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P.O Box: 26106 Address: Thamel, Kathmandu, Phone: +977 1 5312359 Fax: +977 1 5351070 Email: [email protected]

Tibet: 10d The trek

Grade: Easy

Highlights: The Samye Monastery trek is one of the fines easy trekkings we offer in central . After visiting and exploring the main capital of , you will drive 60 km to the built in 1407. Then we start an unforgettable 4 days walk from Ganden to Samye Monastery is one of the most beautiful areas of Tibet. Route Highlight Area: Tibet Difficulty: Easy Altitude: 3650m, Duration: 10 days, Starting point: Lhasa Ending point: Lhasa Best Season: April, May, June, July, August, September & October Maximum group size: 30 pax Minimum pax/Person: 1 pax Culture: Note: B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner

Day to day:

Day 01 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa. : Is the capital of the in the People's Republic of . It is located at the foot of Mount Gephel and is one of the highest provincial capitals in the world. It is the location of the Potala and palaces (both are included as World Heritage Sites and is the birthplace of Tibetan . The in Lhasa is regarded as the holiest centre in Tibet. Lhasa literally means "place of the gods". At an altitude is 3,490 metres (11,450 ft), Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world, covering a flat river valley in the Himalaya Mountains.

Day 02-03 : Sightseeing tour of Lhasa. : Lhasa has many sites of historic interest, including the , Jokhang Temple, , Zhefeng Temple, and Norbulingka.The city of Lhasa contains three concentric paths used by pilgrims to walk around the sacred Johkhang Temple, many of whom make full or partial along these routes in order to gain spiritual . The innermost, the Nangkor (Nang-skor), is contained within the Jokhang Temple, and surrounds the sanctuary of the Shakyamuni, the most sacred statue in . The middle circumambulatory, the Barkor (Bar-skor), passes through the Old Town and surrounds the Jokhang Temple and various other buildings in its vicinity. The outer Lingkor (Gling-skor) encircles the entire traditional city of Lhasa.

Day 04: Drive from Lhasa to Ganden Monastery. : Excursion to Ganden Monastery. (120 Kms, 3hrs driving, 3650m). Ganden Monastery (also Gaden or Gandain) is one of the 'great three' Gelukpa university of Tibet, located at the top of Wangbur Mountain. It contained more than two dozen major chapels with large Buddha statues.

Day 05-08 : Trek from Ganden to Samye.: The Samye Monastery or Samye is the first Buddhist monastery built in Tibet under the patronage of King of Tibet who sought to revitalize Buddhism.

Day 09 : Samaye to .: Tsetang is one of the largest cities in Tibet and is located in the , 183 km southeast of Lhasa. Tsetang was the seat of the ancient kings of Tibet and, as such, a place of great importance. It is at an elevation of 3,100 metres. It is situated near the flank of Mount Gongbori (3.400m) and is home to many ancient ruins. It is known as the cradle of Tibetan's civilization.

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What is included? - Hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu and Lhasa - Sightseeing with cultural guide around in Kathmandu and Lhasa - English speaking Tibetan guide - Full board (3 meals a day) expect Lhasa - Pension fund , insurance for local staff of Himalayan Leaders - Transport with land cruiser - Flight fare from Kathmandu -Lhasa - Tibet travel permits, Tibet visa and monument entrance fees

What is excluded? - Nepal visa (30usd and 4 passport photos, available at the airport in Kathmandu) - International Airfare - Nepal re-entry visa fee - Extra transport or horse in case of road block and any accident - Gratitude (tip) for the staff etc - Travel insurance in case of emergency - Tips for local staff - Personal expenses

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