Our clients at the Norbulingka Park, Lhasa

Day 01Arrival in Lhasa

Our guide will be expecting you outside the Arrival Hall at Lhasa Gongar Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world with an average altitude of 3,650 meters (11,975 feet) above sea level. Some clients may feel a little bit uncomfortable when arriving in Lhasa, so we suggest you make full use of the remainder of the day to have a good rest and acclimatize yourself to the high altitude.

Meals: No meals

Day 02Lhasa

In the morning, you will visit Tibet Museum and the Carpet Factory. As the first modernized museum in Tibet, it is an important window to introduce the glorious culture of Tibet. In the Carpet Factory, you will see how the world-famous Tibetan carpets are made. After having a palatable lunch, continue to visit the Sera Monastery, which is famous for the large collection of Buddhist statues, sutra and murals. Besides, the special activity of debating on Buddhist doctrines held in the monastery is quite interesting. Then visit the Norbulingka Park, the largest and most beautiful artificial garden in Tibet.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Pilgrims in front of Jokhang Temple, Lhasa

Day 03Lhasa

Today's visit starts from the magnificent Potala Palace which is a complex palace of castle style, consisting of two parts - the Red Palace as the center and the White Palace as the wings. Since 17th century, it has become the religious and political center of Tibet and now a must visit landmark. After lunch, continue to visit the Jokhang Temple at the center of old Lhasa City. Decorated with Tibetan murals and carvings, this temple has adopted the architectural styles of ancient Tang Dynasty, Nepal and India. You will then walk along the bustling Barkhor Street and pay a visit to the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Palkhor Monastery, Gyangtse

Day 04Lhasa - Tsetang

We will transfer you to Tsetang today. En route, you will take a ferry across the Yarlung Tsangpo River to visit the Samye Monastery. Built in 8th century, the Samye Monastery is the first temple that has tonsured monks in Tibet. When getting to Tsetang, you will visit the Yumbu Lakang and the Trandruk Monastery. Yumbu Lakang refers to the palace on the hind leg of a doe in Tibetan, because the small hill beneath the palace resembles a hind leg of a doe. It was said to be the first palace in Tibet history and famous for the storage of precious statue of Sakyamuni, murals and sutras. Trandruk Monastery is well-known for the precious Pearl Tangka (Tibetan scroll painting) which was made of 29,026 pearls, many diamonds and gold. Tonight, you will stay at the best local hotel in Tsetang.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Tibetan girls are making carpets.

Day 05Tsetang - Gyangtse

Leaving from Tsetang, you are going to visit the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake on the way to Gyangtse. Known as the 'Swan Lake' in Tibetan, the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, boasting marvelous scenery of crystal lake, endless meadow and distant snow mountains. Not far from the lake, there is the Karola Glacier which will impress you by the huge glacier and various shapes of ices. When getting to Gyangtse, you will check in the best local hotel and then visit the Palkhor Monastery, The monastery plays a special role in Tibetan Buddhism because the Buddhist three major sects coexist harmoniously in the temple. Finally, you could take a walk along Gyangtse Old Street.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 06Gyangtse - Shigatse

After about one-hour's drive, you will get to Shigatse and check in the best local hotel. Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, which is the largest monastery in Shigatse and the residence of the Panchens. Standing on the Buddha Basking Platform, you can overlook the entire monastery and has a nice view of Shigatse city. Then proceed to the New Palace of Panchen. Built in 1954 as a summer palace for Panchen, the new palace is reputed as an ideal summer resort and boasts large collection of historical items and artistic works.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Mt. Everest Base Camp, Dingri Photo by our client Mr. Max Garrick with his feedback

Day 07Shigatse - Dingri

After breakfast, you will head to Dingri. Stop over at Lhatse County for an exploration and then proceed to visit the Sakya Monastery in Sakya County along the way. As the first Sakyapa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, the Sakya Monastery houses extensive collections of priceless treasures including murals and handwritten sutras. When getting to Dingri, you will check in the best local hotel.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 08Dingri - Everest Base Camp - Dingri

Traveling to the Everest Base Camp is a big challenge both physically and mentally. In July and August, sweaters are sufficient, but coats and warm clothing are indispensable for the rest of the year. Please pay attention to the weather and follow the suggestions from your tour guide. Then continue to visit the Rongbuk Monastery which is the highest monastery in the world and one of the best spots to have a full view of the Mt. Everest. Before night, you will return to the hotel in Dingri.

Meals: Buffet breakfast, Lunch

Famous Vihar in Katmandu valley Photo by our client Mr. Max Garrick with his feedback

Day 09Dingri - Zhangmu

Today you will experience a long drive from Dingri to Zhangmu. Due to the limited conditions, the road here can be bumpy and muddy; the hostels are not so well-equipped; and the food can not meet the serving standard of TravelChinaGuide, so it is advisable to take some snacks or chocolates to replenish the energy consuming. Stay over in Zhangmu tonight.

Meals: Buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 10Zhangmu - Katmandu

As the Tibet tour ends, your Nepal tour will start today after you go through the Kodari (Friendship Bridge) on China-Nepal border. Our Katmandu tour guide will pick you up in Kodari on Nepal side and transfer you to the hotel.

Meals: Buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 11Katmandu

Your first destination is the Pashupatinath Temple which is one of the holy temples of Hinduism. Although only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple, you can clearly see the temple and the activities in the temple from the eastern bank of the river which flows in front of it. The next stop is the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Standing on the square, you can see many ancient towers and pagodas. The most spectacular site is the ancient palace of the Malla Kingdom, which is considered to be the treasure of Nepalese art during the Middle Ages. Then continue to visit the Patan Durbar Square where traditional Nepalese architecture is the most distinctive mark. Today's last stop is the Golden Temple, one of the most famous viharas in Katmandu Valley.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Katmandu Photo by our client Mr. Max Garrick with his feedback

Day 12Katmandu

In the morning, you will first visit Katmandu Durbar Square which is known as the site of ancient royal palace and presently a venue for many important ceremonies such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch. Then proceed to the 2,000-year-old Swayambhunath Temple. Located on the hill, it is famous for the Swayambhunath Pagoda which has a white base and a golden upper part. Standing in the temple, you can enjoy the breath-taking view of Katmandu City. The journey will be extended to the Buddhanikantha Temple where you can see the remarkable statue of Vishnu reclining on a bed of snakes. The last stop in Katmandu is Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in the world.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 13Departure from Katmandu

Today our guide will transfer you to the airport for your return flight. Have a pleasant trip home!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Accommodation

Grade	Luxury	Standard
Lhasa	Four Points By Sheraton Hotel	Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel
Tsetang	Tsetang Hotel	Tsetang Hotel
Gyangtse	Gyangtse Hotel	Gyangtse Hotel
Shigatse	Shigatse Hotel	Shigatse Hotel
Dingri	Everest Hotel	Everest Hotel
Zhangmu	Zhangmu Hotel	Zhangmu Hotel
Katmandu	Yak and Yeti or Annapurna or Radisson	Manaslu Hotel or Manang

• ◆ 2012 Price
• ◆ 2011 Price

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2012 to Feb. 28th, 2013

Grade	Luxury				Standard
	High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 28th)		High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 28th)
	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$3019	$3629	$2849	$3299	$2719	$3099	$2669	$3009
6-9 persons	$2299	$2909	$2139	$2579	$1999	$2379	$1959	$2299
10 & above	$1899	$2479	$1739	$2179	$1639	$2029	$1599	$1939

Note: This tour does not apply to our Early Bird Promotion.

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2011 to Feb. 29th, 2012

Grade	Luxury				Standard
	High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)		High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)
	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$2999	$3669	$2719	$3229	$2609	$3009	$2409	$2719
6-9 persons	$2409	$3079	$2159	$2669	$2049	$2449	$1879	$2179
10 & above	$2059	$2699	$1819	$2309	$1739	$2139	$1579	$1889

Note: This tour does not apply to our Early Bird Promotion.

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