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NEPAL-TIBET EXPERIENCE WITH OVERLAND
& TREKKING TOURS / POST TOUR TO BEIJING, CHINA OR TO ULAANBAATAR,
MONGOLIA |
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Nepal is characterized
by friendly people, colorful traditions, harmonious religious
life, and a lively and distinctive cultural tradition. The
Mountain  Kingdom,
Nepal, is bounded on the north by the peaks of the highest
mountains on Earth, the Himalayas. In the south is the incredibly
flat Terai region, home to: Tigers, elephants, rhinoceros,
and innumerable exotic birds. In between the high peaks
and the Terai is an amazing diversity of ecosystems, cultures,
and terrains in what is called the middle hills. From the
high Himalayan yak grazing pastures of the Sherpa people,
the great capital cities and ancient empires of the middle
hills, to the prolific assembly of temples and monuments
in the Kathmandu Valley. Nepal has been the dreamland of
the tourists for a long time.
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GATEWAY:
KATHMANDU
TOUR
CODE:
SMT-NT10D
(10 DAYS)
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Option No. 1:
A 10 day journey driving from Kathmandu to Lhasa,
following the rivers and valleys with the plenty of waterfalls
on our eyes. The journey passes through Nepal-Tibet border,
through beautiful mountains and farming valleys.
This route is the most adventurous
route among the others as it  offers
the panoramic views of the high mountains including the
highest peak Everest (8848m) with Langtang (7367m), Xixapangma
(8012m), Makalu (8464m) Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu (8153m).
We get chance to pass by the high passes like Nyalam Pass
(3750 m), Tong-La (5120m) La Lung-la (5124m) ; Gyatso-la
(5220 m). We drive passing Tingri (4390 m) to visit Gyantse,
tibet's second-largest city, lying near the union of the
Nyang Chu and the Tsang Po, on the main route between Gyantse
and West Tibet. It is the place of famous Tashilumpo Monastery.
Drive to Lhasa, crossing the Karo-la Pass(5045m), we pass
by the Yamdrok Tso, the turquoise lake ; one of the four
holy lakes in Tibet. Then after passing the Kamba-la Pass
(4794m), we find ourselves close to the Lhasa Valley. After
crossing the Brahmaputra River, we reach Lhasa, our final
destination.
Min. Group: 3-4 adults or more
people. This
is for standard private Tour.
PRIVATE TRANSPORT:
Nepal: Toyota Latest Jeep
Tibet: Toyota Land cruiser (New Model 4500)
TWO (2) SUGGESTED ITINERARIES:
 Option
No.1 |
Nepal-Tibet Overland Tour |
10 days |
| Option
No.2 |
Nepal-Tibet + Exploration the Everest Base Camp |
12 days |
OPTION NO. 1: MAIN TOUR
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Day 1 |
Kathmandu
 Arrival
in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal from your country destination.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 2 |
Kathmandu-Pashupatinath, Swambunath, Boudhanath
 Full
day tour in Kathmandu to visits Pashupatinath, Swambunath,
Boudhanath. Overnight at hotel. (B)(L)
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Day 3 |
Kathmandu-Kodari-Zhangmu
 This
morning we will drive from Kathmandu-Kodari-Zhangmu, following
the rivers and valleys with the plenty of waterfalls on
our eyes. Amazing views of the Himalaya and the Tibetan
countryside greet you on the overland drive from Kathmandu.
This route is the most adventurous route among the others
as it offers the panoramic views of the high mountains including
the highest peak Everest (8848m) with Langtang (7367m),
Xixapangma (8012m), Makalu (8464m) Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu
(8153m). Overnight at hotel. (B)(L)
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Day 4 |
Zhangmu-Xegar
 From
Zhangmu, we drive to Lhatse, following the Bhote Koshi River
valley with the plenty of waterfalls on our eyes. This route
is the most adventurous route among the others as it offer
the panoramic views of the high mountains including the highest
peak Everest (8848 m) with Langtang (7367m), Xixapangma (8012m),
Makalu (8464m), Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu (8153m). we get chance
to pass by the high passes like Nyalam Pass (3750m) , Tong-La
(5120m), La Lung-La (5124m) & Gyatso-La (5220m). We continue
our drive passing Tingri (4390M) and stay Xegar (also known
as New Tingri). Overnight at hotel. (B)(L)
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Day 5 |
Xegar-Shitgase
 This
morning we will continuous drive through the high mountains
to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, site of the
Tashihunpo monastery. Overnight at hotel. (B)(L)
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Day 6 |
Tashilumpo -Gyantse-Gyantse Kumbum-Pelkhur Choide monastery
 Today
we will visits Tashilumpo monastery. The seat of the Panchen
Lamas, Tashihunpo is a vast complex with a golden rooftops
and impressive chapels. Although having suffered the ravages
of man and time, Gyantse, our next stop, with it's unique
Palkor Chode temple and Kumbum Chorten, offers a glimpse
of an irretrievably lost era in some of the most extraordinary
works of art found in all Tibet. Overnight at hotel. (B)(L)
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Day 7 |
Gyantse-Lhasa
 This
morning we will continuous drive to Lhasa, crossing the
Karo-la Pass (5045m), we pass by the Yamdrok Tso, the turquoise
lake; one of the four holy lakes in Tibet. Then after passing
the Kamba-la Pass (4794m), we find ourselves close to the
Lhasa Valley. After crossing the Brahmaputra River, we reach
Lhasa, our final destination. Stay at the hotel adapt yourself
to the high attitude. Overnight at hotel. (B)(L)
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Day 8 |
Lhasa: Potala Palace-Sera Monastery- Norbulingka Park
 You
will have a full day tour in Lhasa. The highlight today
is the Magnificent Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai
Lama; the place where the former great Dalai Lama's stupas
are being kept; once the seat of the Tibetan government.
With a history of over 1,300 years, the Potala Palace is
the treasure of Tibetan religion and culture, storing plenty
of figures of the Buddha, murals, sutras etc. After visiting
Potala Palace, you will visit one of the three largest monasteries
of Gelugpa, the Sera Monastery, and Dalai Lama's summer
palace of, the treasure Park of Tibet, the Norbulingka.
After the day's sightseeing, you will be offered an insight
into the daily life of the Tibetan people, you may also
be served tea in their home. Overnight at hotel. (B)(L)
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Day 9 |
Lhasa-Drepung Monastery-Jokhang Temple-Barkhor Street
 In
the morning, you will visit the No. 1 Monastery of Gelugpa,
Drepung Monastery, which is the richest monastery ever in
Tibet, and is still active today. Then you will be guided
to visit the spiritual center of Tibet, the Jokhang Temple,
where you might meet many pilgrims, who even prostrate by
full length to the threshold of the temple. You will visit
the sacred pilgrim path, the oldest street in Lhasa, the
Barkhor Street, which is the place where Tibetan culture,
economy, religion and arts assemble. (B)(L)
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Day 10 |
Departure Lhasa or
Post Tour
Transfer to the airport for your flight
out or Post tour (B)
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2008
TOUR COSTS PER PERSON IN TWIN ROOM (OPTION NO. 1)
| Group |
Tour Costs
per person |
Single Supplement |
| 3
adults |
$ 1890 or 1227 Euro |
$ 470 or 305 Euro |
| 4-5 pax |
$ 1745 or 1133 Euro |
$ 350 or 227 Euro |
| 6-9 pax |
$ 1540 or 1009 Euro |
$ 350 or 227 Euro |
| +10 pax or more |
$ 1375 or 893 Euro |
$ 325 or 211 Euro |
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WHAT IS
INCLUDED:
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Tibet
travel permit /
Private land transfers as per itinerary /
Accommodation as per itinerary on twin sharing:
in Kathmandu: Hotel Name's and the category:
(4 star): Hotel Shankar Kathmandu
Lhasa: Lhasa Hotel (4 star) /
Gyangtse: Gyangtse Hotel (3 star) /
Shigatse: Shigatse Hotel (3 star) /
9 breakfasts, and 8 lunches: Legend: (B)
Breakfast, (L) Lunch /
Monasteries entrance fees /
Sightseeing tours as per itinerary /
A local English speaking guide throughout the tour program
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in Kathmandu: Hotel Name's and the category:
(4 star): Hotel Shankar Kathmandu
in Zhangmu: Hotel Gang Gyen (
Standard)
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2008/
2009 TOUR CALENDAR:
*May: 17 / *June 14/ : *July:
2, 26 / *August: 2, 8, 14 /*Sept.:
2, 16. /October 4, 14
2008/2009
Private departure ( every day): online
request form
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WHAT'S
NOT INCLUDED:
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International
air tickets such as:
BEIJING-LHASA
BEIJING-LHASA-BEIJING
LHASA-KATHMANDU
KATHMANDU-LHASA
LHASA-KUNMING
LHASA-KATHMANDU-DELHI
(it might be change without any information to us).
One day extra of hotel accommodation in double room with breakfast
Kathmandu with airport-hotel-airport transfers: US$ 249 per
person
Tips to the guides and the drivers.
Visas: Chinese Visa = USD 45.00 per person (If American USD
45+16).
Nepal re-entry visa fee
Airport taxes.
Medical insurance.
Drinks.
Transfers to and from airports for participant making own
arrangements; optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled
tour; personal expenses such as excess or overweight baggage
charges, laundry, telephone/cable/fax/email charges, liquor
or soft drinks, room service; gratuities for personal services;
Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as accidents,
road blockage due to landslides, Flight delays or Cancellations
due to weather or technical problems, etc.
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NOTES:
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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO
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*Generally, it is recommended to pay your visit from May
to October when is green. This hard journey requires flexibility,
tolerance and spirit of adventure of every journey participant
due to the high altitude. Anyhow the tourism infrastructure
has somewhat developed.
*Tour Conditions and Fares: All the tour
fares are effective for 2008 in Euro or in $ US, unless
otherwise specified in the tour description.
*Payment of Tour Fare for Nepal-Tibet Tours:
A deposit of $600 or 400 € Euro per person is required at
the time of confirmation of the reservation. -The Tour Fare
shall be paid no later than 60 days prior
to the eve of the departure date in either the basic tariff
currency, as quoted. If a booking is made within 60
days of the departure date, full payments are due immediately.
The Company can reserve by E-mail, or Fax.
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