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Highlights of Tibet
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A Group tour to Tibet and Nepal: Lhasa, The Potala, Tibetan plateau and Kathmandu. |
Ref: EX-ACB
15 days
from £1875 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Tibet Nepal
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This route through the Himalaya traverses five passes over 5,000m., taking us across the stark but spectacular desert and moorland of the Tibetan Plateau, and down deep gorges to the lush green valleys of Nepal through some of the most amazing scenery to be found anywhere in the world. But the road journey is only part of the experience: we begin with a dramatic flight over the Himalaya, and a visit to Samye monastery, the oldest foundation in Tibet, before driving up the Lhasa Valley to spend three days exploring the Forbidden City. The Potala and many more of Tibet's important temples and monasteries have now been restored, and the fascinating Buddhist culture combined with the warmth and friendliness of the Tibetan people make this an unforgettable journey.
Trip Profile
A rugged and fairly demanding trip; travel by air and private minibus on some rough roads at high altitude.
Group & Staff
min. 6, max. 16, plus leader, drivers and local guides.
Accommodation
Good hotels in Kathmandu and Lhasa, otherwise generally modest accommodation, but all with private facilities except on day 11, where a simple guesthouse is used.
Food
Breakfast only in Nepal, full board in Tibet. |
Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Kathmandu. | Day 3 | htseeing, visiting the temples of Pashupatinath and Bodnath. | Day 4 | Morning flight to Gonggar airport, Tibet. Drive to Zedang, visit Yumbu Lakhang. | Day 5 | By ferry across the Yarlung Tsangpo to Samye Monastery; to Lhasa. | Day 6 | Visit the Potala, Jokhang Temple, Sera and Drepung Monasteries and the Norbulingka; time to explore the city on your own as well. | Day 7 | As above | Day 8 | As above | Day 9 | Cross Tibet’s great river, the Yarlung Tsang Po, and climb to Khamba La, then along the shore of the huge, turquoise Scorpion Lake and over Karo La (5,010 m.) to Jyangze; visit Kumbum Stupa and fort. | Day 10 | To Xigaze; visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the fascinating bazaar. | Day 11 | Continue via small villages to Lhaze then across high altitude moorland to Old Tingri near Xegar. | Day 12 | See Everest across the Tingri plain, and climb to the Lalung Leh (5,050 m.) with magnificent views of Xixapangma and other Himalayan peaks, before descending to Milarepa’s Cave and onto Zhangmu. | Day 13 | Continue down gorge beyond Zhangmu, leave Tibet and cross into Nepal to Kathmandu. | Day 14 | Free day in Kathmandu. | Day 15 | Fly to London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 26 Mar 05** | *£1875 | 23 Apr 05
07 May 05 | *£1735 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment US$160 (approx. £110)
Optional single supplement £165
Insurance £77
**Gulf Air departs Kathmandu afternoon of day 14
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Highlights of Tibet
A Group tour to Tibet and Nepal: Lhasa, The Potala, Tibetan plateau and Kathmandu.
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