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| Forbidden Cities Tour – Journey
to Lhasa |
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| Wed 16 Apr 2008 |
Thur 24 Apr 08 |
| Wed 21 May 08 |
Thur 29 May 08 |
| Wed 02 Jul 08 |
Thur 10 Jul 08 |
| Wed 06 Aug 08 |
Thur 14 Aug 08 |
| Wed 03 Sep 08 |
Thur 11 Sep 08 |
| Wed 17 Sep 08 |
Thur 25 Sep 08 |
| Available on request |
May to September |
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Grade: Moderate-Strenuous
Max Elevation: 3190m
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9 days – Immerse
yourself in the colour and vibrancy of Kathmandu with its
ancient temples, World Heritage Sites, scenic hill stations,
modern bustle and unique flavours. Journey on to the heart
of Tibet – the holy city of Lhasa. Enjoy panoramic
Himalayan views on the scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa.
Explore the halls and chapels of impressive Potala Palace,
an awe inspiring landmark that towers over Lhasa. Visit the
most revered religious structure in Tibet – Jokhang
Temple, that bustles with pilgrims and worshippers and echoes
with mystery and ritual. Lose yourself in the ancient streets
and pilgrimage circuit of Barkhor Bazaar in the Old Town
surrounding the Jokhang, both spiritual heart and center
of commerce. Travel to Drepung monastery, a solemn glory
of white chapels and halls on the hillside with wide ranging
views of Lhasa and the distant mountains. Journey on to Sera
monastery, with its serene temples and famous home to the
serious business of debating the Buddhist scriptures. Return
to Lhasa and your scenic flight back to Kathmandu.
Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu).Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Local hotels guesthouses and lodges in Tibet. Includes use of down jacket and sleeping bag in Tibet.
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Group Size (minimum 3) |
3 - 7 |
8 - 16 |
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Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Local hotels guesthouses and lodges in Tibet |
£1695 |
£1595 |
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Flight From |
£600 |
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Single hotel supplement (Kathmandu) |
£190 |
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Single supplement in Tibet |
£95 |
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| Mountains and Monasteries - Central
Tibet Tour |
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| Sat 12 Apr 2008 |
Wed 23 Apr 08 |
| Sat 03 May 08 |
Wed 14 May 08 |
| Sat 07 Jun 08 |
Wed 18 Jun 08 |
| Sat 19 Jul 08 |
Wed 30 Jul 08 |
| Sat 02 Aug 08 |
Wed 13 Aug 08 |
| Sat 06 Sep 08 |
Wed 17 Sep 08 |
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Grade: Moderate-Strenuous
Max Elevation: 3650m
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12 days – A
spectacular journey. Visit ancient temples, bustling bazaars
and World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and the Valley. Enjoy
3 hours of rafting on the Trishuli River before a scenic
drive to the relaxing lakeside resort of Pokhara and sunrise
over the Himalayas from a picturesque hill station. Experience
panoramic aerial views of Everest and the Himalayan range
on one of the most spectacular and dramatic flights in the
world to the holy city of Lhasa in Tibet. Visit Samye Monastery,
the oldest foundation in Tibet. Travel into the Lhasa Valley
to begin your exploration of this untouched land and the
warmth and friendliness of the Tibetan people. Drive through
beautiful gorges in the Himalayan range, past stunning glaciers,
colourful lakes and the lifeline Bramaputra River. Walk through
the halls of Potala Palace, home to the Dali Lamas, as it
towers over Lhasa. Visit revered Jokhang Temple and join
in the bustle of worshippers and pilgrims in the ancient
streets and bazaars of the Old Town. Cross high Himalayan
passes. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayan range including
Mt Everest (Qomolongma in Tibetan), Cho Oyu and Chisabangma,
the highest peak in Tibet. Absorb the ambiance and spiritualism
of ancient monasteries and temples including Drepung monastery,
high on the hillside, Sera monastery, where the monks engage
in energetic debating rituals, Kumbum Stupa, Phalkor and
Tashilump, the seat of the Panchen Lama and one of the most
important monasteries in Tibet
Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu).Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Local hotels guesthouses and lodges in Tibet. Includes use of down jacket and sleeping bag in Tibet.
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Group Size (minimum 3) |
3 - 7 |
8 - 16 |
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Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Local hotels guesthouses and lodges in Tibet |
£2195 |
£1995 |
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Flight From |
£600 |
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Single hotel supplement (Kathmandu) |
£270 |
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Single supplement in Tibet |
£125 |
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| Sacred Paths - Mount Kailash and
Lake Manasarovar |
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| Sun 20 Apr 2008 |
Wed 07 May 08 |
| Thur 22 May 08 |
Sun 08 Jun 08 |
| Sun 20 Jul 08 |
Wed 06 Aug 08 |
| Wed 06 Aug 08 |
Thur 14 Aug 08 |
| Thur 04 Sep 08 |
Sun 21 Sep 08 |
| Sun 28 Sep 08 |
Wed 15 Oct 08 |
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Grade: Moderate-Strenuous
Max Elevation: 5630m
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18 days – Follow
the centuries old Tibetan pilgrimage route to two of the
most revered and sacred places in Asia. From heady and colourful
Kathmandu, enjoy a scenic drive that takes you across the
Tibetan plateau via the Friendship Highway. Encounter pilgrims
who have travelled huge distances to visit legendary Mount
Kailash, believed by Buddhists and Hindus to be the centre
of the universe from
which spring 4 of Asia’s most important life giving rivers.
Trek along the shore of Lake Manasarovar, the holiest lake
in Asia, believed by Hindus to be created by Brahma as
a reflection of the depth of his soul. Meet Tibetan nomads
grazing livestock on high Himalayan pastures. Follow the Matseng
Tsangpo River west through picturesque traditional Tibetan
villages. Experience scenic drives through beautiful Tibetan
countryside. Trek past colourful prayer flags, through the
moraine and over meadows to cross high Himalayan passes. Experience
wonderful close encounters of holy Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar
. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Mt Cho Oyu and Xishapagma
from the Lalung La before a scenic return drive through beautiful
Nepalese countryside and back to colourful Kathmandu.
Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu).Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Local hotels guesthouses and tented camp in Tibet. Includes use of down jacket and sleeping bag in Tibet.
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Group Size (minimum 3) |
3 - 7 |
8 - 16 |
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Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Local hotels guesthouses and tented camp in Tibet |
£3095 |
£2495 |
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Flight From |
£600 |
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Single hotel supplement (Kathmandu) |
£155 |
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Single supplement in Tibet |
£260 |
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| Tibetan Overland Adventure Tour |
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| Wed 09 Apr 2008 |
Mon 21 Apr 08 |
| Wed 07 May 08 |
Mon 19 May 08 |
| Wed 25 Jun 08 |
Mon 07 Jul 08 |
| Wed 30 Jul 08 |
Mon 11 Aug 08 |
| Wed 06 Augl 08 |
Mon 18 Aug 08 |
| Wed 03 Sep 08 |
Mon 15 Sep 08 |
| Wed 17 Sep 08 |
Mon 29 Sep 08 |
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Grade: Moderate-Strenuous
Max Elevation: 5010m
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13 days – Enjoy
guided sightseeing and an easy walking tour of World Heritage
Sites in Kathmandu and take time to explore this vibrant capital
before journeying into Tibet. Depart Kathmandu on a scenic
drive to Kodari on the Nepal-Tibet border, through beautiful
Nepalese countryside. Drive uphill to the highest plateau in
the world with views of the barren Tibetan landscape as you
travel across the ‘Roof of the World’. Cross high
passes with breathtaking panoramic views of Everest and the
Himalayan range. See towering Mt Everest and Mt Xishapagma
dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. See majestic
isolated ruins and craggy rockfaces on
the picturesque drive to Lhasa. Visit remote pastoral towns
and monasteries following traditional trade routes. Visit the
Panchen Lama’s Tashilhump Monastery. Explore Jokhang
Temple, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, the bustling Barkhor
Market place which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa
and the legendary Potala Palace, former home and winter palace
of the exiled Dalai Lama before returning to Kathmandu
Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu).Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Local hotels guesthouses and lodges in Tibet. Includes use of down jacket and sleeping bag in Tibet.
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Group Size (minimum 3) |
3 - 7 |
8 - 16 |
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Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Local hotels guesthouses and lodges in Tibet |
£1995 |
£1925 |
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Flight From |
£600 |
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Single hotel supplement (Kathmandu and Pokhara) |
£190 |
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Single supplement in Tibet |
£190 |
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| Spiritual journeys- Muktinath, Mount
Kailash and Lake Manasarovar |
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| Thur 17 Apr 2008 |
Mon 12 May 08 |
| Thur 04 Sep 08 |
Mon 29 Sep 08 |
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Grade: Strenuous 
Max Elevation: 5600m
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26 days – A
rare and beautiful journey to 3 of the most important, holy
and revered pilgrimage sites in Asia. From heady and colourful
Kathmandu, drive through beautiful Nepalese countryside to
Pokhara for a scenic flight to Jomson for a short
trek to Muktinath, the first sacred site on this spiritual
journey. Visit holy Muktinath Temple and take time for reflection
before returning to Kathmandu. Fly to the holy
city Lhasa for relaxed sightseeing including visits to impressive
Potala Palace, home
of the Dalai Lamas, revered Jokhang Temple bustling with pilgrims
and worshippers, solemn Drepung monastery and serene Sera monastery.
Drive across the high
Tibetan Plateau to reach Darchen and trek to Darboche to join
thousands of pilgrims celebrating the Saga Dawa festival (Spring
departure only) considered the holiest period in the year,
marking important Buddhist anniversaries. Journey on to legendary
Mount Kailash, to begin the trek around this sacred mountain
believed by Hindus to be the spiritual centre of the universe
and a place to achieve enlightenment. Encounter local pilgrims
who have travelled huge distances to prostate themselves before
Mount Kailash. Experience stunning views, impressive cliffs,
peaceful meadows, glistening streams, decorated mani walls
and high Himalayan sky burial sites. Travel
on to holy Lake Manasarovar. Trek the northern shore and visit
ancient monasteries, hermit caves and gompas in this beautiful
revered place before travelling back across the Friendship
Highway into the Kingdom of Nepal where this truly special
and spiritual journey begins and ends.
Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu).Luxury hotel in Kathmandu teahouse lodge on trek. Local hotels guesthouses and tented camp in Tibet. Includes use of down jacket and sleeping bag in Tibet.
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Group Size (minimum 3) |
3 - 7 |
8 - 16 |
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Luxury hotel in Kathmandu teahouse lodge on trek. Local hotels guesthouses and tented camp in Tibet |
£2595 |
£2395 |
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Flight From |
£600 |
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Single hotel supplement (Kathmandu and Pokhara) |
£270 |
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Single supplement teahouse on trek in Nepal |
£200 |
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Single supplement in Tibet |
£335 |
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| Everest from Tibet - Classic Tour |
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| Tue 15 Apr 2008 |
Thur 01 May 08 |
| Tue 20 May 08 |
Thur 05 Jun 08 |
| Tue 24 Jun 08 |
Thur 10 Jul 08 |
| Tue 05 Aug 08 |
Thur 21 Aug 08 |
| Tue 09 Sep 08 |
Thur 25 Sep 08 |
| Tue 23 Sep 08 |
Thur 09 Oct 08 |
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Grade: Moderate-Strenuous
Max Elevation: 5150m
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17 days – Visit
Everest Base Camp from Tibet. This adventure tour takes you
into the heart of Tibet before travelling on to explore the
Base Camp of the highest mountain in the world. Begin your
journey with visits to the ancient palaces, temples and World
Heritage sites of the Kathmandu Valley. Travel south
to Chitwan National Park for a short jungle safari by charter
elephant before returning to Kathmandu. Enjoy a dramatic and
scenic flight from Kathmandu
over Everest to Lhasa. Absorb the sights and sounds of Lhasa
including Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, Barkhor Bazaar and
Drepung and Sera Monasteries.
Drive through starkly beautiful Tibetan countryside past high
Himalayan lakes
and mountain passes. Visit ancient monasteries including Ronbuk,
the highest monastery in the world. Explore Everest Base Camp
and enjoy views of the north and east sides of the world’s
highest peak. Travel on to Nyalam and Zhagmu to enjoy magnificent
views of Mt Cho Oyu (8201m) and Mt Xishapagma (8212m), towering
peaks dwarfed by the height of Tibet. Cross the border for
a scenic
drive back to Kathmandu through the beautiful Nepalese countryside.
Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu).Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Local hotels guesthouses and lodges in Tibet. Includes use of down jacket and sleeping bag in Tibet.
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Group Size (minimum 3) |
3 - 7 |
8 - 16 |
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Luxury hotel in Kathmandu deluxe lodge on safari. Local hotels guesthouses and lodges in Tibet |
£2395 |
£2295 |
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Flight From |
£600 |
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Single hotel and lodge supplement (Kathmandu and Chitwan) |
£255 |
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Single supplement in Tibet |
£215 |
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| Mountain Biking – Lhasa to
Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu |
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| Wed 09 Apr 2008 |
Mon 21 Apr 08 |
| Wed 07 May 08 |
Mon 19 May 08 |
| Wed 25 Jun 08 |
Mon 07 Jul 08 |
| Wed 30 Jul 08 |
Mon 11 Aug 08 |
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Grade: Very Strenuous 
Max Elevation: 5045m
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24 days – An
epic cycling journey from the ancient Tibetan capital of
Lhasa across Tibet via the base of Mount Everest Base Camp
into the Kingdom of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy
some of the highlights of these two ancient Himalayan Kingdoms.
Experience close personal contact with the mysterious nomadic
people
of Tibet as you travel across the Tibetan plateau, before the
exhilarating two and a half day downhill taking you through
beautiful Nepalese countryside into Kathmandu Valley. This
fully supported mountain biking expedition allows time to explore
many of Tibet’s most fascinating cities and ancient monasteries
as well as a chance for a close encounter with the highest
mountain in the world, Everest. Support vehicles carry all
equipment and provide a rest station if needed and your guide
will ensure you don’t miss any highlights on this fantastic
adventure. This is non-technical mountain biking with 16 full
days cycling and 2 half days on rough, dirt and pot holed roads
with 100% vehicle support. We ride 90% off road, around 45-65
km
per day on flat, undulating or downhill terrain.
Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu).Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Local hotels guesthouses and tented camp in Tibet. Includes use of down jacket and sleeping bag in Tibet.
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Group Size (minimum 3) |
3 - 7 |
8 - 16 |
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Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Local hotels guesthouses and tented camp in Tibet |
£2995 |
£2595 |
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Flight From |
£600 |
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Single hotel supplement (Kathmandu) |
£230 |
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Single supplement in Tibet |
£405 |
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Download PDF reader here
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