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| Nagchu Horse Race Festival is the most important folk festival in Tibet. People who gather for the annual horse race festival in Nagchu town construct a tent city. Dressing themselves and their finest horse, thousands of herdsmen participate in the thrilling horse race, archery and horsemanship contest. Other folk activities and commodity fairs are also held. In 2005, the festival falls on 10-16 th Aug. Here you have a suggested itinerary that gives you chance to observe this festival. |
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| Day 01 06 AUG Arrival in Tsedang |
You can fly into Lhasa from Kathmandu or Chengdu or Xian or Beijjing or Shanghai. Meet the guide upon arrival at the airport and drive to Tsedang (3500 m), SS old Tsedang and monastery. Tsedang Hotel**** Day 02 Tsedang-Lhasa
Visit the Jambulakhang and Tandruk monastery, cross ferry and visit Samye Monastery and Mindroling and continue to Lhasa. Shambhala or Xiongbala Hotel |
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| Day 03 At Lhasa. |
| AM Sightseeing of Potala and Norbulingka Palaces. PM Sightseeing of Pabonka and Sera monastery. Shambhala or Xiongbala Hotel |
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| Day 04 Lhasa - Nam Tso - Nag Chu. |
| Best available guesthouse or lodge |
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| Day 05 11 AUG 2005 Observe the Nagchu Horse Festival. |
Best available guesthouse. 06 12 AUG 2005 Observe the Nagchu Horse Festival and drive to Tashi Dor
Best available guesthouse. |
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| Day 07 Tashi Dor-Lhasa |
Sightseeing of Tashi Dor and return to Lhasa visa Tsurphu.
Hotel Shambala** |
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| Day 08 At Lhasa |
AM Sightseeing of Drepung and Nechung Monasteries. PM Visit Tibetan medical institute Ani Gompa and Barkhor-Jokhang
Hotel Shambhala or Xiongbala |
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| Day 09 Lhasa. |
Today you are at leisure.
Hotel Shambhala or Xiongbala*** |
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| Day10 Lhasa-Gyantse. |
Drive to Gyantse. En route, sightseeing of Drolma Lakhang, Yamdrok Tso, Samding Monastery and nice picnic lunch on the lake near to Samding.
Gyantse Hotel*** |
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| Day 11 Gyantse-Shigatse |
Sightseeing of Kumbum Stupa, Palkor Chode Monastery and Dzong. Drive to Shigatse, en route SS Tsechen Dzong/monastery and Shalu monastery. Check in hotel and visit the famous Tashilumpo Monastery. Shigatse Hotel*** |
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| Day 12 Shigatse-Xegar |
Drive to Shegar, en route sightseeing of Sakya Monastery. . Qomolungma Hotel (or best available) |
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| Day 13 Xegar-Rongbuk |
Drive to Rongbuk. Walk around. Best available guesthouse or lodge |
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| Day 14 Rongbuk-Everest Base Camp-Tingri |
Visit Everest Base Camp and after lunch drive to Tingri. Best available guesthouse.
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| Day 15 Tingri-Zhangmu |
Drive to Zhangmu, en route sightseeing of Milarepa Cave. Zhangmu Hotel |
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| Day 16 Zhangmu-Kathmandu |
Drive down to the friendship bridge; change the vehicle and driver further 113 km to Kathmandu. Service ends. |
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| Price includes: |
All accommodation in the listed hotels or similar on twin sharing with breakfast every morning
All transportation and sightseeing by 80 or 4500 Deluxe Model 4WD Landcruise Jeeps.
English speaking Tibetan Guide
All permits and entrance fees as on the itinerary.
Frienship Bridge to Kathmandu transportation
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| Price Per person: Available on request only |
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| Price excludes: |
Kathmandu-Lhasa Air fare ( USD 284) and airport tax ( Approx 15)
Chinese visa fee (USD 40+ emergency charge for US nationals and USD 26+emergency charge for others)
Drinks, tip, lunch, dinner and other expenses of personal nature
Travel health insurance
Extra expenses due to nature and unforeseen events. |
