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| ·DAY1
Destination City: Lhasa , |
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big Nietang Buddha |
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Day 01 Arrive in Lhasa
The Tibetan tour guide will meet you at Lhasa Gonggar Airport and greet you with a white scarf (called Kada) in a Tibetan traditional way. Then transfer you to Lhasa City (100km's driving). On the way, you will see the big Nietang Buddha engraved in a mountain wall. Upon arrival, just take rest for high altitude acclimatization. |
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| ·DAY2
Destination City: Lhasa , |
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Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace |
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Day 02 Sightsee in Lhasa
We will start from the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is the famous bustling Barkhor Street where you can get a close touch with local Tibetans.
In the afternoon, we will visit the most beautiful splendor in Tibet - Potala Palace, the symbol of Tibetan people's wisdom and power. Beside the numerous art pieces it stores, you can also have a bird-eye view of the whole Lhasa City and the undulating mountain ranges in distance.
And in the evening, pay a visit to a Tibetan family. |
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| ·DAY3
Destination City: Lhasa , |
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Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery |
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Day 03 Sightseeing in Lhasa
Today we will visit the great Gelugpa monastery - Drepung Monastery about 8km west of central Lhasa. It was once the world's largest monastery housing more than 10,000 monks. If we are lucky, we can enter into a dark columned hall quiet easily to see and hear the lilting, booming, chanting of sutras.
In the afternoon, we will visit Sera Monastery, about 5km north of central Lhasa. Here you can see the interesting "Buddhism Scriptures Debating" between Lamas. |
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| ·DAY4
Destination City: Lhasa ,Shigatse |
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Tashilumpo Monastery |
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Day 04 Lhasa - Shigatse
In the fresh morning air, we'll drive about 280km to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. Upon arrival, visit the foremost attraction there - Tashilumpo Monastery. and then wander around the old town of Shigatse for its nicely decorated Tibetan houses, interesting market and bazaar... |
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| ·DAY5
Destination City: Shigatse ,Ronbuk Monastery |
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Ronbuk Monastery |
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Day 05 Shigatse - Ronbuk Monastery
Drive about 350km to Ronbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world via Gantsola Mountain Pass (5220m). Today's driving may make you feel little bit tired but you will be arriving at the gate of Mt. Everest. Hopefully we can enjoy the glorious evening scenery of Mt. Everest in distance upon arrival. |
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Ronbuk Monastery Guesthouse |
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| ·DAY6
Destination City: Ronbuk Monastery ,Mt. Everest Base Camp, Tingri |
| Attractions: |
Mt. Everest Base Camp |
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Day 06 Ronbuk Monastery - Mt. Everest Base Camp - Tingri
In the early morning we will drive/take a carriage heading about 10km to Mt. Everest Base Camp. Upon arrival, you can enjoy the splendid morning scenery of Mt. Everest and start your life-time experience with this highest mountain in the world. In the afternoon, we will get back to Tingri. |
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| ·DAY7
Destination City: Tingri ,Zhangmu |
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snow-capped Himalayan Range |
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Day 07 Tingri - Zhangmu
Drive 280km to Zhangmu, a border town between China and Nepal. On the way, you will enjoy the panoramic views of the snow-capped Himalayan Range. |
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| ·DAY8
Destination City: Zhangmu ,Kathmandu |
| Attractions: |
Kathmandu Durbar Square |
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Day 08 Zhangmu - Kathmandu
On this last day in Tibet, we will see you off at the Friendship Bridge/Kodari where you are supposed to go through the China customers. Our Kathmandu guide will be being waiting for you at the other side of the bridge and then drive about 140km to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, visit the famous Kathmandu Durbar Square. |
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Standard 3-star Hotel |
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| ·DAY9
Destination City: Kathmandu , |
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Day 09 Leave Kathmandu [B]
The guide will transfer you to the airport and help you board the plane to your next destination. Your wonderful Tibet-Kathmandu overland tour ends. |
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