Lhasa, Gyantse & Xigatse

Attractions of this Tibet Tour:

• Potala Palace - a vast white and ochre fortress that used to be the residence of H.H the Dalai Lama and the seat of Tibetan Government.
• Jokhang Temple - the spiritual heart of Lhasa
• Gyantse - Gyantse Kumbum - This giant stupa rises over four symmetrical floors, and a clockwise route spirals up through them passing through eight chapels. Each chapel has a vast collection of wall murals depicting various Tibetan deities.
• Xigatse - the second largest town in Tibet and an important trading and administrative
  centre. We will visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama
• At leisure in Lhasa in the evenings to explore the nightlife and visit a local family
• Kathmandu - The Capital of Nepal

Suggested Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer and check in at Hotel.
Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath.
Day 03: Fly to Gonggar Airport in Tibet and Drive to Lhasa - 100 Kms.
Day 04: Visit Potala Palace and Norbulingka, The Dalai Lama's summer palace.
Day 05: Drive 290 Kms to Gyantse ( 3900 M), a typical Tibetan town with an important monastery and chorten.
Day 06: Visit Kimbum an drive on 90 Kms to Xigatse (3800 M), the capital of rear Tibet. Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, site of the Panchen Lama.
Day 07: Drive back 280 Kms. to Lhasa. Evening visit local family.
Day 08: Early morning flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to forward flight.

best time for travelling: March - October

Land Costs: Please Note - Costs Do Not Include Flights to Lhasa from Kathmandu

• Based on Deluxe Hotel on B & B Basis:
  2-4 Guests: € 1200.00 per person / 5 - 9 Guests: € 780.00 per person / 10+ Guests: € 625.00 per person / Single supplement: € 205.00 per person
• Based on Standard Hotel on B & B Basis:
  2-4 Guests: € 1080.00 per person / 5 - 9 Guests: €685.00 per person / 10+ Guests: € 535.00 per person / Single supplement: € 150.00 per person