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True to its nickname, ³the Roof of the world´, Tibet is the highest plateau in the world with an
average altitude in excess of 3500 meters. Lying to the north of the great Himalayan range which
separates it from its neighbors, India, Nepal and Bhutan, Tibet is more or less an untamed land of
nomads (drokpas), monasteries, yaks, sand dunes, and high altitude desert that goes as far as the
eyes can take it.
On this Tibet overland tour you have three days (i.e. 4 nights) in Lhasa to acclimatize and to
absorb the exoticism of Tibetan heritage and to explore this history-laden city to its core. You
will be expertly guided around the most significant and ancient Gompas (monasteries) of Lhasa,
Gyantse & Shigatse by your Tibetan guide, who will instruct you on the intricacies and
mysticism of Tibetan Buddhism. With its spectacular mountain scenery and rich Buddhist
culture, Tibet would certainly be a unique mystical destination to visit.
You drive down Friendship highway by a luxury Toyota land cruiser 4 WD passing through
small Tibetan settlements where you get upfront views right from your vehicle of nomadic
herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains amidst a backdrop of awe-inspiring mountain
peaks.
A special highlight of this trip is the visit to the Everest base camp where you will be rewarded
with panoramic and breath-taking views of Mount Everest from the north side.
This overland tour will be a mystical delight that will be remembered by the fireside for many
winters to come.


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* Hike or ride on a horse cart (your choice) to Mt. Everest north base camp from Rongbuk
monastery
* 4 nights in Lhasa, staying near the city's main attractions - the Potala Palace and the Jokhang
Temple & 1 free day for self exploration in Lhasa.
* Adventurous drive by best 4WD land cruiser across the µroof of the world¶ with English
speaking best local Tibetan guide.
* Inspiring landscapes, superb mountain views, rich Buddhist history & culture & Tibetan
Nomads.
* Hotels / lodges with Tibetan character wherever possible.
* Complete hassle free Chinese (Tibet) travel documentation.
* Spectacular flight to Lhasa passing right over Mount Everest and many of the highest peaks in
the world (if you join the trip in Kathmandu)

Trip Facts
Trip length: 10 Days
Grade: Overland tour
Starts in: Lhasa
Ends in: Kathmandu
Group size: Maximum 12
Accommodation: Hotel & Lodge
Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser with support truck
Maximum altitude: 5220m

Outline Itinerery
Day 01 Arrive Lhasa
Day 02 Lhasa
Day 03 Lhasa
Day 04 Lhasa
Day 05 Gyantse
Day 06 Shigatse
Day 07 Shegar
Day 08 Rongbuk
Day 09 Zhangmu
Day 10 Drive Kathmandu

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25 July - 4 August 2009
8 August - 18 August 2009 //// 22 August - 1 September 2009
5 September - 15 September 2009 //// 12 September - 22 September 2009
19 September - 29 September 2009 //// 26 September - 6 October 2009
10 October - 20 October 2009 //// 17 October - 27 October 2009
24 October - 3 November 2009 //// 31 October - 10 November 2009

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20Mar - 30 Mar\\ 30 March - 09 April\\ 6 Apr -16 Apr\\ 13 Apr - 23 Apr\\ 20 Apr - 30 Apr\\

11 May - 21 May\\ 18 May - 28 May\\25 May-4 June \\ 5 June - 15 June\\ 19 June - 29

June\\
3 July - 13 July \\ 13 July - 23 July\\ 10 August - 20 August\\ 14 August - 24 August\\

31 August - 10 September\\ 4 September - 14 September\\ 11 September - 21

September\\
21 September - 01 October\\ 12 October - 22 October\\ 19 October - 29 October\\

30 October - 09 November

 
USD 1595 per person on twin sharing (required minimum of 3 participants to run this trip)
Single room supplement: US 215 (compulsory if no one to share the room with)
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‡ Hotel Kailash in Lhasa (3 star) & best available en route with breakfast,
‡ Transportation by 4WD land cruiser
‡ Sightseeing tours with English speaking local TIBETAN guide,
‡ All entry fees,
‡ Tibet travel permit,
‡ Airport transfers & supply of bottled oxygen in car.

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‡ Lunch & dinner (Approx 7-10 USD per meal),
‡ Any airfare (can book, quoted separately above),
‡ Chinese Visa (see above), hotels other then in Tibet (can book), airport tax,
‡ Personal clothing & equipments,
‡ Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due any reason,
‡ Your insurance.

If you wish to join in Kathmandu you have to arrive 2 days prior to trip departure dates. Those
who wish to join in Lhasa can arrive Lhasa on the date mentioned above or earlier.


Flight: rates and taxes are subject to change:
Kathmandu - Lhasa: USD 356 (Tue, Sat & Thu in high seasons)
Chengdu - Lhasa: USD 250
Beijing - Lhasa: USD 490
Shanghai - Lhasa: USD 512
Kathmandu ± Beijing: 790

Flight: rates and taxes are subject to change without prior notice Kathmandu - Lhasa airfare:
USD 379 (Tue & Sat in high seasons)
* Train to Lhasa from Beijing USD 275 on soft sleeper bed (subject to availability)
For more information about the visa, please have a look at our Tibet Visa Page

* Chinese/Tibet visa: USD 114 for all nationality (additional USD 85 applicable to American
passport holder as levied by Chinese Govt.)

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