Photography'S Tibet (trip)

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Photography'S Tibet

  • Gonggar, Lhokha, Tibet, China
  • Active & Adventure
Tibet, Asia

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from $4,285* per person16 DaysAugust
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Destination Himalaya 12 people max
National Geographic Traveler's Tours of a Lifetime 2011
On the Roof of the World. Locked away for centuries, Tibet has always held a unique place in the human imagination, conjuring an unearthly realm beyond our reach. We begin our photography journey of Tibet in the lovely Yarlung Valley, through which flow the rushing waters of the great Tsangpo. While experiencing the scenic wonders of the Yarlung Valley, we will pay an enlightening visit to the Nyingmapa monastery at Samye. We will then be blessed with four wonderful days in the magical environs of Lhasa, the Tibetan capital, its skyline dominated by the majestic ramparts of the Potala Palace. While in Lhasa, we will visit Tibet’s holiest temple, the sacred Jokhang. We will wander the adjoining Barkhor, the maze of shops and stalls that encircles the Jokhang, and join with Tibetan pilgrims as they ritually circumambulate the Barkhor and Jokhang koras. In the cities of Shigatse and Gyantse, discover the monastery at Tashilhunpo (home of the Panchen Lamas) and the amazing chörten of the Kumbum.

One of the highlights of this trip is the Shoton Festival, a Tibetan Buddhist festival that includes multiple days of Buddhist Masked dancing and display of a giant thangka. A colorful bazaar springs to life as locals set up their booths and stalls outside the monastery courtyards. Hundreds of people, clad in their traditional best, come from every corner of the country to pay homage to the deities and participate in these annual gatherings.

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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

Days 1 & 2: USA to Chengdu. Crowne Plaza Hotel

Day 3: Fly from Chengdu to Gongkar Airport in Tibet. On arrival we are met by our Tibetan staff and we head off to Tsedang. Tsedang Hotel

Day 4: Exploring Yarlung Valley. Excursion to Samye Monastery. Tsedang Hotel

Day 5: Today we drive up the Tsangpo River before crossing it to reach Lhasa. Visit the Barkhor Bazaar. Kyi Chu Hotel

Days 6 & 7: We have two full days to explore and photograph this historic town. Visit the Potala Palace, Sera and Nechung MOnasteries and the Jokhang. Kyi Chu Hotel

Days 8 & 9: These two days are spent partaking in and photographing the festivities surrounding the Shoton Festival. Kyi Chu Hotel

Day 10: Take a day excursion to visit the holy Namsto Lake with its turquoise waters. This is also the summer grazing grounds for many a nomad. Kyi Chu Hotel

Days 11 & 12: Drive via the photogenic Yamdruk Lake to Gyantse. Photograph the Kumbum and the villages around Gyantse. Gyantse Hotel

Days 13 & 14: In Shigatse exploring and photographing the Tashilhunpo, home of the Panchen Lama. Shigatse Hotel

Day 15: Drive to Gongkar Airport and fly to Chengdu. Crowne Plaza Hotel

Day 16: Departing Chengdu in the morning, crossing the international dateline, we arrive USA later the same day.

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