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21 Days Tibet 4WD Adventure
and Trekking Tour
Trekking Around Mountain Kailash
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The
sacred peak of Mount Kailash (6,658 m/21,838 ft) is the
final destination for many
travelers to Tibet, ranging
from tourists to Buddhist
pilgrims and other followers
of spiritual traditions from
far and beyond. From the slopes
of Mount Kailash flow four
of the world's great rivers
- the Indus, Brahmaputra,
Karnali and Ganges; embodying
its reputation as the 'heart
of the world'. Starting our
overland journey from Lhasa,
the holy capital of Tibet,
we will cross the rough terrain
across the valleys of Kyichu
and Brahmaputra into the expanse
of West Tibet. The road to
the sacred mountain is long
and at times arduous, but
the breathtaking view of the
snow-capped peak, as well
as the uninterrupted view
of the Himalayas and rural
Tibetan villages are certain
to make the journey an unforgettable
one.
Mountain Kailash
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| D1 |
Arrive
in Chengdu, the capital
of Sichuan province.
We will meet you at
the airport and transfer
you to a 4 star hotel.
The afternoon is left
open for you to either
take a rest or stroll
around the city to buy
souvenirs or necessities.
Chengdu is a prosperous
and lively metropolis
famous for its delicious
spicy food and attractive
tea houses.
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| D2
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Take
a morning flight to
Lhasa. The 2-hour flight,
which glides over the
snow capped peaks of
the Himalayas, is undoubtedly
one of the most beautiful
flights in the world.
We will arrive at Gongga
airport at around 11:00am,
and drive for 1.5 hours
to reach downtown Lhasa.
Starting from this drive,
you are already thrown
deep into a culture
which is unknown to
most people. Situated
at 3,700 m(12,136 ft),
Lhasa and surroundings
may appear slightly
barren, except for the
trees lining the roadside.
We will spend the afternoon
resting and adjusting
to the high altitude.
Stay in a 4 star hotel.
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| D3
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We
will have a full day
in this mystical capital
exploring the Potala
Palace, Jokhang (Dazhao)
Temple and Norbulingka,
the Summer Palace of
the Dalai Lama. Stay
in the 4 star hotel.
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| D4
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Drive
from Lhasa to Gyantse(Jiangzi).
The road to Gyantse
meanders down through
the Kyichu Valley to
Yarlong Tsampa (Brahmaputra)River before climbing over
Khama La Pass at 4,900
m(16,076 ft). We will
stop to take a breath
in this majestic topography
- the serene turquoise
lake of Yamdrok Tso with a backdrop of snow-topped
mountains. Before reaching
Gyantse, we will make
one more ascent over
Karo La at 5,200 m(17,060
ft). Stay in a 2 star
hotel.
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| D5
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Here
we will soak up the
old-world atmosphere
of Tibetan rural life.
For centuries, this
town has dominated the
wool and timber trade
routes from Nepal, Sikkim
and Bhutan. We will
explore the 14-15th
century fortress and
temples, most notably
the Gyantse Kumbum,
the Stupa of 100,000
Deities, which is one
of Tibet's most famous
architectural achievements.
In the afternoon we
will drive to Shigatse.
Stay in a 3 star hotel.
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| D6
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Shigatse
is pleasantly covered
in trees, a view which
is quite rare in Tibet.
The city is divided
into two parts - the
charming old town retaining
old Tibetan homes lining
the narrow streets,
and the newer commercial
district with department
stores and karakoke
bars. We will take the
whole day to tour around
the grand Tashilhunpo
Monastery, which was
founded by Pachen Lama
I in 1447 and remains
the center of the Shigatse's
community. Stay in the
3 star hotel.
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| D7 |
We
will leave Shigatse
in the morning for Lhaze.
Stay in a local guest.
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| D8 |
Drive
from Lhaze to Saga.
From Lhaze onwards,
we will be driving on
rugged roads. Saga,
meaning 'Happy Land',
is situated along the
Tsangpo River in a region
crisscrossed by the
upper Brahmaputra and
its tributaries. The
land becomes rugged,
the air thinner and
the sky endless and
impossibly blue. Stay
in a local guesthouse.
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| D9 |
Another
day's driving will take
us to Paryang in the
heart of western Tibet,
where the four great
rivers of South Asia
diverge from their glacial
sources around Mount
Kailash. During the
rainy season, the roads
to Paryang are likely
to be washed out by
floods, in which case
we may need to drive
the jeep through a 30
cm(11.7 inches) deep
stream. Camping.
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| D10
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Drive
from Paryang to Darchen
(Taqing). In the higher
altitudes you would
be able to enjoy an
uninterrupted view of
the Himalayas bordering
India and Nepal. Camping.
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| D11
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Darchen,
situated at 4,000 meters(13,123
ft), is the starting
point of the route around
Mt. Kailas. The town
itself may trigger mixed
feelings - you may encounter
the fascinating sight
of pilgrims camping
by the town, cooking
and washing to prepare
for their journey to
Mt. Kailash, while the
inspiring view of beer
bottles, left by tourists
who have finished the
trek, is likely to bring
you back to reality.
We will have an early
start this day to begin
our 3-day trek in Mt.
Kailash.
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D12
D13
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The
highest pass of the
trek is at 5,600 meters(18,373
ft), an altitude at
which walking can become
quite a demanding task.
We will move at a slow
pace and
take plenty
of breaks along the
way. Back at Darchen,
we will get into our
jeep and drive to Lake
Manasorovar to camp
for the night.
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D14
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Today
is a day of relax. We
will camp another night
at this sacred lake.
We will take a walk
up to the Chiu Monastery,
located atop a cliff,
to enjoy the spectacular
view of the lake.
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D16 |
We
will spend a day driving
to Zhanda, a small town
situated deep in a valley.
The drive itself offers
a breathtaking view
of sand-rock formations
shaping the deep valley.
We will spend another
day in the area to visit
the ruins of the Guge
Kingdom, which ruled
western Tibet 300 years
ago. Stay in a local
guesthouse.
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D17
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D20 |
Drive
from Zhanda to Lhasa.
We will return to Lhasa
by retracing the original
route we took, stopping
on the way to play Frisbee
in the grasslands with
Tibetan children or photographing
golden haired yaks grazing
in the sunset. When get
Lhasa, stay in a 4 star
hotel.
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| D21 |
After
a relaxed breakfast in
your hotel, we will transfer
you to the airport for
your departure. |
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Suitable
Time: all year.
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| Price: |
More
than 10 pax: |
USD
3209$/person |
6-9 pax: |
USD
3629$/person |
2-5 pax: |
USD
4049$/person |
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USD
6179$ |
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| Note: |
| 1.For
child younger than 11 who share
one room with parents, the quotation
is only 50% of the above price. |
| 2.Single
supplement is USD 800$. |
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| The
Price Includes: |
| 1.Stay
in the above hotels. |
| 2.Using
4WD jeep when travel. |
| 3.Three
meals each day including several
picnic lunch. |
| 4.All
tickets of visiting spots. |
| 5.English
speaking guide. |
| 6.We
will provide camping equipment
including sleeping bag, tent
and mattress. |
| 7.We
will take oxygen tank in case
you need it. |
| 8.We
will take satellite phone, if
you want to use it, the price
is USD 2.5$/min. |
| 9.We
will take a GPS(Satellite Position
Locator). |
| 10.Special
permit for entering Tibet. |
| Not
Includes In The Price: |
| 1.International
air fare and all airport tax. |
| 2.Personal
expenses. |
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