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10D Tibet & Mt. Everest Tour
Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Shegar - Mt. Everest Base Camp - Lhasa - Chengdu
成都- 拉薩- 江孜 - 日喀則- 珠穆朗瑪峰大本營- 拉薩 - 成都
| Day 01 | Hong Kong - Chengdu 成都 |
Depart Hong Kong for Chengdu. Upon arrival at Chengdu, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for your overnight stay.
Hotel stay : Lhasa Grand Hotel or similar
| Day 02 | Chengdu 成都- Lhasa 拉薩 |
Early morning transfer to the Chengdu airport for your departure flight to Lhasa.
Upon arrival in Lhasa Gongar airport, you will be met and transfer to your hotel in Lhasa. Rest of the day free for you to acclimatize to the high altitude.
Hotel stay : In Lhasa (hotel at your choice)
| Day 03 | Lhasa 拉薩 |
We will visit the Potala Palace (布達拉宮), fort of 13-storeys which dominates the whole city. It was set up in the 7th century during the reign of King Songtsen Gampo and covers an area of 41 hectares. The 13-storeys main building, 115,703 metres in height, consists of the White and Red palaces with 1,000 rooms, such as bedrooms, scripture rooms, stupas, and rooms for the monks. It was virtually a self-contained world. It is the headquarters of the Dalai Lamas, and has been the home of each of the successive Dalai Lamas. It is a treasure house of traditional Tibetan culture. It is a relic under the state protection, and has been put on the List of the World Cultural Heritage.
We will then visit the Jokhang Temple (大昭寺) in the heart of the old Tibetan part of the town. It was built in the mid-seventh Century. It was founded by Queen Bhrikuti on a site deemed by Queen Wencheng to be the principal geomatic power-place in Tibet. It is at Barkhor Street (八角街市集) that most people fall in love with Lhasa. This is one part of Lhasa that has resisted any invasion of the modern world. The whole circuit is lined with stalls selling everything a Tibetan or visiting tourist could possibly need.
In the evening, you may join in an optional Tibetan Banquet with singing and dancing show which offers you a good chance to get close to the local life.
Hotel stay : In Lhasa (hotel at your choice)(Breakfast)
| Day 04 | Lhasa 拉薩 |
Today, we will visit the Dreprung Monastery 哲蚌寺 where is about 8km west of Lhasa. Dreprung Monastery was once the world largest monastery with a population about 10,000 monks. Dreprung was founded in 1416 and in 1530 and the 2nd Dalai Lama monks established the palace that was home to the Dalai Lamas until the 5th built the Potala. Today, there are around 500 monks in residence and 40% of the Monastery has been destroyed.
We will then go and visit the Sera Monastery 色拉寺 where is around 5km north of central Lhasa. It was along with Dreprung one of Lhasa's 2 great Gelugpa monasteries. It had once huge monastic population of around 5,000 monks and 5 colleges of instruction. It has now been reduced to several hundred nowadays. It was built in 1419 by one of the eight disciples of Tsongkhapa, founder of the Ge-lug-pa Sect. It covers an area of 114,964 square meters, the structure is imposing, picturesque in disorder, and splendid in green and gold. It is a typical of Tibetan architecture.
We will also visit the Norbulingka Palace 羅布林卡which was developed as the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lamas since mid-18th century.
Hotel stay: In Lhasa (hotel at your choice) (Breakfast)
| Day 05 | Lhasa拉薩 - Yamdrok Lake 羊卓雍湖 - Gyantse 江孜 (7 hours) |
We will then go and travel towards Yamdrok-tso Lake羊卓雍湖 (4,488 meters) and go through Kamba-la pass (4,794 meters) and Karola (5,010 meters). The lake lies several hundred meters below the road and is a fabulous shade of deep turquoise. For Tibetans it is one of the four holy lakes of Tibet. The Chinese though have a more pragmatic interest in the lake as the potential site of a hydro-electricity generating station.
260 km from Lhasa we will reach Gyantse 江孜 (3,950m), one of the least Chinese influenced towns in Tibet and worth a visit for this reason alone. The principal attractions are the magnificent structure that is now unique in the Buddhist world the Gyantse Kumbum. The stupa rises over four symmetrical floors and is surrounded by a gold dome that rises like a crown over four sets of eyes.
Hotel stay in Gyantse (Breakfast)
| Day 06 | Gyantse 江孜 - Shigatse 日喀則 - (95km/1.5 hours) |
Shigatse 日喀則 (3,900 meters) is the second largest town in Tibet and has long been an important trading town and administrative centre. Shigatse has been the seat of the Panchen Lama who is traditionally based in Tashilhunpo Monastery 紮什倫布寺. The monastery is the foremost attraction and one of the six Great Gelugpa institutions. It was founded in 1447 by Genden Drup who was retroactively named the 1st Dalai Lama and who is enshrined in Tashilhunpo. The monastery is one of the few in Tibet that weathered the Cultural Revolution relatively unscathed. It is a real pleasure to explore.
Hotel stay in Shigatse (Breakfast)
| Day 07 | Shigatse 日喀則 - (240km) - Shegar (4,050 meters) |
Breakfast at hotel. Start to drive through the road of "Friendship Highway" connected with Tibet and Nepal by land. Today will be a long drive towards the mighty of Himalayan range and enjoy the spectacular mountain view on route.
Hotel stay in Shegar (Breakfast)
| Day 08 | Shegar - (100km)- Rongbuk Monastery 絨布寺 - Everest Base Camp-Shegar |
We will get up early morning today and drive up to Rongbuk Monastery 絨布寺, which is claimed as the highest monastery in Tibet, and in the world, at 4,980 meters. The journey will take about 4 hours with stops for lunch and photos taking. We will cross a pass known as Gya Wu La (5,150 meters) where offers beautiful views of Mt. Everest Range. The Tibetan approach to Mt. Everest (8,848 meters) provides far better vistas of the world's highest peak than those on the Nepal side.
We will then go to the Everest Base Camp 珠峰大本營, which is of 9km away. You could either travel for another 20 minutes by vehicle to Mt. Everest Base Camp or go for a short 2 hours trek.
The base camp is a dry, barren place, but it offers great views of the world's highest peak. The trekkers put up the camps and get ready to trek. This day will have a long drive, but you will have a close up view of Mount Everest,.
Return to Shegar for overnight stay.
| Day 09 | Shegar - Lhasa 拉薩 |
We will return to Lhasa where is of 440km away. Travel travelling time would be of about 10 to 11 hours.
Hotel stay: In Lhasa (hotel at your choice) (Breakfast).
| Day 10 | Lhasa 拉薩- Chengdu 成都 - Hong Kong |
Transfer from hotel back to Gonggar airport for your departure back to Hong Kong via Chengdu
Connect flight back to Hong Kong (flight details to be confirmed) (Breakfast)
The above flight schedule on Chengdu - Lhasa - Chengdu is subject to confirm upon booking.
Meals code : B = Breakfast
BON VOYAGE!
A word of warning
Tibet is one of the most remarkable places to visit in Asia. It offers fabulous monastery sights, taxing high-altitude treks, stunning views of the world's highest mountains and fabled pilgrimage routes. The stunning scenery, friendly hospitality and experience of the their religion are the ingredients for a unique and rewarding adventure. However, with the sometimes-frustrating nature of the country, you will need to exercise patience and approach things with a sense of humor. If you expect everything to run as planned, if you want a predictable and consistent quality in your accommodation and transport - DO NOT travel to Tibet! If you love adventure and want a completely unique travel experience, we guarantee your journey will be a rewarding and memorable experience.
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