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: 
