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  12-day Survey Of Great Four Sects of Tibeatn Buddhism(Shanghai Departure)
Highlights
Samye(built in 8th century):the premier monastery of Red Sect or Nyingma in Tibtan.
Mt Cho Oyu(8150m), Everest(8848m) and Lhotse(8516m)
Sakya(built in 1073):the premier monastery of Grey Sect or Sakya in Tibetan
Ganden (built in1409):the premier monastery of Yellow Sect or Geluk in Tibetan.
Nam Co (4718m) & Mt Nyainqentanglha (7114m)
Tsurpu (built in 1185):the premier monastery of White Sect or Karma Kagyu in Tibetan.
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Day by day itinerary
Day1: Arrival in Lhasa, either by air or by train
Transfer to hotel(3-star and room-shared basis)
Day2:Lhasa Sightseeing
Potala, religio-political center of Old Tibet; Jokhang, final destination of all sects; and Norbulinkha, Dalai Lama¡¯s summer palace.
Day3:Lhasa - Xigatse
400km ride to Xigatze(3800m), the capital of Rear Tibet, via Yamzho Yun Tso, the sacred lake,Gyantse( 3900m), the typical Tibetan town. Visits to Pelkor Chode(built in 1418) & Shalu(built in 998). Check-in at Shenghu Hotel or alike.
Day4: Shigatse - Tingri
Visit to Tashilhumpo, Panchan Lama¡¯s seat. 260km ride to Tingri(4500m), where a nice view of Mt Cho Oyu(8150m), Everest(8848m) and Lhotse(8516m) is beheld. Guesthouse.
Day5: Tingri - Rongbuk
100km ride to Rongbuk(built in 1899, 4980m high). 9km yakcart ride by to Base Camp  (5200m). Guesthouse.
Day6: Rongbuk - Sakya
160km ride to Sakya, (built in 1073, 4200m high), the premier monastery of Grey Sect or Sakya in Tibetan. Guesthouse.
Day7: Sakya - Lhasa
450km ride to Lhasa( 3700m). Jinsheng Hotel or alike
Day8: Lhasa sightseeing
Visit to Drepung(built in 1416, the largest of all) & Sera(built in 1419), both subject to Gelik
Day9: Lhasa - Reting
60km ride to Ganden (built in1409,3800m high), the premier monastery of Yellow Sect or Geluk in Tibetan. Ride-on 65km to Reting (built in 1056) Guesthouse.
Day10: Reting - Trupu
65km ride to Nam Co (4718m), by which stands Mt Nyainqentanglha (7114m), the Holy Mountain of the whole northern tribes.
Afternoon ride-on 320km to Tsurpu (built in 1185,4300m high), the premier monastery of White Sect or Karma Kagyu in Tibetan.Guesthouse.
Day11:Trupu - Tsethang
2-hour ride to Songkha Ferry, 1.5-hour boating across Yarluzangbo and 0.5-hour ride to Samye(built in 8th century), the premier monastery of Red Sect or Nyingma in Tibtan.Afternoon ride to Tsetang Town(3551m) and check-in at Longma Hotel or Yulong Hotel or Post Hotel according to reservation.
Tsetang is the cradle of Tibetan civilization.12km ride to Yumbulagang(built in 2nd century B.C), 1st Tibetan King¡¯s Castle Via Trandruk Monastery(built in 7th century, subject to Geluk now), in which Pearl Thangkha is kept.
Day12: Lhasa- Airport or Railway
Drop-off & exit.
Departure dates and prices
(based on per person and shown in US Dollar)

Dec.2009-Nov.2010
Category
 PAX
Land Only Land+Air Land+Train Land+Air+Train Booking
2-5 Pax 1730 2453 2253 2400
6-9 Pax 1650 2573 2155 2423
10Pax&above 1570 2393 2075 2143
 Cost included
1. three meals a day, eat-out or eat-in according to the situation
2. 2-bed room basis at 3-star hotel or dormitry bed at guesthouse  
3. One English guide
4. Landcruiser(seat-shared)
5. Permits of Tibet Tourism Bureau and Public Security
6. Entries to attractions listed in the itinerary
7. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
8. Return air fare for Land+Air tour from Chengdu to Lhasa
  Return rail fare for Land+train tour from Chengdu to Lhasa
  One-way air ticket plus one way rail ticket for Land+Air+Train tour
 Cost excluded
A.Entrance and exit transport for Land Only tour
B. Visa Fees.
C. airport taxes & fuel recharges
D. Personal Expenses.
E. Single Room Supplement
 About Children:
1. Minor program changes sometimes are necessary, depending on road conditions, weather and availability of room.
2. Health consultation from your doctor before you come to highland (Over than 3000M).
3. As we travel in Tibet area where the economy is much more backward than other places, the food alternative is limited, so we suggest you take some solid food.
4. The quotation is based on double-occupancy, if there is no one to share the room with you, you should pay the single supplement.
5. Please book at least one week ahead of your departure so that we have enough time to get your permit. We also provide flight/train booking service. Participants may set out where you stay, such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kathmandu£¬etc.
 Notes
1.The cost base on 2pax size group.
2.Max pax: 3/1 vehicle, 7/2 vehicles, 11/3 vehicles, etc
3.Season:all year around & April to October is recommendable
4.Land Only means the tour fare excluding air fare or train fare;
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