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  7 nights 8 days Tibet Tours by Drive in fly out-
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  Fixed Departure Date: 11 & 21  June, 15 & 27July, 13 & 31 Aug, 9 & 19 Sept 2007/2008.
 
   
  Itinerary:
   
 

DAY 01: KATHMANDU/ZHANGMU/NYALAM (2,300M.) 127 KM.
Our bus departs at 6am, for the border at Kodari Barabise. The reporting time for the journey is 5:45 a.m. in the front of immigration office, Thamel. Our 4/5 hour journey goes up to border through agricultural fields and passes through traditional villages, following the Bhotekoshi river. From the border (Friendship Bridge), we will take available transport or walk approximately 2 hours to Zhangmu, the border city in Tibet. If travel permits are available, we will ride to Milarepa's cave (some 30 KM.) and camp there, or stay in Naylam. Otherwise, we will ride at an inn in Zhangmu.

DAY 02: ZHANGMU/NYALAM-XEGAR (4,350m.) 244KM.
Rising through the dry, plateau highlands. offers stunning views of the world's highest mountain range, including: Langtang-7245,Xixapangma-8,013m., Dorje Lakpa-6,980m., Gauri Shankar-7,134m. Cho O you-8,021m., Everest 8,848m., Lhotse (8,516m.), Makalu-8,464m. We will cross Nyalam Pass (3,800m.) and Lalung (5,050m.) pass along the way, stopping to enjoy the views.

DAY 03: XEGAR-SIGATSE (3,900m.) 244 KM
Today is our longest driving day via Gyatsola pass 5,220m. by crossing Lhatse from where the road to Mt. Kailash bifurcates.

DAY 04 : XIGATSE-GYANTSE (3,950m.) 90 KM.
The morning is yours to relax and explore Tibet's second largest city, Xigatse, including the world famous Tashilumpo Monastery. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Gyantse, a small, historical town along the banks of the Nyang Chu River and home to monastery of Buddha’s 1,000 Images.

DAY 05: GYANTES-LHASA (3,650m.) 280 KM.
Many busy villages, yaks, mountains sheep, and lakes dot our route today, as we cross the famous Brahma-Putra River (Son of Brahma, the creator. Brahma is a Hindu God). Passing over Karo and Kamba passes, 5,010m. & 4,794m. respectively, our final destination awaits-Lhasa.

DAY 06 & 07: IN LHASA
Sightseeing and excursions of Potala Palace, Norbulinka, The Jokhang and surrounding Bakhor market, Drepung & Sera Monasteries

DAY 08: LHASA-KATHMANDU
Early morning, we will be heading to the Airport (Gongar-96Km.) Southwest of Lhasa. With boundless beauty speed below, this is perhaps the most beautiful flight in the world

 
  Cost
 

Net Per Person / Group joining Basis :

Budget Hotels:
Tour cost per person US$ 450.00
Flight cost ( one way ) US$ 295.00
VISA Fee US$ 43
Single supplement US$ 200.00

Deluxe Hotel :
Tour cost per person US$ 700.00
Flight cost ( one way ) US$ 295.00
VISA Fee US$ 43
Single supplement US$ 300.00

 
   
  Cost includes:
   
 

Budge Tour

Kathmandu – border & Nepal – Tibet border Change transfer & Tibet side Japanese Minibus transport Zhangmu to Lhasa, Accommodation Bed & breakfast double bed Sheering basis, Accommodation in Tibet is provided at the best available hotels en-route and guest houses, In Lhasa Hotel Snow Land, Banaksol or similar categories

  1. Sight seeing tours with English speaking guide
  2. Monument entrance fees
  3. Lhasa / Kathmandu flight Tickets
  4. Tibet visa fee, Travel Permit
  5. All transfer in Kathmandu
  6. Airport Tax Include
  7. Our Service Charge

Deluxe Tour

  1. Kathmandu – border & Nepal – Tibet border Change transfer & Tibet Jeep transport in a 4 wheel drive
  2. Accommodation in Bed & breakfast double bed room with Sheering basis, Accommodation in Tibet is provided at the best available hotels en-route, In Lhasa Hotel Lhasa Holiday inn or Himalayan Hotel new Wing
  3. Sight seeing tours with English speaking guide
  4. Monument entrance fees
  5. Lhasa / Kathmandu flight Tickets
  6. Tibet visa, Travel Permit
  7. Airport Tax Include
  8. Our Service Charge
   
  Cost does not includes
  1. Nepal re-entry visa fee
  2. Lunch & Dinner in Tibet
  3. Bar Bills & beverages
  4. Photographic charges of some monasteries
  5. Travel insurance, gratuities, Personal Expenses
 
  Note : Whatever the conditions the itinerary stated follow, it is for the visitors who prefer full package programme. At the same time, we also serve you based on your choice. The selection of itineraries and the staffs depends on your choice and financial procurement. We have options for any partial visit as per your requirement regarding your interest and financial condition.
 
 
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