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Obtaining
a Visa to Tibet
Group
visitors overseas are welcome to Tibet with special permission
granted by the travel agencies under the Tibet Tourism Administration.
Individual
visitors are also welcome to Tibet with a special permission
granted by the branch offices under the Tibet Tourism Administration
in Beijing, Chengdu, Germu, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Kathmandu, Japan,
and the United States.
In
consideration of the limitation in transportation, tourist facilities
and the capacity of reception, the government encourages group traveling
in Tibet.
Foreign
visitors can visit Tibet with their passport authorized by their
own country and the visa examined and issued by the Chinese consulate
abroad. Foreigners whose governments have signed visa agreements
with the Chinese government should follow those agreements.
Tibet
Tour
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Drive In Fly Out 7/8 Days ||
Fly In Fly Out 5/6 Days ||
Fly In Fly Out 7/8 Days
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(Drive
in Fly Out 7Nights/8 Days)
Day
01 Kathmandu - Nyalam (3600m) -154kms
Departure
at 05.30 from Katmandu, after and approx. 6 hours drive.We reach
Kodari (Nepal-China Border). Further half hour drive by truck will
bring us to Zhangmu, where after completion of immigration formalities
check drive to Nyalam. Overnight in hotel.
Day02
Nyalam- Lhatse (3950m) 370km
From Nyalam road follows the Bhotekoshi river in a deep valley with
plenty of waterfalls. After 1-5 hrs. Drive brings us to Nylam Pass
(3800m) with the Jugal Himal in view. A continued drive via Lalungla
(5050m) will bring us in view of Mt. Langtang (7245m), Mt. Xixapangma
(8013m) and Mt. Dorge Lakpa (6980m), Mt. Makalu (8464m) Mt. Everest
(8848m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), and Mt.Cho O Oyu (8201m). Overnight
at hotel.
Day03 Lhatse-Xigatse (3900m)
Lhatze is 03hr away over a 5220m pass near the petrol station, there
is a small restaurant where tea /snacks available. Depending upon
the road conditions, Shakya Monastery, which is 26 km. Off from
the main road will be visited. Shkya is one of he oldest and most
important monastery. Reach Xigatse, the place of the famous Tashilumpo
Monastry the seat of Panchen Lama his death in 1989 with its huge
thanka Wall cleary visible on north side of the road. Overnight
in hotel.
Day04
Xigatse- Gyantse (3950m) 90km.
After
visiting Tashilunpo Monastery in the morning including the bazaar
of Xigatse, drive to Gyantse, which is 02 hr. this is small bustling
town, steeped in the history. It lies 264km south west of Lhasa
on the northern bank of Nyalun Chu River. In the 15th century it
served as the capital of the small kingdom. Visit Kumbun Chorten
and Phaklakor Monastery, which was, built around 1400 ad it later,
became the main Centre for trade with British India. Overnight in
hotel.
Day05Gyantse-
Lhasa (5010m) -260km
08-hr
drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the Karola Pass (4794m). The Karola
climbs between two lofty mountains, Nozing Khangsa (7223m) and Ralung
(6236m) while driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake)
which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing Kampala,
Lhasa Valley is seen to the north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra
River. Reaching Lhasa and check in hotel. The accompanied guide
will reconfirm your onward airline ticket. Overnight in Hotel.
Day06
& 07 Lhasa
These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions
of the Potala Place, The Jokhang Temple surrounding Barkhor market
Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight in hotel.
Day08
Lhasa - Katmandu
Transfer to airport 02hr.drive Representative will assist you. Departure
of flight for Katmandu would be approx10.00 he. China Standard Time
and arriving Katmandu at 09hr.
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(
Tibet Tour fly in fly out 5/6 Days)
MONDAY:-
Drive to Kathmandu airport and fly to Gonggar. Approx. 2 hrs. scenic
drive to Lhasa (3650m.). Overnight at hotel.
TUE/WED:- Sightseeing of Potala
Palace, Sera Monastery, and Norbulingka summer palace, Drepung Monastery,
Jokhaang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. Over night at hotel.
THUSDAY:-
Drive to Shigatse via Gyantse and Yamdrok Lake. Over night at hotel.
FRIDAY:-
Morning visit Tasilunpo Monastery and drive to Gyantse. Afternoon
visit Phalchor Monastery and drive to Lhasa.
SATURDAY:-
Early morning drive to Gonggar airport for return flight to Kathmandu
(Chengdu).
Cost include:
Twin sharing accommodation as per your choice and as per our different
standard of package in Lhasa, best available hotel/ Guest House
en--route on bed and break fast basis, all necessary transportation
from Katmandu to Lhasa, sightseeing tour as per the program, an
English speaking guide and monastery entrance fee.
Cost
Excludes:
Meals except break fast, all expenses of personal nature, Nepal
re -entry Visa fee, Airport Tax, charge for photography, Air ticket
re-conformation, Insurance, Emergency evacuation, incase of Land
slides extra for porters visa and urgent visa fee.
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(
Fly In Fly Out 7 Nights/8 Days )
Day
1 : Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa and transfer to Tsedang. Afternoon
tour of Yambu Lhakhang and Cha Duk Monastery. Overnight at hotel
.
Day
2 : Tsedang. Visit Samye Monastery and the valley of
the ¡®cradle of Tibetan civilization¡¯. Overnight at
hotel in Tsedang.
Day
3 : Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake. Later in the afternoon
visit Khumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery. Overnight at hotel in
Gyantse.
Day
4 : Drive via Shalu to Xigatse. Tour of Tashilhunpo Monastery
and the free market of Xigatse. Overnight at hotel Xigatse.
Day
5 : Drive to Lhasha via northern highway, visit Norbulinka
palace. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day
6 : Sightseeing tour of sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple
and Barkhor Bazaar.
Day
7 : Sightseeing tour of Potala palace & Drepung Monastery.
Day
8 : Transfer to Gonggar airport for return flight to
Kathmandu.
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