TOUR DATES : APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER
- OVERVIEW
- ITINERARY
- BLOG
- GALLERY
- INQUIRE
(Chengdu – Lhasa – Chengdu)
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Land Prices Include:
- All accommodation in hotels listed in the above itinerary based on double occupancy and inclusive of all taxes
- All meals after arrival in Tibet (from breakfast on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 9)
- All ground transportation using non-air conditioned vehicles in Tibet
- Services of full time Tibetan Tour Manger and Guide from arrival in Tibet to departure from Tibet.
- All entry fees at all temples, museums and monuments on sightseeing excursions • All fees associated with obtaining the ‘Tibet Travel Permit.’
- Govt. Service Taxes as applicable
- All arrival/departure airport/hotel transfers by private vehicles
- All Tibet Govt. Taxes as applicable
Land Prices DO NOT Include:
- All international airfare
- All internal Asia airfare – cost listed separately
- Lunches and dinners in Chengdu
- Tips/gratuity to local staff (guides, drivers, waiters, bell boys etc.)
- Items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc.
- Movie, video and still camera fees.
- Trip cancellation, travel delay, or baggage insurance. (Note: This optional coverage is highly recommended and can be purchased through Nomadic Expeditions)
- Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Chengdu
Upon arrival in Chengdu, you’ll be met by a Nomadic Expeditions representative and escorted to your hotel. Chengdu, a bustling metropolis of 14 million people, is also a verdant and lovely city with a charming old section nestled on the banks of the Jin Jiang River.
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Days 2-3
Tsedang and the Yarlung Valley
Fly from Chengdu to Gonggar, Tibet’s international airport, and drive to Tsedang in the beautiful Yarlung Valley. Visit the monasteries of Ganden Chökhorling and Ngachö, and the ancient castle of Yumbu Lakang, Tibet’s oldest building. The next day, explore the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, known as the birthplace of Tibetan civilization, and visit Samye Monastery, Tibet’s first monastic institution, laid out as a mandala of the Buddhist cosmological vision.
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Days 4-5
Gyantse and Shigatse
Drive along the old trade route, passing the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s four sacred lakes, to reach Gyantse. The next day, travel the same route as Younghusband’s famous invasion of Tibet a century ago, driving along the Tsangpo River through the Tibetan landscape to reach Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city. Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lamas.
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Days 6-8
Lhasa: The Forbidden City
Continue to Lhasa, the legendary Tibetan capital, and explore its significant historical and cultural sites. Visit Drepung Monastery, once home to 10,000 monks, and Nechung Monastery. In the afternoon, explore the Jokhang temple, Tibet’s holiest religious shrine, and lose yourself in the vibrant Barkhor markets. The next day, visit the monumental Potala Palace, the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas, and Sera Monastery, known for its lively debating sessions. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your Tibetan staff on your last evening.
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Day 9
Departure from Tibet
After an early breakfast, transfer to Lhasa Airport for your flight to Chengdu and your onward connection.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Tibet
Although technically an autonomous region of China, Tibet has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as home to three World Heritage Sites. All of which may be found in the capital city of Lhasa—plus one Tentative listing, the Yalong region, which is the cradle of Tibetan culture. The thre
Why Destination Specialists Are Essential
Then there is the lifetime of expertise of the travel expert who has not only been to a place but guided numerous tours to and throughout the region. Experts who have contacts not only in-country but along the routes they tour. They know their roster of destinations like the back of their hand. Their degree of knowledge would certainly be enjoyable
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