We has exclusively designed this central Tibet tour package to assist ardent travelers explore cultural wealth of Tibet. You will enjoy with Tibetan architecture, cultural heritages and historical places, you also find a perfect getaway to cleanse yourself spiritually. As you bask in the grandeur of Potala palace, you bond with Tibetan culture and history. You can stroll along Barkhor markets to observe colorful mosaic of Tibetan arts, culture, custom, tradition, lifestyle and cuisine. Visits to Jokhang temple and Drepung Monastery further heighten your excitement and zest. In the towns of Gyantse and Shigatse you have an exclusive opportunity to explore monasteries and fully immerse yourselves in the Buddhist culture. On this tour, you are in for an experience of a lifetime.
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Person(s)
2
3-5
6-9
10+
Price Includes/Not Includes
Cost includes:
Accommodation in twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis
Transportation by Land-cruiser / Mini coach as per group size
Sightseeing with Tibetan guide as per itinerary
Monastery entrance fees
Tibet visa and travel permit
Cost does not include:
Food (Lunch and dinner)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Air fare (Lhasa / Kathmandu)
Detail Itinerary
01 Day: Kathmandu - Nyalam (3750m)-123 km. Early morning about 6 hours drive from Kathmandu to Kodari, after completing immigration in Nepal side, The Tibetan guide will meet the group on arrival at the check post in Friendship Bridge then drive uphill to Zangmu, the first Chinese check point, after completing immigration in Zangmu, proceed to Nyalam. Overnight at hotel.
02 Day: Nyalam - Lhatse (4300m) -214 km. About 8 hours drive take you to the Lhatse crossing two spectaculars passes Nyalm pass (3800m) and Lalung-La pass (5082m). This drive offers fantastic view of High Mountain including Mount Everest (8848m). Overnight at hotel.
03 Day: Lhatse-Shigatse (3900m)-244km It takes about 7 hours drive to Shigatse, the place of famous Tasilumpo monastery and seat of Panchan Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge Thanka wall which is clearly visible from north side of the road. If the road condition is good, drive up to 26 km along the road to Sakya monastery. It is one of the oldest and most important Bonpo monasteries in Tibet. Overnight at hotel.
04 Day: Shigatse- Gyantse (3950m) 90km. In the morning visit Tasilunpo Monastery and free market of Shigatse. After lunch embark on a pleasant 2 hours drive to Gyantse. Where you will visit the Khumbum Stupa & Phalkar Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
05 Day: Gyantse - Lhasa (3650m)-259km This is about 8 hours driving distance to get to Lhasa. Today we will cross two spectacular passes, the Korala (5010m) and Kambala (4794m) and Lake Yamdrok Tso. You will cross Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) river, the Potala palace is visible in long distance. Overnight at hotel.
06 Day: Lhasa sightseeing tour After breakfast you will visit to Sera Monastery, Norbulinka (summer place of Dalai Lama), Jokhang temple and Barkhor markets. You are introduced about the interesting monastery, religion and market by our Tibetan guide. Finally, you head back to your hotel late afternoon for refreshment. Overnight at hotel.
07 Day: Lhasa After breakfast, we take you to the Potala Palace (the palace for Dalai Lama) towering above city of Lhasa. Later in the noon after lunch, you will visit beautifully landscaped Drepung Monastery, Tibetan art center and museum. You can observe nuns and monks chanting and performing religious discourses. Finally you return to the hotel for delicious dinner. Overnight at hotel.
08 Day: Kathmandu Transfer to the Gangkor Airport and fly back to Kathmandu. The flight duration is 1 hr and 10 minutes and it is one of the most beautiful flights in the world. Pick up from airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 9: As your time excusal and programme, we departure for your next destination. Or drop to international for final departure.
NEWS OF THE TREK-YOGA IN NOVEMBER 2008 (Ghorepani-Chhomrong Landrunk, PHED)
This is a first in Nepal and this combination trekking - yoga was seen as complementary physical effort required for the trek and stretch the body needed to start the next day in good shape. The breathing exercises (pranayama) were also recognized needed to climb the stairs Nepalese unforgettable.
An organization was needed among all partners (guide, porters, professor of yoga, head lodges and trekkeurs. The search for the most appropriate place to practice yoga, kindness and quick understanding of all stakeholders to meet the group made the 2nd day that everything was functional. Whether it's morning or evening tea was served at the best place was found despite the conditions not always usable and carpets were installed ready to receive our body a little "broken" by walking or night!
I particularly enjoyed the respect of the time, silence during the course of course, sharing and porters and cameraman who accompanied us.
The trekkers, beginners yoga students and the teacher's competence has been demonstrated by the attendance of the group. This practice news for the majority, is an awareness of his breath, all the exercises are made aware what makes the big difference with gymnastics.
The practice has been adapted to the days of walking and new emerging every day especially in pranayama (breathing exercises have made many laugh at times, forced laughter or whistling cobra). In 5 days the group has progressed and the first finding was that they had no aches (whew for these ugly Little pets who come to stay in the thighs and calves!) and better management of their breathing.
The "sun salutation" was to go in the second week and what pleasure, what emotion to greet the sun at the foot of the majestic mountains such as Machhapuchhare or Annapurna IV.
A beauty and richness found nowhere else. The old lodges, the absence of his small comfort, the difference of our cultures and practices can be forgotten and incurred when we know what we take offers free nature. Just open your eyes, breathe and fill with energy present and alive.
A big thank you to unitholders, the guide has not always been an easy job, the teacher of yoga for his competence, his attention and his humility and cameraman who followed us throughout this trek and is now a practitioner of yoga and all group members for their understanding in organizing this first-trek yoga, their participation and attendance.
We will learn from this experience to maximize the coming holidays to spend together.
Preparation of new treks-yoga is underway for spring 2009 in the region of Helambu, Langtang and Gosaikund 9-day walk. For this season the forests of rhododendrons are in bloom and walk among his trees roses (and yes in Nepal are trees) is a real renewal.
DATES SET:
From 22 February to 6 March 2009
From April 5 to April 18, 2009
The President,
MC RENAUD
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2008-12-20 22:39:22
John Bennett - England
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