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ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD
DAY 5
A full day city tour includes Lhasa's cardinal landmark the Potala Palace, once the seat of the Tibetan Government and winter residence of successive Dalai Lamas. Thirteen storeys high and split into numerous apartments, palaces and chapels, it offers a revealing insight into the life and times of the political centre of Tibet. Your day continues with a visit to the golden roofed Jokhang Temple, the most revered religious monument in Lhasa and home to a vivid collection of some of Tibet's finest art treasures. Finally explore Barkhor, a bustling quadrangle of markets, shops and stalls that surround the Temple and watch as the highly colourful and ornate nomads from eastern Tibet go about their daily business.
DAY 9
Drive from Shigatse to New Tinggri visiting en route Sakya Monastery. In contrast to the monasteries in Lhasa, its architectural foundations are Medieval Mongolian. It was originally built as a cave in the mountainside before Kublai Khaan, son of Mongolia's founding father Chinggis Khaan, moved it across the river in the 13th Century and developed it into the magnificent monastery it remains today. Along the way also enjoy the stunning natural scenery of the Himalayas. In New Tingrri, transfer to the New Tingrri Hotel for two nights. Awake the next morning for an unforgettable day tour to Everest Base Camp. Located on the southern side of the highest mountain on earth, it is the starting point of the original ascent in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. The journey to and from the Base Camp is over rough terrain, but the stunning views over a huge sweep of Himalayan mountains more than compensate.
12 NIGHTS
DAY 6
An informative and relaxing day beginning with the Sera and Drepung Monasteries. The serene Sera, meaning `Wild Rose Garden', is designed around a main Assembly Hall with perfectly preserved ancient murals, golden scriptures and many ornate stupas to be found within its highly decorated walls. Considered one of the `Three Great Monasteries', Drepung was once the world's largest monastery housing almost 10,000 monks at its peak. Take a walk up the hill it dominates for a breathtaking panoramic view of Lhasa and the surrounding mountains. Finally, your tour ends at Norbulingka Park. Situated in the western suburbs of Lhasa, it was built in the 1740s during the reign of the seventh Dalai Lama and later enlarged to become his Summer Palace.
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NEED TO KNOW... DEPARTURES: Mondays: Ex UK: May 19; Jul 28; Aug 04; Sep 01, 15. MEAL PLAN: Breakfast and lunch are included on Day 5, Day 6 and Day 12. All meals are included on Day 4 and Day 7 to Day 11. Day 3 and Day 13 to Day 14 include breakfast only. ESCORTED: The Across The Roof Of The World tour is accompanied from Day 2 to Day 14 by experienced English speaking guides. The tour includes: Porterage of one suitcase per person Accommodation of a medium to first class standard with the exception as per `Accommodation' below Transfer by coach or minibus and any internal flights Sightseeing as indicated and all entrance fees MINIMUM NUMBERS: The Across The Roof of The World tour is subject to a minimum number of passengers. Please see page 117. TOUR SUITABILITY: Due to the high altitude of Tibet, this tour is not suitable to those with breathing and walking difficulties. Some of the transfers between destinations also involve driving on bumpy terrain for certain amounts of time. ACCOMMODATION: Please note that accommodation in Gyantse, Shigatse, New Tinggri and Zhangmu is of a clean, comfortable basic standard. PERHAPS... PRE & POST NIGHTS: Available in Beijing, Chengdu and Kathmandu. Pre nights are not escorted however local assistance will be available. EXTENSIONS: Fly from Kathmandu to Delhi where a wide range of tours and extensions are available. Please contact us for full details.
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DAY 11
Journey from New Tinggri to the bustling town of Zhangmu on the border with Nepal. En route stop by at a Meditation Cave containing the image of Milarepa, one of Tibet's greatest holy men. Overnight at the Zhangmu Hotel and in the morning drive across the Friendship Bridge into Nepal and onwards to Kathmandu, staying at the Annapurna Hotel for two nights. Enjoy lunch en route in the mountainside town of Dhulikhel.
DAY 13
A full day of sightseeing begins at Durbar Square with its array of temples overlooked by Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient palace of the Nepalese royalty. Visit the residence of the living Goddess with its carved wooden balconies and windows, Kasthamandap, a pagoda believed to have been built from the timbers of a single tree, the National Museum and the Machendranath Temple. Also visit the Swayambhunath stupa and Pashupatinath, the holiest place in Nepal and the temple of the most revered God of Nepal and later Bodhnath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal.
DAY 7
Take the long but scenic drive over the snow pass of Kambala from Lhasa to Gyantse, visiting en route the turquoise hued Yamdrok Lake and passing through the spectacular Karola Pass and Nojin Kangtsang Glacier. Transfer to the Gyantse Hotel, freshen up and later visit the impressive Kumbum Monastery. Wander its grounds and inner courtyards to view exquisite Tibetan sculpture and paintings, not forgetting to witness the remains of the `Tree of Great Merit' housed in the shimmering Grand Golden Temple. The rest of the day is at leisure.
DAY 14
Fly back to Heathrow via Doha with Qatar Airways, arriving later the same day.
1 Potala Palace, Lhasa 2 Giant pandas, Chengdu 3 Kathmandu, Nepal 4 The Himalayan mountains 5 Stupa of Swayambhunath in Kathmandu
DAY 8
After breakfast drive the short distance from Gyantse to Shigatse. In the afternoon tour the magnificent golden topped Tashilunmbu Monastery, the former residence of the Panchen Lama and browse the colourful local market of Shigatse. Overnight at the Shigatse Hotel.
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HOLIDAY ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD
ROOM GRADE STANDARD ROOM
MEAL PLAN MMP
NO. OF NIGHTS 12
HOLIDAY PRICES 19MAY 12JUL 2025 13JUL 19AUG 2285 20AUG 09SEP 2195 10SEP 15SEP 2355
PRICES IN £ PER PERSON AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS BASED ON FLIGHTS AS PER DETAILED ITINERARIES FLIGHTS For full details of flight schedules and upgrade supplements please refer to p12-13. UPGRADES Available on request. MEAL PLAN MMP mixed meal plan for tour detailed above. IMPORTANT NOTE Children under 16 are not allowed on the Across The Roof Of The World tour.
KUONI PLUS FOR FULL DETAILS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE READ p8
FLEXIBILITY Holidays can be of any duration subject to flight schedules (airlines cannot be mixed). Simply add the required number of extra nights together with any applicable supplements to the base price shown above. Also add £33 if total duration more than 14 nights. IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION Please read p114-119 before you book your holiday. Brochure prices can go up or down see Kuoni's Price guarantee p116. The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. This includes any increases or reductions to the above prices at that time.
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