| Lhasa stop over - 4 days |
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Lhasa , the Forbidden City is the heart & soul of Tibet for centuries & is still a city of wonders. The majestic Potala palace, residence of the Dalai Lamas dominates Lhasa .
Jokhang is the spiritual heart of Lhasa & is its most sacred temple. Encircling the Jokhang Temple is the bustling and fascinating Barkhor market & the devotional pilgrim circumambulation circuit.
Other attractions include visits to Sera & Drepung Monastery, Tibets ’ great monastic universities & Norbulinka, the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama. |
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| This tour is ideally suited as an extension package, with travel in other parts of China , or in combination with our Bhutan , India or Nepal tours. |
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Day 1: Kathmandu-Lhasa, 3650 m, 90 kms
Transfer to airport to connect CA 408 KTM-LXA flight. Upon arrival you will be met by our Tibet representative and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2-3: Lhasa
We will have two full days in Lhasa to make excursions to the following places:
The Jokhang
The Jokhang is the principal and holiest Buddhist temple in Lhasa , as well as all of Tibet . It is the focus of devotion of hundreds of Tibetans from near and far who circle it to gain spiritual merit. The Jokhang was first constructed in the 7th century and has a large gold image of Sakyamuni Buddha.
Sera and Drepung
Sera monastery, founded in 1419, is a monastery of the Gelugpa order. Its many white buildings sit at the base of a rocky hill. Gilded, bell-shaped gyamtschens grace the roofs of many of the larger buildings.
Drepung used to have 8,000 monks who were taught in the traditions of Vajrayana, Mahayana, and Sutrayana, the three vehicles of Tibetan Buddhism.
Potala Palace
The 13-story Potala Palace is reputed to contain 1,000 rooms and hundreds upon hundreds of brilliant thangkas, frescoes, and images built in an era when religious art was created anonymously as a means of gaining merit for future lives. It's one of the world's most extraordinary buildings and completely covers the mountain it stands upon.
Day 4: Depart Lhasa
You will be driven to the airport in time to catch your flight home. |
| Tour code / Name |
Tour cost |
Lhasa stop over
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2 - 4 pax |
US$ 743 per person |
| 5 - 7 pax |
US$ 709 per person |
| 8 - 11 pax |
US$ 575 per person |
| 12 - 15 pax |
US$ 389 per person |
| Single room supplement |
US$ 170 per person |
| Airfare extra |
Kathmandu - Lhasa round trip
Chengdu - Lhasa round trip
Beijing - Lhasa round trip |
US$ 520 per person
US$ 508 per person
US$ per person |
| Note: All tour costs based on twin share basis. Individual (single) travel is also possible. Please contact us for details and costs. |
| Departures: via Kathmandu every Saturday |
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Cost Includes |
- Tibet visa authorization
- Tibet permits
- Monument entrance fees as per itinerary
- Twin share accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
- Guided tours and transfers as per given itinerary
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Cost Excludes: |
- Tibet Visa fee
- Tibet airfares
- Airport taxes
- Insurance & emergency rescue charges
- All lunch & dinners
- Any other services not specified in the above costs includes list
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- In Lhasa using the Lhasa Hotel or similar
- In Tsedang using the Tsedang Hotel or similar
- In Shigatse using the Shigatse Hotel or similar
- In Gyantses using the Gyantse Hotel or similar
- Best available hotels in other areas enroute
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| ± Standard hotel and budget hotels packages are also available. Please email us at info@abcsikkim.com |
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