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Tibet Fly/Ride15 Days Soft adventure Tibet Tour
Tibet Fly/Ride tour is an alternate to overland Tibet Travel as compared to "High Road to Lhasa tour. You will fly in both directions to and from Lhasa, and all other travel in Tibet will be by motorcoach.

Sheesh Mahal, Jaipur
Day 1 USA/DELHI:
Welcome aboard your flight to Delhi, first stop on your Tibet tour adventure..


Day 2 DELHI:
Arrival reception and transfer to Hotel Claridges/Park Hotel.

Day 3 DELHI:
After breakfast we'll begin our tour which will take us to the Presidential Palace, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutab Minar Tower, Jantar Mantar, the fashionable Connaught Circus. Red Fort, and Mahalaxmi Temple.


Day 4/5 DELHI/KATHMANDU:
Afternoon fly to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel Del, Annapurna/ Yak N Yeti Hotel, overlooking panoramic views. We have two days to tour Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Pashupatinath while we acclirnatize for our Lhasa trip.

Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet Day 6 KATHMANDU/LHASA:
Fly to Lhasa, most holy city of Buddhism and the former home of Dalai Lama. Your Tibet tour begins.

Day 7-8 LHASA:
During our Tibet vacation in Lhasa we'll visit Potala Palace, Jokhang, Sera, Drepung Monasteries, Barkur square and Ganden Monastery and observe the sky burial ceremony, where corpses are left outplanting rice paddies in NEPAL to be devoured by the birds.

Day 9 LHASA/GYANTSE:
Today we start our overland travel in Tibet to Gyantse and Shigatse. Travelling by jeep along the Friendship Highway we cross the spectacular Khamba La pass
from which we’ll get stunning views of the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa 24,000ft) looking across the waters of the Yamdrok-tso Lake. We then continue westwards over another high pass, the Karo La (5,045m),A birds eye view of Kathmandu from which you can see a huge spectacular glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred metres of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colourful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of Gyantse. Our overnight accommodation is at the Gyantse Hotel.

Day 10 GYANTSE/SHIGATSE:
Drive to Shigatse crossing exhilarating passes over 16,000 ft. with stop enroute. Shigatse is the seat of Panchan Lama, second in command to Dalai Lama. Sightseeing Tashilumpo Monastery and surrounding buildings, later todayMeet me at The Taj Mahal, at sunrise we'll drive to Gyantse, an old fortress city between Xigatse and Lhasa on an old route to Bhutan. We'll visit khumbun, an immense chorten containing a number of sacred antiques.


Day 11 SHIGATSE/TSETANG:
Today we have long drive to Tsetang, the third largest city in central Tibet. Southeast of Tsetang we can see the mountain Gangpo Ri (13,400ft.). It has a special significance for the Tibetans as it is the legendary birthplace of its people.

Day 12 YARLUNG VALLEY: Albert Museum, Jaipur, India
Today our adventure trip will take us to the Yarlung valley, which is also known as the Valley of Tombs. Yarlung is considered the cradle of Tibetan civilization. and it was from Yarlung that the early Tibetan kings unified Tibet in the seventh century. We see the massive burial mounds of these kings in Chongye. Yumbulagang, another major attraction of the area,is perched on a crag like a medieval European castle and is considered the oldest building in Tibet. After a full day’s exploring in the Yarlung valley we return to Tsetang for the night.

Day 13 LHASA/KATHMANDU/DELHI:
Jaipur, Amber Fort Early morning transfer to Lhasa airport for flight, Lhasa to Kathmandu and connect to Delhi. Drive to Agra, overnight at Hotel Taj View/Clarks.

Day 14 TAJ MAHAL:
This morning Stand awe-struck when you visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, certain to be an India tour highlight, as the colors on the white marble building give it a mythical aura. Completed in 1643, this exquisitely detailed monument is considered one of the finest architectural achievements. Our next stop is Agra Fort, built principally as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, the redPrayer Chorten, Tibet sandstone Agra fort was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. Though the principal structure was built by Akbar, many more additions were made by his grandsons. This massive fort is 2.5 kms long, the colossal walls are 20 feet high and the whole fort is encircled by a fetid moat. Amar Singh gate towards the south is the only entry point in the fort. The building and structures inside the fort gives an impression of a city within the city. The marble pearl mosque inside the fort is one of the most stunningly beautiful mosques in India. Evening return to Delhi, overnight at the hotel.


Day 15 DELHI/NYC:Budhist monastary, Tibet
Departure from Delhi for homeward bound.
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Departures Dates:
2008 Apr21,28 May 5,12,26 Jun 2,9,23,30 Jul 7, 14, 28 Aug 4, 18, 25 Sep 8,15,22, 29 Oct 6,13,20, 27 Nov 3,10

Tour Cost: From JFK/CHI. $6097.00
From LAX. 6293.00
Single supplement. $2179.00

High season air surcharges
$550.00 Jun 1-Aug 31 & Dec 1-24

Tibet Travel TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Round trip coach air fare from NY/ Chicago/Los Angeles*, first class & local hotels with daily breakfast, transfers to and from airports to hotels, all local long distance transportation from Nepal to Lhasa, guide and helpers, baggage handling, all sightseeing tours as per itinerary by coach or chauffeured cars, admission fees to all parks, monuments and monasteries, local English speaking guide.
Los Angeles*-Add-on applies


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enjoy business classBusiness Class and First Class Upgrade supplement choices.
For added comfort on your flight to Delhi, we are happy to offer the following upgrade supplement to your tour cost.

Chicago and New York to Delhi and Mumbai to JFK or CHI:
Business Class $2900.00 First Class $5700.00 Round TRIP
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enjoy business classBusiness Class and First Class Upgrade supplement choices.
For added comfort on your flight to Delhi, we are happy to offer the following upgrade supplement to your tour cost.

Chicago and New York to Delhi and Mumbai to JFK or CHI:
Business Class $2600.00 First Class $4800.00 Round TRIP
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You can add Rathambore Jungle Safari 3 Days bengal Tiger
A famous game park and tiger reserve in Rajasthan. From Delhi to Jaipur then by train to Sawai Madhupur, about 6 miles from the game park. Accommodations are at the Royal forest lodge, providing colonial style amenities and services in a cozy atmosphere. Game viewing aboard elephants and jeeps include Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Nilgai and Chetal to name a few. Operation Tiger Project was launched here to preserve the Tiger.

Land cost:
$ 1168.00 per person twin sharing
Single supplement: $ 634.00
Cost includes:
Full board with safari activities, surface transport between Jaipur and Sawai Madhupur and transfers with baggage handling, Guided by wild life specialist. (Oct-May)





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A relaxing sojourn in exquisite Kashmir, aboard a houseboat. Enjoy a holiday of a lifetime, adventure and romantic experience

$632.00 per persontwin sharing
Cost includes:

Airfare from Delhi, Arrival/departure transfers from airport. Accomodations on a houseboat with breakfast and dinners. Sightseeing tours of Pahalgam, Mugul gardens and Shikara tour of Dal lake and floating gardens, English speaking guide and services of our tour managers.

Add-on EconomyCoach Airfares
If you are traveling from a city other than New York or Chicago, you may add the following add-on fare from your home city from the fare table below to above tour cost. Please call (212) 564-5164 Mon-Fri 9.30AM-6.00 PM. ET, if you have questions.
$138.JFK /CHIAlbany NY, Bradley CT. Binghamton NY, Boston, Buffalo, Baltimore, Charleston WV, Harrisburg PA, Norfolk VA, Newport News VA, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington DC.
$246.JFK/CHI Atlanta GA, Ashville NC, Kalamazoo MI, Birmingham AL, Nashville TN, Columbia SC, Akron canton OH, Chattanooga TN, Charleston SC, Cleveland OH, Charlotte NC, Columbus OH, Cincinnati OH, Dayton OH, Detroit MI, Fayetteville NC, Fort Lauderdale FL, Fort Myers FL, Flint MI, Grand Rapids MI, Greensboro NC, Greenville SC, Huntsville AL, Lansing MI, Lexington KY, Memphis TN, Miami, Melbourne FL, Mobile AL, Orlando FL, West Palm Beach FL, Raleigh Durham NC, Savannah GA, Louisville KY, Sarasota FL, Toledo OH, Tampa FL, Knoxville TN
$295.JFK/CHI Baton Rogue LA, Cedar Rapids IA, Champaign IL, Daytona Beach FL, Des Moines IA, Evansville IN, Ft Wayne IN, Fayetteville AR, Gulfport/Biloxi MS, Green bay WI, Indianapolis IN, Jackson MS, Jacksonville FL, Lafayette LA, Little Rock AR, Kansas City MO, Milwaukee WI, Madison WI, Minneapolis MN, New Orleans LA, Peoria IL, Pensacola FL, Rochester MN, South Bend IN, Shreveport LA, St. Louis MO, Sioux City IA, Tallahassee FL
$364.JFK/CHI Amarillo TX, Austin, Corpus Christi TX, Dallas, El Paso, , Sioux Falls SD, Houston, Wichita KS, Lubbock TX, Lincoln NE, Midland TX, Oklahoma City OK, Omaha NE, Rapid City SD, San Antonio TX, Tulsa OK
$399.JFK/CHI Las Vegas NV, Portland OR, Phoenix AZ, Seattle WA
$412JFK/CHI Albuquerque NM, Billing MT, Colorado Springs, Denver, Jackson Hole WY, Salt lake City UT
$452JFK/CHI Boise ID, Eugene OR, Spokane WA, Idaho Falls ID, Reno NV, Tucson AZ
Add-on EconomyCoach Airfares If you are traveling from a city other than New York or Chicago, you may add the following add-on fare from your home city from the fare table below to above tour cost. Please call (212) 564-5164 Mon-Fri 9.30AM-6.00 PM. ET, if you have questions.
$138.JFK /CHIAlbany NY, Bradley CT. Binghamton NY, Boston, Buffalo, Baltimore, Charleston WV, Harrisburg PA, Norfolk VA, Newport News VA, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington DC.
$246.JFK/CHI Atlanta GA, Ashville NC, Kalamazoo MI, Birmingham AL, Nashville TN, Columbia SC, Akron canton OH, Chattanooga TN, Charleston SC, Cleveland OH, Charlotte NC, Columbus OH, Cincinnati OH, Dayton OH, Detroit MI, Fayetteville NC, Fort Lauderdale FL, Fort Myers FL, Flint MI, Grand Rapids MI, Greensboro NC, Greenville SC, Huntsville AL, Lansing MI, Lexington KY, Memphis TN, Miami, Melbourne FL, Mobile AL, Orlando FL, West Palm Beach FL, Raleigh Durham NC, Savannah GA, Louisville KY, Sarasota FL, Toledo OH, Tampa FL, Knoxville TN
$295.JFK/CHI Baton Rogue LA, Cedar Rapids IA, Champaign IL, Daytona Beach FL, Des Moines IA, Evansville IN, Ft Wayne IN, Fayetteville AR, Gulfport/Biloxi MS, Green bay WI, Indianapolis IN, Jackson MS, Jacksonville FL, Lafayette LA, Little Rock AR, Kansas City MO, Milwaukee WI, Madison WI, Minneapolis MN, New Orleans LA, Peoria IL, Pensacola FL, Rochester MN, South Bend IN, Shreveport LA, St. Louis MO, Sioux City IA, Tallahassee FL
$364.JFK/CHI Amarillo TX, Austin, Corpus Christi TX, Dallas, El Paso, , Sioux Falls SD, Houston, Wichita KS, Lubbock TX, Lincoln NE, Midland TX, Oklahoma City OK, Omaha NE, Rapid City SD, San Antonio TX, Tulsa OK
$399.JFK/CHI Las Vegas NV, Portland OR, Phoenix AZ, Seattle WA
$412JFK/CHI Albuquerque NM, Billing MT, Colorado Springs, Denver, Jackson Hole WY, Salt lake City UT
$452JFK/CHI Boise ID, Eugene OR, Spokane WA, Idaho Falls ID, Reno NV, Tucson AZ
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