The Soul of Tibet

Among all the Buddhist nations in Asia, Tibet has preserved the most original forms of Indian Buddhism, partly because of its remoteness but mainly because it has allowed spiritual beliefs to permeate its culture and people's conscience almost entirely. From the 8th to the 10th century AD, Tibet witnessed the birth of more than 20 religious schools, each deriving from distinct lineages of Buddhism, and among these the most influential were the Nyingmapa, Kagyupa and Gekupka.

The Soul of Tibet , we will explore the major monasteries, temples and sacred sites under the guidance of our experts through hiking and overland drives across spectacular mountain ranges. We can also take part in prayer ceremonies, visit the homes of local Tibetans and discuss religious customs throughout the trip. By experiencing the wonders and the spiritual challenges experienced by Tibet's pilgrims, we may gain an understanding of why Tibetans draw an equal sign between religion and life.

 

Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu /day at leisure/hotel
Day 02 Full day sightseeing/Hotel
Day 03 Fly to Gonggar /Transfer to Tsetang /Hotel  
Day 04 Sightseeing of Sayme and drive toLhasa/hotel
Day 05 Visit Potala, Sera and Norbulinka /hotel
Day 06 Visit Drepung, Jorkhang & Barkhor /hotel
Day 07 Visit Ganden Monastery/excursion around back to Lhasa
Day 08 Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake/ hotel
Day 09 Drive to shigatse/visit monastery/hotel
Day 10 Drive to Xegar/visit Tashilunbo & Sakya/ Hotel
Day 11 Drive to Zhangmu/hotel
Day 12 Drive to Dhulikhel/hotel
Day 13 Drive to KTM /rest day at leisure/hotel
Day 14 Drive to airport.

Cost include:
Kathmandu
- International airport pickup and drop service
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- Welcome and farewell dinner

Tibet
- Hotel accommodation in twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis
- Air ticket; Kathmandu to Lhasa
- Transportation by 4500 model Land-cruiser / Mini coach as per group size
- Sightseeing with Tibetan guide as per itinerary
- Monastery entrance fees
- Tibet visa and travel permit
- Oxygen bag indide the Jeep

Does not include:
Kathmandu
- Food
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$30 only / re-entry visa fees

Tibet
- Insurance & emergency rescue charges
- Extra porter & transport charges in the event of landslides
- Personal clothing & accessories including sleeping bags
- Others not specified in above cost inclusions list

Highlights

Fact About this trip:

9 Nights in Tibet
1 Night in Dhulikhel
4 Nights in Kathmandu

Highlights on this tour:
Visit Kathmandu and sightseeing around the valley, visit Lhasa and all the sightseeing places, Visit Tibet's oldest monastery Samey and Ganden,  Vist Gyantse, Yamdrok Lake, Sigatse, Sakya, Xegar, best Everest view from Tingiri and wonderful Tibetan Landscape and Probably the best mountain flight over the Everest and Himalaya.

Tour Grade:
MODERATE 

Group Size
From 2 persons

Trip Cost:
On request

Departure Date:
Any day during season