1122 DDaayyss TTrraaiiinn IInn//FFlllyy OOuuttt XXiiinniiinngg--LLhhaassaa--EEvveerreessttt BBaassee CCaammpp Tour Code: AT-XL_12

Style: Organised tour Grade: Easy Places to visit : , Tsurpu, Namtcho Lake, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp, Gyantse Best season : Jun – Sep

The - Plateau, in the southwest of , has long enjoyed reputation of being "the Roof of the World", where Tibet Autonomous Region with an average altitude of over 4,000 meters and an area of 1.2 million square kilometers occupies a major portion. The majestic Tibetan highland stands on top of the world and its unique cultural tradition has an international fame. This is a land of vast contrast with snow-capped mountains offering beauty unsurpassed and deep tropical rainforests in another, and with open pastureland against imposing mountains and cornier forests. The great Himalayas lies in its south with the towering Mt. Qomolangma standing above all world's peaks.

In addition to spectacular offerings of nature, the ancient Tibetan cultural tradition is most enchanting. Age old customs are tangibly represented by such architectural wonders as he ancient Shungshung Culture ruins, the YumbuLhakang Palace, the ancient Guge Kingdom, and Lhasa's glorious Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. The population of the region consists primarily of Tibetans, all industrious and honest people full of wisdom and valor. Over the centuries, they have cultivated their very unique ethnic traditions, folklores and ways of life, and have made positive contributions to human cultural progress. This is a land of enduring enchantment and tantalizing mystery.

Tibet enjoys such unparalleled travel resources as the highest mountain range in the world, long and winding rivers, ancient ruins, palaces and monasteries of ancient splendor, folkloric activities and religious ceremonies. The Holy city of Lhasa is now Tibet's tourist center with routes extending to Shigatse, Shannan, Nyingchi, Ngari and Nakchu, covering over thousands of miles of scenic spots and places of interest.

X-Trekkers Adventure Consultant Pte Ltd (TA License: 01261) Co. Reg. No. 199805829N 238 Thomson Road #03-59 Velocity@Novena Square Singapore 307683 Tel: +65-94876198 Email: [email protected] Website: www.x-trekkers.com Itinerary (Subject to changes)

Day 1 - Lhasa On arrival Xining Airport, meet local representative and transfer to Xining Railway Station for your train to Lhasa. Overnight train sleeper berth

Day 2 Lhasa (H3650m) On arrive Lhasa Railway Station, meet local guide and transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest to acclimatize. Overnight Hotel

Day 3 Lhasa (H3650m) (B) Lhasa Sightseeing : Guided tour to Drepung monstery in the morning and visit the weaving factory there as well, afternoon the old town and Jokhang temple. Overnight Hotel

Day 4 Lhasa (H3650m) (B) Lhasa Sightseeing: Guided tour to Potala Palace in the morning and the Summer Palace and Sera monastery in the afternoon. Overnight Hotel

Day 5 Lhasa – Namtcho Lake (H4718m) (B) Drive to Namtso Lake (about 6hrs drive). Overnight guesthouse

Day 6 Namtcho Lake – Shigatse (3900m) (B) Morning travel to Shigatse, arriving evening time. Overnight Hotel

Day 7 Shigatse – Lhatse (4080m) (B) Touring Tashi lunpo monastery and the local market, drive to Lhatse (4hrs drive). Overnight guesthouse.

Day 8 Lhatse - Rongphu (4920m) (B) Drive to Rongphu (about 6-8hrs drive). Overnight guesthouse

Day 9 Rongphu – Shekar (B) Everest base camp excursion (5090m). Drive to base camp of Mt Everest with view of the North Face of Mt Everest (8848m). Late afternoon, drive to Shekar. (90km, about 2hrs). Overnight Hotel

Day 10 Shekar – Gyantse (B) Drive to Gyantse (about 5hrs). Tour Palchor Chode monastery including Kumbum. O/N Hotel

Day 11 Gyantse – Lhasa (B) Drive via Yamdrok lake to Lhasa (about 6hrs drive). O/N Hotel

Day 12 Depart Lhasa (B) Morning check out Hotel and proceed to airport for your flight home

X-Trekkers Adventure Consultant Pte Ltd (TA License: 01261) Co. Reg. No. 199805829N 238 Thomson Road #03-59 Velocity@Novena Square Singapore 307683 Tel: +65-94876198 Email: [email protected] Website: www.x-trekkers.com LAND Price Per Person In SGD (FOR YEAR 2015): 1122 DDaayyss TTrraaiiinn IInn//FFlllyy OOuuttt XXiiinniiinngg--LLhhaassaa--EEvveerreessttt BBaassee CCaammpp Tour Code: AT-XL_12 No of pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4-5 Pax 6-7 Pax 8-9 Pax SGL

Standard Option $ 3300 $ 2770 $ 2340 $ 2090 $ 2000 + $ 430

Budget Option $ 2920 $ 2560 $ 2150 $ 1930 $ 1840 + $ 290

ADD lunch & dinner from Day 3-11 ADD S$ 300 per person

Less Train Ride LESS S$ 380 per person

Flight by AIR CHINA (SIN-XNN; LXA-SIN) : about S$ 1000

Note: Price subject to changes without prior notice.

The above package includes: • All necessary permits for Tibet • Transfer from Xining airport to Xining railway station • Sleeper train berth from Xining-Lhasa (We are not able to confirm a guaranteed soft sleeper berth) • Transfers for the trip as per itinerary • Hotel and guest house stays with breakfast included • Local English speaking tour guide • Personal entrance fees for the sights on the tour as per itinerary • guide and land-cruiser entrance fee for Everest national park • Food and lodge for guide and driver • Briefing prior departure • 15% discount at X-Boundaries

Package excludes: • All Airfare and taxes not mentioned • Visa if required • Travel Insurance • All lunch and dinner • Evacuation Cost • Expenses Of personal nature • Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional Transportation Or Porterage • Tips to guide and driver

Accommodation used: Place Standard Option Budget Option Lhasa Gor Kha or the Dhood Gu hotel Oh Dan or the Tashi Choda hotel Namtso lake Holy lake guest house Shigatse Shigatse Manasarovar hotel or the Yak hotel Geser hotel Lhatse Farmer’s hotel new wing Farmer’s common room Shekar Everest hotel Everest hotel economic wing Rombuk and Dza Rombuk monastery guest house or tented camp guest house Rombuk Gyangtse Gyangtse Hotel Jian Zang hotel

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A train pulled by an NJ2 locomotive travels on the Qingzang railway in 2008.

X-Trekkers Adventure Consultant Pte Ltd (TA License: 01261) Co. Reg. No. 199805829N A train pulled by 238 Thomson Road #03-59 Velocity@Novena Square Singapore 307683 an NJ2 locomotive travels on the Tel: +65-94876198 Email: [email protected] Website: www.x-trekkers.com Qingzang railway in 2008.

Reservation: A deposit of $ 1000 per person is required upon confirmation and the balance must be paid in full 30 days prior to the departure date. Non-payment by required date may result in the cancellation of your booking and subjected to cancellation charges.

Payment: Payment should be made in favour of “X-TREKKERS ADVENTURE CONSULTANT PTE LTD” by Cheque or Credit to bank account Bank Name: Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC – Code 7339) Bank Branch: Clementi Branch (Branch code 522) Account No: 522-076249-001 (Omit 522 if doing internet banking) Account Name: X-Trekkers Adventure Consultant Pte Ltd

As soon as the payment is made, please send the bank-in slip or receipt (enlarged and darkened) by email ([email protected]).

Terms & Conditions: Please refer to our terms & conditions : http://www.x-trekkers.com/Itineraries/Terms-&-Conditions.html

Documents required: A scan copy of your passport details and registration online at: http://www.x-trekkers.com/ activity-registration.html

Health Advice For travelers To Tibet: There are inherent risks in traveling at high altitude. When going to altitude it is your responsibility to learn the latest information and understand the risks. A classic scenario for developing a high altitude illness is fly from Chengdu to Lhasa (3,650m). You begin to have a severe headache and feel nauseous and weak. If your condition worsens, you may begin to have difficulty walking. Scenarios like this are not uncommon, so it’s essential that you understand the physiological effects of high altitude.

Given time, your body can adapt to the changes at a specific altitude and it generally takes 1-3 days at that altitude. So it is important that upon arrival at Lhasa from your flight, you do not over-exert yourself or move higher for the first 24 hours. Take it easy. Light activity during the day is better than sleeping because respiration decreases during sleep, exacerbating the symptoms.

Stay properly hydrated, avoid tobacco, alcohol and other depressant drugs including, barbiturates, tranquilizers, and sleeping pills. It is recommended that all travellers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any high altitude trip. If you have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommended that you should refrain from travelling to a high altitude.

Hypertension, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fits, Obesity (overweight). Chronic Asthma, Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis (Jaundice); or any other disease, which may hamper the trekker.

Namtcho Lake X-Trekkers Adventure Consultant Pte Ltd (TA License: 01261) Co. Reg. No. 199805829N 238 Thomson Road #03-59 Velocity@Novena Square Singapore 307683 Tel: +65-94876198 Email: [email protected] Website: www.x-trekkers.com