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19 Days China Tibet Overland Tour to Kathmandu |
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- Trip highlights: Enjoy the different culture relics in Beijing, Xian, Chengdu and Buddhism culture in Tibet, witness the gorgeous glacier at plateau, plus a spectacular excursion to Kathmandu.
- Tour price: From
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3,517.00
 Price including hotels, tours, meals...
- Destinations:
Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Zhangmu, Kathmandu
- Tour code:
SWTB003
Private tour for a van with tour guide and driver, available every day
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| Day 13 Lhasa,Gyantse (B,L) |
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| Today we will drive from Lhasa to Gyantse (about 380km, 6 hours). Along the way you will pass the Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier. Pay a visit to Pelkor Chode Monastery & the Kumbum Stupa in Gyantse before driving to Shigatse (about 90km, 1 hour). Stay overnight in Shigatse. |
| Yamdroktso Lake | Yamdroktso Lake (4408 m), where you will enjoy the vista of its pincer-shaped expanse of turquoise water, with the mysterious Mt. Donang Sangwari (5,340m) on the peninsula beyond, and the snow peaks of Nojin Gangzang (7,191m) in the distance. You can…… | | Karola Glacier | Go all the way up to climb up the top of the Gangba-La pass, stop at Yamdroktso Lake, suddenly you will meet Karola Glacier face to face. The Karola Glacier is quite close to the road, a breathtaking view of the Karola Glacier is an unforgetable exp…… | | Pelkor Chode Monastery & the Kumbum Stupa | Palkhor Monastery was founded in 1418. It houses both Pelkor Chode Monastery and the Kumbum Stupa, the world famous 9-storey 100,000-Buddha Pagoda with 9 floors, 108 doors and 77 rooms. Each room contains a different statue of Buddha and the wall fre…… |
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Dzong Fort: The Dzong Fort is localed on Dzong Hill, in the center of Gyantse. It was the office of the former local governmet of Gyantse. Dzong government of the feudal serf system is still well kept, giving visitors a better understanding of the serf system in old Tibet. |
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| Day 14 Shigatse (B,L) |
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| Morning tour to the Tashilumpo Monastery, free market, then drive to Tingri, visit the Sakya Monastery on the way. Stay overnight in Tingri. |
| Sakya Monastery | Sakya Monastery is reputed as as the "Second Dunhuang", it is the first Sakyapa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism founded by its initiator Khon Konchog Gyalpo in 1073, from where Sakyapa rose and once ruled Tibet. Standing there now is the old Southern M…… | | Tashilhunpo Monastery | Tashilhunpo Monastery, the home of the Panchen Lama, is located on the hillside overlooking Shigatse northwest of the town. Tashilhunpo Monastery for the most part escaped the ravages of the Cultural Revolution and its chapels contain countless statu…… |
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Tingri Town: Tingri has great tourism potential, with its proximity to the mountains, trekking potential and on the road to/fro Nepal and Everest Base Camp (EBC). It is known for its spectacular views of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse and Mount Makalu which lie around in what is the highest mountain group in the world. |
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| Day 15 Shigatse (B,L) |
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| This morning you will be driven to Mt. Everest (100km, about 3-5 hours), where you will visit the Rongbuk Monastery, followed by a visit to the Mt. Everest base camp to get a closer look at this great mountain. After the visiting, drive back to Tingri. |
| Mount Everest | Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, with a height of 8844.43 meters (29017 feet), massive glaciers and seracs feature a thrilling splendor. The peak has been a holy climbing attraction for world's mountaineers. |
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Rongbuk Monastery: Rongbuk Monastery, at the foot of Mount Mount Everest, is the highest monastery in the world. Many mountaineering experts believe that the Rongbuk Monastery is the best place to appreciate the mightiness of the highest peak in the world. |
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| Day 16 Shigatse,Zhangmu (B,L) |
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| After breakfast, transferred to the border town Zhangmu. Leisure on your own at the rest of the day. |
| Zhangmu Town | Zhangmu town is an important trading port as well as a border town between China and Nepal. Many visitors enter or leave Tibet through this small but busy town. Zhangmu is going to undergo major construction to meet the demands of the booming tourism…… |
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Nepal / China border: Nepal and China have a common border of 1414.88 kilometer presently. It runs west to east from Zanskar range passing through various ranges of Mountains. Nepal-China boundary is as old as the history of the two countries, more than 90 percent of the frontiers run through high altitudes with rocks and snow, glaciers and ice fields which are entirely uninhabited. Both countries have respected and continue to respect the existing traditional and customary boundary line and have lived in amity. |
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| Day 17 Kathmandu (B,L) |
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| Drive to the Friendship Bridge to Kathmandu of Nepal, you will cross by foot to the Nepal side. After the formalities, you will enter Nepal. Your Kathmandu guide will meet you at the border, then dirve to Kathmandu. After arrival in Kathmandu, pay a visit to Kathmandu Durbatr Square, which consists of a huge Royal Square imposing a tremendous variety of temples dedicated to different Hindu gods and goddess. |
| Durbar Square | Durbar Square is the plaza opposite the old royal palace in Kathmandu, it is surrounded by spectacular temples and vividly showcases the skills of the Newari artists and craftsmen over several centuries. |
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Kathmandu: Kathmandu’s rich history is nearly 2000 years old. It stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) in the bowl-shaped valley in central Nepal surrounded by four major mountains. It is inhabited by 949,486 (2009) people. |
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| Day 18 Kathmandu (B,L) |
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| Full day highlight tour visit to Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Boudha Nath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan City. |
| Swayambhunath Stupa | Swayambhunath, is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. The stupa consists of a dome at the base. Above the dome, there is a cubical structure present with eyes of Buddha looking in all four directions with the word "unity" in the main Nepali d…… |
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Nepal family visit: We stroll through Kathmandu's bustling bazaars, visit its ancient shrines and families. The Nepal people welcome you upon your arrival, and treat you as a family member. |
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