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Tour Code: B-508

18 Days Budget of Katmandu - Zhangmu - Dingri - Everest Base Camp - Dingri - Shigatse - Gyangtse - Tsetang - Lhasa - Xian - Shanghai: Starting from $1989 per person; Luxury| Standard| Budget

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Both Buddhism and Hinduism are prevailing in Nepal. And as a scrupulous religion-oriented people, they are apt to carry out the rituals at all times everywhere. As a matter of fact, the religion transforms itself for people as well as restrains people's behavior. Traveling from Nepal to Tibet and then to the mainland China, you may see two or more forms of Buddhism flaming in their own style and every one of them will just convulse you with deep thought of life. Staying in the local best 1 star to 4 star hotels in Tibet and enjoy the friendly people and special atmosphere will be a lifelong memory.

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Daily

Nepal
Nepal
Photo by our client Mr. Max Garrick

Day 01: Arrival in Katmandu
Our guide will pick you up at Katmandu airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Accommodation: Manang Hotel

Day 02: Katmandu
Visit Katmandu Durbar Square, the Swayambhunath Pagoda, the Buddhanikantha Temple and the Bouddhanath Stupa. (B+L)

Accommodation: Manang Hotel

Day 03: Katmandu
Visit Pashupatinath Temple, the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Patan Durbar Square and the Golden Temple, one of the most famous Vihar in Katmandu valley. (B+L)

Accommodation: Manang Hotel

Day 04: Katmandu - Zhangmu
Drive to the Kodari (Friendship Bridge) of the border. Our guide will pick you up at the Kodari of the China side. Transfer to the hotel in Zhangmu. (B+L)

Accommodation: Zhangmu Hotel

Day 05: Zhangmu - Dingri
Transfer to Dingri and check in at the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: Everest Hotel

Friendship Bridge from China to Nepal, Katmandu
Day 06: Dingri - Everest Base Camp - Dingri
Drive to visit the Everest Base Camp and the Rongbuk Monastery. Return to Dingri. (B+L)

Accommodation: Everest Hotel

Day 07: Dingri - Shigatse
Transfer to Shigatse and check in at the hotel. Visit the Lhatse city and the Sakya Monastery on the way. (B+L)

Accommodation: Wutse Hotel

Day 08: Shigatse - Gyangtse
Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and the New Palace of Panchen. Transfer to Gyangtse and check in at the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: Gyangtse Hotel

Day 09: Gyangtse - Tsetang
Visit the Palkhor Monastery and the Gyangtse Old Street. Transfer to Tsetang and check in at the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: Yulong Holiday Hotel

Day 10: Tsetang - Lhasa
Visit the Yumbu Lakang and the Trandruk Monastery. Ferry the Yarlung Tsangpo River to visit the Samye Monastery. Transfer to Lhasa and check in at the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel

Day 11: Lhasa
Visit the magnificent Potala Palace. After a western-style lunch, visit the Sera Monastery, the Norbulingka Park and a Tibetan family. (B+L)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel

Our clients at the Great Mosque, Xian

Day 12: Lhasa
Visit the Jokhang Temple and the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street. After having a western-style lunch, go ahead to visit the Tibet Museum, the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Carpet Factory. (B+L)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel

Day 13: Lhasa - Xian
Take a flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is for you free. (B)

Accommodation: City Hotel

Day 14: Xian
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Provincial History Museum. (B+L)

Accommodation: City Hotel

Day 15: Xian - Shanghai
The day is arranged by yourselves, you are suggested to visit the City Wall, the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore the Bazaar near the Mosque by yourselves. Then you are advised to take a shuttle bus to the airport and the stop is very near to your hotel. Board the flight to Shanghai by yourselves. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Pudong new area, Shanghai

Day 16: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden and the Bund on your own. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Day 17: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. The full day's activities are arranged by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Day 18: Departure from Shanghai
You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. (B)

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Important note:

In Shanghai we only book the comfortable hotel for you. Our listed itinerary is just for your reference, which is not included in our package tour price. Shanghai is an international metropolis with modern transportations to be easily accessed, and English is widely used, so it is quite convenient to find the way to your destinations, there's no need to have a guide and private car according to our experiences. Thus, to save the cost for you, we, TravelChinaGuide, would like to leave this part on your own. Particularly, we have made a sketch map for the suggested itinerary. Hope it helps. Alternatively, if you want to avoid being a little bit adventurous and enjoy your stay in Shanghai in a sit-back manner, we are also glad to make arrangements for you. Your tour specialists will quote you the price for this part upon your requirements.

Differences can be only made by comparison. Our Making a Difference page for all private tours will let you know extra benefits we offer over and above those on tours available from other operators. We welcome suggestions and comparison as to ways in which we can further improve our tours. Thank you for considering Travel China Guide and we warmly invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience!

Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)

Group size

Season

2-5 travelers

6-9 travelers

10 travelers & above

High season

Double Occupancy

$3129

$2459

$2099

Sole Occupancy

$3619

$2939

$2579

Low season

Double Occupancy

$3039

$2359

$1989

Sole Occupancy

$3429

$2759

$2369

Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of May 01 to May 07, Oct 01 to Oct 07, Jan 26 to Feb 01, 2009 staying in Xian; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai.

Inclusions

Internal flights & taxes;
Hotels with daily breakfasts;
Daily lunches as specified;
Professional individual guide & driver;
Private air-conditioned car or van;

Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
Tibet Travel Permit application fee;
Two bottles of mineral water per day during the guided tour;
Government taxes.

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The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.

After arrived in Lhasa, we paid 8500 yuan to a Tibet local travel agency to arrange a 7-day usual trip. Did everything as planned, had enough time to see it all. The only point were I felt a little bit ripped off was that we found out after a couple of days that our guide had no guide licence, she had also just finished English course and her English pronunciation was quite bad and her vocabulary limited, so we did not get a lot of inside information on the monasteries. But on the other hand, she always tried to answer our questions by asking the driver (who knew a lot but could not speak English, unfortunately) or the monks at the monasteries.

My conclusion: if you try to pay less, you get less!

Client's information:: Mr.Helga , India , 2007-11-8 15:18