Tibet Tours

Highlights:
In this tour, we will explore the major monasteries and sacred sites under the guidance of our guide though overland drives across spectacular mountain ranges. Pilgrims from all over the country frequent the city Lhasa, the political and religious center of Tibet. Together with them we visit Potala Palace the holy land and landmark of Tibet, and Jokhang the holiest monastery in Tibet. Then we will pass by the beautiful Yamdrok Lake and cross over the Karo La (5.010 m) and Simi La before we reach Gyantse and Shigatse, where we visit the famous monasteries Pelkor and Tashilunpo separately.

Itinerary:

D01 Arrive in Lhasa
Highlights: Sightseeing along the way from Gonggar Airport to Lhasa City.

Welcome to Tibet! The guide will meet you at Gonggar Airport, and transfer you to Lhasa city with about 1 hours’ driving (70km). Upon your arrival in Lhasa, you will find air is extremely pure and the sky is deeply blue. Transfer to the hotel. Better not do any activities at the first day, as the city is at an elevation of 12,000 feet, you may feel the effects of its high altitude. We strongly recommend that you plan on a minimum of two hours of bed rest upon arrival to help you acclimatize, and be sure to drink plenty of water during your time in Tibet. Afterwards, a lecturer will enlighten our group about Tibetan history and folk customs.

D02 Lhasa sightseeing

Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple

The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa’s cardinal landmark- Potala Palace, a structure of massive portions. This Eastern architectural triumph was the world’s tallest building before the creation of 20th-century skyscrapers. Afterwards, Some 2km to the east of the Potala is the most revered religious structure in Tibet, the 1,300-year-old Jokhang Temple, where we are likely to see Buddhist pilgrims making clockwise circuits on their hands and knees in reverence to one of Tibet’s most sacred sites. Then walk on the Barkhor street surrounding Jokhang, a big free market with its prolific stalls for selling local specialties.

D03 Lhasa sightseeing

Highlights: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery

In the morning visit Drepung monastery the sacred land of Gelug Sect., which was established in 1416 and the second, third and fourth Dalai Lama once resided in. In the afternoon visit Sera monastery, which was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. As rose are planted everywhere in the monastery, it is also called “the court of wild rose”. Today still 200 lamas live in there. After that have a visit to Dickey (Deji) Orphanage of Lhasa.

D04 Lhasa/Gyantse/Shigatse (360 km)

Highlights: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Pelkor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa

In the morning drive to Gyantse along the Kyichu River. On the Kamba La (4.796 m) have a fantastic view of the holy lake Yamdrok Yumtso (4441 m), one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and the largest habitat of waterfowls in south Tibet. It is worth visiting since it is called turquoise lake because of its beautiful view. Afterwards pass by the 5.010 m high Karo La and the Simi La to Gyantse (approx. 3.950 m). In the afternoon visit Pelkor Monastery as well as the splendid Kumbum Stupa (100-Thousand-Buddha Pagoda) nearby, both of them built in the15th century and situated in the northwestern edge of Gyantse. In the afternoon drive about 90 kilometers to Shigatse (3880m), the second largest city with 40,000 inhabitants in Tibet and the traditional capital of the Tsang.

D05 Shigatse/Lhasa

Highlights: Tashilumpo Monastery

In the morning visit Tashilunpo monastery of Gelug Sect, the seat of the Panchen Lama built in 1447 and one of the six grand monasteries in Tibet. The monastery houses a giant statue of the Maitreya Buddha, the biggest gilded statue of Maitreya (Buddha of the future) in China, and a tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama containing masses of jewels and gold. Today 600 monks live in the monastery. In the afternoon drive back to Lhasa (approx. 290 km).Highlights: Sightseeing on the way

D06 Leave

Pack your luggage and get ready for leaving. The guide will transfer you to the airport, and help you board the plane. Say goodbye to Tibet and fly out, Tibet welcome you back forever!

4 days trekking from Ganden to Samye Monastery
Itinerary: (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)

Day 01 Arrival in [Lhasa D]
Meet your local guide arrived at the airport and drive along the Tsangpo Gonggar Yurlong River, the Lhasa city and rest for acclimatization.

Day 02 visit to Lhasa: The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple [B / L / D]
Visit Potala Palace today is the symbol of the Tibetan people’s wisdom and power. Besides the many works of art that stores, you can also make a bird’s eye view of the whole Lhasa city and the mountains far hilly routes.

Today you can visit the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism – Jokhang Temple. You can find many religious Pilgram. Around the temple the famous Barkhor Bazzar is animated, when you go shopping and find some interesting local products.

Visit Lhasa Day 03: Norbulingka Park and the Sera Monastery. B [/ L / D]
Visit Norbulingka Park, this morning, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama.
In the afternoon visit Sera Monastery, about 5 km north of the center of Lhasa. You can see the interesting “Buddhist Scriptures Debate” between lamas (monks).

04th Days Lhasa – Ganden Monastery, Trekking village Gyama (1hrs) Accommodation [: Tent B + L + D]
In the morning you drive about 70km to the Ganden monastery, one of the six major monasteries in Tibet. Here you will find murals and sculptures extremely delicate. After the preparations for the hike, as the appointing yaks, shop equipments.etc. Trekking starts.
It takes about 1 hour to get Gyama village.

Day 05 Trek Village Gyama – YamaDo (5h) Accommodation: Tent [B + L + D]

Yama Day Thu 06 – Valley Tsotup Chu (4-5h) accommodative: [Tent B + L + D]
Spread the Shug-La Pass (5250m) and descend into the valley gradually Tsotup Chu.

Chu Tsotup Day 07 – Chitu it (5h) accommodative [Tent B + L + D]

Day 08 Chitu it – Samye (3hrs) Accommodation: Tent [B + L + D]

Day 09 Samye – [Tsedang B + L + D]
Visit the monastery and Yumbulakhang Trundruk.

Day 10 [Tibet output B]
Say goodbye to your guide and the aircraft continue to be your next destination.

Drigung Monastery is located 150 km east of Lhasa. There are two ways to get there. First, you can a bus Drigung bus station east of Lhasa, then rent a car to go to the hill and the monastery. The net cost CNY25.00 fare per person and the car is loaded CNY150.00 net. Few people choose this method, not only for his effort, but also how long it takes. Second, it is possible to rent a car or a jeep tour of the day. The price is a network CNY1000.00 CNY1200.00 net, we recommend you find someone to share the car and the costs. This way you can return to the day. Note, however, that you leave at about 2:00 or 3 o’clock to see the performance of the sky burials before 08:00 clock. Note also that the way is hard for the journey time of six hours in the afternoon, you can swim in hot springs before returning to Lhasa.

He says there are three phases of the funeral skies in the world – in India, Samye Monastery, the other in Drigung monastery. Among them Drigung stage Monastery is the largest and highest.

According to legend, the soul of a person who has suffered Abhisek (consecration by pouring water over his head) by a living Buddha, leave the body after death and to heaven instead of hell. So many people brought the bodies of their dead relatives for burial here in the sky, despite the long distance. Given the performance, the permission of members before taking a picture, and follow the local practice. View the question in silence and with respect. The ticket price is net monastery Drigung CNY15.00 per person.

Namtso heavenly Tibet
Drigung monastery is the Monastery of the Kagyu Drigung mother. It was founded in 1179 by Kyobpa Rinpoche. The monastery buildings were destroyed almost the wars in the past, they were produced later. Today there are over 300 monks in the monastery. Nestled between towering cliffs in the mountains, the monastery is strangely beautiful from a distance.

Drigung After visiting the monastery of Southwest Drive for about 7 miles Dezhong, where you have the chance, try some authentic dishes from Tibet with local families. There are also many restaurants Sichuan Mozhugongka County. Hidden in the mountains a temple, the temple is known as a famous Dezhong retirement is self-cultivation for the nuns.

Dezhong Hot Springs is an area of open-air bath for lamas and nuns. A long-standing reputation for its abundant water and warm temperatures. He also said that the water here can heal all kinds of diseases. But the facilities are very simple. If you remember to take a bath, bring your bathing suit and not remain in the water, about 15 minutes due to the altitude.

Then back to Lhasa.

Tour highlights:
Beijing: the Great Wall, Forbidden City
Xian : Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum
Lhasa : Potala Palace
Chengdu : Giant Panda Breeding Center
Shanghai : the Bund and Yu Garden

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrival in Beijing (no meal)
Arrive at Beijing . Our guide will meet you at the airport & transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the Day.

Day 2 Beijing (B, L)
Full Day trip to the Tian”anmen Square , the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven .
- The Tian’anmen Square : The largest city square in the world.
- The Forbidden City : The largest imperial palace in China for 24 emperors” reign during the Ming and Qing dynasties with a history of around 600 years.
- The Temple of Heaven : a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design where the ancient emperors used to pray for the God”s bless of the whole nation.

Day 3 Beijing (B, L, D)
Full Day trip to the Great Wall, Ming Tomb. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
- The Great Wall : One of the great wonders in the world and the symbol of China .
- The Ding Tomb : an underground palace for a Ming-dynasty emperors’ afterlife.

Day 4 Beijing/Xian by flight (B, L)
Visit Hutongs by rickshaw. Take an afternoon flight to xi’an . Arrive at Xian. Be met & transferred to your hotel. Free time at leisure
- Hutongs : the unique street design in Beijing C some crisscrossing old narrow paths with courtyard houses built on each side. It can be regarded as a window into Beijing folk life.

Day 5 Xian (B, L)
Visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, the Bell Tower and the Wild Goose Pagoda.
- The Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum : one of the most important archaeological finds in the 20 th century; an army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin”s tomb since 2200 year ago.
- The Bell Tower : first built in 1384, the largest and best preserved of its kind.
- The Wild Goose Pagoda : the city emblem, which was first built in Tang Dynasty for the storage of Buddhist scriptures taken from India by Monk Xuanzang.

Day 6 Xian/Lhasa (B)
Take a morning flight to Lhasa . Be met and transfer to hotel. Free time for acclimatization.

Day 7 Lhasa (B, L)
Full Day tour to Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple and Barkhore Street .
- The Potala Palace : Rising 170 meters high on Red Hill, it is the greatest monumental structure in Tibet .
- The Jokhang Temple : the spiritual center of Tibet .
- The Barkhor Street : the oldest street in Lhasa as well as the center of old Lhasa .

Day 8 Lhasa (B, L)
Full Day trip to Trupeng Monastery, Norbulingka and The Tibetan Dance & Song Show.
- The Tsepung Monastery : It is one of the biggest monasteries in Tibet .
- The Norbulingka Park : meaning ” Treasure Park “, first constructed as a summer palace for the Dalai Lama, and later served as the whole governmental administration.
- The Tibetan Family : Common Tibetan people welcome you to their homes, greet you in their traditional way and entertain you with their typical food.

Day 9 Lhasa/Chengdu (B, L)
Take a morning flight to Chengdu , be met and transfer to visit Giant Panda Breeding Center. Stay at Chengdu overnight
- Giant Panda Breeding Center : First opened in 1987, a semi-wild area where those lovely China “s ambassadors can be allowed to freely roam.

Day 10 Chengdu/Shanghai (B, L)
Drive to visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Qingcheng Mount (cable car included). Take an evening flight to Shanghai .
- Dujiangyan Irrigation System : 2200+ year old water conservation project, still in use for irrigation and flood-controlling.
- Qingcheng Mount : a famous Taoist holy mountain, together with Dujiangyan Irrigation System were listed as Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

Day 11 Shanghai (B, L)
Visit Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple , the Bund and Najing Road for shopping.
- Yu Garden : It used to be a private garden with 400 years” history, it features traditional architectural style of Yangtze Delta.
- Jade Buddha Temple : Most popular Buddhist temple in Shanghai boasting 2 precious jade Buddha sculptures from Burma .
- The Bund : Shanghai “s famous waterfront to see new-erect modern skyscrapers and aged buildings of the colonial period.
- Nanjing Road : the busiest shopping street in Shanghai .

Day 12 Shanghai (B, L)
Tour to nearby town C Zhujiajiao, and transfer back to Shanghai , free afternoon.
- Zhujiajiao Town : an ancient water town featured with traditional lifestyle of Yangtze Delta.

Day 13 Shanghai departure (B)
Transfer to Shanghai Pudong airport for your flight to your next destination. 

Service Ends.

The tour cost on a twin share basis starts from USD2120 /pp (minimum 2 pax) Single supplement: USD440.

Featured 4 star hotels:
Beijing: Best Western Premier Hotel
Xian: Grand New World Hotel
Lhasa: Dhood Gu Hotel or Ke Chu Hotel – a featured Tibetan style
Chengdu: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel
Shanghai: Anting Villa Hotel

Day01 Fly to Lhasa
Meals service: L
Accommodation: 3* Kunlun hotel or Lhasahe hotel

Taking morning flight into Tibet, upon your arrival, local guide will meet you and transfer you to Lhasa. On the way, you can enjoy the heart – beating highland view along the Yalu Zangbu river (the longest river in Tibet, the lower reach in India is called Brham Putra river); in the afternoon, you are free.

Day02 Lhasa sightseeing
Meals service: B/L
Accommodation: 3* Kunlun hotel or Lhasahe hotel

In the morning, visit the grand – looking Potala Palace, which was built in the 7th century for the King. In the afternoon, visit Jokhang temple and stroll in the famous local bazaar – Parkhor street.

Day03 Lhasa sightseeing
Meals service: B/L
Accommodation: 3* Kunlun hotel or Lhasahe hotel

Visit Tsepung monastery which is the biggest monastery in Tibet. Then visit Sera monastery and Tibet Museum which can give you deep impression of Tibet arts and civilization.

Day04 Lhasa to Gyangtse to Shigatse
Meals service: B/L
Accommodation: 3* Kuanye hotel or Shigatse hotel

Driving past the Gangbala pass(4800m), view the Yangdrok lake, then down by the old road to Gyangtse, visit the Karuola glacier, the Perkhor monastery in Gyangtse town. In the late afternoon, arrive at Shigatse.

Day05 Shigatse to Lhatse
Meals service: B/L
Accommodation: Shanghai hotel

In the morning, visit Tashilunpo monastery, which is the biggest monastery in rear Tibet, and the permanent residence for Panchan Lhama. Inside are some stupas for the passed Panchan lhamas, and a 30 – metre high copper cast Future Buddha; then drivie along the Tibet – Nepal friendship highway westwards to Lhatse town. Before arriving, visit and touch the history of Tibet in 13th and early 14th century – the once capital of Tibet: Sakya monastery (the home monastery of Sakya – pa sect).

Day06 Lhatse to Tingri to Mt. Everest (EBC)
Meals service: B/L
Accommodation: local basic guesthouse

Leaving Lhatse early and pass the town – Tingri and the Lulu checkpoint to get to Mt. Everest. Between the diversion point (4km to the west of Luluchech point)of the highway and the Basecamp is a high pass (5125m, named zhegula pass), at this point, you can see 4 famous mountains of the world – Mt. Everest (8848.13m), Mt. Makaru (8463m), Mt. Luotze (8516m) and Mt. Qowowuyag (8201).

Day07 EBC (Base camp of Mt. Everest) to Zhangmu town
Meals service: B/L
Accommodation: Gangjian hotel

After enjoining the magnificent view of Mt. Everest in the morning, leaving for Nyelam. If weather is good, 15km to the basecamp, drive through a river to take a short cut of the road and see different view around Mt. Everest. View on this road is exciting. 40km before arriving Nyelam, at the high point on Pass – Lalongla (5065m) is a marverlous site for watching Mt. Xixababgma (8027m) to the northwest, and Peak – Labgyekhang (7374m), beside it are another two with respective height of 7072m to its west, and 7094m to its east.

Day08 Zhangmu border then Exit China
Meals service: B
Accommodation: N/A

In the morning , help you check out and send you to the friendship bridge.

End of this 8 days overland tour Lhasa to Kathamndu
Noting:

(1): the given tour cost (above) is only for refernce, but the final tour cost won’t be too much difference
(2): the given tour cost (above) is based on two persons in a group; if the number of the group is over 2, for example, 3 or 4, the final tour cost will be different.
(3): the given tour cost is based on normal tour season, not valid for holidays; If your tour spans China National Day (from Oct. 1st to Oct. 7th), Tibet Shoton Festival and Tibet Nakchu Horse Race Festival (from Aug. 10th to Aug. 16th), the tour charge will be higher than the given price (above)

Price includes:

1. 3* hotel and guesthouse accommodation services as listed in the itinerary
2. Meals service stated in the tour (All breakfast will be served in hotel; all lunches are to be served outside hotel in tourist restaurants)
3. Traffic service specified in the tour
4. English speaking guide service in the tour
5. Scenic visit charges listed in the itinerary
6. Land surface insurance
7. Travel permit

Price excludes:

1. All air tickets and air taxes
2. Air travel insurance
3. All personal expenses beyond the tour
4. Expenses and charges caused by natural reasons and elements beyond the control of us (such as flight delay, flight cancellation, street protesting, war, mudslides, low water level affecting ship access, porter service charge if there is, hotel charges beyond the tour above, lose because of air delay or air cancellation)
5. Tips to your guide and driver through the tour

Although Tibet is covered by ice and snow in winter,it is still a good season to visit. The average temperature of Tibet in winter is about 12 degrees Celsius and can be even higher in the daytime because of intensive sunlight.

During winter, roads might be blocked by heavy snow in east Tibet and Ngari and the road to travel to Lhasa, Tsedang, Gyanstse, Shigatse Mt.Everest Base Camp or to Nepal by overland are not affected very much. Acutally from late of Dec. to early Jan is the good time to see the Mt.Everest, with clean sky, bright sunshine, you will have great chances to see the true face of Mt.Everest, also the peculiar phenomenon of Mt.Everest Flag Cloud.

Compared with in summer, it is wiser to travel in Tibet in winter to some extent. Advantageous aspects stand to reasons on sufficient time, less tourists and adequate choices of accommodation. The train into and out of Lhasa is much easier to get than in summer, and there is discount for the flight. The cost of the vehicle, tour guide and accommodation are much lower. Undoubtedly, more economical tour expense is the largest superiority.

Barkhor Street is the oldest street in Lhasa located in the old area of Lhasa City, around the Jokhang Temple. This is the central place in Tibet for culture, religion, arts and the economy. It’s said that in 647A.D., the first Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo built the Jokhang Temple. Due to its magnificence, it quickly attracted thousands of Buddhist pilgrims. As a result, a trodden path appeared. That is the origin of Barkhor Street. The street was paved by hand-polished stone boards. For tourists, Barkhor Street is a wonderful place showing the original outlook of Lhasa. Tibetans also come to the area often to pray and have been coming to this area for centuries.
Many pilgrims enter the area walking by body-lengths along the street clockwise. The way they express their piety could make you understand the holiness of religion. In the street, there is a bazaar like atmosphere with several stalls set up selling all sorts of artifacts, food and clothes. Traders come here from all over the region to sell their things and try to make a decent living. This is the best bazaar in the country and one can find anything Tibetan that one desires.

What is Acute Mountain Sickness?
Acute Mountain Sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers, skiers or travelers who climb too fast. It usually occurs when people rapidly reach a high altitude (typically above 8,000 feet or 2,400 meters). Due to the decreasing availability of oxygen, it is very common to occur at high altitudes. Since most places in Tibet are higher than 3000 meters, most people will experience one or more AMS symptoms upon their arrival in Tibet, including headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite and disturbed sleep. But the symptoms will usually gradually decrease in severity through acclimatization. Mild AMS usually will not interfere with mild activity.
Who can’t go?
(A) If you have problems like anemia or hypertension, or suffer from severe heart problems and other illness of lungs, liver or kidney, you should not go to Tibet.
(B) If you have respiratory problems, we advise you to postpone your trip till you are fully recovered.
How to get used to the environment of plateau?
Not everyone is physically suitable for staying at some place with average 4, 000 meters elevation for several days or even longer, although Tibetan are very hospitable. So it is necessary to have a physical examination before you enter Tibet. Or you can pick up some place with lower elevation to travel. That will be safe and responsible. The following ways may help to prevent or lessen the effects of AMS:
(A) Avoid catching cold before you entering Tibet. If you travel the plateau for your first time, you get ready to experience first. The more you are nervous, the more you tend to emerge the plateau reaction.
(B) Don’t do strenuous exercises and only take slight activities immediately after your arrival. Don’t climb too fast and don’t take too much luggage.
(C) Drink extra fluids and eat more vegetable and fruit when entering Tibet. Since the mountain air is dry and cold, it is necessary to drink enough water to prevent dehydration.
(D) Avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of dehydration. Don’t smoke and don’t take other depressants such as tranquilizers and sleeping pills, because these medicines will depress the respiratory drive and limit oxygen intake.

Tour Code: TTCW-013
Tour Duration: 6 days
Tour Catalog: Private Tour
Routes: Lhasa and Around
Primary Resorts: Potala Palace,Johkang Temple, Sera Monastery,Drepung Monastery, Ganden Monastery, Horse Riding at countryside out of Lhasa

Itinerary
Day01 Arrive in Lhasa by flight or by train
Lhasa airport/Train station picking up, have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude in the afternoon.
Overnight at Lhasa.

Day02:Visiting the famous Potala palace, Jokhang temple and Barkhor street
In the morning section, you are going to visit the famous Patala palace, which is the land mark of lhasa and is recently considered one of the seven wonders of the world. Afternoon section, visiting Jokhang temple, built mainly for the “Jowoe” bring along with princess Wencheng from Xi’an during Tang dyansty and is grouped into world cultural heritage list by the UNESCO. Then exploring the famous old barkhor street, enjoing shoping traditional tibetan things around the street.

(Potala Palace in winter time)

Day03: Sera monastery and Drepung monastery
Drepung monastery is situated at the foothill of a mountain and was founded by Jamyang Choeje in 1416. the monastery is divided into two different colleges that is Drepung loselling and Drepung Gomang college. The Ganden podrang is famous among them as it is the government centre during fifth dalai lama and later moved to the famous potala palace during fifth Dalai lama. By the time you can also the Nechung monastery located 1km southeast of Drepung and is the abode of the protector deity Pehar and the seat of the state Oracle of Tibet. the two main protector inside the monastery is that of Nechung choegyal and Palden lhamo.
In the afternoon exploring the Sera monastery which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa’s disciple Jamchen Choeje. The whole monastery is divided into two colleges and there are Sera ‘jhe’ and Sera’may’ respectively. Among them”Tsokhang chenmo” where the monks from all the colleges assemble and pray together there.you can also see monks debaiting there in the courtyard at around 6-7:30 in the afternoon section.Note: if you don’t feel tired, you can try for the khora(circumambling around) Drepung and sera monastery.Your tour guide and driver will drop you back to your hotel.

Day04-D05: Horse-riding for 2 days,Ganden Monastey Visiting (The horse-riding tour is of intact natural style and is initially operated by Tibettravel.org ONLY.)
Then drive 30km to a place called Xin Zang Bu (New Tibet Tribe) where you could enjoy your horseriding for 1 days. We do believe that Xin Zang Bu (New Tibet Tribe) is a fantastic spot for horseriding with fresh air.
Accommodate in a local resident’s house
Please NOTE: Sometimes, power-cut could take place in a local resident’s house due to the intact natural property of this area. Please do remember to take enough clothes to keep warm and something to eat to make up your appetite.
(Horse riding in summer time, sorry,we have not horse riding picture for winter time)
(You will live in Tibetan Family for a night to enjoy their hospitality and unique Tibetan food) Ganden monastery is about fifty kilometers east of lhasa and is first and primary monastery of Gelug sect in Tibet.Ganden monastery is situated on the Wangpori muontain with an elevation of 3800m above sea level. The monastery is initiated by Tsongkapa himself(founder of yellow hat sect in Tibet) and is also the first Ganden Tripa(Abbot) of the Ganden monastery. It is very interesting to go for Lingkor(circuit) around the monastery and you can also see the crack of rock which was magically done by Tsongkapa himself. Ask your tour guide for more information about this.
Rest a night at Lhasa.

Visiting Ganden monastery and enjoying the beautiful scenery around it(50km)with smooth plan tar road

Day06:Back to Lhasa airport and fly awayfrom Tibet.
Your tour guide and driver will help to drop you at the Lhasa airport and you are going to leave Unforgetable Tibet .

What’s included
1) Accommodation in qualified hotels in Lhasa based on your request; Local resident’s house during Horse Riding
2) All Breakfast, in Lhasa mixed style breakfast(Tibetan, Chinese, Western styles), simple family style breakfast in countryside
3) Transportation:
    Inside Lhasa(Mini Van, car or Taxi according to group size)
    Trip out of Lhasa(Mini Van, car or Taxi according to group size)
4) An experienced Local Tibetan English speaking tour guide
5) All necessary travel permits
6) Hot water bottle provided to keep warm for tourists who travel to remote places
7) Entrance for tour guide and car parking to Mt.Everest
8)Travel Insurance, only for accident
9) 1 Tibetan style dinner served at a famous local Tibetan family restaurant.
10) Horse rental, porter

What’s excluded
1) All air tickets or train tickets
2) All entrance fees of sightseeing place listed in itinerary
3) Private expense like shopping
4) Tips for the tour guide and driver.
6) Banking commission of the payment, the price quotation does not include banking commission.

Airport/train station pick up or drop off will be surcharged as price listed below
Prive Airport pick up/drop off:  45USD/time
Train station pick up/drop off:  18USD/time

The registration for the 4th Tibet International Halfway Marathon Campaign, which is scheduled to be held in Lhasa on August 22, is already in full swing and will end on August 1st.

The athletes can download the registration table via http://www.running8.com/, or ask for the table from the organizing committee of the campaign, before August 1st.

There is no limitation on the number of athletes. Runners for the half marathon should be above 18 year-old and those over 15 are qualified to take part in the 10-km and 5-km race.

The athletes are required to hold the health certificate and have the training experience of long-distance running for their safeties.

Besides, both individual and group foreign runners are required to transact the Tibet Travelling Permission from the organizing committee of 2009 Tibet International Half Marathon Campaign.

The race, with a total length of 21.0975 km, will begin at 9:30 a.m. of August 22 on the square in front of the Potala Palace, passing some scenic spots like the Barkor Street, Sera Monastery and the Norbu Lingka, the residence of the Dalai Lama, and end at the Tibet Racecourse.

This year the tournament also features categories including men’s and women’s 5-km and a 10-km mini marathon.

This is the fourth time for this event, which was firstly launched in 1994 in Lhasa, located over 3,100 meters above the sea level, while over 4,000 runners are expected to take part in the race.

The entry for the race is now open to marathon lovers from home and abroad and the organizers are welcoming gallant runners to get “high” in Tibet.