|
| |
|
|
Nepal
Teeming capital, outside the kathmandu... |
|
|
Bhutan
The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is fast
emerging... |
|
|
Tibet
Tibet one of those extraordinary destination... |
|
|
|
|
|
Returning to Nepal recently after a gap of 38 years, to
join my daughter who was finishing off her round the world
trip post University, .
Read more clients comments
|
|
|
|
| |
| Tibet Package Tour |
| |
| EVEREST
BASE CAMP (9 Nights 10 Days) |
| This
tour combines the attractions of Tibet with the
aura of the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest.
|
| Day
1 |
| Kathmandu-Lhasa.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport & fly
to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Gongar Airport (95km away
from Lhasa), drive to Lhasa. |
| Day
2 |
Sightseeing in Lhasa. After breakfast,
we explore the Lhasa city. This day, we will visit
the Potala palace which is Lhasa's cardinal landmark
and a structure that deserves a place as one of
the wonders of eastern architecture. The Potala
is structure of massive proportions, an awe-inspiring
place to explore as Potala lies dormant like a huge
museum, and this nine-story structure was completed
on 3 years. You can see Throne Room, Meditation
Room, Bedroom of the Dalai Lama, Chapels of different
Buddhist Gods & Goddesses. Drepung Monastery
is situated about 8 KM to the west of central Lhasa,
and was one of the world's largest monastery, with
a population of around 10000 monks. Drepung was
founded in 1416 by a charismatic monk. Inside the
Drepung Monastery you can observe: Ganden Palace,
Main Assembly Hall, Ngagpa College, Loseling College
& other Colleges. |
| Day
3 |
Sightseeing in Lhasa.Jokhang is
the most revered religious structure in Tibet. Although
little remains Of its 7th century origins and most
of the sculptures that adorn its interior post date
the Cultural Revolution, the Jokhang bustling with
worshippers and redolent with mystery, is an unrivalled
Tibetan Experience.Inside the Jokhang temple are
the Four Guardian Kings, two on either side. Beyond
this point is the main assembly hall or Dukhang,
a paved courtyard that is open to the sky. At the
end of the courtyard and just before the entrance
to the interior of the Jokhang itself is a long
altar marked by a row of flickering butter lamps.
You can also find the chapels of different gods
& goddess inside the Jokhang. The Norbulingkha,
the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lamas, situated in
the western part of the town. The first summer palace
was founded by 7th Dalai Lama in 1755. You can see
the Palace of 8th Dalai Lama, Summer Palace of 13th
Dalai Lama inside the Norbulingkha. Norbulingkha
means Jewel Park. |
| Day
4 |
| Lhasa-Gyantse. Drive to Gyantse
via Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet's holiest lake &
important center for pilgrimage. Gyantse (3950 m),
in the Nyang Chu valley 254km south-west of Lhasa,
is one of the least Chinese influenced towns in
Tibet and is worth a visit for this reasn aloneThe
town's principal attractions are the Gyantse Kumbum,
a magnificent tiered structure that has only one
ruined and remote contemporary in the Buddhist world,
Pelkor Chode Monastery and the Gyantse Dzong. It
is easy to spend a couple of days in Gyantse. |
| Day
5: |
Gyantse-Shigatse.Drive to Shigatse
& en-route visit Shalu Monastery.Shigatse (3900m)
is the second largest town in Tibet and the traditional
capital of Tsang. Visit Tashiluhnnpo Monastery,
spectacular chapels and tombs of the Panchen Lamas
& the Shigatse Free Market. |
| Day
6 |
| Drive from Shigatse to Shegar.
Overnight at Hotel Shegar/Similar Hotel. |
| Day
7 |
| Drive to Rongbuk. Overnight at
Lodge in Rongbuk |
| Day
8 |
| Excursion to Everest Base Camp.
And drive back to Tingri |
| Day
9 |
| Excursion to Everest Base Camp.
And drive back to Tingri |
| Day
10 |
| Zhangmu to Kathmandu. |
|
|
| |
|
|
