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FROM THE LAND OF GENGHIS
KHAN TO TIBET-THE ROOF OF THE WORLD  Trip
summary:
Tour Code:
SMT-MONGOLIA-TIBET-15D
Meeting
Point: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Departure
Point: Lhasa, Tibet
Group size:Minimum 2 adults or more participants-This
tour operates on a minimum of 02 and a maximum more that
16 participants.
Length:
15 days/14 nights
Difficulty
level: Easy to moderate
Price based
on double occupancy in JUNE
| 2-3 persons |
$ 4,345.00
or 3,621.00 Euros |
| 4-5 persons |
$ 3,955.00 or 3,296.00
Euros |
| 6-9 persons |
$ 3,667.00 or 3,055.00
Euros |
| 10 persons or more participants |
$ 3,346.00 or 2,788.00
Euros |
| Supplement base on
single occupancy |
$
1051.00 or 876.00 Euros |
Price
based on double occupancy in JULY-OCTOBER
| 2-3 persons |
$ 4,704.00
or 3,920.00 Euros |
| 4-5 persons |
$ 4,255.00 or 3,546.00
Euros |
| 6-9 persons |
$ 3,981.00 or 3,318.00
Euros |
| 10 persons or more participants |
$ 3,708.00 or 3,090.00
Euros |
| Supplement base on single
occupancy |
$ 1,273.00 or 1,061.00
Euros |
Regular
Tour Calendar: Daily departure, from
June, and July-October
HOTEL
IN LHASA: BRAHMAPUTRA GRAND HOTEL, 5
Yangcheng Plaza, Gongbutang Road,
Lhasa, Tibet, 850000
Tour
Highlights: In
just 15 day-tour, visit the Land of the Legendary Conqueror
Genghis Khan, founder of one of the largest land empires
in history. Visit to the soul-stirring Great Wall, winding
dragon-like across northern China, the Sacred Way, and the
Ming Tombs in Beijing. In Tibet, visit the Sacred Land of
Buddhist: Lhasa, Tsetang, Yamdrok, Gyantse, Shigatse and
drive back to Lhasa.
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Day 1
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Arrival
in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (D)
Upon arrival in Ulaan Baatar, you will be met at the airport
and are transferred to the hotel. Afterward, visit the Main
Square, the "Genghis" Khan's main monument, 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 and the Zanabazar Fine Arts
Museum, known as one of the best collections of Buddhist art
and artifacts in the world. Attend the Evening Mongolian traditional folk songs and dance concert. Have welcome dinner at local restaurant
"El Latino" featuring Mongolian and Western specialties. Overnight
at Bayangol Hotel, 4
or similar.
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Day 2
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Ulaanbaatar-Terelj
National Park-Chinggis Tourist Traditional Camp (B+L+D)
Breakfast. In the morning, visit Gandan Lamasery, the largest
Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of Buddha, practicing
Tibetan Buddhist Lamas), the buddhist ceremony at 10:00am
and experience the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. Afterward,
drive to "Terelj" National Park ( 70kms/35miles) for a walking
tour to Turtle Rock and hiking to the "Arryabal" Buddhist
monastery on the top of the mountain. It is famous for its
amazing rock formations, pristine alpine scenery and varied
bird life. The Terelj National Park incorporates parts of
Khenty Mountain Range. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch
and Birch trees which support wolf, eagles. birds, and others
animals. Lunch. Afterward, drive to the "Sacred Tuul river
Nomad's Valley" (50kms/27miles)-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. The beautiful valley in summer
is often dotted with traditional Mongolian gers and offers
picturesque sceneries. In route, we stop to observe and to
take some amazing photos to the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue
of "Genghis or Chinggis" Khan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog
Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist
Traditional Ger Camp. Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian
meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and
with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. Enjoy a performance
featuring traditional Mongolian dancers and hoomi (throat)
singers in "Chinggis" Tourist Base Ger Camp. Overnight in
"Chinggis" Tourist Base Ger Camp. Have your first ger camp
experience. "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Base Camp is
Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia" by the author
Michael Kohn.
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Day 3
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Chinggis
Tourist Traditional Camp-Karakorum (B+L+D)
Breakfast. Next drive to Karakhorum (435kms/218 miles in-road
and off-road), the Genghis (Chinggis) Khan's 13th century
capital and heart of the mighty Mongolian Empire. 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.
Boxed lunch on the way. Arrive and transfer to the tourist
base ger camp. Free time. Overnight in tourist base ger camp.
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Day 4
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Erdene
zuu monastery-Khogno Khan-Uvgun Temple-Bayangobi desert (B+L+D)
Breakfast. In the morning, visit "Erdene Zuu" monastery, the
Tortoise rock and the Boovon khad -Men's secret statue (it
is stone men's penis and made by monks of temples in 18 century
for reason of shame on young monks who are not follow rule).
Afterward drive to Khogno Khaan mountain and visit Uvgun monastery.
This mountain is at an elevation of 1967m and is perfect for
short walks around the surrounding area and there are some
remains of an ancient monastery. Continuing further drive
to Bayangobi desert. Visit the area. Climb up the towering
piles of sand. Optional you can ride camels or horses with
local nomads. You may be invited to share a cup of airag or
koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with these friendly and hospitable
people. Overnight in tourist base ger camp.
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Day 5
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Bayangobi
desert-Hustain Nuruu National Reserve-Ulaanbaatar (B+L+D)
Breakfast. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar (270km) via Hustain Nuruu
National Reserve to observe the Przewalski wild horses (Takhi
horses), recently re-introduced back into Mongolia. The Przewalski
horse (Equus przewalskii Poliakov) or Takhi as the Mongolians
name them are rather small, sturdy animals with a short, strong
neck. The earliest written reports of Przewalski horses or
Takhi date from the ninth century and in 1226 , a herd of
Przewalski horses is said to have caused "Genghis" Khan to
fall of his horse. The Hustain Nuruu Reserve (Hustai is Mongolian
for birch and nuruu means mountains) measures about 57,000
hectares, or including the bufferzone 120.000 ha. Visit the
park museum to learn about the history of the last pure wild
horses in the world and the history of the area. Arrive in
Ulaanbaatar and to transferred. Shop for souvenirs, original
pure cashmere gifts and garments. Farewell dinner. Overnight
at Hotel Bayangol, 4
or similar.
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Day 6
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Ulaanbaatar-Beijing
(B)
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport . Flight from Ulaanbaatar
to Beijing. Today we arrive in Beijing, China's Capital. Meet
with and transfer to hotel. Free at own leisure the balance
of day. Overnight at Prime Hotel, 5
or similar.
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Day 7
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Beijing
(B+L)
Full day guided tour in Beijing. Visit to the soul-stirring
Great Wall, winding dragon-like across northern China. Visit
the Sacred Way, guarded by sculpted stone animal both real
and fabulous, which are a photographer's delight, to the Ming
Tombs. Lunch in local restaurant. Overnight at Prime Hotel,
5 or similar.
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Day 8
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Beijing-Lhasa
(3,650m)
Breakfast. Check out and transfer to airport for flight
to Lhasa (CA4112 09:15/15:05). Arrival at Lhasa, capital
of Tibet. Upon arrival at Gonggar airport you will be received
and driven along the banks of the Yarlung river to Lhasa.
Check - in at deluxe Brahmaputra Grand Hotel 5
or the same category. Spend the rest of the day getting
used to the altitude.
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Days 9-10
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Lhasa
(B+L)
These two days will be spent discovering Lhasa - its magnificent
palace residences, Monasteries & quaint bazaars. You will
see the famous Potala Palace, which was constructed in 637
by Songtsen Gampo, the first king of the united Tibet and
later served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas,
Norbulinka Palace-which means the garden of treasures in
Tibetan language. Located in the west suburbs of Lhasa,
this palace complex was built in the 18th century and served
as the summer residence of the Dalai Lamas, Sera Monastery
as well as the Jokhang monastery-the center of the Tibetan
Buddhism and the sacred land of Buddhist followers where
innumerable pilgrims come for worship everyday. The temple,
built in 647, is the earliest wood-and-masonry structure
still existing in Tibet. Walk through the narrow lanes of
Barkhor, the old market place of Lhasa, which has remained
unchanged for centuries. Overnight at Brahmaputra Grand
Hotel, 5
or the same category.
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Day 11
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Lhasa-Tsetang (B+L)
Breakfast. Check out in the morning and drive to Tsedang.
En route, visit Samye Monastery, was build in 779, located
east of Lhasa. In the afternoon, visit the Yumbulakhang Palace,
the first Tibetan Palace. Lunch en route. Overnight at Yulong
Holiday Hotel, 3
or similar.
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Day 12
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Tsedang-Yamdrok-Gyantse (B+L)
Breakfast. Today, drive to Gyantse, with the Glacier scene
still exciting you . There stands the 35m-high famous Kunbum,
packed with exquisite Tibetan sculpture and paintings, a stunning
architectural wonder in Tibet. Pass by the Yamdrok-Tso Lake,
the third-biggest holy lake in Tibet and a wonderful place
for taking photos. Cross over Kangpa-La Pass (4790m) on the
way and in the late afternoon arrive in Gyantse, which lies
on the bank of the Nyang-river. Lunch in route. In the afternoon,
visit the Perkhor Chode monastery, for its splendid Tibetan
Buddhist art, both of them being built in the15th century
by 16th Dalai lama. Optional visit the Kumbum Pagoda (100-Thousand-Buddha
Pagoda). Overnight at Gyantse Hotel, 3
or the same category.
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Day 13
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Gyantse
- Shigatse (B+L)
Leave in the morning for Shigatse after breakfast. Miles away
from Shigaste, you can already see the gold tops of Tashilunpo
monastery-the Panchan Lama's residence, shinning under the
sun. While Tashilhunpo's magnificent outside leaves you gasp
in admiration, the inside of this monastery introduces you
more religious tranquility and sincerity. Just close to Tashilhunpo
is the Old Town of Shigatse, a great place to wander around:
Nicely decorated Tibetan houses and interesting market and
bazaar give you a vivid picture of local people's life. Lunch
is included. Overnight at Manasarovar Hotel, 3
or similar.
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Day 14
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Shigatse
- Lhasa (B+L)
Breakfast at hotel. After days of visit to various monasteries,
this day is an easy journey, driving along the Yarlung Zsangpo
River back to Lhasa. Lunch in route. If your spirit is still
high, you can look around in Lhasa again. Overnight at Brahmaputra
Grand Hotel, 5
or similar.
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Day 15
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Departure
Lhasa, Tibet (B)
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for departure Lhasa, Tibet
to your new destination (*not included the departure flight-on
request!). End of the Mongolia-Tibet
tour.
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Price
inclusions:
-International airfare: Ulaanbaatar-Beijing
(one way, economic class);
-Airfare and the airport tax: Beijing - Lhasa (one
way, economic class);
-Overnights at specified hotels (double/twin sharing basis,
single room as request);
-Overnights at sepcified tourist gers base camps inside
Mongolia, based on double occupancy.
-All land transfers in Mongolia, in Beijing and in Tibet
as stated (by tour van or coach as per group size);
-Meals as stated in the programme: B=breakfast,
L=lunch; D-dinner
-English local guide in Mongolia, Tibetan English speaking
guide in Tibet and English local guide in Beijing;
-Sightseeing tickets, admission fees for tours, overland
trips and excursions as stated;
-All necessary permits for Tibet travel.
Price does
not include:
1. All Visas fees.
2. International flight to Ulaanbaatar (ULN) and exit flight
leaving Lhasa (LXA).
3. Tips and gratitudes to guide, driver, porter and hotel
personnel.
4. Drinks and Personal expenses.
5. Airport tax.
6. Emergency evacuation charge.
7. International travel insurance.
8. Extra photo charge imposed at Gompa/monuments if applicable.
9. Trip cancellation, accident, weather conditions, travel
insurance.
10. Any kind of service and all other arrangements/items
not stated in the itinerary.
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