Tibet train tour
Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse Tour (6 Days)
Lhasa highlights, Yamdrok Lake, Palkhor Monastery and Tashilumpo Monastery.
- Route
- Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse
- Duration
- 6 days
- Price
- from USD 2123
Tour Itinerary and Details
Lhasa -Gyantse-Shigatse tour - 6 Days |
TOUR NAME:Lhasa -Gyantse-Shigatse Tour-6 Days
GUIDE: ENGLISH SPEAKING
PRIVATE TOUR: DAILY DEPARTURE
Destination: Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse
Hightlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, Barkhor Bazza, Drepung monastery, Sera monastery, Yamdrok lake, palkhor monastery, Tashilumpo monastery.
Meals: specified in the program
Duration of tour: 6 days/ 5nights
TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 Lhasa (-/-/-)
Arrive at Lhasa and meet your tour guide at train station
or airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 2 Lhasa (-/L/-)
In the morning visit Potala Palace
, which was originally constructed in 637 by Songtsen
Gampo, the first king of the united Tibet, and later
expanded and served as the winter residence of the Dalai
Lama's. In the afternoon visit Jokhang temple,
the center of the Tibetan Buddhism and the sacred land
of Buddhist followers where innumerable pilgrims come
for worship everyday. The Jokhang temple was built in
647, is the earliest wood-and-masonry structure still
existing in Tibet. Surrounding the Jokhang Temple is
the Barkhor Bazza, there you can find
many kinds of local products.
Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
Day 3 Lhasa (-/L/-)
In the morning visit Drepung monastery,
the biggest monastery in Tibet which was created in
1416 and the second, third and fourth Dalai Lama had
resided in. In the afternoon visit Sera monastery,
which was created in 1419 and has always been an important
Buddhist seminary. As rose are planted everywhere in
the monastery, it is also called "the court of wild
rose". Today still 200 lamas live in there. You may
enjoy the exciting scripture debating there.
Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
Day 4 Lhasa - GyantseShigatse - Lhasa (-/L/-)
Yamdrok lake is one of the three most
sacred lakes in Tibet. palkhor monastery
is the main attractions of Gyantse town.
Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
Day 5 Lhasa - Shigatse-Lhasa (-/L/-)
Shigatse is the second largest city of Tibet, the
Tashilumpo monastery is one of the biggest
monastery in Tibet, the residence of Panchen Lama.
Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
Day 6 Lhasa (-/-/-)
Take flight to continue your next destination.
Tour End.
Validity: Jan. 1, 09 -Dec. 31, 09
Our tour prices are inclusive of the fee to apply for Tibet permit, accommodation in twin shared room, meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), transfers and tours with English speaking local guides, all entrance fees, room taxes and baggage handling.
Our tour prices are exclusive of any tips to guide & driver, Tour insurance, Personal expanses.
Tour Price:
| Pax No. | Price(per person) | Book |
| 1 |
USD 3539/per person |
|
| 2-5 |
USD 2123/per person |
|
| 6-9 |
USD 1459/per person |
Please note:Pick up time will be within 30 minutes of the time shown on your voucher, however our supplier will contact you at your hotel, the day before your tour, to confirm your actual pick up time. Please kindly note that during dry season (December until March), the boat may not be able to reach Yangshuo due to low water levels. No refund will be given, even if the cruise needs to be shortened.
Additional Information: This tour is operated in air conditioned Vehicles.Not suitable for children under the age of 2.
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Price Includes
Private guide and driver service as listed, entrance fees for scheduled sights, local transfers, and meals or hotels when they are specified in the itinerary.
Price Excludes
International airfare, China visa fees, personal expenses, optional activities, travel insurance, tips to guides and drivers, and services not listed in the itinerary.
Payment
After receiving your request, CTT will confirm availability and final price by email. A deposit is arranged only after the itinerary and quote are confirmed.
Cancellation Policy
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