Private Tour: Ultimate Tibet-During Saga Dawa

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  Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu

  (see note for arrival in Kathmandu)

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  Day 2-5: Lhasa

  Exlpore the colorful and historic holy city of Lhasa including the Potala Palace, the Jokhang, the huge university monasteries of Drepung and Sera and the Barkhor pilgrim circuit.

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  Day 6: Gyantse

  A spectacular drive to Gyantse, with unforgettable views of Turquoise Lake, Yamdrok-Tso enroute. Visit Gyantse Dzong, Pelkor Choede and the fascinating Gyantse Kumbum.

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  Day 7-8: Shigatse

  Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama and one of the most important monasteries of the Gelukpa order.

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  Day 9: Sakya - Lhatse

  Sakya, once the seat of political power of Tibet, is the last stop before we set out to fully experience the splendor, enormity and isolation of western Tibet as the camping section of our trip begins.

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  Day 10-12: Western Tibet

  Magnificent valleys, herds of grazing yak, goats and sheep, passes topped by prayer flags and few permanent settlements mark our journey toward Tibet's ancient heartland.

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  Day 13-16: Guge Kingdom

  En-route to Guge the dramatically situated gompa and hot springs at Tithapuri are linked to Padmasambhava and traditionally visited in conjunction with a Kailash kora. The road into Tholing, once the most important monastic complex in western Tibet, is one of the most awesome sights in a region of awesome sites. Below stands the first capital of Guge with skyline offering a vast sweep of the Ladakh Himalaya.

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  Day 17-20: Saga Dawa Festival & Kailash Kora

  Attend Saga Dawa Festival with local Tibetans. Embark on a 3 day kora (circumambulation).

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  Day 21-22: Saga - Rombuk - Everest Base Camp

  Venture into Qomolangma National Park. Some of the most stunning views of the mountain are from the tiny Rhongphu Monastery seven kilometers below Everest Base Camp.

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  Day 23: Zhangmu

  We reach the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. As the road descends sharply towards the Nepal border, moisture returns to the air, the colors change, trees appear, lush green vegetation and the Bote Khose River thunders below.

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  Day 24 Kathmandu

  Rich in cultural and artistic heritage, Kathmandu is a vibrant, chaotic, colorful city. The markets, bazaars and narrow streets are home to holy men, sacred cows, bicycles, street sellers…you name it, it’s here.

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  Day 25: Depart

  Transfer to airport for flight home.

• Trip Length

  25-day trip begins in Chengdu, China or Kathmandu, Nepal and ends in Kathmandu

• Dates

  June - depends on Saga Dawa date

• Land Cost

  From $TBA

• Accommodations

  3/4-star hotels in Chengdu, Kathmandu and Lhasa
  Best available guesthouses and 9 nights camping in Tibet

• Group Size

  2-12 guests

• Included Meals

  Daily breakfast, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
  

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