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7-Day Dregung Monastery – Reting Monastery – Namtso Lake Tour

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Duration: 7 days
Attraction: Jokhang Temple , Barkhor Street , Potala Palace , Ganden Monastery , Norbulingka , Reting Monastery , Sera Monastery , Drepung Monastery , Baksumtso Lake
Update: Jan. 18th, 2013

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Day 1:Arrive in Lhasa

We will drive to Lhasa along Yarlung Zangbo River and Lhasa River and enjoy the Tibetan style dwellings on our way. Then we will take a rest and adapt ourselves to the plateau environment after we arrived at our hotel.

Accommodation:3-star Standard HotelMeals:None
Day 2:Potala Palace – Jokhang Temple – Barkhor Street

We will make a visit to the highest ancient castle style architectural complex above the sea level – Potala Palace in the morning. It was the residence of the Tibetan Dalai Lamas, as well as the political, educational and religious center of Tibet.

In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to the Jokhang Temple which was widely accepted as the spiritual center of Tibet. The precious Statue of 12-year Sakyamuni (the founder of Buddhism) brought to Tibet by Princess of Chinese Tang Dynasty and the statues of some eminent Buddhists are enshrined in the monastery. Then we will take a ramble at Barkhor Street which around the Jokhang Temple. It is a free market and a famous circumambulation in Tibet.

Accommodation:3-star Standard HotelMeals:None
Day 3:Drepung Monastery – Sera Monastery – Norbu Lingka

In the morning, we will make a visit to the largest monastery of Gelug Sect – Drepung Monastery. It was the residence of Dalai Lamas before the construction of Potala Palace. In the afternoon, we will visit Sera Monastery which was noted for its Buddhism scripture debating. Then we will tour to the Summer Palace of Dalai Lamas – Norbu Lingka.

Accommodation:3-star Standard HotelMeals:None
Day 4:Lhasa – Ganden Monastery – Dregung Monastery – Dezhong

We will leave Lhasa for the most important monastery of Gelug Sect – Ganden Monastery in the morning. Then we will make a visit to Dregung Monastery. After that we will make our way to Dezhong Hot Spring – one of the most traditional and noted hot springs in Tibet. We could enjoy the hot spring and relax ourselves there.

Accommodation:Guesthouse in DezhongMeals:None
Day 5:Drzhong – Reting Monastery – Damgxung (300 km)

We will make a visit to Reting Monastery on our way to Damgxung.

Accommodation:Hotel in Damgxung Meals:None
Day 6:Damgxung – Namtso Lake – Lhasa (8 hours)

We will leave Damgxung for Namtso Lake in the morning. Namtso Lake is the highest salt water lake above the sea level. It is also a highly respected holy lake with amazing natural landscapes. We will take pictures at the place where the holy flame of the Asian Games is adopted on our way back to Lhasa. We will also enjoy the hot spring at Yangbajain.

Accommodation:3-star Standard Hotel Meals:None
Day 7:Leave Lhasa

We will transfer you to the airport or the railway station.

Accommodation:NoneMeals:None

Price Include

1. Transfers between airport/train station, hotels and Scenic Spots while the whole sightseeing by air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide.
2. Guide: English-speaking local tour guide, your kindly friend in Tibet
3. Entrance fees listed in the itinerary
4. Accommodation: 3 to 4 star hotel in Lhasa according to your request, guesthouse or tent in other areas as list according to the specific condition
5. Travel Permits: All Tibet traveling permits
6. Travel Insurance

Price Exclude

1. Transportation to and from Tibet
2. Meals: Lunches & Dinners
3. Single Room Supplement
4. Personal Expenses like beverages, mini bar, laundry, telephone cost, etc
5. Tips to driver and tour guide as your wish.

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Notes For Your Tibet Tours

Before you go
Permits: Passport, Tibet Entry Permit, Aliens’ Travel Permit, Military Allowance.
Health Care: Tourists should take care of your body before you enter into Tibet. People who caught a severe cold, respiratory system diseases, heart diseases, hypertension or asthma are not advised to tour to Tibet.
Personal Belongings: Portable and practical. Forbidden objects and dangerous goods are banned. Flashlight is rather needed since sometimes you have to set off early in the morning and back to your hotel till late at night. You should also bring some daily necessities with you since the accommodation conditions might be pretty poor. Multifunctional Cross-shaped Knife could be used to peel the fruits, open the drinks and canned food.
Enough Cash: There are only few banks in Lhasa and Shigatse such as Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Agricultural Bank of China due to the limited conditions. Thus tourists are suggested to take enough cash instead of credit card. You can exchange for cash in such banks but foreign currency exchanging service only offered by Bank of China and a few hotels. It’s not convenient to withdraw money in other area of Tibet and even only cash can be accepted.

While in travel
High Altitude Sickness: The high altitude sickness is a normal phenomenon on plateau, and you shouldn’t be too worried about it. Generally, these symptoms would disappear in one or two days after you adapt to the plateau environment. You should sleep enough and drink much water. During the adjustment period, you should not do some violent activities; appropriate clothes should be worn so as to prevent yourself from the cold.
Political Issues: Political issues are very sensitive in Tibet. It is not advisable to discuss the Tibet issue with the local Tibetans.
Not Do in Photography: You should also realize that not all the Tibetans would like to be photographed, especially the Tibetan women. You’d better ask for their permission before you take pictures.
Traditions and Customs: Tour guide will detail the folk customs and taboos of Tibetan nationality and the Hui nationally, which we couldn’t violate.

7-Day Dregung Monastery – Reting Monastery – Namtso Lake Tour

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