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TIBET & CHINA CULTURAL TOUR [ Lhasa – Beijing ]

Tour Name                  : Tibet & China Cultural Tour
Tour Mode                  : Drive in to Lhasa – Train to Beijing – Fly out from Beijing
Tour Duration              : 11 Nights / 12 days
Tour Destination          : Nyalum - Lhatse – Xigatse –Lhasa - Beijing
Tour Code                   : FTT- IM – 08 – 17C

ITINERARY

DAY 01 : DRIVE KATHMANDU – ZANGMU - NYALAM ( 165 KM)
Early morning drive to Nepal / China border (150 KM/4hours ). Upon arrival at the border custom point, complete the immigration formalities. Enter the Chinese land of Tibet Autonomous region from Zhangmu and drive further to Nyalum (3,600.M) following the Bhote Koshi river in a deep valley along the highway with some overflowing waterfalls. Arrive, check in to the hotel and overnight at Nyalum.

DAY 02 : DRIVE NYALAM - TINGRI / LHATSE ( 285 KM )
Breakfast & drive through Nyalum Pass (3,800 M) enjoying the view of Jugal Himal along the highway. Continue drive via Lalungla Pass (5,050 M ). This driving route offers some of the outstanding view of Mt. Sishapangma ( 8,013 M highest in Tibet) , Mt. Makalu (8464 M), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m M, Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 M) and Mt.Everest (8,848 M). Upon arrival in Lhatse (4,050 M) ,check in to the Hotel. Overnight stay in Lhatse.

DAY 03 : DRIVE LHATSE - XIGATSE (90 KM)
Breakfast & drive to Xigatse (3,900 M). Arrive and check in to the hotel. Rest & refreshment. Visit the famous Tashilumpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama. Afternoon free at your leisure. Back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Xigatse .

DAY 04 : DRIVE XIGATSE - LHASA ( 280 KM )
Breakfast & drive to Lhasa (3,650 M). On the way cross the Karo La Pass ( 5,010 M) and Kambala Pass (4794 M). The Karo La climbs between two lofty mountains, the Nozing Khang Sa (7,223 M) and Ralung (6,236 M). While driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake) which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing Kamba La, Lhasa valley is seen to the north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra River. Arrive at Lhasa and check into hotel. Overnight stay in Lhasa.

DAY 05 : LHASA TOUR
Breakfast & proceed for the full-day sightseeing to Lhasa. Visit the famous Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, Barkhor market, Sera Monastery & Drepung Monastery. Afternoon free time at your leisure. Back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Lhasa.

DAY 06 : DRIVE LHASA – NAMTSO LAKE – LHASA ( 480 KM )
Breakfast & drive (240KM one way ) to Namtso lake(240KM). On the way back visit to Yangbajain Hot Spring. Finally drive back to Lhasa (Overnight stay at the hotel in Lhasa.

DAY 07: TRAIN JOURNEY – LHASA TO BEIJING ( 1st day on Train )
Breakfast & transfer to train station in Lhasa. Board train and start your journey towards Beijing, the capital city of China. Overnight in Train.

DAY 08: TRAIN JOURNEY – BEIJING ( 2nd day on Train )
Continue the train Journey on the 2nd day. Overnight in Train.

DAY 09 : ARRIVE IN BEIJING
Upon your arrival at the Beijing train station you will be received & welcomed by our representative. Transfer to the hotel. After a short rest & refreshment, visit Beijing’s splendid temple of heaven. Back to hotel & overnight in Beijing.

DAY 10 : BEIJING TOUR
Breakfast & proceed for the full day sightseeing tour covering the Tiananmen Square - the world largest square and the Forbidden City - the largest Imperial palace in the world where the 24 emperors of Ming & Qing dynasty lived and controlled China for several hundred years. After the lunch, continue the tour to visit the exquisite Summer Palace. In the evening enjoy the dinner with the Peking Opera Show at Liyuan Theatre. Back to hotel & overnight in Beijing.

DAY 11 : BEJING TOUR
Breakfast & proceed for the full day sightseeing tour to the Badaling Great Wall, the landmark of China. After the lunch you will be driven to visit Changling Mausoleum and the Sacred road. In the evening , enjoy your dinner, the most famous cuisine-Beijing Roast Duck and enjoy the Acrobatic Show after the dinner. Overnight stay in Beijing.

DAY 12 : DEPARTURE FROM BEIJING
Breakfast & timely transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Delhi.

Package Tour  Price :  In  INR

Additional Train Journey Fare : For The Sector Lhasa - Beijing : In INR

Tour Price Includes :
[01] 06 Nights in Lhasa / Tibet on twin sharing basis on bed & breakfast plan as per the tour category.
[02] 03 Nights hotel accommodation in Beijing on twin sharing basis on MAP basis (Breakfast & Dinner) as
       per the tour category.
[03] All the sightseeing transportations by an exclusive private land cruiser in Tibet and deluxe car/coach in Beijing
[04]  Sightseeing tours with an English Speaking Tibetan guide in Tibet and China.
[05] Entrance fees at the monasteries in Tibet and the monumental zones in Beijing as per above itinerary.
[06] Tibet permit fee & normal Tibet / China visa fee

Tour Price Excludes :
[01] All lunch and dinner in Tibet.
[02] Lhasa - Beijing train tickets & meals in the train.
[03] All lunch in Beijing.
[04] All International & domestic Air Tickets fairs, if applicable.
[05] Travel insurance & the medical expenses, if any.
[06] Expenses of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, porter, tips, bar expenses etc.
[07] Urgent visa fee US$ 17/- PP ( payable in equivalent INR), apart from normal visa fee, if applicable.
[08] All airport taxes.
[09] China visa fee.