TIBET:
The Legacy of the Lamas
Here
time stands still, seeped in
the holy dictates of the spiritual
leaders. The simplicity of life
andthe richness of culture can
not but intrigue the visitor.
And the tranquility of the place
inspires the soul to be in communion
with nature. Here is a land
that still preserves its mystique,
while being invitingly transparent
through its hospitality, friendliness
of its people and its predominantly
spiritual lifestyle.
Tibet (Xizang), known as the
'Roof of the World', has become
a dream destination for climbers,
adventurers and regular tourists
from all over the world. Visitors
are guaranteed to enjoy the
enthralling year-round snow,
aerial mountains, mysterious
religions, exotic customs and
spectacular inhabitants of Tibet.
Located at an average altitude
of over 4000 m., Tibet has a
cold and dry plateau climate
in most areas, with the exception
of some regions in the south
and east. Tibet has a recorded
history of about 1,300 years,
but its original inhabitants
appeared as early as in the
Paleolithic Age. Traditionally,
Tibetans not only inhabit in
Tibet , but also disperse over
other provinces of Qinghai ,
Sichuan , Gansu and Yunnan among
others.
Lhasa, as the capital of Tibet,
is showcased in its dense cultural
and spiritual atmosphere. It
is usually the first window
through which travelers discover
Tibet. The grand Potala Palace
on the Red Hill, the Jokhang
Temple, the three greatest monasteries
of Gelugpa - Drepung, Ganden
and Sera, and the Tibetan Museum
are always popular tourist destinations.
Shigatse, the second largest
city of Tibet, features the
most complete natural sceneries.
In this region lift Mt. Everest,
the highest peak in the world,
and other 4 peaks above 8,000
m. (26,247 ft.) as well as 38
peaks above 7,000 m. (22,966
ft.), earning it the laudatory
title of 'The Third Pole of
the World' and with a magnetic
effect on mountaineers.
The Tibetans are very unique
and versatile people. Most of
them believe in Tibetan Buddhism
and worship and circumambulate
around temples, shrines and
other holy places. Based on
their beliefs and knowledge,
they have created brilliant
arts and crafts like Thangka,
murals, sculptures, Tibetan
knives, Tibetan carpets, costumes,
their own opera, calendar, medicine,
language and other unique local
cultures and customs.
TIBET OVERLAND ADVENTURE
TOUR (08 Days)
DAY 01 KATHMANDU-ZANGMU
/ NEYALAM (3600M)-150 KM : Departure
at 05:30 am, approximately 5
hours drive to Kodari (China/Nepal
boarder), Half an hour drive
to Zhangmu, where after completion
of immigration formalities we
drive further to Neylam following
BhoteKoshi river in a deep valley
with some overflowing waterfalls.
Overnight in guesthouse.
DAY 02 NEYLAM- TINGRI
/ LHATSE (4050M)-285 KMS, Drive
through Neyalam Pass (3800m)
with the view of Jugal Himal.
A continued drive via Lalungla
Pass (5050m ) has some of the
outstanding view of Mt. Sisapangma
(8013m highest in Tibet) Mt.
Makalu (8464m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m),
Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) and Mt.Everest
(8848m). Overnight in guesthouse.
DAY 03 LHATSE-XIGATSE
(3900M)-183 KMS, Drive
to Xigatse, the place of the
famous Tashilumpo Monastery
and the seat of Panchen Lama.
Overnight at Hotel Samdrupse
or similar standard.
DAY 04 XIGATSE-GYANTSE (3950M)-90KMS,
After visiting TashiLumpo
Monastery in the morning including
the Bazaar of Xigatse. Drive
to Gyantse, which is 02 hrs.
Gyantse is small busting town
steeped in history. It lies
264 kms. Southwest of Lhasa
on the northern bank of Nyang
Chu river. In the 15th century
it served as the capital of
a small Kingdom. Visit Kumbum
Chorten which was built around
1400 AD. It later became the
main center for trade with British
India.
DAY 05 GYANTSE-LHASA (3650M)-261
KMS, 08-hrs drive takes
you to Lhasa crossing the Karo
La Pass (5010m) and Kambala
Pass (4794m). The Karo La climbs
between two lofty mountains,
Nozing Khang Sa (7223m) and
Ralung (6236). While driving
you will see the Yamdrok Tso
(Turquoise Lake) which takes
approx. 1 hour to cross around.
After passing Kamba La, Lhasa
valley is seen to the north.
You will also cross the Brahmaputra
River. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 06 & 07 IN LHASA,
These days you will be engrossed
with sightseeing and excursions
of the Potala Palace, the Jokhang
temple, surrounding Barkhor
market, Drepung Monastery and
Sera Monastery. Overnight in
hotel.
DAY 08 LHASA-KATHMANDU,
In the morning after breakfast,
transfer to airport 02 hrs.
Drive-Representative will assist
you. Departure of flight for
Kathmandu would be approximately
10.00hrs, China Standard Time
and arriving Kathmandu at 09.00
hrs. Nepal Standard time. Flight
Lhasa/Kathmandu lasts for 01
hour's ten minutes. During the
flight you will see the following:
Yarlung Tsangpo river, Lake
Yamdrok, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m)
and Mt. Makalu (8463m) and Mt.
Everest (8848m). If weather
permits.
TOUR COST : US $ 495(Budget)
/ US $ 850 (Standard) / US $
1450 (Deluxe) each person
VISA COST:
US $ 45.00 for other nationalities,
US$ 100 for Americans.
AIRFARE COST:
Kathmandu to Lasha and vice
versa US$ 385
COST
INCLUDES: 
