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The breathtaking trans-Himalayan flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa & the overland route from Lhasa to Nepal border offer truly spectacular views of the Himalayas , High mountain passes, ancient monasteries, fortresses & a people & culture from a bygone era.
The highlight of this trip is a visit to the Dza Rongbuk monastery & the Everest Base Camp. |
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Exotic Vacations do not make any pretensions of offering very low budget tours in unmanageable big groups. Our group generally tends to be smaller & we make every effort, under the circumstances, to provide quality services at very reasonable prices.
Our tour itineraries are better designed, with visits to Shalu monastery, Sakya monastery & Milarepa caves which most operators skip. |
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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: Lhasa-Gyantse, 3990 m, 350 kms
Driving out of Lhasa , (8 hrs) takes you through the vastness of the Tibetan Plateau, past the turquoise lake Yamdrok and over Kampala , 4794 m and Karo La, 5010 m passes.
Day 5: Gyantse – Shalu – Shigatse, 3860 m, 90 kms
Visit Kumbum stupa (an oversized chorten of over 100,000 images) & the adjoining Palkhor Chode monastery & continue a short 90 km drive to Shigatse at 3900 m. En route visit Shalu monastery. Check into hotel.
Day 6: Shigatse - Sakya
Today we visit the Tashilunpo monastery, one of the biggest Gelukpa monastery & the seat of Panchen Lama. Tashilunpo has one of the world’s largest 9 storey bronze statue of Maitriya, the future Buddha. In the afternoon, we drive to Sakya, the seat of the Sakyapa School of Tibetan Buddhism. The moonlike terrain with rugged mountains forms a dramatic contrast against the clear blue sky.
Day 7: Rongbuk monastery
We then head off the main overland route and the road rise steeply up the foothills of the Himalayas via Pang La Pass to arrive at Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monastery situated at 5200 m, just below the Rongbuk glacier.
Day 8: Everest Base Camp
We have the option to hike or drive to Everest Base Camp.
Day 9: Nyalam
After another magical sunrise over Everest, we drive on to Nyalam. From the barren landscape of the Tibetan Plateau, you cross the mighty Himalayas and are greeted with the greenery of the foothills.
Day 10: Nyalam – Zhangmu - Kathmandu
Drive to Zhangmu & on to Kathmandu . En route visit Milarepa Cave . We descend from the high arid Tibetan plateau into the lush greenery of Nepal. |
| Tour code / Name |
Tour cost |
Foothills of Everest
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2 - 4 pax |
US$ 1618 per person |
| 5 - 7 pax |
US$ 1569 per person |
| 8 - 11 pax |
US$ 1322 per person |
| 12 - 15 pax |
US$ 1254 per person |
| Single room supplement |
US$ 350 per person |
| Airfare extra |
Kathmandu - Lhasa
Chengdu - Lhasa
Beijing - Lhasa |
US$ 356 per person
US$ 254 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 2010
Apr 11, 18 May 9, 16, 23 Jun 13, 20, 27 Jul 11 Aug 8 Sep 12, 19, 26 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
If the above dates are not suitable or you prefer a private tour, this can be arranged. Please contact us: info@abcsikkim.com |
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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
- Airfares
- Any other services not specified in the above costs includes list
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice
- Also during the monsoon season the Arniko Highway linking Nepal-Tibet border is often disrupted by landslides. In such an eventuality any additional porter or transport charges incurred as such, will be borne by clients’ themselves.
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| Our Hotels |
- 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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