Centeral & South Tibet
TOUR
Departures : Every Saturday/Tuesday
EX - Kathmandu/Chengdu/Beijing/Kunming
Best Season : March - November
This fly in/fly out tour of Central
Tibet follows a circular route from Tsedang
to Lhasa, exploring the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley,
the cradle of Tibetan civilization, and then
proceeding on the southern route past Yamdrok
Tso, the Turquoise Lake, to the historical towns
of Gyangtse & Shigatse. From Shigatse we
take the Northern route through the scenic,
rugged countryside of the nomads, culminating
our tour in Lhasa, the forbidden city.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrive Gongar Airport.
Transfer to Tsedang in Yarlung Valley. Check
in to Tsedang Hotel.
Day 02 :
Guided tour of Samye, the oldest Monastery belonging
to the Red Hat School & Yumbulakhang, the
first castle built for a Tibetan king.
Day 03 :
Drive via Yamdrok Lake to Gyangtse. Gyangtse
Hotel. Visit Gyangtse Kubum stupa & Pelkor
Chode Monastery.
Day 04 :
Drive via Shalu Monastery to Shigatse. Shigatse
Hotel. Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery & Shigatse
Market.
Day 05 :
Drive Shigatse to Lhasa. Check into Hotel.
Day 06 :
Guided tour of Jokhang Temple, Barkhor &
Tibetan Medical Centre.
Day 07 :
Guided tour of Potala Palace & Drepung Monastery.
Day 08 :
After breakfast transfer to airport to connect
flight to KTM/Chengdu.
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.
