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Mountains and Monastries: Overland from Lhasa to Kathmandu - Escorted Group Tour Autumn 2010 CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION AND MAP OF CHINA, TIBET AND NEPAL DAY BY DAY SUMMARY OF YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS TOUR PRICE WHY TRAVEL WITH US ITINERARY IN DETAIL ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION AITO QUALITY CHARTER MOUNTAINS AND MONASTRIES: OVERLAND FROM LHASA TO KATHMANDU - ESCORTED GROUP TOUR AUTUMN 2010 AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR MOUNTAINS AND MONASTRIES: OVERLAND FROM LHASA TO KATHMANDU TOUR For centuries one of the most mysterious countries on earth, today Tibet welcomes travellers from all over the world to experience the simple spirituality of its lifestyle and join the pilgrims on their circumambulations. The tour combines visits to smoky, atmospheric monasteries and temples, with travels through the beautiful and dramatic scenery of the Tibetan plateau and across the friendship pass to Nepal. You will visit the holiest of temples in Lhasa, as well as heading out to the towns of Shigatse, Gyantse and Tsetang, staying at the breathtaking Everest base camp, before continuing overland to Kathmandu, in Nepal. The tour is timed to coincide with the clear skies of autumn when the views of the mountains are at their finest. Road transport will be by private coach throughout, and your local guide in Tibet will be an ethnic Tibetan, to help you gain an insight into the traditional way Climate of life. Tibet is extremely remote, Travel to Tibet is only practical between the months of April and November, as inclement so the accommodation can be weather prevents the majority of flights entering the region at other times. Despite the basic – but the amazing scenery altitude it is surprisingly warm during this climatic window, although some rain is likely in more than makes up for this. You July and August. For their largely clear, azure skies May and September/October are will also be travelling at altitudes generally considered the finest months for travel. of up to 5000 metres, and there are many steps leading up to some of the temples, so a Visas reasonable level of fitness is Tibet is part of the People’s Republic of China, so visitors need a Chinese visa. Should required. you choose to organise your China visa through Audley Travel, we will send out the appropriate paperwork along with instructions on receipt of full payment 8 weeks before For those that want to extend you travel. Once your visa has been issued, we will need you to send a copy of both the the journey, there is the option visa and the main section of your passport so that we are able to organise your Tibet of starting the trip by taking the permit. Important Note: We cannot under any circumstances guarantee that your visa Beijing-Lhasa express – the application for any country will be accepted. However, in our experience refusals are highest railway in the world. extremely rare. Chris’s profile Chris's passion for China stems from his first introduction to the country ten years ago, as a tentative backpacker fresh out of Europe. Since then, and with various fund-raising stints in the UK in between, he has returned several times to different regions of China, drawn in by the people, culture and scenery. He studied for a year in Taiwan as part of his Chinese language degree. While at Audley Chris has turned his attentions to Tibet, where he travelled across the plateau to Nepal in summer 2007. MOUNTAINS AND MONASTRIES: OVERLAND FROM LHASA TO KATHMANDU - ESCORTED GROUP TOUR AUTUMN 2010 MAPS OF THE REGION MOUNTAINS AND MONASTRIES: OVERLAND FROM LHASA TO KATHMANDU - ESCORTED GROUP TOUR AUTUMN 2010 MOUNTAINS AND MONASTRIES: OVERLAND FROM LHASA TO KATHMANDU - ESCORTED GROUP TOUR AUTUMN 2010 DAY BY DAY SUMMARY OF TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS DAY DATE ITINERARY IN BRIEF ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS 1 Thursday 09 You fly overnight to Beijing, arriving the Onboard the aircraft September 2010 next day. 2 Friday 10 On arrival in Beijing you connect for your Yabshi Phunkhang Hotel, Lhasa September 2010 flight to Tibet. Here you'll be met by your Standard guide for the drive to Lhasa. After checking Breakfast is included into your hotel you have the rest of the day at leisure. 3 Saturday 11 Today is free for you to acclimatise to Yabshi Phunkhang Hotel, Lhasa September 2010 altitude. In the evening you’ll have a Standard welcome dinner. Breakfast and dinner are included 4 Sunday 12 You`ll spend today with your guide visiting Yabshi Phunkhang Hotel, Lhasa September 2010 some of Lhasa`s most renowned sights, Standard including the sacred Jokhang Temple and Breakfast is included Ani Sangkhung Nunnery. You`ll also visit the monasteries of Drepung and Nechung. 5 Monday 13 This morning you will visit the outstanding Yabshi Phunkhang Hotel, Lhasa September 2010 Potala Palace, which dominates the skyline Standard of Lhasa, before a trip to Sera Monastery Breakfast is included this afternoon to watch the monks in their debating session. 6 Tuesday 14 This morning you will visit Ganden Tsetang Hotel, Tsetang September 2010 Monastery, which stands remote on a Standard Western room mountainside overlooking the valley below. Breakfast is included Afterwards you drive on the the town of Tsetang, 7 Wednesday 15 From Tsetang today you`ll visit Samye Tsetang Hotel, Tsetang September 2010 Monastery, Tibet`s oldest, and also stop at Standard Western room Yambulagang Palace. Breakfast is included 8 Thursday 16 Today`s drive takes you onto the Southern Gyantse Hotel, Gyantse September 2010 Friendship Highway over a 5000 metre pass Standard western-style room that looks over the spectacular Lake Breakfast is included Yamdrok-tso below. You arrive in Gyantse this afternoon where you`ll have the rest of the day at leisure. 9 Friday 17 Your guide will take you to Pelkor Chode Gyantse Hotel, Gyantse September 2010 Monastery today and you`ll also have the Standard western-style room chance to visit Gyantse Fort, perched on a Breakfast is included hillside overlooking the town. MOUNTAINS AND MONASTRIES: OVERLAND FROM LHASA TO KATHMANDU - ESCORTED GROUP TOUR AUTUMN 2010 DAY DATE ITINERARY IN BRIEF ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS 10 Saturday 18 You drive on to Shigatse today, stopping at Hotel Manasarovar, Shigatse September 2010 Shalu Monastery on the way. In Shigatse Deluxe Standard Room you will also see Tashilunpo Monastery with Breakfast is included your guide. 11 Sunday 19 You make the bumpy and rewarding journey Rongbuk Monastery, Rongbuk and September 2010 to Rongbuk and Everest Base Camp today, Everest Base Camp Region where you`ll stay overnight in the Standard Room monastery guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included 12 Monday 20 This morning you will walk towards Base Everest Snow Leopard Guesthouse, September 2010 Camp itself, in the shadow of Everest before Tingre driving north to re-join the Friendship Basic room Highway. You`ll stay overnight in the small Breakfast, lunch and dinner are town of Tingre. included 13 Tuesday 21 You cross the border into Nepal, arriving at Dwarikas’ Himalayan Shangri-La September 2010 Dhulikhel later today. After checking into Village Resort, Dhulikhel your hotel you have the rest of the day at Gurung leisure. Breakfast and lunch are included 14 Wednesday 22 You drive to Kathmandu today, stopping at Dwarika Hotel, Kathmandu September 2010 the temples of Bhaktapur and Changu Deluxe Room Marayan on the way. Breakfast and dinner are included 15 Thursday 23 Your guide will show you around the key Dwarika Hotel, Kathmandu September 2010 sights of Kathmandu today, including Deluxe Room Swayambhunath Temple. In the evening Breakfast and dinner are included you’ll have a farewell dinner. 16 Friday 24 You fly to Singapore today, and from here Onboard the aircraft September 2010 back to London. 17 Saturday 25 You arrive back in London early this September 2010 morning. MOUNTAINS AND MONASTRIES: OVERLAND FROM LHASA TO KATHMANDU - ESCORTED GROUP TOUR AUTUMN 2010 Rhododendron forest, Annapurna region, Nepal QUOTATION Arrangements as specified per person (Based on two people sharing) £3550 Single entry tourist visa for China (subject to change) £150 Flight Upgrades BA World Traveller Plus London to Beijing upgrade per person £200 BA Club Class London to Beijing upgrade per person £1350 Singapore Airlines Business Class Kathmandu to London upgrade per person £1590 Other Supplements Land only reduction, starting from Beijing, per person -£750 Single Supplement £710 Per person deposit required to confirm these arrangements £1000 TOUR HEALTH & FITNESS REQUIREMENTS To ensure that all participants get the most out of the tour, it is important that you are fully aware of the level of activity and fitness and medical health required to successfully complete this itinerary. Please read this dossier carefully prior to confirming your place on the tour, and having established the facts, it is your responsibility to contact us with any concerns regarding individual levels of fitness, health or ability. Please be aware that our tour leaders have the right to exclude customers from the tour if they feel they are not sufficiently fit, healthy or able to complete the tour without affecting its safety, comfort or smooth progress. If you would like to discuss any of these issues further please call Chris on 01993 838 213 to discuss in more detail. ACTIVITY LEVEL – MODERATE TO HIGH A good level of fitness is required for this trip and you should be physically active. You should be aware and prepared for all or any of the following on this trip: • High altitude – the group will travel to altitudes of up to 5200m, and spend one night sleeping at 5200m (at Everest Base Camp). • Long drives on occasionally bumpy roads, in a coach, up to 7 hours per day. • To carry your own luggage through airports and from the vehicles to hotels and vice versa.
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