QuickEscapes –Tibet (trip)

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QuickEscapes –Tibet

  • Beijing Airport, China
  • Active & Adventure
Tibet, Asia

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Period offered: March-November. The provider (view their profile) can provide you with specific departure dates, final prices, and other information.


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from $2,885* per person10 DaysMarch-November
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Destination Himalaya 12 people max
In the days of yore, a trip to Tibet was a forbidding, time-consuming undertaking of epic proportions, assuming of course one could even gain access to the so-called “Forbidden Kingdom.”  With the wonders and convenience of modern travel, however, everyone can now make a Tibetan pilgrimage.  Our QuickEscapes –Tibet itinerary will immerse you in the vivacious culture of the Tibetan heartland, as we explore many of Tibet’s major cultural and historical sites in an incredible 10-day journey.

In this amazing trip, we will experience an astonishing array of magical places, delving deep into the historical treasure trove that is Tibet.  Yet our QuickEscapes –Tibet itinerary is not at all rushed, and it will allow us the opportunity to truly savor the delights on offer in Tibet’s “Golden Triangle,” comprised of the three major urban centers of Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse.  In the celebrated capital city of Lhasa, the focal point of our Tibetan QuickEscapes, we will take our time as we wander the byways of the Barkhor bazaar and Jokhang temple, meditate with monks in the monasteries of Sera, Drepung, and Nechung, and revel in the splendid grandeur of the Potala Palace.

In Gyantse, we will see the elaborately adorned white jewel that is the Kumbum, while in Shigatse we will explore the expansive grounds of the monastery at Tashilhunpo.  Indeed, all of the sites on our journey are unforgettable, must-see destinations. For a truly transcendental travel experience, try our QuickEscapes - Tibet excursion as a stand-alone adventure, or combine it with one of our other unforgettable Asian travel itineraries.

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Tibet, Asia

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3 testimonials about the provider, Destination Himalaya:

  • Reviewer: Sandra M located in Palo Alto, CA USA
    “Sanjay Saxena’s willingness to work with us and make changes we asked for was above and beyond, as was his availability….This is the best travel agency I have ever worked with and I’ve worked with many!”
  • Reviewer: Bob & Marlene located in Ukiah, CA USA
    " Various Tour Companies have taken us to 17 countries and all 7 continents. None has been better than our tour of Rajasthan with Destination Himalaya."
  • Reviewer: Susan located in Foster City, CA USA

    Last year I signed up to travel to Tibet (Sept 26 - Oct 11, 2009) to Everest North Face Base Camp with Destination Himalaya . This was my first trip traveling with DH. I was well informed on the difficulty of the trip and how physically fit I needed to be, including a medical checkup, vaccinations and evaluation by their medical consultant. We were supplied with an extensive list of ‘to does’: including visa, medical, insurance information and a very complete packing list including all the prescription and non prescription medications and medical supplies to bring. I did not have several expensive items (sleeping pad, sleeping bag & hiking poles) and rather than have me purchase them for a one time use, they were loaned to me at no charge!

    Less than a week before departure, China closed the border of Tibet to foreigners. I thought the trip would be canceled. But no, Sanjay Saxena was able to change the itinerary to Nepal: Trekking to Everest: A Walk in the Khumbu Himal. They rearranged air flights & hotels & partnered with Peak Promotions in Katmandu, who did an outstanding job.

    Mingmar Sherpa, who has summitted Everest three times, was our head guide. I always felt I was being watched over by all our sherpas, especially on difficult sections of the trail. The first day was particularly difficult for a few of us and it was going to be difficult for us to safely make our intended destination, so Sanjay arranged for us to spend the night in a closer lodge.

    To top things off, our last day in Katmandu, we planned to take an early morning flight to view Everest. Since this was not included in our itinerary, we expected to pay for it, but Destination Himalaya paid for it!

    Another unexpected surprise were the Dispatches from the Field: daily updates (photos & text) of our trip to their website so our friends and family could follow our trip! See them at:http://www.peakpromotionnepal.com/cybercast/dh/

    I hope to travel with Destination Himalaya again this year - they have added Machu Picchu in Peru as a travel destination.

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 1:  Depart USA

Day 2:  Arriving in Beijing, the thriving metropolitan capital of China, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 3: We take off from Beijing and fly across China to Lhasa, by way of Chendgu.  We will be met at Gongkar Airport and will take the beautiful drive into the fabled city of Lhasa, truly a world unto itself, where we will rest, acclimatize, and be treated to a wonderful "Welcome" dinner.

Day 4: Today we will have the opportunity to visit and thoroughly explore the magnificent monasteries of Drepung and Nechung, situated at the foot of the hills just a few miles west of Lhasa.

Day 5: With our third day in Lhasa, we will have the opportunity to visit Sera Monastery, where we will witness monks engaging in their hotly contested daily debates on Buddhist scripture.  We will also spend a good portion of our day at the former residence of the Dalai Lamas, the majestic Potala Palace, with its innumerable chambers, chapels, and memorial chörtens.

Day 6: We will spend the first part or our day by taking an excursion through the Tibetan countryside to the monastery at Ganden, seat of the Gelukpa monastic order.  In the afternoon, we will have ample free time to revisit the Jokhang and mingle with the pilgrims, or perhaps do some shopping in the market stalls that line the Barkhor.

Day 7: We depart Lhasa in the morning, heading south to the shores of the mighty Tsangpo River before changing course to the east and making our way to the city of Gyantse. Once we have arrived and checked in to our hotel, we will set out to photograph the beautiful Kumbum stupa (the Temple of the Hundred Thousand Buddhas), one of the greatest buildings in the Tibetan Buddhist world, renowned both for its religious significance and dramatic architectural splendor.

Day 8: Departing Gyantse, we have a short but scenic two-hour drive to Shigatse, during which time we will pass through the fertile agricultural heart of Tibet.  The striking, walled fortress-like Tashilhunpo monastery in Shigatse has been an important religious institution since the 13th Century, and is the home of the Panchen Lamas.

Day 9: We head out across the wilds of Tibet as we make our way back to Gongkar, where we will catch our return flight to Beijing.

Day 10:  Depart Beijing to arrive in USA on the same day.

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