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Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse Tour (6 Days)

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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 CODE: CTT-XZ-3
TOUR NAME:Lhasa -Gyantse-Shigatse Tour-6 Days
GUIDE: ENGLISH SPEAKING
PRIVATE TOUR: DAILY DEPARTURE
(English, German and French speaking provincial guides available on request at surcharge)

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.

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