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Mountains & Monastries - Beijing to Kathmandu
From $4380 AUD
Ends In: Kathmandu
Duration: 28 Days.
Departs: Selected Mon from Apr-Nov
Group Size: 4-¸.¤.
Transport: Plane, overnight train, private bus, local bus, taxi, subway, walking
Accommodation: Hotels (13 nts), basic guesthouses (7 nts), monasteries (3 nts), yak-hair tents (2 nts) overnight trains (2 nts)
Activity: Guided Tour
Ages: Open
Tour Code: ADVFSN
Operator Code: INTREP12
Nepal
- See the sights of ancient China
- Taste sizzling Sichuan cuisine in Chengdu
- Take in the views from Emei Mountain
- Travel through the stunning landscapes of mountainous Tibet
- Soak up the spiritual atmosphere of Lhasa
- Shop in bustling bazaars
- Experience the warm devotion of the Tibetan people
- Spend a night at Everest Base Camp
- Discover Nepali culture in Kathmandu
Days 1-3 Beijing
Discover the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the awe-inspiring Great Wall.
Days 4-5 Xi'an
Explore China's ancient imperial centre and don't miss the remarkable Terracotta Warriors.
Day 6 Chengdu
Visit the residents of a giant panda reserve. This region is home to spicy Sichuan cuisine, including the much-loved hot pot.
Days 7-10 Leshan/ Emei Shan
See the world's largest outdoor seated Buddha then enjoy the spectacular views from mythical Emei Shan.
Days 11-15 Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa, a place of beauty and mysticism. Learn a few words of Tibetan and enjoy a cooking class. Visit Potala Palace, precariously built on a hilltop overlooking the town. Stop by Jokhang Temple - Tibet's spiritual epicenter which is constantly awash with pilgrims. An afternoon debating session between the Sera Monastery monks is a must-see.
Day 16 Nam-tso Lake
Marvel at the stunning and serene Nam-tso Lake and the surrounding snow capped peaks.
Day 17 Samye
Spend the night in the atmospheric shadow of Tibet's oldest monastery.
Day 18 Gyantse
Listen to the monks' morning prayers before taking a spectacular drive across the Kamba Pass. Make the pilgrim circuit at Pelkor Chode Monastery. A visit to Kumbum Chorten is an unforgettable experience - its five storeys represent the five steps to enlightenment and the pilgrim route through the mandala is a visual feast of technicolour Buddhist images.
Days 19-20 Shigatse
Experience two of Tibet's most spriritually important towns and explore the Tashilhunpo Monastery. Browse curios and produce at the Shigatse Bazaar; from slabs of yak butter to prayer wheels and rosaries, with antiques and fur hats in the mix, it's shopping heaven.
Day 21 Sakya
With a magnificent monastery exhibiting medieval Mongolian architecture, Sakya is a wonderful place for local interaction. Meet the monks and discover some intriguing Tibetan artwork.
Days 22 Everest National Park
Discover the world's highest monastery, Rongphu. Get higher again, trekking up to Tibet's own Everest Base Camp - the view is out of this world.
Day 23 Tingri
Journey through high mountain passes to the tiny settlement of Tingri, once an important trading town and now know for it's amazing mountain views.
Day 24 Zhangmu
As the Tibetan Plateau abruptly ends, the harsh landscape gives way to lush green valleys.
Days 25-26 Dhulikhel
Across the Nepalese border, enjoy panoramic views of the Himalaya.
Days 27-28 Kathmandu
The journey ends in the narrow streets of Kathmandu, with its great food and memorable sights.
Meals
meals included: No meals included
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