A brief itinerary is included here, but please bear in mind that the nature of this trip means it may be necessary to make changes to the itinerary at short notice. Similarly, it may be possible to include things which can’t be arranged a long time in advance.
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Day 1
Sat 3rd July 2010
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Arrive
Kathmandu. Transfer to at Hotel Padma, Boudha. Free time to settle in,
dinner together. Overnight at Hotel Padma.
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Day 2
Sun 4th July 2010
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Sightseeing
tour of Boudha. After lunch, sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath. Overnight
at Hotel Padma.
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Day 3
Mon 5th July 2010
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In
Kathmandu – obtain Chinese visa. After lunch, sightseeing tour of
Swayambhunath and Kathmandu city. Overnight at Hotel Padma.
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Day 4
Tue 6th July 2010
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Fly
to Lhasa. Transfer to Hotel Kyichu, Lhasa. Overnight at Hotel Kyichu.
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Day 5
Wed 7th July 2010
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Visit
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Market. Overnight at Hotel
Kyichu.
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Day 6
Thu 8th July 2010
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Visit
Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Norbulingkha. Overnight at Hotel
Kyichu.
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Day 7
Fri 9th July 2010
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Day excursion to Ganden Monastery if wished or relax at hotel / shopping
in preparation for kora. Overnight at Hotel Kyichu.
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Day 8
Sat 10th July 2010
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Drive
to Gyantse. Visit Kumbum and Palkhor. Drive to Shigatse. Overnight at
Hotel Manasarovar.
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Day 9
Sun 11th July 2010
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Visit
Tashilunpo Monastery near Shigatse, then drive to Ngamring. Overnight at
lodge.
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Day 10
Mon 12th July 2010
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Drive
to Saga. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 11
Tue 13th July 2010
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Drive
to Paryang. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 12
Wed 14th July 2010
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Drive
to Horpa. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 13
Thu 15th July 2010
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Rest
day at Lake Manasarovar. Visit to hot springs for a dip. Overnight at
lodge.
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Day 14
Fri 16th July 2010
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Drive
to Darchen. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 15
Sat 17th July 2010
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Kora:
Darchen to Diraphuk. Overnight at camp.
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Day 16
Sun 18th July 2010
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Kora:
Cross the Drolma La Pass, on to Lham Chhu Khyr valley. Overnight at camp.
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Day 17
Mon 19th July 2010
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Kora:
Through Zutrulphuk, visit to Milarepa cave. Drive to Manasarovar (Chiu
Gompa), dip in hot springs if wished. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 18
Tue 20th July 2010
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Drive
to Paryang. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 19
Wed 21st July 2010
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Drive
to Saga. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 20
Thu 22nd July 2010
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Drive
to Nyalam via Lake Paigu Tso. Visit Milarepa cave near Nyalam. Overnight
at lodge.
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Day 21
Fri 23rd July 2010
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Drive
to Zhangmu, cross Tibet/Nepal border, drive from Kodari to Boudha.
Overnight at Hotel Padma. Farewell dinner at Rum Doodle Restaurant, Thamel.
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Day 22
Sat 24th July 2010
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Final
departure.
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This trip is being arranged with the help of Dharma Adventures, a reputable and well-established travel company in Kathmandu. We will have professional and experienced guides, drivers and support staff travelling with us at all times.
The 2009 price for this trip was £2200 per person, on the basis of sharing twin bedded rooms. It is expected that the 2010 price will be similar but it will be confirmed a little nearer the time. Single rooms may be available, in which case a single supplement will apply.
It is possible to arrange an instalment payment plan for this trip. Please contact us for further details if you would like to do this.
Price includes:
- 4 nights accommodation at Hotel Padma, Boudha on bed and breakfast basis.
- Meet and assistance at the airport by our representative.
- Necessary arrival and departure transfers.
- All sightseeing tours in Kathmandu will be provided as per the programme with English-speaking local guide.
- Transfer in Kathmandu for Kathmandu - Lhasa flight.
- Surface transfer for the sector Kodari - Kathmandu.
- Entrance fees as indicated in the programme.
Tibet portion...
- 4 nights accommodation at Hotel Kyichu, Lhasa on bed and breakfast basis.
- 1 night accommodation at Hotel Manasarovar, Shigatse on bed and breakfast basis.
- All the necessary transfers and sightseeing tours in Lhasa will be provided as per the programme with local English-speaking Tibetan guide. Please note that for Day 7 it is anticipated that the group may prefer to spend the day visiting the Barkhor Market or making other preparations for the kora rather than going on another monastery visit. However, it can be arranged for the group to visit Ganden Monastery if wished, but there will be an extra charge for this.
- Transportation by 4WD Land Cruiser (Toyota 4500, the best available in Tibet) with support mini-truck and crew member during kora on Days 14 and 15.
- Hotels/local lodges en-route on full board basis with English-speaking Tibetan guide.
- Required yak and yak drivers during kora.
- Staff and equipment transportation.
- Tibet Permit.
- Airport transfers.
- PAC bag (Portable Altitude Chamber) and first aid medical kit.
Price excludes:
Nepal entry visa fee; Chinese visa fee (US$ 175 nett per person for US nationals and US$55 nett per person for other nationals - quoted separately); international airfare; airfare Kathmandu - Lhasa (quoted separately); airport tax; sleeping bag (can be hired in Kathmandu at US$3.50 person per day); lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Tibet during hotel stays; extra monastery visit to Ganden on Day 7; refreshments, bottled drinks, tips; insurance and rescue; expenses arising from any flight cancellation, road blockades, landslides and reasons beyond our control; photography charges; expenses of a personal nature; any other items not mentioned above.
Extra Airfare (economy class):
Kathmandu - Lhasa: US$359 nett per person (airfare subject to change if revised).
Chinese Visa Fee: US$175 nett per person for US nationals (visa fee subject to change if revised). US$55 nett per person for other nationals (visa fee subject to change if revised).
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