A Buddhist Legacy (trip)

A Buddhist Legacy

  • Chengdu Airport, China
  • Culture & Nature
Asia China Tibet, Tibet, Asia

from $2,795* per person11 DaysJune, August
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 4
Operator: Myths and Mountains 6 people max
A boat across the Yarlung Tsampo River, Tibet’s first monasteries, snow-covered Himalayas, monks debating religious fine points, walking with pilgrims, sunrise prayers at Lhasa’s Jokhang … a never-to-be-forgotten journey to a unique destination! Samye, Shigaste and Lhasa are on your route. Wander through enchanting towns, taste momos, enjoy the art of Gyantse’s Kumbum, and in May you can even marvel at the acrobatics of Tibetan horsemen during the Gyantse Horse Race and enjoy the Saga Dawa celebration.

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Asia China Tibet, Tibet, Asia

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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.
  • May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.

Itinerary

Day 1     Arrive Chengdu
Day 2     Tour Wenshu Yuan, Panda Breeding Center and Sichuan Opera School B
Day 3     Fly to Lhasa; drive to Tsetang B, L, D
Day 4     Explore Yarlung Tsangpo Valley; cross the river to Samye and Yongbulakang B, L, D
Day 5     Tour Mindroling Monastery; continue to Gyantse; Views of Yandruk Tso B, L, D
Day 6     Visit Kumbum and monastery as well as Peljor Chode Monastery B, L, D
Day 7     Drive to Shigatse and participate in the kora B, L, D
Day 8     Drive back to Lhasa; walk in the Barkhor B, L, D
Day 9     Explore the Jokhang, Potala and the Lhukang. B,L,D
Day 10     Visit Norbulinka, Museum of Tibetan Culture and Sera B, L, D
Day 11     Fly back to Chengdu B

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