6
Days tour of Yarlung Tsangpo Valley & Lhasa
Departures : Every Saturday/Thursday
EX : Kathmandu/Chengdu/Beijing/Kunming
Best Season : March - November
We begin our tour by exploring
Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, the cradle of Tibetan
civilization. It is here as per legend the ogress
& the monkey mated & the Tibetan race
began. The whole region is culturally &
historically very rich & boast of early
historical monuments such as the Samye Monastery,
the first monastic institution built in early
7th century; Yumbulakhang, the first palace
built for a Tibetan king; Samye Chimpu, a cave
complex & once a retreat for Guru Rinpoche.
We continue to Lhasa visiting Mindroling Monastery
en route.
Lhasa, the forbidden city is the
heart & soul of Tibet for centuries &
is still a city of wonders. The majestic Potala
palace dominates the Lhasa skyline & is
the residence of the Dalai Lamas. Jokhang, the
central cathedral is the spiritual heart of
Lhasa & is its most sacred temple. Encircling
the Jokhang Temple is the bustling & fascinating
Barkhor market & the devotional pilgrim
circumambulation circuit. Other attractions
include visits to Sera & Drepung Monastery,
Tibet's great monastic universities & Norbulinka,
the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrive Lhasa. Transfer to Tsedang.
Check into hotel.Walking tour of Tibetan part
of the town.
Day 02 :
Explore Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, the
cradle of Tibetan civilization – visit
Samye Monastery & Yumbulakhang.
Day 03 :
Drive to Lhasa. En route visit Mindroling
Monastery. Check into hotel.
Visit Jokhang Temple & the Barkhor Market.
Day 04 :
Guided sightseeing tour Potala, the
Winter palace of the Dalai Lame & Drepung
& Nechung Monastery.
Day 05: A.M.-
Guided sightseeing tour of Sera Monastery
& Ramoche Tsuglakhang.
P.M.- Free
Day 06 :
After early morning breakfast transfer
to airport to connect flight to Kathmandu/Chengdu/Beijing.
TOUR COST INCLUDES
Accommodation on twin sharing basis on Bed &
Breakfast basis as per the hotel plan, all necessary
sightseeing tour as per the programme, all necessary
monastery entrance fees, English speaking guide,
private ground transfers, Tibet travel permit.
COST EXCLUDES
Hard & Soft drinks, all expenses of personal
nature, Nepal re-entry visa fee, Airport Departure
Tax, Charge for photography, Travel Insurance,
Emergency evacuation, Visa fee, Urgent Visa
Fee & Airfare.
