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JOURNEY TO TIBET 2012

The amazing ancient city of Lhasa and the Potala Palace. See rural Tibetan life and customs. The Drikung region, an area of emerald green valleys inhabited by nomadic yak herders in the summer. Views of Everest and the high Himalayas. Walk on spiritual trails and pilgrimage paths.

Dates: Jun 20       Jul 18
2012 Prices:  1,975.00 GBP   (Great Britain Pounds)
Price is per person for 16 nights based on double occupancy without airfare.
                     $2,695 GBP with flight from London

             Supplement for a single room 320.00 GBP

Guided Walks: A selection of easy to moderate walks are offered, however the altitude is a major factor in determining how far and fast we walk, and cam make an easy walk feel difficult. Time has been built in to allow gradual acclimatisation in Nepal and then Lhasa, the longest walk is 12 miles in the Tsapuk Valley, at 14,000ft (4,300m) altitude. Due to distances travelled and altitude, a good level of fitness is required.

Hotels: All the accommodation we use in Tibet is privately owned, with 2-star hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse and basic hotels in Gyantse and Shegar Shen. The nomad camp in Drikung is in comfortable and well made tents and the Last Resort close to the border in Nepal is in safari tents, both with shared facilities.

Included: 16 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms and camps with shared facilities. All meals from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure. All internal flights. Services of local guides. Walks, sightseeing, entrance fees and travel by coach or minibus.

Itinerary:

Day 1:
Depart UK.

Day 2: Kathmandu - 1 night
Arrive Kathmandu.

Days 3 - 4: Nagarkot - 2 nights
We drive into the Kathmandu valley and visit Kopna monastery, with its large Tibetan population. We stay in Nagarkot for acclimatisation hikes in this picturesque area.

Days 5 - 8: Lhasa - 4 nights
A spectacular flight brings us to Lhasa where we take leisurely visits to the Potala Palace and Jokhang, a truly moving experience. We also take trips to Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama's Summer Palace, and enjoy outstanding views from the Pha Bong Kha pilgrims trail.

Day 9: Drikung - 3 nights
Head into central Tibet to Drikung where we have the memorable experience of staying in fully equipped Nomad tents in this beautiful and serene valley. This afternoon we will walk to Driking Thill monastery where there is a sky burial site and visit the primary school. During our stay we experience true Tibetan hospitality including an authentic traditional dance performance.

Days 10 - 11:
We spend our time exploring the Drikung region, with its unique Tibetan customs that have survived the centuries. We will visit the nunnery retreat, walk to hot springs and trek in the Tsapuk valley. an untouched place where few westerners have trekked before with wildflowers, birds and rare Tibetan blue sheep.

Day 12: Lhasa - 1 night
Return to Lhasa for some free time.

Day 13: Gyantse - 1 night
Morning drive to the turquoise lake of Yamdrok Tso and over Karo La pass to Gyantse and stroll in the old town.

Day 14: Shigatse - 1 night
A morning's walk to Kumbum Chorten then a drive to Shigatse where we hike with pilgrims to Tashilunpo monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama.

Day 15: Shegar Shen - 1 night
We head over the Gyatso La pass and on the Shegar Shen where we walk to Tsip Ri, one of the holiest peaks in Tibet.

Day 16: Nepal - 1 night
Today is an incredibly scenic drive through the Himalayas with views of Mount Everest. We pass into Nepal and stay at The Last Resort in comfortable safari tents, and may have time to stroll by the Bhote Kosi River.

Day 17: Kathmandu - 1 night
We arrive in Kathmandu and this afternoon have some free time for shopping or to relax before our farewell dinner.

Day 18: Return flight

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