MonksThe Heart of Tibetan Civilization

This tour covers Tsedang and Samye, the ancient capital of Tibetan Kings and where Tibet's unique culture began. We also visit Yongbulagong, famous as the first building built in Tibet, and near the ancient tomb of the Tibetan kings. On our way back to Lhasa we will visit the famous Mindoloing Monastery in Samyon, build in 1671. From Lhasa we take a day trip to Ganden to visit the Ganden Monastery, which was build in 1490 and at one time had 4000 monks in residence (today there are only 200).

You can join this tour from either Kathmandu or major cities in mainland China (Chengdu, Beijing, Chengdu and Xian). From Kathmandu, this tour begins on Tuesdays or Saturdays due to Air China's flight schedules. You can schedule this tour any day from mainland China.

Tibet Tour (The Heart of Tibetan Civilization)
Fly in / Fly Out
Mode of transport: Land Cruiser

Sample Itinerary:

Day 01: Flight to Lhasa / Transported to hotel
Day 02: Tsedang tour: Yongbulagong, the tombs of ancient Tibetan kings and some other sites
Day 03: Tsedang – Samye tour: Mindoling Monastery, which is one of the important monasteries for the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism (Red hat sect)
Day 04: Samye – Lhasa tour / Free evening in Lhasa
Day 05: Lhasa sightseeing tour: Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar
Day 06: Lhasa sightseeing tour: Drepung Monastery, Potala Palace (the residence of the Dalai Lama) and Norbulinkha Palace (the summer residence of the Dalai Lama)
Day 07: Lhasa – Ganden day Tour
Day 08: Transported to airport for flight to onward destination

Cost includes:
All necessary Tibet travel permits
Tibet visa
All necessary ground transportation
All necessary flight tickets (additional tickets can be arranged)
Accommodation in Tibet on twin sharing basis with breakfast
All entry fees for sightseeing tour
English speaking Tibetan guide
All applicable taxes and service charges

Price doesn't include:
Meals other than breakfast in Tibet (one meal costs approximately US$8 to US$10)
Nepal re-entry visa fee if necessary (US$25 for 15-day; US$40 for 30-day; US$100 for 90-day)
Mainland China visa fee
Your travel and medical evacuation insurance
Urgent visa fee for Tibet if necessary (only required if you do not have a week to process visa)
Tips for staff
Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances

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