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Tibet Unplugged
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
15 days (ex Kathmandu)
Highlights:
Explore colourful Kathmandu, Join the pilgrims in Lhasa, Experience rural life in Lao Tingri, Visit the impressive Kumbum Gyantse, Trek to an Everest base camp, Discover the treasures of Tibet
Trip Code:
FRE
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 16
Price:
USD $1735
*(plus local payment USD $300)
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Come and roam the Roof of the World. From the serene former home of the Dalai Lama in Lhasa to the ancient narrow laneways of Kathmandu, traverse the world's highest mountain range and delve into the heart of Tibetan Buddhism while mingling with the friendliest people you are ever likely to meet.
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meals included: No meals included
transport: Plane, private bus, local bus, walking
accommodation: Monasteries/guesthouses (14 nts)
budget: Allow USD $200 for meals not included.
departs: Every Sun from Apr to Nov
important notes: Please provide Intrepid with a scanned copy of your passport photo page at time of booking. Please make sure that this copy is for the passport that you will be travelling on
Days 1-2 Kathmandu
In Nepal's colourful capital, the constant stream of traffic includes monks, goats and sacred cows. Explore the markets of the Old City or sit back with a chai at a rooftop restaurant.
Days 3-7 Lhasa
Visit the awe-inspiring Potala Palace, join Tibetan pilgrims as they prostrate themselves along the holy Barkhor circuit and shop for prayer wheels and carpets at the market outside the Jokhang Temple.
Day 8 Gyantse
Located in the green farmland of the Nyang-chu Valley, Gyantse's imposing Dzong fortress dominates the town. Visit the amazing Gyantse Kumbum, which is decorated with 10,000 murals over four floors.
Days 9-10 Shigatse/ Sakya
Home to Tibet's best-preserved monastery, Shigatse is the seat of the Panchen Lama, the reincarnation of the Buddha of Infinite Light. Check out the town's ancient bazaar, buzzing with local life.
Day 11 Everest National Park
Travel to Rongphu Monastery, the world's highest, on an exhilarating drive through the mountains. For the energetic, there is a 2-hour hike to Everest Base Camp.
Day 12 Lao Tingri
Get a feel for Tibetan life in the tiny settlement of Lao Tingri. Look beyond the colourful prayer flags and vast landscapes to towering Mt Everest.
Day 13 Dhulikel
Clinging precariously to the cliff face, the border town of Zhangmu enjoys warm, humid weather and a lush green landscape that is a startling change from the barren Tibetan plateau.
Days 14-15 Kathmandu
Chill-out in local restaurants and reminisce about an incredible adventure across the high peaks of magical Tibet.
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Every day, hundreds of happy people return from Intrepid trips, and their comments are here for you to read. We do not screen the feedback on this site, all comments are posted here as they were written (unless they used inappropriate language).
This was my second trip with Intrepid and it lived up to my expectations. Another great trip.
Elizabeth Lane
The trip notes are inaccurate on a number of issues e.g. the amount of money to bring for the trip, the inclusion of departure tax in the flights and the optional site seeing activities.
Changes to the itinerary due to employees and company errors should be reimbursed or compensated - in this case a number of changes were made and no compensation was offered.
Kim Appleby
Nepalese guide, Ashok, was great. He really did everything for the group and worked very hard to make everything as easy as possible to us.
Sari Kekalainen
It's nice to know everything is already planned for you, especially when travelling difficult countries. Intrepid seemed disorganized at times and overpriced for the overall quality of the trip.
Tim De Martin
Sorry, only passengers from Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom are able to request flight quotes online at this stage.
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