| Destination: |
Lhasa, Gyangtse, Shigatse |
| Duration: |
16 Days & 15 Nights |
| Tour Type: |
Multi-City Tour |
| Tour Code: | CTP200 |
| Departure: |
Daily |
Highlights
- Hiking excursions
Camping Pilgrimage paths
Lakeside picnic lunch
Tibetan family visit
Artisan workshop visits
Tibetan medical expert meeting
Buddhist scripture printing
Monk debates
- Day 01
- Destinations: Lhasa
- Activities:Arrive in Lhasa (3650m). On our way to hotel, we can enjoy the heart-beating highland view along this Yarlong Tsangpo river (the longest river in Tibet). Get full rest for acclimatization. 70km 1.5hrs Overnight at Lhasa.
- Hotel:Lhasa Dhood Gu Hotel
- Day 02
- Destinations: Lhasa
- Activities:Today we will visit the highest palace in the world— Potala Palace which is the Dalai Lama's winter palace. It locates on the red hill, a good viewing point in Lhasa. In the afternoon, we go to the renowned Jokhang Temple which will provide us one of your first sights of devout Tibetans. In the temple we will see the glistening Sakyamuni statue which is considered as Tibetan Buddhism's rarity. After then, stroll around the bustling Barkhor Street. Overnight at Lhasa.
- Hotel:Lhasa Dhood Gu Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 03
- Destinations: Lhasa
- Activities:Morning time will be spent in Norbulinka which is Dalai Lama's summer palace. Later, we will go to visit the Sera monastery where lively lama debating will be seen (except Sundays). This is very interesting. Many lamas sitting or standing in the yard debate a certain topic their teacher has given. Overnight at Lhasa Tibetan flavor dinner with traditional performance at local Tibetan restaurant.
- Hotel:Lhasa Dhood Gu Hotel
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 04
- Destinations: Lhasa-Yamdrok-Gyantse
- Activities:Today we will continue our journey to other places of Tibet. About hundred kilometers, you will appreciate the holy Lake of Yamdrok Yumtso. Drive to historical city Gyantse. On the way, we can see the Karola Glacier Visit Pelkhor monastery for its famous Kumbum Pagoda , the only one which contains defferent Tibetan Buddhism sects in Tibet. 270m 5-6hrs Overnight at hotel.
- Hotel:Gyangtse Hotel
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 05
- Destinations: Gyangtse-Shigatse
- Activities:Today we will continue our journey to Shigatse , On the way have a family visit for a glimpse of everyday Tibetan life. P.M. visit Pachen Lama's seat place, the great Tashilumpo monastery, a very big and complex monastery in Tibet. Then, have a look at the Local Market. 90 km 2hrs Overnight at hotel.
- Hotel:SHANDONG MANSION SHIGATSE
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 06
- Destinations: Shigatse-Lhatse
- Activities:Drive 230m(5-6hrs) to Lhatse via Sigatse, En route visit Sakya, monastery- is historically a significant place, the centre of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Overnight at Lhatse Guesthouse.
- Hotel:SHANDONG MANSION SHIGATSE
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 07
- Destinations: Lhatse-Saga
- Activities:On the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy. By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town Saga Overnight camping (330km, 7-8hrs).
- Hotel:Shigatse Camp
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 08
- Destinations: Saga-Payang
- Activities:Jeeps roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks near by you, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depends on season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile. Overnight camping 185 km 6-7hrs.
- Hotel:saga camp
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 09
- Destinations: Paryang- Tarchen
- Activities:The longest driving day starts with full of excitement, by the late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Mt. Kailash. Tarchen- the Base Camp for trekking around Mt. kailash. We will hire Yaks & yakherds for the following three days trekking form here. Overnight camping 280km 7-8hrs.
- Hotel:Payang Camp
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 10
- Destinations: Trek to Drira Phuk
- Activities:Tarchen is the pilgrim’s gateway to Mt. kailash . The pilgrim’s circuit trek starts & finishes at Tarchen. The circle is about 55km. Today is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. Overnight Camping 5-6hrs.
- Hotel:Tarachen Camp
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 11
- Destinations: Drira Phuk-Zutrul Phuk
- Activities:Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage with Dolma-La (pass) of 5428m . By the late afternoon you will arrive Zutrul Phuk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milarepa is supposed to have performed miracles here). Overnight Camping.
- Hotel:Mt.Kailash Camp
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 12
- Destinations: Zutrul Phuk-Tarchen- Manasarovar
- Activities:End the pilgrimage circuit after walking about 3 hours. Drive to Manasarovar, the highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be spending at Chu Gumpa. Overnight Camping.
- Hotel:Manasarovar Camp
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 13
- Destinations: Manasarovar–Saga
- Activities:Drive back to Saga Overnight camping 593 km 12-13hrs.
- Hotel:saga camp
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 14
- Destinations: Saga- Shigatse
- Activities:Drive back to Shigatse Overnight at hotel.
- Hotel:SHANDONG MANSION SHIGATSE
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 15
- Destinations: Shigatse- Lhasa
- Activities:Drive back to Lhasa. Overnight Hotel.
- Hotel:Lhasa Dhood Gu Hotel
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 16
- Destinations: Departrue from Lhasa
- Activities:Lhasa-Airport
Price Includes
- Hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
Meals as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner).
Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary
Airport tax and fuel fee.
Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
Local English-speaking tour guide for transfers and sightseeing program as indicated in each city.
Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
Service charge and government Taxes.
Price Excludes
- Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets.
Air tickets or train tickets which are not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
Hotel room/cruise cabin single supplement.
Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
Gratuities to the tour guide, driver and hotel bellboy.
National tour guide accompany from the arrival city to the departure city in China.
Excess baggage charges.
Fees for entry visa to China.
Traveler insurance.
Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
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