|
|
| June
13, Sat: In Flight. |
|
|
| June
14, Sun: Arrive in Kathmandu.
Visit to Swayambhunath stupa.
Hotel Shangri-La. (D) |
|
| Fly to
Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you
will transferred to the hotel.
Visit Swayambhunath, one of
the world's greatest Buddhist
Stupas. |
|
| June
15, Mon: In Kathmandu. Hotel
Shangri-La. (B/L/D) |
|
| Visit
Pashupatinath, Boudhanath &
Pharping. PM: Briefing. Pashupatinath:
Situated 5 Kilometers east of
Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath
temple is one of the holiest
Hindu temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva.
Boudhanath: One
of the holiest in Buddhist
power places in Nepal, and
one of the biggest stupas
in the entire world.
Pharping: Pharping
village offers many arts object.
It is believed that Padmasambava,
the founder of Lamaistic School
of Buddhism in Tibet. There
is Guru Rinpoche's cave where
on can see Guru Rinpoche's
residence and reminder such
as hand print, foot print. |
|
| June
16, Tue: Fly to Lhasa and drive
to Tsedang Hotel KyiChu, Tsedang.
(B/-/D) |
|
| This 1
½ hrs (approx.) flight
is spectacular (weather permitting)
with views of the mountains
including Mt. Everest. From
the airport it takes approx.
2 hours drive to reach Tsedang,
a small country town. |
|
| June
17, Wed: In Tsedang. Hotel KyiChu,
Tsedang. (B/L/D) |
|
| Sightseeing
of Yambulakhang, Traddruk Monastery
and ancient Tombs of Tibetan
Emperors. |
|
| June
18, Thu: Samye - Lhasa. Hotel
KyiChu. (B/L/D) |
|
| We proceed
to Lhasa (approx. 5 hrs. Lhasa
is ranked as one of the most
enigmatic cities in the world. |
|
| June
19, Fri: In Lhasa. Hotel KyiChu.
(B/L/D) |
|
| Visit
Jokhang, Barkhor, Ani Sankhu
Nunnery.
Jokhang Temple: The
oldest and the most revered
religious structure in Tibet,
it dates back to 639 to 647.Pilgrims
from all over Tibet come here
to worship.
Barkhor Market:
The word Barkhor refers to
the middle of the three concentric
holy circuits around the Jokhang.
This is both the spiritual
heart of the holy city and
the main commercial district,
being the center of Tibetan
capital's trade for centuries.
Ani Sankhu Nunnery:
Ani means nun in Tibetan.
Built around a meditation
cave used by Tibetan mystics
over the centuries, in the
mid- 15th century it became
a practice hermitage for six
female disciples of Lama Tsongkhapa.
They transformed it into a
nunnery, and it has remained
as such until the present
day. |
|
| June
20, Sat: In Lhasa. Hotel KyiChu.
(B/L/D) |
|
| Visit
Potala Palace & Drepung
Monastery.
Potala Palace: Potala
Palace has been the focus
of pilgrims to Lhasa for centuries.
It is the cardinal landmark
and a structure of massive
proportion. This symbol of
Tibet is an architectural
gem.
Drepung Monastery:
Drepung, one of the world’s
largest monasteries was built
in 1416 by Jamyang Choje.
Drepung literally means “Rice
Mountain”. |
|
| June
21, Sun: Drive to Drikung. Guest
house or Nomad Camp. (B/L/D) |
|
| After
breakfast we drive to Drikung.
It takes approx. 3hrs to reach
Drikung. |
|
| June
22, Mon: Drikung. Guest house
or Nomad Camp. (B/L/D) |
|
| Full day
activity in Drikung. |
|
| June
23, Tue: Drive to Lhasa. PM:
Nambar Village. Hotel Kyichu.
(B/L/D) |
|
| Today
we will drive back to Lhasa.
In the afternoon, we will visit
Nambar Village where we are
actively involved in community
development. |
|
| June
24, Wed: Drive to Shigatse via
Gyantse. Hotel Manasarovar.
(B/L/D) |
|
| After
breakfast, we’ll drive
to Shigatse. On the way, we
will explore Gyantse. Shigatse
has one of the most impressive
monastery complexes left in
Tibet. Home to the Panchen Lama,
Shigatse was spared during the
devastation of the Cultural
Revolution. |
|
| June
25, Thu: Visit Tashilunpo &
then drive to Tingri. Hotel
Snow Leopard. (B/L/D) |
|
| Tashilunpo
Monastery: It is the seat of
the Panchen Lamas. This is the
monastery founded by Gedun Drup
who was later recognized as
the first Dalai Lama. After
visiting Tashilunpo, we will
drive to Tingri which will take
approx. 8hrs. |
|
| June
26, Fri: Drive to Kathmandu.
Hotel Shangri-La. (B/L/D) |
|
| It
is an approx. 8hrs drive to
Kathmandu. Rest of the day is
free for relaxation. |
|
| June
27, Sat: Depart Kathmandu. (B) |
|
| June
28, Sun: Arrive in USA. |
|
| For
booking and more information,
please click
here |
