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TIBET: Heart of Tibet Isolated by great natural barriers, Tibet has always evoked a certain magic and mystery, and tantalized the imagination of the western world. Known as the "Roof of the World," Tibet's high and desolate plateau is hauntingly beautiful - a timeless setting dominated by an intensely blue sky and vast open spaces of clear light and pure color. Here the old ways truly thrive, with a unique and highly developed culture that has religion at its very core. On this eye-opening journey you'll gain insights into the soul of Tibet as you explore the major religious monuments and "power places" of the country and meet the indomitable Tibetan people who maintain their spiritual identity in the face of overwhelming odds. A century ago, a visit to Lhasa took stamina, nerve, and a good deal of luck. Now it's considerably easier and the luck is all yours, with rewarding glimpses of a land and people unlike any other. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary: Heart of TibetDay 1 - Meet in Chengdu, China. Day 2 - Fly to Lhasa, Tibet; drive to Tsedang (11,152') in the Yarlung Valley, "the cradle of Tibetan civilization." Day 3 - Explore Tsedang's monasteries and the Chongye Valley, site of burial mounds of Tibetan kings. Day 4 - Visit Samye Monastery, the oldest monastery in Tibet. Day 5 - Long drive to Gyantse (13,500'), crossing the Kamba La Pass (15,724') and skirting beautiful Lake Yamdruk Yamtso (14,700') en route. Day 6 - Visit Kumbum Stupa, a unique octagonal structure built in 1414 and consisting of five stories representing the five steps to enlightenment. Drive to Shigatse (12,792'), visiting Shalu Monastery along the way. Day 7 - Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the most important religious centers of Central Tibet, where we may be summoned into the prayer hall by a blast from a conch shell, and see hundreds of monks chanting to the haunting music of drums and three-foot-long trumpets. Continue to Lhasa. Days 8-10 - Visit Lhasa's cultural monuments, including the Potala Palace, Jokhang, and the Barkor bazaar, a lively congregating place for Tibetan merchants. You'll also visit Ganden Monastery, where you'll make a short kora (sacred circuit) and enjoy stunning views of the Kyichu Valley. Day 11 - Fly to Chengdu and depart. Detailed Itinerary - TIBET: Heart of Tibet 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2006 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |