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Classical Central Tibet Tour from US$ 998

The mild and pleasant climate in central Tibet makes this area available for tourists year around. This route offers the epitome of Tibet with some of the most impressive visions: snow-capped mountains and holy lakes, splendid monasteries and palaces, original villages and unsophisticated people.

Tour code: CHTB-02
Destination: Lhasa, Shigatse Region
Departure: Daily
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Old Town as the spiritual heart of Lhasa, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, Yamdroktso Lake in Tibet, climb over the snow pass of Kambala, Nojin Kangtsang Glacier, Pala Farmland

Classical Central Tibet Tour

Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa

Upon arrival at Konggar Airport, your guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel, rest and acclimatize.

Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar

Day 2 Lhasa (B/L)

Today's sightseeing includes Lhasa's cardinal landmark- Potala Palace and the most revered religious structure in Tibet - Jokhang Temple. The quadrangle of streets surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkhor- Lhasa's most interesting pilgrimage circuit. This area of the Old Town is both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main commercial district for Tibetans.

Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar

Day 3 Lhasa (B/L)

Today you will visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, the two great Gelugpa monasteries in Lhasa. Sightseeing today begins with these white monastic buildings piled up on the hillside. Walking up to the hill is a pleasant thing, an easy break from the solemn ambience inside the halls and chapels. At the plat roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains.

Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar

Day 4 Lhasa - Yamdroktso - Gyantse (B/L)

Today you'll travel to Yamdroktso (4441m above sea level), one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. The 110km mountain road is a little bit

bumpy. After about 3 and a half hours drive, climbing over the snow pass of Kambala (5030m), the dazzling Yamdroktso just lies several hundred meters below the road. Far in the distance is the huge massif of Mt. Nojin Kangtsang (7191m above sea level).

Drive across Karola, enjoying the awesome roadside views of the Nojin Kangtsang Glacier you get to Gyantse. The 35m-high famous Kumbum stands there, packed with exquisite Tibetan sculpture and paintings, it's an architectural wonder in Tibet.

Accommodation: Gyantse Hotel or similar

Day 5 Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa (B/L)

Drive 4km to Gyantsse to the Pala Farmland which used to belong to the slave-owner family of Pala. Then proceed to Shigatse. Pay a visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery and the Old Town of Shigatse. Nicely decorated Tibetan houses and interesting market and bazaar give you a

vivid life picture of local people. Drive back Lhasa.

Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar

Day 6 Depart from Lhasa (B)

Free till being transferred to the airport and board onward plane with the help of local guide.

	1 To 1	2 To 5	6 To 9	Single Room Supplement
2010-1-1 To 2010-12-31	US$ 2,114	US$ 1,160	US$ 998	US$ 268
Re: Price quoted for one pax is inclusive of single room supplement.

Service included:
- Hotel accommodation (double occupancy)
- Air-conditioned private car, or van for transfers and sightseeing
- Service Charges & Government Taxes
- Experienced English speaking guide in each city
- Entrance fees and meals as specified in the itinerary
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance.
Service not included:
- International transportation
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses such as: excess luggage charge (please verify your flight documentation), beverages, laundry services, etc.
- Domestic flights (economy class)
- Tips or gratuities to local driver and guide