Lahasa
Tour Package
Journey
to Lhasa Through Nepal
Places to Visit:
(Potala Palace -
Narbulingka - Summerpalace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Bazaar - Sera -
Drepung - Gyantse - Tsurpu - Shigatse)
The fascination of
Tibet and its ever smiling people have lured travelers for centuries, yet
few have been able to make it. Remote and isolated by the most formidable
mountain ranges in the World, Lhasa - the ultimate Travel destination - is
now within your search.
Major Place of Interests:Potala
Palace The dominant landmark of Lhasa 117 meters above the city
below. Construction started on the red hill in 1645 under the 5th Dalai
Lama. An immense building, 13 storeys high with walls 3 meters thick
Containing over 1000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and 200,000 statues it was both
the residence of the current Dalai Lama and tomb of the former ;Heads of
state. The entire building is made of stone and wood and covers an area of
130,000 square meters. The Potala is full of elaborate art work and frescos
that tell many stories.
Narbulingka - Summerpalace On
the banks of the Kyichi River, there is a tree and flower filled pard known
as the Norbulingka or the Jewel Park covering a total area of 360,000 square
meters, the park was originally laid out in the 1750s. There are fountains,
pavilions, terraces and stone tablets where visitors may rest amidst the
numerous kinds of flowers and various colours. The whole park consists of
two main parts - Norbulingka at the Eastern area and Jianselingka at the
Western area. Norbulingka is also the site of the summer palace of the Dalai
Lamas (8th to 14th). The small palace of the 13th Dalai Lama is an odd mix
of traditional Tibetan architecture and modern paraphernalia, such as a
Philips radiogram and Victorian bathroom fittings! At Naobulingka you will
also find the one and only zoo in Tibet.
Jokhang Temple -
Barkhor Bazaar The foremost monastery in Tibet, built in the 7th
century AD and now housing the most prized Buddhist relic, a 1300 year old
Sakyamuni Buddha statue. The main section of the temple is topped with
golden roofs found nowhere else except in Tibet. Watch the many worshippers
pay their respects and prostrating themselves at the main gate. The
monastery is encircled with the Barkhor Bazaar a sacred pilgrim path, but
also a lively & colourful market where you can bargain over such
treasures a ornate long-bladed knives, prayer wheels and exquisite jewelry.
Sera
MonasterySera is more like a small town on the outskirts of Lhasa
at the base of Tatipu hill. It is the main teaching monastery and one of the
three great Gelukpa 'Universities'- once housing more than 5500 monks. Here
one can see the young novices learning scriptures in the Debating Garden and
being rewarded for a correct answer with a resounding hand-clap from their
Master, Sera is also the birthplace of Tibetan medicine.
Drepung
MonasteryDrepung monastery is situated in the west suburbs of Lhasa
city. Formerly the largest and richest monastery in the world with 10,000
manks (now 400). It is the size of a small town and lies sprawled over the
size of a small town and lies sprawled over the side of a mountain 8 km from
Lhasa. Of particular interest is the medieval monk's kitchen with its great
cauldrons of steaming barley 'stamp' sitting on top of huge earthen stoves
and tented by saffron-robed monks wielding massive ladles…. From the
roof of the monastery one can enjoy the natural beauty of the Lhasa valley
to one's heart content.
Tsurpu Tsurpu monastery I
built on the north side of the river in the Dowo Lung Valley. This is the
home of Karmapa, Karmapa is the true 'living little Buddha' - the new
reincarnated leader of the black hat sect. He is the only spiritual leader
actually living in Tibet. The recent recognised 17th Karmapa can be visited
by all visitors. Tsurpu monastery was built in 12th century. Tsurpu is the
riches monastery in Tibet.
Gyantse Once Tibet's third
most important city, lying in the Nyangchu valley along the main routes from
India and Nepal to Lhasa. In former times it was a fort, the centre of
Tiber's wool trade and a gateway to the outside world. Other spots of
interest: Palcho monastery and the Kumbum Pagoda.
ShigatseShigaste
is Tibet's second largest city. It is the administrative centre for
18countries in southern and western Tibet. Besides its fiche cultural
heritage, Shigatse has and abundance of native fruits and products. At the
bazaar, there are more than 300 stalls selling local produce as well as
colourful and elaborate handicraft, accessories, antiques and porcelains. In
Shigatse one can also find Tashilumpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen
Lama. The Monastery, built in 1447 by a nephew of Tsong Khapa once housed
over 4000 Monks, but now there are only 600.
Special Note
Drive In/Fly Out Or Vice Versa PackagesPS: These Packages
Will Operate Subject To Prevailing Road Conditions Only
Please keep
this in his mind while selling these ovarland package.
Tipping,
Visa fee for Nepal & Tibet, expenses of personal nature, porterage and
airport tax ex-Kathmandu and ex-Tibet are not included in this package cost
same will be extra.
Airport Tax will be extra as follows
For KTM/Lhasa Sector US$ 17.00 Net Per Pax
FOR LXA/KTM Sector :
US$ 12.00 Net Per Pax Insurance Surcharge: US$5 Net Per Pax for one way
Flight Timings (Subject to change) SZ 408 KTM/LXA :
ETD:KTM 0950, ETA:LXA 1300 hrs (Local Time)
SZ 407 LXA/KTM : ETD:LXA
0950, ETA:KTM 0845 hrs (Local Time)
The above airfares, timings and
airport tax are subject to change without prior notice, if revised
Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu
flight Operates As Follows July to October every Tuesdays &
Saturday and Thursday April to june and November every Tuesday and Saturdays
December to March no flight.
General Information on Tibet
Condition For Tibet TourAll the packages in Tibet will be handled
by the Tibetan Counterpart and they will take over the arrangements
immediately on landing at Gonggar Airport (Lhasa)/ After reaching
Nepal/Tibet Border (Kodari), which includes transportation, Accommodation
and services of their local guide.
Tour Escort in Tibet One
Tour escort will be complimentary for a group of minimum 15 paying pax and
above (i.e. 15 + 1 free). No Discount applicable for a Tour escort if the
Group is less than 15 paying Members neither on airfare nor on Tour cost.
Full amount will be charged to the Tour Leader.
Cancellation
If the tour is cancelled in less than 20 days before the departure
date, then Full Payment of the package value including Airtickets
KTM/LXA/KTM will be forfeited by the Tibet Authorities- hence no refund will
be granted.
Accommodation in Tibet Except for Lhasa
Hotel in Lhasa, the Accommodation available at all other places are quite
modest, but is with attached toilets and hot and cold running water except
at Zhangmu and Qmlma Hotel. These two hotels have attached toilets, but
provide hot water in the small bucket. Single Rooms available on request and
availability basis only.
Road Conditions Mostly
un-metalled roads within Tibet - due weather conditions road can be blocked
sometimes by sudden floods, landslides or snow fall which we couldnot able
to know.Weather in Lhasa
Month Average
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Annual |
Temp.(Celsius)
-2.3
1.1
4.5
8.3
12.3
15.4
15.1
14.3
12.7
8.2
2.3
-1.7
7.5 |
Rainfall (mm)
0.2
0.5
1.5
5.4
25.4
77.1
129.1
138.7
6.3
7.9
1.6
0.5
446.6 |
Sunshine (Hrs)
251.4
226.4
241.8
244.1
284.5
227.2
224.8
221.4
238.3
285.9
271.0
261.0
3007.8 |
ImportantMPORTANT We would like to inform you that
the journey to Tibet could be fairly rough and tough one. Due high altitude,
the travellers with a pre existing problems of the heart, lungs or anaemia
should definitely consult their doctor before this trip. The travellers
should have a clothing consisting of layers which can be added or removed as
the temperature varies during the day. One should carry a warm windbreak,
slacks and sweater with stout comfortable shoes, sun screen lotion, sun
glasses, a salve for the lips, a hat, tissue papers, flashlights, can
opener, personal medicines including Aspirin/Diamox, some eatables/Cookies
etc. On this trip, over exertion is to be avoided and drinking plenty of
fluids is recommendable. During winter, heavy warm clothing is a must.
Responsibility
While every care and attention is given to your tours by Holidays
Moods, New Delhi Or It'S Counterparts throughout the journey, but as all
Tibet Tour Packages will be taken over by Tibetan Counterparts immediately
upon landing at Gonggar Airport, Lhasa or on arrival at Zhangmu for overland
Trip, therefore all travel arrangements from Lhasa Airport or Zhangmu for
Tibet will be under Tibetan Agent, Lhasa's control and thus Holiday Moods,
New Delhi accepts no responsibility for any deviations of itinerary or
cutting short of the trip due blockade of Roads/Floods/Landslides/Snow
falls, mode of transportation, baggage handling/personal belongings,
boarding or lodging, i.e., availability of requisite accommodation and meals
applicable etc. Further, we wish to advise you that our Tibet Packages are
ased on CSWA's non schedule flights Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu and are
strictly subject to operations of these flights,
Valid For
Tibet Tour Program Using KTM/Kodari By Surface or Vice Versa Please
be advised that in case the road is blocked due landslides/flash floods or
Snow between Lhasa and Tibet/Nepal border as also between Tibet/Nepal border
to Kathmandu or vice versa, then any additional porterage/local
transportation hire charges incurred will be borne by the passenger
directly. Please note it is advisable to keep US$ 40.00 nett per pax as
porterage and contingencies charge which sometimes is required at Kodari due
delay caused by weather or landslides.
Insurance Kindly
note in Tibet the amount of insurance coverage is extremely low as such,
clients should have their own insurance. Tibetan agents do not pay any claim
however logical the claim may be. It is also possible that certain places on
the Itinerary may not be allowed to visit due to sudden government decision.
Guides Although we request our Tibet Agent to provide
best guides even the so called best guides need lot of improvements.
Transportation
Reasonably comfortable. Due long and rough road condition, sometimes
the microphone may not function properly. Since infrastructure for Tourism
is not properly developed in Tibet one should not expect services like in
other countries. Kindly note this regulation is as of now, subject to change
without prior notice. Clients will travel to Tibet at their own risk at all
times.
Tibet Visa AA) As per recent Chinese
Govt. Decision, Chinese Embassy, Kathmandu require a group consisting
minimum of five participants. For obtaining the Tibet Visa in Kathmandu we
need a minimum of 3 clear working days. As such clients will have to reach
Kathmandu accordingly.For your information, the Chinese Embassy is open on
every Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays for one hour only. Normal Visa Fee
is US$ 26.00 nett per pax BB) However, if visa has to be issued within one
to three days, emergency charges will be US$ 17.00 nett per pax will
applicable which is over & above normal visa fee. CC) Also we would like
to inform you that we require the passport details with photocopy of
passport before the arrival of the GIT/FIT, (i.e. Full Name, Sex,
Nationality, Date of Birth, Passport number, Occupation) in order to process
the Tibet Visa Formalities at our end.
DD) It is advisable to
bring two passport size photographs alongwith each of them, which may need,
while obtaining the Tibet Visa. ** The above regulations and all visa fees
are subject to change without prior notice. If possible, It is advisable to
clients to take Chinese Visa in their home country so that it is easier to
get Tibet permit in Kathmandu, Nepal.
"Please Note That
Any Unutilised Services Is Non Refundable In Tibet On Tour As Well As On
Airfare."
