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Tibet Fly/Ride15 Days Soft adventure Tibet Tour
Tibet Fly/Ride tour is an alternate to overland Tibet Travel as compared to "High Road to Lhasa tour. You will fly in both directions to and from Lhasa, and all other travel in Tibet will be by motorcoach.
Sheesh Mahal, Jaipur

Day 1 USA/DELHI:
Welcome aboard your flight to Delhi, first stop on your Tibet tour adventure..


Day 2 DELHI:
Arrival reception and transfer to Hotel Claridges/Park Hotel.

Day 3 DELHI:
After breakfast we'll begin our tour which will take us to the Presidential Palace, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutab Minar Tower, Jantar Mantar, the fashionable Connaught Circus. Red Fort, and Mahalaxmi Temple.


Day 4/5 DELHI/KATHMANDU:
Afternoon fly to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel Del, Annapurna/ Yak N Yeti Hotel, overlooking panoramic views. We have two days to tour Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Pashupatinath while we acclirnatize for our Lhasa trip.

Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet Day 6 KATHMANDU/LHASA:
Fly to Lhasa, most holy city of Buddhism and the former home of Dalai Lama. Your Tibet tour begins.

Day 7-8 LHASA:
During our Tibet vacation in Lhasa we'll visit Potala Palace, Jokhang, Sera, Drepung Monasteries, Barkur square and Ganden Monastery and observe the sky burial ceremony, where corpses are left outplanting rice paddies in NEPAL to be devoured by the birds.

Day 9 LHASA/GYANTSE:
Today we start our overland travel in Tibet to Gyantse and Shigatse. Travelling by jeep along the Friendship Highway we cross the spectacular Khamba La pass
from which we’ll get stunning views of the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa 24,000ft) looking across the waters of the Yamdrok-A birds eye view of Kathmandutso Lake. We then continue westwards over another high pass, the Karo La (5,045m), from which you can see a huge spectacular glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred metres of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colourful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of Gyantse. Our overnight accommodation is at the Gyantse Hotel.

Day 10 GYANTSE/SHIGATSE:
Drive to Shigatse crossing exhilarating passes over 16,000 ft. with stop enroute. Shigatse is the seat of Panchan Lama, second in command to Dalai Lama. Sightseeing Tashilumpo Monastery andMeet me at The Taj Mahal, at sunrise surrounding buildings, later today we'll drive to Gyantse, an old fortress city between Xigatse and Lhasa on an old route to Bhutan. We'll visit khumbun, an immense chorten containing a number of sacred antiques.


Day 11 SHIGATSE/TSETANG:
Today we have long drive to Tsetang, the third largest city in central Tibet.Southeast of Tsetang we can see the mountain Gangpo Ri (13,400ft.). It has a special significance for the Tibetans as it is the legendary birthplace of its people.

Day 12 YARLUNG VALLEY:
Today our adventure trip will take us to the Yarlung Jaipur, Amber Fortvalley, which is also known as the Valley of Tombs. Yarlung is considered the cradle of Tibetan civilization. and it was from Yarlung that the early Tibetan kings unified Tibet in the seventh century. We see the massive burial mounds of these kings in Chongye. Yumbulagang, another major attraction of the area,is perched on a crag like a medieval European castle and is considered the oldest building in Tibet. After a full day’s exploring in the Yarlung valley we return to Tsetang for the night.

Day 13 LHASA/KATHMANDU/DELHI:
Prayer Chorten, Tibet Early morning transfer to Lhasa airport for flight, Lhasa to Kathmandu and connect to Delhi. Drive to Agra, overnight at Hotel Taj View/Clarks.

Day 14 TAJ MAHAL:
This morning Stand awe-struck when you visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, certain to be an India tour highlight, as the colors on the white marble building give it a mythical aura. Completed in 1643, this exquisitely detailed monument is considered one of the finest architectural achievements. Our next stop is Agra Fort, built principally as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone Agra fort was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. Though the principal structure was built by Akbar, many more additionsBudhist monastary, Tibet were made by his grandsons. This massive fort is 2.5 kms long, the colossal walls are 20 feet high and the whole fort is encircled by a fetid moat. Amar Singh gate towards the south is the only entry point in the fort. The building and structures inside the fort gives an impression of a city within the city. The marble pearl mosque inside the fort is one of the most stunningly beautiful mosques in India. Evening return to Delhi, overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 DELHI/NYC:
Departure from Delhi for homeward bound.

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Departures Dates:
2010 Oct 4 18 25 Nov 8 15
2011 Apr 18 25 May 9 13 30 Jun 6 20 27 Jul 4 18 25 Aug 8 15 29 Sep5 19 26 Oct 3 17 31 Nov 7 14
2012 Apr 16 30 May 7 21 28 Jun 11 18 25 Jul 9 16 23 30 Aug 6 13 20 27 Sep 10 17 24 Oct 8 15 22 29 Nov 5 12
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Tour Cost:
From LAX. $5967.00**
Single supplement. $2663.00

Taxes and fees extra**
High season air surcharges
$550.00 Jun 1-Aug 31
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Round trip coach air fare from NY/ Chicago*, first class & local hotels with daily breakfast, transfers to and from airports to hotels, all local long distance transportation from Nepal to Lhasa, guide and helpers, baggage handling, all sightseeing tours as per itinerary by coach or chauffeured cars, admission fees to all parks, monuments and monasteries, local English speaking guide. Los Angeles*-Add-on applies


enjoy business classBusiness Class and First Class Upgrade supplement choices.
For added comfort on your flight to Delhi, we are happy to offer the following upgrade supplement to your tour cost.

Chicago and New York to Delhi and Mumbai to JFK or CHI:
Subject to availability
Business Class $2900.00-1S First Class $6400.00-1S
Business Class $3700.00-NS First Class $9800.00-NS


You can add Rathambore Jungle Safari 3 Days
A famous game park and tiger reserve in Rajasthan. From Delhi to Jaipur then by train to Sawai Madhupur, about 6 miles from the game park. Accommodations are at the Royal forest lodge, providing colonial style amenities and services in a cozy atmosphere. Game viewing aboard elephants and jeeps include Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Nilgai and Chetal to name a few. Operation Tiger Project was launched here to preserve the Tiger.

Land cost:
$ 1168.00 per person twin sharing
Single supplement: $ 634.00
Cost includes:
Full board with safari activities, surface transport between Jaipur and Sawai Madhupur and transfers with baggage handling, Guided by wild life specialist. (Oct-May)



You Can Add
KASHMIR Extension
Optional but recommended Kashmir tour combines novelty accommodations on houseboat, where the accomodations are basic and pristine lakes Gulmarg, Kashmir, Enjoy 2 plus mile high golfing or gondola ride with spectacular viewscombined make it a great adventure to experience. Your sightseeing tours will include journey to Himalayan resort of Pahalgam, cruise by Gondolas in Srinagar lakes and magnificent historical Mogul Gardens.
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Day 1 DELHI/SRINAGAR:
Mogul Gardens:
Airport meet and transfer to houseboat. After a traditional welcome tea and biscuits, this afternoon you will visitYour floating palace in Kashmir enchanted Mogul gardens of Nishat 'garden of bliss' situated on the banks of the Dal Lake, with the Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop, commands a magnificent view of the lake and the snow capped Pir Panjal mountain range which Inside houseboat living roomstands far away to the west of the valley was built by Mogul Emperor Jahangir, who was the father of the builder of Taj Mahal and Shalimar “ the garden of pleasure built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jehan, is a beautiful garden with sweeping vistas, lakes, and shallow terraces. The garden has four terraces, rising one above the other. A canal lined with polished marble and supplied with water from Harwan runs Gondola riding in Kashmirthrough the middle of the garden. The fourth terrace, by far the best, was once reserved for royal ladies. Dinner at your houseboat.

Day 2 PAHALGAM:
After breakfast, we'll depart for a full day tour of Pahalagam, an other premier mountain resort in Kashmir, with its pointed peaks and green pastures. En-route stops will include a visit to 11th. Century Temple and Palace of ancient capital of Kashmir at AWANTI PURA, MATAN a temple town with ponds of holly fish which are fed byvisitors and worshipers. These holy fish are not for consumption. As you approach Pahalgam, you are greeted by lush valleys and rolling meadows cascading streams offering panoramic views. Pahalgam is a base for variousHimalayan trekking routes for beginners and for experienced trekkers to Mogul Garden, Kashmirmany Trans-Himalayan expeditions. Within a close proximity by horseback ride or walking are the meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. Hajan, on the way to Chandanwari, is an idyllic spot for a picnic. This evening Return to your cozy houseboat.

Day 3 Srinagar lakes and City Tour:
Today you will board small boats which resemble Italian Gondolas
with canopies and spring seats to cruise through Dal and Nagin Lakes. Float through a network of canals to the holy shrine of Hazratbal and visit floating gardens and small villages along the route.

Day 4 SRINAGAR/DELHI:
Breakfast at your houseboat. Fly to Delhi/, arrival transfer tohotel. Time free for last minute shopping etc.

Tour cost:$796 Per person sharing
Single supplement $396.00
Departure and security Taxes extra Approx $39.55
Tour cost includes:
Airfares from Delhi, airport transfers, houseboat, daily breakfast and dinner, packed picnic lunches during sightseeing trips, all transportation, baggage handling, sightseeing tours as per itinerary by coach or chauffeured cars, local English speaking guide.

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