12 Days EBC Namsto Program 2024
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12 Days EBC Namsto Program 2024
The Potala Palace above Lhasa City acts as Tibet’s regional landmark, which is the principal draw card for international visitors. The massive 13 – storeyed building was the highest building in Lhasa until the early period of the present century. It looks incredibly grand from the distance and can be viewed from various places around the town. The nation’s supreme treasure, the palace dates back to the 7th century A.D.
At the foot of the Wuze Hill in Sera to the north of Lhasa, the Sera Monastery is one of the three most renowned monasteries in Lhasa and one of the six most revered of the Gelug Sect of Buddhism in Tibet. It was built by one of the disciples of Zonggaba in 1419.
Jokhang, the most holy temple in Tibet, translates as “Buddha’s House” in the Tibetan language. It is believed that the main statue enshrined within was made by Buddha Sakyamuni himself during his lifetime. The Jokhang Temple is where Tibet’s spititual and secular lifestyles converge. Here you can meet people from all the tribes in the Tibetan Plateau. The surrounding market is called Barkhor, to which the country folk and drawn, not just to shop, but to socialize as well.
On the slope of the Wuze Hill, five kilometers northwest of Lhasa, the Drepung Monastery was built in 1416 and is the largest of the monasteries of the Gekug Sect. It houses plenty of historical and cultural artifacts and Buddhist Literary classics
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ARRIVE IN LHASA
Direct Fly from Bombay to Main Land China to Lhasa Fly to Lhasa, after arrival you will be welcome by guide and transfer to Hotel Clients may view the Yarlung Tsangpo River / Brahmaputra River (the Longest and largest river in Tibet) and Lhasa River on their way to Lhasa. Rest day at Lhasa for acclimatization for high altitude. If you feel good to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Overnight at Hotel |
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LHASA TOUR – POTALA PALACE, JHOKANG TEMPLE & BARKHOR STREET
After Breakfast at Hotel, Today’s tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. Lunch during sightseeing by own at Local Restaurant After lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor Street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Overnight at Hotel |
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LHASA TOUR – DADONG VILLAGE & SERA MONASTERY
After Breakfast, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family. In the afternoon, you will visit Sera Monastery, which is one of the ‘great three’ Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3-5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house. Inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and the colorful Rock Painting of Buddha. Overnight at Hotel |
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LHASA TO SHIGATSE : YAMDRROK LAKE & KAROLA GLACERS ,GYANTSE MONATSRY & KUMBUM STUPA
Breakfast at Hotel Today we will travel on some of the most beautiful roads in Tibet on our drive to Shigatse. Be prepared to take photos of the breathtaking views as we go up to the highest point of the day – Kamba La Pass (almost 4,800 meters / 15,750 ft). Our next stop will be at Yamdrok Lake. It is one of the holy lakes in Tibet, and it is famous for its turquoise colored water. After that, we will head towards Gyantse. On the way there, we will make a stop to see the spectacular Karola glaciers. We will visit the monastery and the biggest stupa at Gyantse. Finally, we will reach Shigatse late in the evening and stay there overnight. Overnight at Hotel |
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DRIVING TO THE EVEREST RONGBUK MONASTERY
Today we will be driving through towering mountain ranges, and going through several high passes and Everest viewpoints. We will reach a tent camp near the Everest Base Camp in the evening. We will stay in a tent for the night. Depending on the traffic and weather conditions, we might have time to visit the Rongbuk Monastery – the highest monastery in the world. |
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DRIVING BACK TO SHIAGTSE
Depending on the weather conditions from the previous day, we might finish some of the activities that we were not able to do yesterday. After breakfast, we will head back to Shigatse. |
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FROM SHIGATSE TO NAMTSO LAKE
After breakfast, we will visit Tashilumpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen Lamas. This monastery was founded by the first Dalai Lama, and it is one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. You can take photos in some of the chapels for an additional fee. We will first take the Friendship Highway on the way to Namtso Lake. On the way, we will make several in order to enjoy the views of the Brahmaputra River. Later, we will take the scenic road towards the lake driving through nomadic grassland area. There will be high mountain passes providing fantastic views. We will reach Namtso Lake in the evening. You can spend time, walking on the lake shore and enjoying the views. Since 2019, there are no guesthouses on the Namtso lake shore to prevent its pristine nature environment. That’s why we will drive to the nearest town Damshung to stay there overnight. |
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DRIVING FROM NAMTSO LAKE TO SHIGATSE
After breakfast, in the way back to Lhasa from Damshung we will stop by the Yangpachen hot springs. The hot springs have two large swimming pools and a number of smaller ones. They are filled with the mineral water that is naturally hot. You can swim in the pools for an additional fee. Overnight in Shigatse Hotel |
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FROM SHIGATSE DRIVE TO SAGA
After Breakfast Drive to Saga, Today you drive from Shigatse to Saga passing high plateau lies, town. Along the route diverse forms of mountains are overlooking through the valley. Overnight at Hotel |
4300M -07 HRS | ||
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FROM SAGA DRIVE TO KEROUNG
After Breakfast Drive to Keroung Overnight at Hotel |
08-09HRS | ||
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DRIVE TO KATHMANDU
After Breakfast Drive to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel Free evening for Shopping Overnight at Hotel |
07-08HRS | ||
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DEPARTURE
After Breakfast, Transfer to airport for final Departure END OF THE SERVICE |
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