Lot 8148
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- Forgive the pun, but we're sure you'll look back at this trip to "the roof of the world" as a peak in your life.
- Tibet, as you know, is the largest and highest plateau on earth. To the south it is bordered for almost 3300km by the Himalayas, to the west is the equally rugged Karakorum. Between the two ranges are all the world's 8000m peaks – 14 of them – including the sky-piercing summit of Mount Everest.
- With these rocky leviathans as your backdrop, you will spend eight days exploring Tibet – a land of incredible contrasts – with the Tiger Mountain Group, the absolute experts in this part of the world. The itinerary will include sightseeing in Lhasa, which is home to the Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery (the biggest in Tibet) and, of course, the awesome Potala Palace.
- You'll fly into Lhasa from Kathmandu where you will spend two days in and around this fascinating city. Then you’ll drive through to Gyantse and later on to Tsedang finally making your way back to Lhasa for your return flight to Kathmandu. Because this isn't one of Tiger Mountain's more strenuous tours, about the hardest thing here will be pronouncing the place names.
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The journey’s transport, transfers and all accommodation is taken care of so you’ll be able to absorb the extraordinary sights, smells and tastes of this amazing country:
- You’ll be transported in Tibet by 4-wheel drive landcruisers
- Accommodation in Lhasa at the Lhasa Hotel or Dhood Gu Hotel on bed and breakfast/sharing basis
- Accommodation outside of Lhasa will be in the best available Guest Houses/Lodges on bed and breakfast/sharing basis
- And your sightseeing will be with your own English speaking Tibetan guide.
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Once in Tibet you'll find the people open and good humoured, and (unlike the dull, grey UK) they smile – a lot. You'll see an unusually diverse landscape of snow-capped summits, colourful flora, and a way of life like few other places on Earth.
Closing date for this auction:
1200 hours (UK Time)
16 March 2010
LOT DEFINITION
• This lot is for 7 nights/8 days for two, exploring Tibet.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu / Lhasa. Transfer to hotel. Remaining day at leisure. Overnight at Lhasa Hotel or Dhood Gu Hotel.
Day 02: Vsit Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor street. Overnight at Lhasa Hotel or Dhood Gu Hotel.
Day 03: Visit Potala Palace, Dreepung Monastery and Norbulingka. Overnight at Lhasa Hotel or Dhood Gu Hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Gyantse. Overnight at Gyantse Hotel.
Day 05: AM: Visit Gyantse Kumbum and Pelkor Chode. Drive to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse Hotel.
Day 06: Drive to Tsedang via Samye monastery. Overnight at Tsedang Hotel.
Day 07: Visit the King’s tomb, YumbuLhakhang and Chamzhu. Overnight at Tsedang Hotel.
Day 08: Transfer to airport. Fly Lhasa / Kathmandu.
INCLUDES
• Airport transfers in Tibet and airport departure tax.
• Accommodation for two based on two people sharing throughout tour of Tibet based on best available.
• All breakfasts
• All sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
• Services of an English speaking guide throughout tour.
EXCLUDES
• Lunches and dinners throughout trip – your guide will assist.
• Items of a personal nature such as bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.
• Any arrangements in Kathmandu.
• Any flights, international or national. The return flight Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu costs an additional US$700 per person and is subject to change.
•Tibet visa fee of US$70.00 per person (subject to change) to be collected on arrival in Kathmandu in US Dollars in cash.
•Insurances
GENERAL
• Subject to availability, this package is valid until December 2010.
• Fees will be charged if a reservation is confirmed and later cancelled.
• Surcharges may be payable if sudden price fluctuations occur and are passed on by the supplier of this Lot.
• Additional nights may be available and this package can be linked to others we feature in Nepal and Bhutan - just ask the team at the Auction Room.
•We strongly recommend that all our customers take out comprehensive travel insurance prior to embarking on any trips.
N.B. There is a Secret Price above which all bids for this
Lot will be accepted.
Good luck!
Closing date for this auction:
1200 hours (UK Time)
16 March 2010
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