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 Tibet
Everest Base camp, Nepal & Taj
Mahal
19 Day Adventure Tour
 Day I-2 USA/KATHMANDU:
Welcome aboard your flight to Kathmandu, Nepal.
Day 3 KATHMANDU:
Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel Del Annapurna.
Day 4 KATHMANDU:
Your Nepal Tour begins.
Breakfast at the hotel, morning sightseeing tour of
Kathmandu city, also called 'Kantipur' or city of Glory, visiting 'KUMARI' the
LIVING GODDESS, Kasthamandap, the Big Bell, Kal Bhairab etc. We'll also visit
Swayambunath Temple, a Buddhist Stupa, set high on a hill with a commanding
view of the Kathmandu valley. This afternoon visit Patan, the city of fine
arts, Durbar square, Krishna Mandir, Mahavihar-Golden Temple of Lord Buddha,
built in the 12th century. We'll also visit the Tibetan Center.
Day 5
KATHMANDU:
This morning visit the ancient city of Bhaktapur, or city
of Devotees, also known as Bhadgaon, visiting Durbar square, Lion gate, the
five storied Nyatopolo Temple ,
the tallest of its kind in Nepal, and the palace of 55 windows. The film,
LITTLE BUDDHA was shot here, among other places in Nepal. Afternoon free.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 KATHMANDU/LHASA: Welcome to
Tibet.
Morning transfer to the airport for our flight to Tibet.
This spectacular flight, on a Air China Boeing 757, takes us right across the
main Himalayan range and provides with magnificent mountain views. After
landing at Gonggar Airport and meeting our Tibetan guide, drive by Land-cruiser
jeep to Lhasa where we will check in to the Hotel. It's advisable to rest and
take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa's altitude. Lhasa
Hotel.
Day 7 LHASA:
Today will be spent visiting several of Lhasa's many
monasteries in the company of a guide-interpreter. One of these is the Sera
Monastery, one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet. Within it's
white-washed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study.
After lunch we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama,
as well as the Jokhang Temple. This temple is the most sacred shrine in Tibet
and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex.
Surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets which
is the central market of Lhasa.
Day 8 LHASA:
This morning we'll visit the Potala Palace which
dominates the
 city of Lhasa. A spectacular building, it contains the private
quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand state rooms and many
important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th
century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. A visit to
the Drepung Monastery this afternoon will complete a truly awe-inspiring day.
Founded in the 14th century, this monastery was once the largest in the world.
with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to
several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left
relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution.
Day 9 LHASA/GYANTSE:
Travelling by Land-cruiser along the Friendship Highway
well cross the Khamba La, affording us stunning views across the waters of
Yamdrok-tso (lake) to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa. We continue westwards
over another high pass, the Karo La, where we are treated to the spectacular
sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred meters of the
road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colorful Tibetan villages we
arrive in the town of Gyantse. Our overnight accommodation is at the Gyantse
Hotel..
Day 10 GYANTSE/SHIGATSE:
Before leaving Gyantse we have time this morning to visit
the
 Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a fort dating from
the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and
the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley. The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa and
its many small chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals. We
then continue on to Shigatse, a short drive of only 90kms, arriving in time for
lunch. Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet and after exploring the
local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery. This
monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is
much to explore within its high surrounding walls. Overnight at the Shigatse
hotel.
Day 11 SHIGATSE/SHEGAR:
Today we'll continue along the
Friendship Highway, marvelling once more at the barren yet spectacular
landscape of Tibet. Beyond the small town of Lhatse we cross the highest pass
on our journey, the Gyamtso La. From here we'll descend to the plains, passing
lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herders, en-route to Shegar.
Overnight at the Everest hotel.
Day 12 SHEGAR/RONGBUK:
Shortly after leaving Shegar, we'll turn off the
Friendship Highway and head south over the Pang La, towards the main Himalayan
range. The view from the top is incredible with uninterrupted views stretching
from Makalu to Shishapangma. Below the pass, Everest initially is hidden from
view, but as we turn the corner into the Rongbuk Valley it reappears, more
impressive than ever. Overnight at the Guest House.
Day 13 RONGBUK/TINGRI:
This morning we have the opportunity to explore Everest
Base Camp. The base camp itself is dry and barren, but the views of Everest more than compensate for this. It is a truly awe-inspiring
place with the sheer north face of the highest mountain in the world towering
above us. After lunch, we return to the Friendship Highway and drive to Tingri.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 14 TINGRI/ZHANGMU:
Leaving
Tingri, we cross another two high passes, the Lalung La, and the Shung La. Once
more we are rewarded with magnificent views of the surrounding peaks of
Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar. Now we begin our descent
from the arid Tibetan Plateau to Zhangmu on the Nepalese border. After Tibet,
it appears an incredibly lush and green town and we'll stay overnight at the
Zhangmu Friendship Hotel.
Day 15 ZHANGMU/KATHMANDU:
From Zhangmu we drive a few kilometers to the Friendship
Bridge which spans the Bhote Kosi River and marks the Chinese - Nepalese
border. We say good-bye to our Tibetan guide and driver and walk to Nepalese
Immigration Control in Kodari where we will be met by our Nepalese staff. After
completing the re-entry formalities we continue the drive to Kathmandu. Hotel
Royal Singhi/Annapurna.
Day 16
KATHMANDU/DELHI/AGRA:
After breakfast fly to Delhi,
airport meet and drive to Agra 202KM distance aprox.4hours. Arrive Agra and
checkin to hotel. Evening free to relax with an optional stage show about the
Mogul Raj in India, depicting the hsitory of the Taj
Mahal.
Day 17 AGRA/ DELHI
:
Early
sunrise visit to Taj Mahal, the most extravagant monument ever built for love.
On the death of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Mogul Emperor Shah Jehan built
her this memorial over which 20,000 men labored for 22 years to create a
masterpiece in white marble inlaid with semi precious. After breakfast
check out from Hotel. Agra Fort where
Shah Jehan spent the last years of his life, imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb.
The most impressive part of the Fort are the Dewan-e-Am, Hall of Public
Audience where the Emperor met officials and listened to petitioners, and the
Dewan-e-Khas Hall of Private Audience where he received foreign dignitaries.
The Peacock throne (now in Iran) was in this fort, before being moved to Delhi
by Emperor Aurangzeb. In evening visit stones; the art is called pietra dura.
After exploring the sites of Agra, drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and proceed and
check in to hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 18
DELHI:
After
breakfast at the hotel, extensive city sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi, that includes
drive past by Rashtrapati Bhavan (the Presidential Palace) and the Secretariat
buildings - the centre of Government activity, down the impressive Rajpath (the
main avenue), to the World War I memorial arch, India Gate, the High Court
Building and the Old Fort. Visit Humayun's Tomb built in 1565 AD by his
grieving widow Haji Begum, and the Qutub Minar, 72 meters high and the ruins of
Quwat-ul-Eslam (Light of Islam) Mosque. Old Delhi, visit Raj Ghat, where
Mahatma Gandhi the Father of the nation was cremated in 1948. Drive by Red
Fort, built of red sandstone dating from the very peak of the Mughal power.
Opposite the fort are the black and white onion dome and minarets of the Jama
Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. Evening prep for homeward bound
 departure.
Transfer to airport.
Day 19 DELHI/USA:
Early morning flight from Delhi
arrives same day back home.
Departure dates:
2012 May 7 28,
Jun 11,
25
Jul 16, 30 Aug 13, 27 Sep 10, 24 Oct 8, 22 Nov 5
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Tour cost:
$6783.00** per person
twin sharing
Single supplement $ 2976.00
Taxes
and fees extra**
Note:
High season air surcharge additional
$550.00 Jun 1-Aug 31
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Tour cost includes:
Round trip economy coach airfare from New
York, LAX , hotels with daily breakfast, transfers to and from airports to
hotels, all local long distance transportation, Lhasa to Nepal with daily
breakfast and accommodations at local hotels, guide, baggage handling, all
sightseeing tours as per itinerary by coach or Land Cruiser, English speaking
guide. |
Add-on Airfares with economy coach class
flights
If you are traveling from a city other than New York and LAX
you can call us for additional cost. Please call (800) 421-8975 Mon-Fri
9.30AM-6.00 PM. ET, if you have questions.
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