This
epic journey through Sichuan, across the Tibetan Plateau to Lhasa and Kathmandu, has
attracted explorers and adventurers, pilgrims, traders, and even missionaries for hundreds
of years. The journey is a long one, and requires a certain dedication on the part of the
traveller, as well as a certain resilience to bumps! We have considerable experience of
this route and know exactly what is required in terms of transportation, accommodation,
and red tape, not to mention the fascinating sights along the way.
The first leg of this great
overland adventure takes us to Dartsedo, the historic border town and gateway to Tibet.
After relaxing in the nearby hot springs we head north to Kanze which currently boasts the
largest monastery in Kham and then continue to the sacred lake of Yilhun Lhatso and
finally the cultural centre of Derge where we can relax for a day on the banks of the
upper Yangtse.
In Chamdo we'll visit Kalden
Jampaling Monastery which dates from the 15th century, and forms the focal point of this
important market town at the confluence of two tributaries of the Mekong River.
At this point our route takes the northern road
to Lhasa, over the Tanlen Taweng Range to Riwoche and Tingchen, an important centre for
the old Bon religion. We drive across high passes and verdant pastures, where village
monasteries cling to the rock face, and where nomads pasture their flocks.
ITINERARY:
 Day
1: Arrive Hong Kong
Day 2: Hong Kong to Chengdu
Day 3: Chengdu
Day 4: Chengdu to Ya'an
Day 5: Ya'an to Dartsedo
Day 6: Dartsedo to Dawu
Day 7: Dawu to Kanze
Day 8: Kanze to Manigango
Day 9: Manigango to Dege via Yilhun Lhatso
Day 10: Dege
Day 11: Dege to Toba
Day 12: Toba to Chamdo
Day 13: Chamdo
Day 14: Chamdo to Riwoche
Day 15: Riwoche to Tengchen
Day 16: Tengchen
Day 17: Tengchen to Gyaruptang
Day 18: Gyaruptang to Nagchu
Day 19: Nagchu to Lhasa
Day 20-22: Lhasa
Day 23: Lhasa to Kathmandu
Day 24: Leave Kathmandu
Price in
USD/pax |
Above
10 pax |
6 to 9
pax |
4 to 5
pax |
Single
Supplement |
Land Cost |
3941 |
4434 |
5369 |
578 |
Land Cost in Mainland China includes: All
transfers, all domestic flights/local airport taxes, land transport, 3
meals daily, service of guide and driver, sightseeing & entrance fees, tourist class
hotels on twin share basis, tents in camping section, support horse/yaks and herders
during trekking, a welcome and a farewell banquet. In China Hong Kong includes: All
airport transfers, bed and breakfast, tourist class hotel on twin share basis. In Nepal:
Airport transfers, bed and breakfast, accommodations on twin share basis, sightseeing
& entrance fees, service of guide and driver, tour bus or jeep or van, porter service
at the Nepal/China border.
Landcost excludes: International
flights and related airport taxes, supplementary trips and services not mentioned,
personal expenses, visa costs, tips to tour guide and driver, supplement cost for those
who wants to accommodate on a single basis. |
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