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Lhasa To Himalayas Adventure
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Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered : Lhasa - Xigatse Sightseeing - Saga -
Darchen - Mt. Kailash - Darchen - Lake Manasarovar - Darchen - Xigatse - Lhasa
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Day 01 : Welcome To Lhasa
Lhasa To Himalayas Adventure Tour Fly to Lhasa airport from where you will be
transported to Lhasa hotel in the comfortable tourist coaches. Check into your
room, and take ample rest, as we strictly advice our customers to feel at ease
and if having problems related to mountain sickness or breathing problems, our
consultants are always there for your assistance.
Day 02 : Lhasa Sightseeing (Potala Palace, Norbulingka)
The day starts with an early morning breakfast including the delicious Zanba and
buttered tea after which we the real fun begins. Our first halt will be at
Potala palace - the center of attraction of Lhasa city, unfolding numerous
magical tales.
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It will take over 3 hrs to explore the specious rooms and
halls inside the palace. Then we will leave for Norbulingka palace which is
around 3km to the west. Wander around the park exploring the numerous palaces
built by different Dalai Lamas. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 03 : Lhasa Sightseeing (Jokhang Temple, Barkhor street, Drepung Monastery,
Sera Monastery)
The day begins with a sumptuous breakfast consisting of Amdo dough stripsand the
special Tu pa after which we start the day's sightseeing. First, we are off to
Jokhang Temple, which is just a ten minutes drive. Explore the most famous
monasteries in Tibet, as early morning vista of the monastery is a great
experience, there is a peculiar freshness in the air and you can also see the
monks deeply involved in their daily rituals, truly a stimulates your mind and
soul.
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Day 04 : Lhasa to Xigatse
Morning will feast you with royal breakfast consisting of the best of Tibetan
cuisine, check out of the hotel. Today is the day full of adventure thrill. You
will be ferried by road to Xigatse, it will take around 6 hour from Lhasa. We
have taken special care in choosing our routes, as to make you see the maximum
of the beautiful landscape, the culture and the Tibetan rural folks, passing
through small villages and towns. Believe us your this journey will give you the
best of en-route experiences. Your stay is arranged with Shigatse hotel, rest
for a while to get charged again.
Day 05 : Xigatse Sightseeing
Lhasa To Himalayas Adventure TourThe day is set aside for sightseeing in Xigatse.
Early morning, we take you in an air-conditioned bus with well maintained
temperature. Tashilhunpo Monastery, the official seat of Panchen Lama is an
architecture marvel, spent around 3 hrs to explore the monastery. |
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We then move to Palkhor Monastery - famous for the Saka Dawa
festival. Find the most amazing murals on the walls of the monastery. Moving
from one monastery to another might sometimes become quite monotonous, so to pep
up things, we take you to natural wonders of Xigatse.
Day 06 :Xigatse to Saga
The tour up till now had been predominantly focusing on sightseeing. But now it
will have a slightly adventurous tinge to it. We head towards small town of
Lhaze, a small stop and then to Saga. The ride is going to be absolutely
different from all the rides till now. The roads will be more rugged and the
altitude will constantly increase. Keep your eyes wide open, and camera's
focused as this is one of the most breathtaking terrain in Tibet and you will
come across many nature's marvel. We will go for a shot trekking for an
adventure thrill. So, properly geared with your sport shoes, caps etc. At Saga,
we will set up a small camp for overnight stay. Enjoy the warmth of bonfire
assisted with magical cultural dances performed by the Tibetan folks.
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Day 07 : Saga to Darchen
After waking up in the nature's lap, we again drive through sublime landscapes
to Darchen. You will feel the thinning of air as we reach Darchen which is at an
altitude of 4000 m above sea level and from here, you will get the most
scintillating views of Himalayas. The town is the closest to Mt. Kailash so you
are bound to see many pilgrims camping here, getting ready to start their holy
trek to Mt. Kailash. We too will camp here for the night.
Day 08 : Darchen - Mt. Kailash - Darchen
Starting the day here, at the foot of some of the most mesmerizing giants, is
going to be one of the best moments of your life. We assure you that no other
morning will make you feel more energetic and ready to go than this one. |
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And you will need all that energy as this day is going to be
absolutely demanding, both physically and mentally. Start the trek at the foot
of Mt. Kailash which is around 8 km long and is extremely challenging. After
spending a while at the foot of the most holiest mountain in the world, admiring
its excellence, we head back to the camp in Darchen and spend the night there.
Day 09 : Darchen to Lake Manasarovar
After having the self-prepared meal, we drive towards Lake Mansarovar, another
unparalleled beauty. It takes around 1 hr to reach Lake Manasarovar which is
around 20 km away. Take a refreshing walk besides the magnificent crescent
shaped lake that will be an absolute treat for your eyes. You can also sit on
the banks and gaze at the arrogant mountains that stand head held high. For a
different view of the lake, we climb up to a nearby Chiu Monastery, which is
situated, on a cliff. You probably won't know how quickly the time flew by and
its already dusk. We camp at Lake Mansarovar for the night.
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Day 10 : Lake Manasarovar - Darchen - Xigatse
The day is set aside for traveling only. Early in the morning itself we leave
for Darchen. From Darchen we take the same route that we used to come here and
head to Xigatse. The journey is long and the paths already traveled, so it might
feel a bit lengthy. Check into Shigatse hotel at Xigatse and take rest for the
day as next day too is for traveling.
Day 11: Xigatse to Lhasa
After your last breakfast in Tibet, check out of the hotel, we will take you in
an air conditioned bus to Lhasa from where you will catch a flight for your
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