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TRAVEL TO MONGOLIA-TIBET
FROM THE STEPPES TO THE ROOF OF THE WORLD

Gateway: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Minimum group: 2 adults or more persons.
Departure: daily (May-Oct.-2008/May-Oct. 2009)
Tour code: SMT-TM13D
Tour duration: 13 days-for 2 pax-from 1989.00 Euro or $ 3063.00
-for 3-9 pax-from 1866.00 € Euro or $ 2873.00...Book Now!


An incredible tour in just thirteen (13) days. This is the most interesting tour. Tibet is a land with heart-shaking power for its sky, mountains, rivers, and people. The sky of Tibet is cloudless and bright with fascinating azure. Looking up at the sky, I cannot help humming a popular song, "The sky of the liberated area is so bright that it is loved by the local people...". The people of Tibet are ingenuous and extrovert in personality which is reflected in the way they handle wealth; converting it into gold, silver, jewelry or agate adornments to wear on the head, on the chest, or around the waist but in most cases to inlay in the statues of the Buddha and Maitreya or in the stupas in honor of the deceased Dalai Lamas.








This 13 day-tour takes you to all the highlights of Mongolia and Tibet. Discover Mongolia, explore the Mongolian steppe, and the culture of the Mongolian Nomads. Discover the power places of Tibet. After flying to Lhasa, we will visits Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great monasteries of Jokhang and Sera. Our journeys in Mongolia and in Tibet always possesses cultural and expedition character. 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. Mongolia's and Tibet's arts, cultures, history, and peoples, and often otherworldly sceneries.

Mongolia is a land of the cobolt blues skies, contrats and enigmas...dominated by rolling grasslands, desert, high mountains and abundant wildlife is waiting to be explored by tourists. First of all, the immediate surrounding of your deserves your attention in Mongolia: the boundless steppes, gobi desert,. mountains, vast valleys, lakes, rivers, the nomadic's lifestyle, horses, camels, yaks, sheep, goats, and gazelle.


While most Mongols lived a little changing nomadic lifestyle, the reconversion of Mongolia to Tibetan Buddhism in the sixteenth century resulted in a new kind of centralized political structure in Mongolia, and evolving political relationships with Tibet. Beginning in the seventeenth century, Mongolia was officially ruled by a lineage of incarnate Buddhist lamas, the Bogdo Gegens. These high-ranking Buddhist monks ruled from Urga, the historic capital of Mongolia, modern Ulan Bator. Like the Dalai Lamas of Tibet, the Bogdo Gegen were simultaneously the religious and political heads of state. The first Bogdo Gegen, Zanabazar (1635-1723), was a direct descendent of Chinggis (Genghis) Khaan and Khublai Khaan. Perhaps unique among world cultures, Zanabazar, a celebrated monk and statesman, was also Mongolia's greatest artist.
Day 1









Ulaanbaatar
(Mongolia)
Arrive in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia from L.A. or from your country destination from Seoul, South Korea with Korean Airlines or from Beijing with Air China or Mongolian Airlines or from Moscow with Aerofltot or Mongolian Airlines or from Berlin, Germany with Mongolian airlines. Check-in at hotel 4* or 5*. Free time at hotel. 18:00-Attend a performance featuring traditional Mongolian dancers and throat (hoomi) singers. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at 4*or 5* hotel.(D)


Day 2














Ulaanbaatar city tour

Full day visit Ulaan Baatar . In the morning, visit Gandantegchinlen Khiid, largest and most important monastery in Mongolia. We'll observe the daily Buddhist ceremony and also we'll visit the magnificent statue of Migjiid Janraising (the lord who looks in every direction), it is an impressive 25 meter of gold and bronze. Then drive through downtown Ulaan Baatar to visits the Sukh-Bataar Central Square, the Genghis Khan's main monument and the National History Museum, where you will see artefacts from Mongolia from the Stone Age to the present, and displays of the development of Mongolian arts and culture. After, visit the Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan, home of Mongolia's last king. Lunch in local restaurant. We will also visits the Museum of Natural History to see two complete dinosaur skeletons that were found in the Gobi Desert . Shop for souvenirs. Overnight at 4*, or at 5* hotel.(B)(L)



Day 3























Bodg Khaan N.P.-Manzshir temple-Sacred Nomad's Tuul river Valley
Breakfast. Drive to visit to Manzshir Temple ruins /60km/ in Bogd Khan strictly protected area. On the way picnic lunch in open air. Explore ruins of temple, which was damaged badly in 1930-s. Visit to local natural museum, big Buddha paintings and carvings on rocks in green hills. Trekking in lovely wildflower carpeted hills. After, drive to "Chinggis" Tourist Ger Camp in the Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley. In route, we will to stop, observe and to take some amazing photos to the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Genghis or Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Visit to local horse breeder's family-Ger, explore nomadic lifestyle and family's daily activities, try diary products made by hands in the traditional method, try national drink-fermented mare's milk. 2 hours of Horseback riding in the smooth hills in the "Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley". This is a beautiful valley of streams. There are national gers in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet with locals and see their daily lives, interact with them, explore, take water adventures, go trekking, swimming in the Tuul river. Welcome dinner with traditional Mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. Overnight in "Chinggis" Tourist Camp. "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia-2005", by the author Michael Kohn on pages 70 and 101. Full board. (B)(L)(D)


Day 4

 

 

 



Terelj National Park-Arryabal Temple-Mongolian Archery

Breakfast. Drive to Terelj National Park /50 km/. The valley is about 20km long at 1600m. This park comprises splendid mountain ranges, pristine water river and caves and wonderful green meadow with edelweiss. Explore ovoo-pile of stones for nature worshipping, cave, small mining research hole, and the Turtle shaped original giant rock. Hiking to the "Arryabal" Buddhist monastery on the top of the mountain. Picnic lunch in open air. After, drive back to "Chinggis" Tourist Camp for dinner and overnight. Free time to practice Mongolian Archery. Full board. (B)(L)(D)

Day 5




















Karakorum
This morning we will continuous drive through the grassland toward "Karakorum" /435km, +8 hours driving/ was founded in 1220 at the crossroads of the Silk Road. It was the capital of the Mongol Empire until Kublai Khan moved it to Beijing. Visitors, such as Marco Polo, described its ornate building, including a 2500 sq. meters Palace of Worldly Peace. After the collapse of the Mongol Empire it was abandoned and vandalized by Manchurian invading hordes. Most of the remains were used to re-build the first Buddhist Monastery in Mongolia--Erdene Zuu, built-in 1586. 400 meter long with 108 Stupas still surrounds Erdene Zuu Monastery which was built in 1586. It was restored in 1760. In 1792 the Monastery still had 62 temples and 10,000 lamas. But in 1930 it became a victim of the Stalin's purges. All but three of the Temples were destroyed and most of the monks were either killed or sent to Siberia. Today the restoration of the Monastery is the government's top priority. Erdene Zuu retains much of its ancient glory and is well worth visiting. We will visit Erdene Zuu. The monastery grounds and several chapels depicts excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the sixteenth century. Overnight in a comfortable Gers tourist camp. Full board. (B)(L)(D)


Day 6







Erdene zuu monastery-Bayangobi desert
This morning , we visits "Erdene Zuu", the Tortoise rock and the men's rock. The monastery grounds and several chapels depicts excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the sixteenth century. In the afternoon, we will drive to Bayangobi desert . Visit the site of the "singing sand". Here is where the impassable Gobi begins. Overnight in a comfortable Gers tourist camp. Full board. (B)(L)(D).

Day 7





Ulaanbaatar

Breakfast. Return drive to Ulaan Baatar /270km + 4 hours driving /. Transfer to hotel. City tour of Ulaanbataar, highlights include the "Zanabazar" Fine Art museum and the "Choijim" Lama monastery-museum. Lunch in local restaurant. Time for some shopping. Overnight at 4* or 5* hotel . Half board. (B)(L)

Day 8





Beijing

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer you to the airport to take your flight to Beijing by Mongolian Airlines (OM) or by Air China (CA). Transfer to the hotel. Free time. Overnight at Presidential Plaza Hotel, 5* or Grand Mercure Hotel , 5*. (B)

Day 9




Chengdu
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer you to the airport to take your flight to Chengdu. meet and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Jinjiang Hotel, 5*.(B)

Day 10





Tibet: Lhasa.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport and flight by CA4447 09:20/11:10 to Tibet. Welcome to Lhasa, capital del Tibet ! Upon arrival you will be met and assisted with your hotel transfer, the remainder of the day is free to relax after your flight. Overnight at Brahmaputra Grand Hotel, 5* (B).

Day 11










Tibet: Lhasa

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day sightseeing of Lhasa: In the morning, 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. Lunch in local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit one of the three largest monasteries of Gelugpa, the Sera Monastery-the Dalai Lama's summer palace. Overnight at Brahmaputra Grand Hotel, 5*. Half board. (B)(L).
Day 12










Tibet: Lhasa

In the morning, you will 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. Lunch in local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit Norbulinka Palace-the Summer residence of Dali Lama. Overnight at Brahmaputra Grand Hotel, 5*. (B)(L)


Day 13





Departure or Post tour

Breakfast (B) at the hotel, transfer to the airport and check in your flight out. Post tour to Katmandhu, Nepal or back to Beijing or to Shanghai (* the flight out rates on request).


WHAT IS
INCLUDED














Specified deluxe 4* stars and 5* stars hotels in Twin room with daily breakfast in Ulaanbaatar, Beijing, Chengdu, and Lhasa.
Expert English Guide during all trip,
Meals as listed: (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner) with one glass of free drink.
Specified nights of accommodation in comfortable Ger tourist camps in the couthryside of Mongolia (double occupancy) with shower, toilets, and restaurant separate.
All private transfers as listed.
Entrance fees as listed.
The cost of the airfares Beijing-Chegdu-Lhasa, in tourist class+tax.
The cost of the international airfares from Beijing-Ulaan Baatar.
Tibet travel permit.










Group Tour Costs per person in Twin room-2008
2 pax
1989.00 € Euro or $ 3063.00-(please, check the USD exchange rate by XE.com )
3-9 pax
1866.00 € Euro or $ 2873.00-(please, check the USD exchange rate by XE.com )
+10 pax
1876.00 € Euro or $ 2813.00-(please, check the USD exchange rate by XE.com )
Individual Supplement
526.00 € Euro or $ 809.00-(please, check the USD exchange rate by XE.com )
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WHAT'S
NOT INCLUDED












Not specified International flight tickets.
Personal cost.
Tips to the guides and the drivers.
Visas (Chinese-two entries).
Airport taxes.
Medical insurance.
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; top

















WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO ? :
Tibet and Mongolia are vasts! Generally, it is recommended to pay your visit from May to July, and September to October (Tibet). Lhasa, Tibet is suitable for tourism year round. The harsh coldness makes it unadvisable to visit the Tibet's areas from October to next April. During the winter, roads might be blocked by heavy snow in east Tibet while in August huge rainfall makes travel in those areas very difficult.

Departures in AUG-08 correspond with the Beijing Olympics-will be extra payment in Beijing.


DO YOU KNOW WHETHER WE CAN FLY FREELY TO LHASA WITHOUT TIBET PERMIT ?: The Tibet Permit must be obtained beforehand so that you can be allowed to enter Lhasa. We will handle it for your group in time. Tibet Permit can be issued eight or twelve weeks prior to your entry Lhasa....Book Now!

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