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Chengdu/Kathmandu - Lhasa - Ganden - trek - Samye -Yarlung Valley - Gyantse - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Last Resort - Kathmandu
From the ruins of the great monastery of Ganden head for the high valleys. The scenery is spectacular and herders are often camped beside the small lakes and streams, their herds of sheep, yak and goats scattered across the high pastures. The end of the trek brings you to Samye. On the banks of the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), this Tibet’s oldest monastery and one of its most beautiful.The route to Kathmandu takes you across high passes and along the shores of Yamdrok-Tso, the sacred turquoise "Scorpion Lake" to Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya with their famous monasteries and forts.  From
the tiny gompa at Rombuk the view of Qomolangma (Everest) is simply
spectacular and there is time for a trip up to base camp before heading
for the edge of the Tibetan Plateau and the dramatic plunge towards
Zhangmu and the Nepal border.Arriving in Kathmandu is always a heady experience - a crowded, chaotic, vibrant city of temples and markets, shops and restaurants of every decsription. Itinerary
Days 1-2 Kathmandu or Chengdu Days 3-6 Lhasa Day 7 Ganden & begin trek Days 8-10 Trekking Day 11 Trek to Samye Day 12 Samye, Yarlung Valley, Tsetang Day 13 Gyantse Days 14 Shigatse Day 15 Xegar Day 16 Rombuk & Everest Base Camp Day 17 Lao Tingri Day 18 Last Resort Day 19 Kathmandu Day 20 Depart. |
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Expeditions100 Beijing Dong Lu, Lhasa, Tibet, PRC Tel: +86-891-6330489 Fax: +86-891-6330482 Mobile: +86-891-6571338 |
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This
trip incorporates a 5-day trek into the classic overland route between
Lhasa and Kathmandu. Explore
the holy city of Lhasa - a city of marvels where history and commerce,
art and religion meld into an unforgettable experience. Join pilgims
as they visit the vast Potala Palace and the Jokhang, most sacred
of Tibet's temples; watch the philosphical school in debate at Sera
and wander the vast university monastic complex of Drepung; shop on
the Barkhor; sample Yak Butter Tea...
