LHASA PALACES AND MONASTERIES

Norbulinka palace, also known as the Jewel Park was the summer palaces of Dalai Lamas . It is a large complex of palaces, chapels, pavilions and gardens. Jokhang Temple is Tibet 's most sacred temple and houses the Jowa Sakyamuni, Tibet 's most revered image, brought to Tibet from Nepal. The most impressive structure here are the many chapels surrounding. Barkhor Market surrounds the Jokhang Temple and is a very popular place. About 5 km away from Lhasa lies Sera Monastery, set in prettiest and most charming atmosphere, it used to be an important center of learning. The most intriguing feature here is the nine-meter image of Maitreya . The Drepung Monastery was once Tibet 's largest monastery lies a mere 10-km. from the city. It was the residence of the Third, Fourth and the Fifth Dalai Lamas. The most prominent of all features in the Tour and the most interesting is the Potala Palace. It is a 13 storey complex monument rising to a height of above 117 m which houses 10,000 shrine and over 200,000 images.

CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF CENTRAL TIBET (8 Days)

The drive from Gonggar airport to Tsedang enlightens you on Tibet`s early history. However, Tsedang is a very prime city. The Ymabu Lakhang is a palace, the first fortified house in Tibet, transformed into a monastery. Inside is an assembly of most of the important figures from Tibet`s early history. the Smaye Monastery lies in the middle of an arid land, standing magnificent in its gleaming façade. It was at Samye that the debate, which decided that the Tibetan Buddhist should follow Indian teaching, took place. The deep blue-green lake, Yamdrok Tso, is one of Tibet`s largest. Gyantse is what everyone dreams a Tibetan town to be. Its  main monastery, the Pelkor Chode, serve the Gelug, Sakya and Buluk orders. An architectural masterpiece, built in the style of a 108 sided mandala is the Kumbum stupa. It is the most revered stupa in the Tibet and houses 112 chapels of which only 23 are open to the public. Some 90 km away is the town of Shigatse Tibets second largest city, reached via narrow gorge and broad river valleys. Tashilumpo Monastery the seat of the Penchen lama, is one of Tibet`s biggest Gelugpa monasteries. It was originally built by the first Dalai Lama and image of the Maitreya and the embalmed bodies of the past Panchen Lama.

SEVEN NIGHTS IN TIBET

This journey follows the ancient trading route over the high Himalayas passes which for centuries linked the two fabled cities of the Kathmandu and Lhasa. Driving along the Araniko highway, named after the great Nepalese artisan who traveled to Lhasa in the twelfth century, we begin to witness the classic & fascinating culture, landscapes and religious spirit of the ancient, mystical land. Driving from the lush valleys we cross through deep gorges and passes over 16000 ft. to reach the high, grand, barren, Tingri plains of Tibet and the glistening snow covered peaks in the horizon-panoramic vistas of Everest, Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, and other giant Himalayan peaks. We visit Shegar, for its former “Crystal Shinning” monastery and Shigatse, the second largest city of Tibet and an abode of the Panchen Lama. We explore Gyantse, the ancient caravan trading town and its magnificent Kumbum stupa and monastery, drive along the shores of deep blue Yamdrok lake, and traverse over the final passes before descending to the Lhasa valley and the golden spires of the Potala Palace. In Lhasa we visit palaces, temples and holy sites (The Jokhang. Norbulinka, Potala), wander the age-worn streets of Barkhor bazaar, mingling with pilgrims, monks and traders and explores the great monasteries of Sera and Derpung. We finish our journey with a spectacular flight over the Himalayas back to Kathmandu

Mt. EVEREST CHHOMOLUNGMA
“Mother goddess of the Earth”(12 Days)

Mt. Everest, the name itself speaks volumes. It is the highest peak on Earth and stands snowless at the peak and during winter because of its steep slopes. Just to have a glimpse is a dream indeed, to stand at its base camp and blatant beauty at close range is an experience of a lifetime.

A journey to Everest is the dream of many a mountaineer trip takes the traveler to the classic, early approaches to north side. After a spectacular flight close past the summit and other giant snow- covered Himalayan peak we began to Lhasa, the spiritual and cultural center of Tibet. We go to monasteries of Sera and Derpung and visit ancient palace sites the (Potala, Jokhang, Norbulinka). After a visit to Samye first monastery, we drive over to the old trading…..Gyantse and Shigatse, exploring its monuments, before Shekar for our approach to Mt. Everest. We than drive up over the Pangla pass for panoramic view of Everest and her sister peaks before descending to the Rongbuk valley and its monastery which is reputed to be the highest in the world. The sitting of the monastery with its full view is simply magnificent. As we walk up to the base camp, the majestic bulk of Mt. Everest with all its grand features and historical mountaineering memories fills up the head of the valley. We retrace our route to the Tingri plains and after a final look at Everest, continue our journey over the high passes back to Kathmandu.

MT. KAILASH –KANG RINPOCHE " PRECIOUS JEWEL OF THE SNOWS"

Mt. Kailash at the elevation of 6,714 m is the most sacred mountain in Asia with four religious segments considering it holy .For Hindus it is the abode of Shiva, for Tibetans it is the Rimpoche, for Jains the place where its religious leader achieved spiritual liberation and for followers of  Bon-Po, the soul of Tibet. This is an unusually beautiful mountain with an equally exceptional Manasarovar Lake .The trek passes wild crossing streams, high snow covered passes and vast plains. It is a simply unforgettable Journey.

Important Note on the Tour Price:

Dear valued guests,
     The above given price is valid until 31st December 2001 and Airfare is an extra on given tour price. 

Air Fare : 

Kathmandu- Lhasa or Lhasa- Kathmandu   :          USD 273:00 -per person
Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu-                   :         USD  520:00 -per person

#The cost will be provided upon request :

Some Important Note for Tibet Tour

1) It isn't possible to get the Tibet special permit without joining the group and minimum 5 person is required to obtain the permit. If only 2 or 3 person wish to travel together visa fee of 5 person plus other extra cost should be borne by the clients.

2) Extra cost can arise during the trip due to weather, climate, rainfall, snowfall, landslides, flood, road blockage, political action etc. The extra costs incurred (transportation, porters, and extra hotel accommodation etc) due to the factors beyond control must be borne by the clients on the spot.

3) Your Passport photocopy should reach us 1 month prior to the tour departure date.

VISA FOR TIBET HAS TO BE ISSUED BY CHINESE EMBASSY IN KATHMANDU, NORMOL VISA FOR CHINA ISSUED OVERSEAS IS NOT VALID FOR ENTRY IN TO TIBET FROM NEPAL.

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