Tibet Unplugged

15 Days - Tibet

IN-FRE

Nepal

Kathmandu, Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse, lakes, monasteries, pilgrims, Everest Base Camp
Come and roam the Roof of the World. From the serene former home of the Dalai Lama in Lhasa to the ancient narrow laneways of Kathmandu, traverse the world's highest mountain range and delve into the heart of Tibetan Buddhism while mingling with the friendliest people you are ever likely to meet. This is a journey of the mind, body and spirit.

Available dates:
Mar 12 - Apr 8, 2006 Mar 19 - Apr 15, 2006 Mar 26 - Apr 22, 2006 Apr 2 - Apr 29, 2006 Apr 9 - May 6, 2006 Apr 23 - May 20, 2006 Apr 30 - May 27, 2006 May 7 - Jun 3, 2006 May 14 - Jun 10, 2006 May 21 - Jun 17, 2006 May 28 - Jun 24, 2006 Jun 4 - Jul 1, 2006 Jun 11 - Jul 8, 2006 Jun 18 - Jul 15, 2006 Jun 25 - Jul 22, 2006 Jul 2 - Jul 29, 2006 Jul 9 - Aug 5, 2006 Jul 16 - Aug 12, 2006 Jul 23 - Aug 19, 2006 Jul 30 - Aug 26, 2006 Aug 6 - Sep 2, 2006 Aug 13 - Sep 9, 2006 Aug 20 - Sep 16, 2006 Aug 27 - Sep 23, 2006 Sep 3 - Sep 30, 2006 Sep 10 - Oct 7, 2006 Sep 17 - Oct 14, 2006 Sep 24 - Oct 21, 2006 Oct 1 - Oct 28, 2006 Oct 8 - Nov 4, 2006 Oct 15 - Nov 11, 2006 Oct 22 - Nov 18, 2006 Oct 29 - Nov 25, 2006 Nov 5 - Dec 2, 2006 Nov 12 - Dec 9, 2006 Nov 19 - Dec 16, 2006 Nov 26 - Dec 23, 2006 Dec 3 - Dec 30, 2006 Dec 10 - Jan 6, 2007 Dec 17 - Jan 13, 2007 Dec 24 - Jan 20, 2007 Dec 31 - Jan 27, 2007

Costs

From $1565.00 USD / $1905.00 CAD
No Single Supplement

$300 USDLocal Payment

Itinerary

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Days 1-2: Kathmandu. This legendary city has a rich and artistic cultural heritage. Kathmandu's crowded markets and bazaars are the centre of Nepali life and home to the holy men, monks, goats and sacred cows who roam its colourful streets.

Day 3-7: Lhasar.Fly into the heart and soul of Tibet, soaring above high passes, plunging glaciers and the Turquoise Lake, before touching down in the Tibetan spiritual sanctuary of Lhasa. Visit the awe-inspiring Potala Palace, the revered Jokhang Temple and join devout Tibetan Buddhists on their pilgrimage round the holy Barkhor circuit.

Day 8: Gyantse.Located in the green farmland of the Nyang-chu Valley, Gyantse's imposing Dzong fortress dominates the town. Explore the mystical Pelkor Chode Monastery and wind your way around the labyrinth of chapels within the unique 15th Century Kumbum.

Days 9: Shigatse. The traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, Tibet's second highest incarnation after the Dalai Lama, Shigatse is home to Tibet's best-preserved monastery, the Tashilhunpo. Check out the town's ancient bazaar, buzzing with local life.

Days 10-11: Everest Base Camp. Known to the locals as Qomolangma, Mt Everest is the world's highest mountain. An exhilarating drive along what is little more than a yak track brings us to Rongphu Monastery, a mere 8km from Everest Base Camp - a walk in the park if you're up for it.

Day 12: Lao Tingri. In the tiny settlement of Lao Tingri we have time to absorb the vast landscape and get a feel for rural Tibetan life.

Day 13: Zhangmu.. Close to the Friendship Bridge that crosses the Bhotekoshi River to Nepal, the border town of Zhangmu clings to a mountainside amid lush forest, a welcome change from the barren Tibet plateau.

Days 14-15: Kathmandu. Heading over 5000m passes into Nepal, our journey comes to an end where it began. Beckoning with a delicious array of international and local cuisine, Kathmandu is the perfect setting in which to chill out in one of many great restaurants and reminisce about our adventure across 'the roof of the world'.