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Tibet
Programs:
Tibet
- "The Roof of the World" - an ancient land of
mystery with unique culture, magnificent monasteries and ancient
cities mighty rivers, desolate mountains, offers an exciting
memorable journey to any one.
A hidden world,
unreachable and closed to foreigners for centuries, is now open to
world.
One World Travel
has the right team and expertise to bring you so close to the
Shangrila of Tibet you will feel part of this unique culture,
legends, myths, rituals and festivals.
One might chose
from various programs to enjoy the multidimensional sides of Tibet.
Some trips provide glimpses of the typical sights, monasteries and
customs of Lhasa and its surrounding areas. Others, give you a
longer time to experience the wider magnificence in off beat
regions.
Programms:
1.
Lhasa Stopover
2.
Nomads land Tibet
3.
Overland adventure over Himalaya
4.
Best of Tibet - Culture, Myth and Nature
5. High
Lights of Tibet
6.
Top of the world Everest from Tibet
7.
Pilgrimage tour to Kailash
8.
Mountain bike over Himalaya
9.
The best of Himalayan Shangri-La Nepal and Tibet.
1.
Lhasa Stopover 4 to 6 days.
This program is for
the guests to explore ancient city Lhasa for its old palaces of
Dalai Lama, monasteries, colorful bazaars & many more.
| Day
01 |
Fly
from Kathmandu to Lhasa. |
| Day
02 |
Visit
Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, and Barkhor bazaar. |
| Day
03 |
Visit
Drepung, Sera Monasteries etc. |
| Day
04 |
Optional
tour: Drive to Ganden Monastery. Visit Ganden Monastery. There
is a
special place for sky burial, which is very popular
burial system in Lhasa Drive back to Lhasa. |
| Day
05 |
Fly
back to Kathmandu. |
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2.
Explore Nomads land
Tibet - 7 days.
This tour
gets one to explore the fascinating history, culture and lives of
the people of the ancient city of Lhasa. The trek to Namtso Lake
takes you through the Nomad world across windblown grassland and
herdsmen on horsebacks to the emerald green waters of the Namtso
Lake.
| Day 01 |
Fly Kathmandu to
Lhasa |
| Day 02 |
Lhasa city tour -
Potala Palace, Jokhang temple with Barkhor Bazaar. |
| Day 03 |
Drive to Dangxuong,
visit Tsubu Monastery. Camp overnight |
| Day 04 |
Drive to Namtso
lake, experience Nomads world. Camp overnight |
| Day 05 |
Drive to Lhasa,
explore bazaar, visit colorful bazaar. |
| Day 06 |
Visit Drepung and
Sera Monasteries. |
| Day 07 |
Free day to explore
Lhasa by yourself. |
| Day 08 |
Fly Lhasa to
Kathmandu. |
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3. Overland
adventure drives over Himalaya from Kathmandu - 7 nights.
Standard private
& economic group tours both for individual and groups.
| Day 01 |
Kathmandu
– Zhangmu – Nyalum (125 km) (4300 m) Early morning drive
(5 hrs) from Kathmandu to Kodari, Chinese border. Breakfast
will be served in Dhulikhel on the way. Reach about 11 noon in
boarder side. Complete immigration formalities in Nepal side.
Drive in a truck/pick up van for 50 min. to Zhangmu (buffer
zone), Tibet China side. Drive further, 2.30 hrs to Nyalum
through beautiful landscape. |
| Day 02 |
Nyalum
– Xegar (4350m)-244kms. Drive about 8 hrs to Xegar Crossing
Lalung la Pass (5050m). There will be a beautiful view of Mt.
Everest (8848 m). |
| Day 03 |
Xegar
–Xigaste (3900m)-244kms. Drive 8 hrs to reach Xigaste, the
place of famous Tashilunpo Monastery and seat of Panchen Lama
until his death in 1989 with its huge Thangka wall which is
clearly visible on the north side of road. |
| Day 04 |
Xigaste-Gyantse
(3950m)-90 kms. In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and
free market of Xigaste. Later in the afternoon, prepare for 2
hrs drive to Gyantse. Here you visit Khumbum Stupa and Phalkor
Monastery. |
| Day 05 |
Gyantse
– Lhasa (3650m)-259 kms. Drive 8 hrs via Yamdruk Tso
(Turquoise Lake) and crossing two spectacular passes Karo La
(5010m) and Kamba La (4794m) to reach Lhasa. |
| Day 06/07 |
Two
full day sightseeing tour of Potala palace, Norbulingka
palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar
and Sera Monastery. |
| Day 08 |
Lhasa
–Kathmandu flight. Transfer to Gonggar Airport (2 hrs). The
flight duration is 1 hr. and 10 min. This is one of the most
beautiful flights in the world for its spectacular view
of snow capped Himalayan Panorama. |
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4. Best
of Tibet - Culture, Myth and Nature - 7 days.
From Gonggar airport, Lhasa drive
to Tsetang. Next day explore the cradle of Tibetan civilization and
visit Samye and Yambulhakhang. Further drive to Gyangtse to visit
Khumbum Monastery & Tashilunpo Monastery of Shigatse. Three days
in the ancient city of Lhasa is to explore culture and sights of
this ancient city.
| Day 01 |
Fly Kathmandu to
Gonggar airport, Lhasa and drive to Tsetang. |
| Day 02 |
Drive
& boat ride to Samye Monastery, visit Yongbulakhang,
Tanrandrik Temple and Tibetan Kings Tombs. Overnight in
Tsetang. |
| Day 03 |
Drive to Gyangtse
via Yamdrok Tso. Explore Gyangtse Monastery. |
| Day 04 |
Drive to Shigatse
via Shalu Monastery. Visit Tashilunpo Monastery. |
| Day 05 |
Drive to Lhasa. |
| Day 06/07 |
Two
full day sightseeing tour of Potala palace, Norbulingka
palace, Jokhang Temple,
Drepung Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar and Sera Monastery. |
| Day 08 |
Fly Lhasa to
Kathmandu. |
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5. Highlights
of Tibet - 6 days.
Explore 3 days
ancient city of Lhasa, Xigatse and Gyantse a beautiful place for its
old monasteries and turquoise lake which offers an excellent view of
the sparkling water, varieties of birds.
| Day 01 |
Fly Kathmandu to
Lhasa |
| Day 02 / 03 |
Two
full day sightseeing tour of Potala palace, Norbulingka
palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar
and Sera Monastery. |
| Day 04 |
Drive
to Gyantse. Visit Kumbum monastery and enjoy the beautiful
turquoise lake and surrounding. |
| Day 05 |
Drive to Xigatse.
Visit Tashilunpo Monastery and free market. |
| Day 06 |
Drive back to Lhasa.
Explore the hidden treasure of Lhasa. |
| Day 07 |
Fly Lhasa to
Kathmandu. |
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6. Feel
Top of the world ( drive or trek ) Everest from north of Tibet -
9 days.
From Kathmandu
drive across beautiful Nepalese countryside to the Chinese boarder
town of Zangmu before negotiating the road up through the deep
gorges of Sunkoshi River to Tingri. Trek past the ancient village of
Tingri to the base camp from where one can see the magnificent and
huge dimensions of Mt. Everest.
| Day 01 |
Fly from Kathmandu
to Lhasa. |
| Day 02 |
Two full day
sightseeing of Lhasa: Potala palace, Norbulingka palace,
Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar and Sera
Monastery |
| Day 03 |
Drive to Gyantse.
Visit Khumbum monastery. Camp by Yamtso lake. |
| Day 04 |
Drive to Xigaste:
Visit Tashilunpo Monastery and free market. |
| Day 05 |
Drive to Xegar |
| Day 06 |
Drive to Rongbuk up
hill in rough road. |
| Day 07 |
Trek for 2 hrs to
Mount Everest Base camp. Drive to Tingri. |
| Day 08 |
Drive to Nyalum. |
| Day 09 |
Drive to Kathmandu
after crossing boarder. |
(
If the guests like to trek, it will take 5 days to trek from Tingri
to Everest Base Camp and drive down to Lhatse. The total tour will
be 14 days. )
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7. Pilgrimage
tour to Holy Kailash and lake Mansarober -14 days.
 Mt. Kailash, the
sacred mountain and the abode of the Hindu god Shiva is on of the
world's greatest pilgrimage destinations especially for Hindus,
Buddhist, Jains and others. The breathtaking beauty of this sacred
mountain and the holy lake of Mansarover along with ruins of 9th
Century of Guge Kingdom in Far Western Tibet are a reward of a life
time to experience.
This trip begins
with a spectacular overland scenic drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam.
Drive across the high Tibetan Plateau along with wild countryside
including gushing streams, snow covered passes and vast plain with
herds of yak and campsites of Nomads. This holy trip is more like a
voyage of adventure, discovery and spiritual contentment.
| Day 01 |
Drive
from Kathmandu to Kodari, boarder area of Nepal and Tibet.
Complete immigration formalities in Nepal side and drive in a
van to Zhangmu (3900m) for 1 hr. Complete the visa and permit
formalities & further drive 2 hrs to Nyalum (4100m).
Overnight in guesthouse. |
| Day 02 |
Drive
from Nyalum to Peigutso Lake (4300m). Drive 221 KM 7/8 hrs.
1st overnight in camp. Visit on the way old Milareppa
Monastery. Cross Lalunga Pass (5050m) on the way. |
| Day 03 |
Drive from Peigutso
to Tsongba (Saga). Drive 115 km 6/7 hrs. Overnight in
tent. |
| Day 04 |
Drive from Tsongba
(Saga) to Paryang. Drive 185km 7/8 hrs. Overnight in
tent. |
| Day 05 |
Drive from Paryang
to Manasarovar. Drive 277 km 8 hrs. Overnight in tent. |
| Day 06 |
Drive
from Manasarovar to Darchen (4650m). Drive 30 km in 1
Overnight in guesthouse. Optional tour to Goshul Gompa and
Ganga Chu. |
| Day 07/09 |
Trek around Kailash
(Parikrama). Overnight in Lake Mansarober. |
| Day 10 |
Drive from Lake
Mansarober to Paryang. Overnight in tent. |
| Day 11 |
Drive to Tsongba
(Saga). Overnight in tent. |
| Day 12 |
Drive to Peigutso
Lake. Overnight in tent. |
| Day 13 |
Drive to Zhangmu
Hotel |
| Day 14 |
Drive to Kathmandu. |
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8.
Adventure Mountain Bike tour Over Himalayas - 17 Days
A fully guided and
supported mountain Bike tour from Kathmandu to Tibet crossing the
giant Himalaya will be a life time memory for all the bikers or for
the people who love to do adventure cycling. To experience the
nature, culture, monasteries, nomadic people of Tibet and the
vastness of Himalaya from very close will be another experience.
Safe supported
truck, experienced cyclist, Tibetan guides are the team members to
make the tour comfortable, full of reliability and success.
| Day 1 |
Arrival
in Nepal, transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu. Info-cocktail
about program in the
evening. |
| Day 2/3 |
sightseeing in
Kathmandu. We need this day to make paper and visa. |
| Day 4 |
Fly
Kathmandu to Lhasa. Transfer to hotel and build up bikes and
ride to Potala Palace. |
| Day 05 |
Easy
bike ride around Lhasa, visit Norbhulingka, Jokhang and Sera
Monastery. Banakshol
Hotel. |
| Day 06 |
Visit
Drepung Monastery and Potala Palace. Rest of the day free to
explore Lhasa. Banakshol
Hotel. |
| Day 07 |
Drive
to top of Kamba La, cycle down to and around Yamdrok Tso.
Nanghchi Guest House. |
| Day 08 |
Cycle
or drive up Karo La, ride down, lunch in Gyantz, look around
fort, and drive to Shigatse
Hotel. |
| Day 09 |
Visit
Tashilunpo Monastery, then ride and drive to Latse. Overnight
in a guesthouse. |
| Day 10 |
Cross
the highest pass Jia Tusco 5,220m. Ride or drive as much as
you want.Overnight Xegar in
a guesthouse. |
| Day 11 |
Climb
Pang La for panoramic view of Everest, Cho Yu and expense of
Tibet. Overnight in Rongbuk
valley. |
| Day 12 |
Cycle
up Rongbuk valley to Monastery and Everest base camp.
Overnight in Ting
Guesthouse. |
| Day 13 |
Visit
base camp and return to base of Pang La guesthouse or visit
hot spring in Tingri. |
| Day 14 |
Cycle
over Pang La and along valley to Tingri. Overnight in
guesthouse here or Gusto
further down road. |
| Day 15 |
Start
descending the biggest down hill in the world from Tibetan
Plateau down. Overnight at
Nylam Guest House. |
| Day 16 |
Keep
descending down hill into Nepal. See trees appearing and
rivers grow. Overnight at
Barabise. |
| Day 17 |
Ride
last section from valley rim into Kathmandu via Nala and back
roads of Nepal. |
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9.The
best of Himalayan countries Nepal and Tibet :
A Optimal program
to enjoy high lights of both countries.
| Day 1 |
Arrival KTM.
Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free. |
| Day 2. |
Sightseeing of
Kathmandu and Patan. Visit: Patan Darbar Square, Krishna
temple, Golden temple, Khumbheswor temple, Tibetan Refugee
camp. Afternoon visit-Swoyambhunath, Darbar Square of
Kathmandu and Old bazaar. |
| Day 3 |
Sightseeing of
Pashupatinath, Boudhnath and Bhaktapur. Drive to Nagarkot to
view beautiful sunrise and sunset on snowy Himalayan Range.
Hike 1 hr. through villages, nature, rice field in the
beautiful Himalayan mountain. |
| Day 4 |
Drive to Pokhara (6
hrs). Sightseeing & boat ride in Phewa lake. |
| Day 5-6 |
Drive (3 hrs) to
Royal Chitwan National Park for jungle activities like
elephant ride, canoe ride Jungle walk, Bird watching, local
village visiting etc. |
| Day 7 |
Drive (4 hrs) to
Kathmandu. |
| Day 8. |
Transfer to Airport
for the flight to Lhasa. |
| Day 9 |
Fly Kathmandu to
Gonggar airport, Lhasa and drive to Tsetang. |
| Day 10 |
Drive
& boat ride to Samye Monastery, visit Yongbulakhang,
Tanrandrik Temple and Tibetan Kings Tombs. Overnight in
Tsetang. |
| Day 11 |
Drive to Gyangtse
via Yamdrok Tso. Explore Gyangtse Monastery. |
| Day 12 |
Drive to Shigatse
via Shalu Monastery. Visit Tashilunpo Monastery. |
| Day 13 |
Drive to Lhasa. |
| Day 14 |
Two
full day sightseeing tour of Potala palace, Norbulingka
palace, Jokhang Temple,
Drepung Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar and Sera Monastery. |
| Day 15 |
Fly Lhasa to
Kathmandu. |
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General
Informations:
Weather:
Tibet is not as cold as it sounds. During tourist season from April
to October, it is cold in night, warm and sunny at day. The
temperature falls dramatically in shade and at night. June, July and
August are the monsoon time.
High
Altitude Sickness: This could happen to any guest in high
altitude. The effect of HAS usually remains 2 days till the body
acclimatizes. Headache, nausea, vomiting and short breath are
the common symptoms. To avoid HAS take garlic soup, more water
frequently. Diamox tabs are recommended.
What
to Bring: Warm downfield jackets, Windproof outer jacket,
comfortable trousers for men and loose skits for women during the
day time, Gloves, Warm woolen / thermal shocks, flashlights,
Snuggles, Sun burn cream, Sun Cap. Vitamins and proteins foods are
advisable to bring with. Small tit bits for long drive will be
helpful.
Visa:
To travel to Tibet one needs group visa and permit, which will be
secured by One World Travel for individual or group. Visas rule is
frequently changed.
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