Small group tour to Tibet
| country: | Nepal, Tibet |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2009: 15 Aug |
| price: | From £1075 (15 days) excluding flights. £195 single supplement |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Mountains, monasteries, and ancient culture... Tibet is a land of extremes - you stand in a sand valley looking up at snow capped peaks; the landscape is harsh and inhospitable, yet the people are the kindest and friendliest you can hope to meet anywhere in the world; the politics are complicated, yet the life is simple and basic.
Highlights include:Boudha Stupa and Pashupatinath Potala Palace, Jokung & Barkar Square, Kumbum Stupa Tashilunpo, Pelkor Choede and Sera Monasteries Yarlung Valley, Scorpion Lake, Everest Base Camp Himalayan vistas and Tibetan villages
This trip is designed to explore the essence of Tibet with a journey that takes you through the development of the ancient culture, and visits the most mystical and famous sights of this once forbidden land. We combine the Tibetan Monasteries and Dalai Lama residences with an exciting journey through the Himalaya and an opportunity to get up close to Mt. Everest when visiting the base camp.
In Lhasa we visit Potala Palace, the original residence of the Dalai Lamas, the Jokhang built in the 7th century AD, revered as one of the most holy pilgrimage sites for all Tibetan Buddhists, and finally we visit Sera Monastery to observe the debating of resident monks. Our overland journey from here to Kathmandu takes us through the rural areas of Tibet to see the nature and culture of this beautiful land, diverting to also pay homage to the largest mountain in the world – Chomolongma, or Everest as we know it! This is truly is a journey of discovery!
You can depend on our experience and professional expertise. Our directors have a combination of travel industry, charity and global corporate backgrounds. We are able to combine these skills to create a highly professional and experienced team.
Price details: Included are carbon balancing, 4 nights city B&B, 10 nights Tibetan guesthouses, 2 days Lhasa sightseeing, transport and entrance fees in Kathmandu, transportation as per the itinerary, trip leader and guide fees, National Park entrance fees and charity donation. Not included are international flights, all meals except breakfast, personal expenses, staff tips, US $30 Nepal visa & US $45 China visa, additional sightseeing and travel insurance.
Highlights include:
This trip is designed to explore the essence of Tibet with a journey that takes you through the development of the ancient culture, and visits the most mystical and famous sights of this once forbidden land. We combine the Tibetan Monasteries and Dalai Lama residences with an exciting journey through the Himalaya and an opportunity to get up close to Mt. Everest when visiting the base camp.
In Lhasa we visit Potala Palace, the original residence of the Dalai Lamas, the Jokhang built in the 7th century AD, revered as one of the most holy pilgrimage sites for all Tibetan Buddhists, and finally we visit Sera Monastery to observe the debating of resident monks. Our overland journey from here to Kathmandu takes us through the rural areas of Tibet to see the nature and culture of this beautiful land, diverting to also pay homage to the largest mountain in the world – Chomolongma, or Everest as we know it! This is truly is a journey of discovery!
You can depend on our experience and professional expertise. Our directors have a combination of travel industry, charity and global corporate backgrounds. We are able to combine these skills to create a highly professional and experienced team.
Price details: Included are carbon balancing, 4 nights city B&B, 10 nights Tibetan guesthouses, 2 days Lhasa sightseeing, transport and entrance fees in Kathmandu, transportation as per the itinerary, trip leader and guide fees, National Park entrance fees and charity donation. Not included are international flights, all meals except breakfast, personal expenses, staff tips, US $30 Nepal visa & US $45 China visa, additional sightseeing and travel insurance.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrival in Kathmandu. (Hotel B&B) |
| Day 2: | Kathmandu (Hotel B&B) |
| Day 3: | Fly to Gongar Arport to Tsethang (visit Yumbu Lhakang) (Altitude: 34000m. Tibetan Guesthouse B&B) |
| Day 4: | Tsethang to Lhasa (Altitude: 3650m. Tibetan Guesthouse B&B) |
| Day 5-6: | Lhasa (Altitude: 3650m. Tibetan Guesthouse B&B) |
| Day 7: | Lhasa to Gyantse (Altitude: 4000m. Tibetan Guesthouse B&B) |
| Day 8: | Gyanste to Shigatse (Altitude: 3900m. Tibetan Guesthouse B&B) |
| Day 9: | Shigatse to Shegar (Altitude: 4400m. Tibetan Guesthouse B&B) |
| Day 10: | Shegar to Rongbuk Monastery (Altitude: 5000m. Monastery guesthouse) |
| Day 11: | Everest Base Camp to Old Tingri (Altitude: 4400-5100m. Tibetan Guesthouse B&B) |
| Day 12: | Old Tingri to Kodari (Altitude: 3800m. Tibetan Guesthouse B&B) |
| Day 13: | Kodari to Kathmandu (Hotel B&B) |
| Day 14: | Free Day in Kathmandu (Hotel B&B) |
| Day 15: | Departure |
small group cultural tours
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as experiencing new cultures.how this holiday makes a difference
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All our holidays have the same core 5 values:
In addition, on all our trekking holidays free filtered water is provided to customers to ensure minimal environmental impact of use of firewood to boil water or plastic bottles which can not be re-cycled. We issue all clients with a rubbish bag - all waste items are collected in the bag and removed from the mountains so that they can be disposed of safely and responsibly. Where there is a choice we will only use teahouses that use renewable energy fuel stoves and water heating systems such as biogas and solar energy. On this trip we use only Tibetan guesthouses & Tibetan guides to encourage and retain the Tibetan culture. Our group leaders attend professional training for Mountain Leadership and Mountain Safety & first aid training provided by KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project is a registered non-governmental organisation, working to support sustainable tourism in Nepal). We pride ourselves on paying wages higher than commercial organisations and limit the loads that our porter staffs carry. Equally the assistant Sherpa staff receive training in English language and eco-trekking. |
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