CENTER OF TIBET TOUR (A)
6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS TOUR (FLY IN FLY OUT)
TOUR NO: 004
This tour takes you to the heartland of Tibetan plateau. If you are interested in ancient Tibetan history and culture then this is the trip for you. Starting from the old Tibetan capital Lhasa you will be driven to Gyantse and Shigatse, the two most important cities after Lhasa. As you are driven along the central Tibetan plateau, you will get to see the old forts and citadels of the Tibetan kings, great monasteries with histories as old as Tibet, caves painted with beautiful murals, which were used as retreats by Buddhist monks, and the hardy Tibetans whose faith and belief in Buddhism is woven in their daily life. Scenic vistas like the one at the Yamdrok-tso Lake and the snowy summit of Nyichen Kangsang (7,206m) will be a treat for sore eyes.
Trip length: 7 Days
Grade: Sightseeing tour
Starts in: Lhasa
Ends in: Lhasa
Accommodation: Hotel
Maximum altitude: 3,900m
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Arrive Lhasa (3,650m)We can arrange your arrival in Lhasa from any where. You can either join the trip from Kathmandu and fly to Lhasa or arrive Lhasa from Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian by Train or Fly. Your Tibetan guide will be there to greet you. After immigration formalities, you will be driven to Lhasa (3650 meters). |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
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Lhasa / Sightseeing Potala Palace and Sera MonasteryAfter breakfast, you will set off to view the majestic Potala Palace, which towers above the city of Lhasa. You get to see an overwhelming array of intricate Tibetan murals, temples, stupas, and the tombs of eight Dalai Lamas. After lunch, you will be taken on a visit to beautifully landscaped Sera monastery. At the monastery you can observe monks chanting and performing religious discourses. |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
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Lhasa / excursion to Drak Yerpa caves and Jokhang Temple, Barkhor marketThe Drak Yerpa caves are about an hour’s drive to the north east of Lhasa. Songtsen Gampo meditated and Padma Sambhava and several of his disciples. The site is strongly associated with Jowo Atisha and the early Kadampa masters. After Lunch we will visit the Jokhang temple provides yet another exciting and educative tour. Wandering around Barkhor market is another major highlight of the day. |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
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Drive 260 km from Lhasa to Gyantse (3,950m)Drive along the Friendship Highway you cross the Khamba La pass (4794m). The drive offers you stunning views of Yamdrok-tso Lake and the snowy summit of Nyichen Kangsang (7206m) with it’s huge glacier. After passing through beautiful valleys and colorful Tibetan villages you arrive in the town of Gyantse. |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
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Drive 90 km from Gyantse to Shigatse (3,830m)Before departing from Gyantse, you will be taken tour to Gyantse Kumbum. The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa. It has many small chapels which houses an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals. We move on to Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city, which is about 90 km away. |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
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Drive (280 km) from Shigatse to LhasaYou will be guided to explore the local market and the Tashilhumpo Monastery in Shigatse. Tashilhumpo Monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is much to explore within its high surrounding walls. After a detailed visit of Shigatse, you will be driven back to Lhasa via a shorter route. |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
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Depart LhasaYou will be driven to the airport in time to catch your flight home or by train to China |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
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Deluxe |
Deluxe |
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LHASA |
Four Points Sheraton HTL |
Brahmaputra HTL |
Manasarovar HTL |
Tibet Snow Heaven HTL |
Dekhang HTL |
Heritage HTL |
Flora HTL OR Same |
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GYANTSE |
Gyantse HTL |
Gyantse HTL |
Gyantse HTL |
Gyantse HTL |
Gyantse HTL |
Yutu HTL |
Jianzang HTL |
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SHIGATSE |
Shigatse HTL Tashiqudak HTL Jumuyamei International |
Shigatse HTL Tashiqudak HTL Jumuyamei International |
Shigatse HTL Tashiqudak HTL Jumuyamei International |
Shigatse HTL Tashiqudak HTL Jumuyamei International |
Manasarovar HTL |
Yangtse HTL |
Ganggyal HTL |
