 Day-by-Day Itinerary |
| ·DAY1
Destination City: Lhasa , |
| Attractions: |
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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Standard 3-star Hotel |
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| ·DAY2
Destination City: Lhasa , |
| Attractions: |
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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Standard 3-star Hotel |
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| ·DAY3
Destination City: Lhasa , |
| Attractions: |
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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Standard 3-star Hotel |
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| ·DAY4
Destination City: Lhasa ,Gyantse |
| Attractions: |
Pelkhor Monastery |
| Overview: |
Day 04 Lhasa - Gyantse
In the fresh morning air, we'll drive 270km to Gyantse, a famous historical town in Tibet, crossing the Karo La Pass (5010m) and the Khamba La Pass (4800m) with a beautiful panorama of the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake on the way. Upon arrival, visit Pelkhor Monastery for its superb Kumbu Stupa, a stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. |
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Standard 3-star Hotel |
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| ·DAY5
Destination City: Gyantse ,Shigatse |
| Attractions: |
Tashilumpo Monastery |
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Day 05 Gyantse - Shigatse
Drive 90km well-paved road to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. Upon arrival, we'll 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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| Hotel name |
Standard 3-star Hotel |
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| ·DAY6
Destination City: Shigate ,Tingri |
| Attractions: |
N/A |
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Day 06 Shigate - Tingri
Drive about 250km to Tingri. Upon arrival, we wll prepare for our next few days trekking, hiring yaks and yak man. |
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Tingri Hotel* or Budget Guesthouse |
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| ·DAY7
Destination City: Lunjia Village , |
| Attractions: |
Lunjia Village |
| Overview: |
Day 07 Trek to Lunjia Village (5-6hrs)
Accommodation: Tent [B+L+D] |
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| Meal: |
Breakfast,Lunch, |
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Tent |
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| ·DAY8
Destination City: Drokpa before Lamala Pass , |
| Attractions: |
Drokpa before Lamala Pass |
| Overview: |
Day 08 Trek to Drokpa before Lamala Pass. (5hrs)
Accommodation: Tent [B+L+D] |
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Breakfast,Lunch, |
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Tent |
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| ·DAY9
Destination City: Drakchu river , |
| Attractions: |
Drakchu river |
| Overview: |
Day 09 Cross Lamala and trek to Drakchu river. (5-6hrs)
Accommodation: Tent [B+L+D] |
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Breakfast,Lunch, |
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Tent |
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| ·DAY10
Destination City: Mt. Everest Base Camp , |
| Attractions: |
Mt. Everest Base Camp, Ronbuk Monastery |
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Day 10 Trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp via Ronbuk Monastery. Upon arrival, you can enjoy the evening scenery of Mt. Everest enough.
Accommodation: Tent [B+L+D] |
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| Meal: |
Breakfast,Lunch, |
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Tent |
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| ·DAY11
Destination City: Tingri ,Shigatse |
| Attractions: |
N/A |
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Day 11 Tingri - Shigatse
Drive back to Shigatse. |
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| Hotel name |
Standard 3-star Hotel |
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| ·DAY12
Destination City: Shigatse ,Lhasa |
| Attractions: |
N/A |
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Day 12 Shigatse - Lhasa
Drive 280km back to Lhasa along Yarlung Tsangpu River within about 5 hours. |
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Standard 3-star Hotel |
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| ·DAY13
Destination City: Lhasa , |
| Attractions: |
N/A |
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Day 13 Leave [B]
The guide will transfer you to Gonggar Airport and help you board the plane to your next destination. Your wonderful Tibet Himalayan tour ends. |
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