (inclusive of breakfast), Monasteries entry permits,
Lhasa city tour, both way flight as per the above itinerary. |
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| Excludes: |
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| Lunch/dinner/drinks/alcoholic
beverages/Nepal visa, Nepal Re- entry visa, Travel insurance,
Lhasa airport tax. |
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