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Beijing, Great Wall, Trans-Tibetan Railway, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya, Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu
Take an amazing overland journey across the roof of the world. From the frenzied streets of Beijing, ride the high-altitude railway to charming Lhasa and overland to Kathmandu via the great monastic centers of Central Tibet and Everest Base Camp. Take part in temple rituals and haggle for a bargain in the markets.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Group Size:
Min 4, Max 14 Group Leader:
Tour Leader, local guides. Accommodation:
Hotels/guesthouses (12 nts), sleeper train (2 nts). Transport:
Train, aircon bus, 4WD vehicle Meals Included:
No meals are included. Meal Budget:
Allow USD225 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
Great Wall entrance
Entrance to the Potala Palace
Entrance to the Jokhang Temple
Entrance to Pelkor Chode & Gyantse Kunbum
Entrance to Tashilhunpo Monastery
Entrance to Sakya Monastery
Entrance to Everest National Park
Trans-Tibetan Railway
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrive Beijing: Arrive in Beijing at any time.
Day 2 Beijing: The vast expanses of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall of China beckon. Beijing is a city of incredible sights, shopping, food and entertainment – as an introduction to China it cannot be surpassed.
Day 3-4 Trans Tibetan Rail Journey: Traverse the Tibetan Plateau on the famous high-altitude Beijing-Qinghai-Tibet railway and enjoy the amazing scenery.
Day 5-8 Lhasa: Explore the Jokhang, Barkhor, Potala, the Sera Monastary and other important Tibetan Buddhist sites in this historic city situated at over 3700m above sea level.
Day 9 Gyantse: Built at the centre of the trade routes from Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan, Gyantse is overlooked by an impressive fort. Its monastery is one of the finest in central Tibet.
Day 10 Shigatse: Shigatse is Tibet’s second most important city with one of its most richly spectacular and extensive monastic complexes.
Day 11 Sakya: Once the political center of Tibet, the walls of Sakya's great fortified monastery are painted the dark grey typical to buildings in the area. Explore the monastery and the ruins of north Sakya across the river.
Day 12 Rombuk & Everest Base Camp: The view of Qomolangma from the world's highest monastery is incredible and from Everest Base Camp at 5200m, even more stunning.
Day 13 Nyalam/Zhangmu: Get a bird’s eye view of the Himalayas. Cross one of the most spectacular mountain passes, topped with prayer flags and wind-driven prayer wheels. You will truly feel like you are on top of the world.
Day 14 Kathmandu: The historic cities of the Kathmandu Valley reveal a vibrant world of colour and life. The markets, bazaars and narrow streets are home to holy men, sacred cows, bicycles, street sellers.
Day 15 Depart Kathmandu
B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner
DEPARTURE DATES
Starts
Ends
23 March 2008
06 April 2008
30 March 2008
13 April 2008
06 April 2008
20 April 2008
13 April 2008
27 April 2008
20 April 2008
04 May 2008
27 April 2008
11 May 2008
04 May 2008
18 May 2008
11 May 2008
25 May 2008
18 May 2008
01 June 2008
25 May 2008
08 June 2008
01 June 2008
15 June 2008
08 June 2008
22 June 2008
15 June 2008
29 June 2008
22 June 2008
06 July 2008
29 June 2008
13 July 2008
06 July 2008
20 July 2008
13 July 2008
27 July 2008
20 July 2008
03 August 2008
27 July 2008
10 August 2008
03 August 2008
17 August 2008
31 August 2008
14 September 2008
07 September 2008
21 September 2008
14 September 2008
28 September 2008
21 September 2008
05 October 2008
28 September 2008
12 October 2008
12 October 2008
26 October 2008
19 October 2008
02 November 2008
26 October 2008
09 November 2008
TRAVEL STYLE
Original adventures attract travellers seeking the authentic and unique experience only available on our small group adventures. Variety is the key on Original adventures. We epitomize the spirit of off the beaten track travel by making use of varied and interesting transportation and accommodation. These tours are the essence of the G.A.P Adventures grassroots travel philosophy.
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Original adventures attract travellers seeking the authentic and unique experience only available on our small group adventures. Variety is the key on Original adventures. We epitomize the spirit of off the beaten track travel by making use of varied and interesting transportation and accommodation. These tours are the essence of the G.A.P Adventures grassroots travel philosophy.