TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | Â TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Pickup | Hotel |
| 2 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Hotel |
| 3 | Lhasa | Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery | Hotel |
| 4 | Drigung | Drak Yerpa Hermitage | Guesthouse |
| 5 | Drigung | Drigung Thil Cham Dance Festival, Terdrom Nunnery & Hot Spring | Guesthouse |
| 6 | Reting | Reting Monastery | Guesthouse |
| 7 | Namtso | Damxung, Lake Namtso | Guesthouse |
| 8 | Lhasa | Yangpachen Hot Spring | Hotel |
| 9 | Samye | Samye Monastery, Chim Puk Hermitage | Guesthouse |
| 10 | Lhoka | Tsetang, Trundruk Monastery, Yumbulakang Palace | Hotel |
| 11 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Transfer | / |
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
| PRICE INCLUDES | PRICE EXCLUDES |
|---|---|
| Permits: All required permits to Tibet include a Tibet Entry Permit and Travel Permit(Chinese visa not included). | China Visa: You should apply for it in your country. (except for flying from Nepal). If any visa invitation is needed, please inform us. Visa Invitation is a free offer. |
| Accommodations: Well-selected 3/4-star hotels with breakfasts (or you can upgrade to better levels with extra charges). | Flights: No international or domestic flights included. |
| Transport: From 5-seat cars to 61-seat tour buses, different types based on group size, but all are new and comfortable. Gas fees and parking fees are all included. | Meals: No lunches or dinners included (your guide can make recommendations according to your needs). |
| Entrance Tickets: All included except for optional activities. | Tips: Tips to tour guide and driver. |
| Guide: A knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan guide will escort you for the trip. | Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities. |
| Travel Insurance: A free one from a Chinese insurance company, but you should buy one from your country for better insurance services. | Extra Expenses: Additional days’ cost caused due to unexpected situations such as natural disasters, political incidents, or any other force majeure. |
Drigung Thil is the central temple of Drikung Kagyu, located near River Xuerong in County Maizhokunggar, which is in the east of Lhasa. The temple was built by Barenqenbai in 1,179 AD.
Standing in the mountains and cliffs, Drigung Thil looks very spectacular. Deep in the mountain stream, Terdrom temple is a famous Buddhist site. There is abundant spring water with moderate heat which can cure diseases. The spring enjoys a high reputation in history and attracts many tourists.
The platform for sky-burial in this temple is the most famous one. There are two famous sky-burial sites in the world, one is in India, and the other one is here. The hill on the back of the temple is Tancheng. It is said that one’s soul could fly to heaven instead of hell if he was prayed for by Tulku. That’s why many people send their relatives who were dead for sky-burial here.
| WHY TRAVEL WEST CHINA | NOT OTHER AGENCIES |
|---|---|
| No Hidden Charge: Hotels and admission tickets are included. Cost of the hotels will be excluded if you’d like to book on your own. |
Admission tickets and/or hotels excluded which can be a $100-500 surcharge. |
| More Unique Tours: We arrange more unique tour activities to experience local life. |
Just common city tours with a higher price. |
| Competitive Price but Excellent Service: We offer excellent service but competitive prices as a local licensed travel agency registered with the Tibet Tourism Bureau and Ministry of Culture and Tourism. |
Some are not real agencies but middlemen. Their services, even travel permits to remote areas cannot be guaranteed. |
