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ETB AI NT TREKKINGYour Specialist for Cultural & Adventures of Tibet

MARCH 2015 · FEBURARY 2016

Tibet

Religious, People, WildlifeThis is a vibrant land……

When speaking of "Tibet" we refer to the area, which is named the "Tibetan Autonomous Region" (the TAR), with Lhasa as the capital of this region.

When speaking of "Tibetan Cultural Area" we mean the areas traditionally inhabited by Tibetans, including the

areas of Kham (Currently Sichuan Kanze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture) and Amdo (Currently Qinghai

Province and south of Gansu province).

In these notes we use the words "Tibetan Cultural Area" to refer to the whole Tibetan area including both the "TAR" and the eastern Tibetan areas of Kham and Amdo ---- by Tibetan Trekking (www.tibetantrekking.com)

TIBET

The destination TIBET

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Tibetan Trekking Travel Co ., Ltd has been established since 1996, with decades of working in this vast land, we have learned and be capable of creating the most memorable programs for you. Our excellent relationships all across the Tibetan plateau with hotels and other suppliers ensure that the visit to Tibet much easier than ever; In addition to organize trekking and hiking in Tibet, we also provide tours to experience the culture of Tibetan, to appreciate the beauty of nature, to observe the wildlife on this vibrant plateau;

Our tours are designed for small groups and individuals who are seeking to experience the remarkable of Tibetan plateau in a style with both luxurious and comprehensive; Our tour guides are also to respond immediately to any questions or problems related to your tours.

We’re here ready to assist you accomplishing both a depth of understanding and the intense experiences in this distinctive land,

The most distinctive feature of Tibetan architecture is that many of the houses and monasteries are built on elevated, sunny sites facing the south, and are often made out of a mixture of rocks, wood, cement and earth. Little fuel is available for heat or lighting, so flat roofs are built to conserve heat, and multiple windows are constructed to let in sunlight. Walls are usually sloped inwards at 10 degrees as a precaution against the frequent earthquakes in this mountainous area. Tibet has some of the world's tallest mountains, with several of them making the top ten list. Mount Everest (8,848 m) is the highest mountain on earth. Several major rivers have their source in the Tibetan Plateau (mostly in present-day Qinghai Province). These include Yangtze, Yellow River, Indus River, Mekong, Ganges, Salween and the Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra River). The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, along the Yarlung Tsangpo River, is among the deepest and longest canyons in the world.

Geography, Architecture

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The Potala Palace is a World Heritage Site, named after Mount Potalaka. The building measures 400 metres east-west and 350 metres north-south, with sloping stone walls averaging 3 m. thick, and 5 m. thick at the base, and with copper poured into the foundations to help proof it against earthquakes. Thirteen stories of buildings – containing over 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and about 200,000 statues – soar 117 metres on top of Marpo Ri, the "Red Hill", rising more than 300 m in total above the valley floor.

Potala Palace

Yongphuk Lhakang is the palace for the 1st Tubo King Niechi in the Yarlung River Valley. It stands on the top of a hill on the east bank of the Yarlung River, which is in the southeast of Tsetang County. The castle can be divided into front and back 2 parts. The front part is a 3-storey building, while the back part is a castle like tall building

Yongphuk Lhakang

The Jokhang is located on Barkhor Square of Lhasa, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace," also a spiritual centre of Lhasa. For most Tibetans it is the most sacred and important temple. The temple's architectural style is a mixture of Indian vihara design, Chinese Tang Dynasty design, and Nepalese design. According to tradition, the temple was built for the two brides of the king, Princess Wencheng of the Chinese Tang dynasty and Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal. Both wives are said to have brought important Buddhist statues and images from China and Nepal to Tibet as part of their dowries, and they were housed here. Many Nepalese artists worked to construct this temple.

Jorkhang Temple

Molam Festival

The atmosphere is severely dry nine months of the year, and average annual snowfall is only 18 inches (46 cm), due to the rain shadow effect. Western passes receive small amounts of fresh snow each year but remain traversable all year round. Low temperatures are prevalent throughout these western regions, where bleak desolation is unrelieved by any vegetation bigger than a low bush, and where wind sweeps unchecked across vast expanses of arid plain. The road to West Tibet was extremely difficult before 2006, the river bed is quite shallow and flooded everywhere caused the road blockage in July and August. To get to the holy Mt. Kailash becomes a challenge to both vehicle and divers,

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The Overland to Kailash

According to legend, the Tibetan people originated from the union of a monkey and an ogress. The monkey, who was an incarnation of Avalokitesvara, is said to have been peaceful and contemplative,living alone in a cave and practicing meditation. Nowadays, Tibetans live mainly in Tibet and also in some areas of Sichuan, Qinghai, Gansu and Yunnan provinces. They have their own language and written script. Most Tibetans adhere to Tibetan Buddhism and Bön, although some Tibetans believe in Islam.Smaller tribal groups, such as the “Monpa” and “Lhoba”, who follow a combination of Tibetan Buddhism and spirit worship, are found mainly in the southeastern parts of Tibet.

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Tibetan

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Lhasa sits in a flat river valley in the Himalaya Mountains and is one of the uppermost cities in the world, covering a flat river valley in the Himalaya Mountains. Even as to be the politic center of Tibet, its accommodation is quite poor until 2010, the year that to have the first 5 star hotel in entire Tibet; following the development of tourism, the accommodation in Lhasa has become convenient and with many more choice from economy class to luxury hotels nowadays; the choices you have from budget to mid-range and up-scale. Dekang hotel near Jorkhang, Gorkha hotel in Barkhor, Lhasa Hotel in the west, and Shangri La hotel Lhasa is the newest 5 star hotel that is just open in 2014. The trip is becoming more comfort with those luxury hotels

Lhasa with hotels

Shangri La Lhasa (3,650M)Shangri-La Hotel Lhasa, Opened in 2014, has one cool patio of the Lodgers Lounge, overlooking the city and Majestic Mountains, which is one of the best spots for adjusting to Lhasa's altitude with a visit to the hotel's unique oxygen lounge and reflexology pavilion.

St Regis hotel (3300m)The first international luxury brand hotel in Tibet, The St. Regis Lhasa Resort located in the famous ancient Barkhor area, in the heart of the Tibet Himalayan highlands. Opened in 2010, the hotel’s 5-story main building and 6-story annex feature stunning architecture and 162 guest rooms and suites, features an indoor swimming pool, which makes your journey much more comfortable

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Lhasa is the capital of Tibet and center of religion, culture and administration, also a destination of devout pilgrimage and a city of wonders.

Lhasa GlimpseDuring this 4nights and 3 days stay in Lhasa, we’ll visit the Potala Palace that dominates the Lhasa skyline and other prime Geluk -pa institutions such as Drepung and Sera. Norbulingkha-Dalai Lama’s summer residence is another attraction of Lhasa. We will have access to Dalai Lama’s his private chamber and audience hall and see the items used by him. The site after Potala Palace we are going to visit is Jokhang Temple, which is one of the most ancient temples of Tibet. The temple is situated in the centre of the old Tibetan quarter of Barkhor Street and is circled by pilgrim’s path. We will walk with devout Tibetans as we cross through the vibrant streets of the Barkhor.

D1 Arrive in Lhasaupon your arrival, you will meet your local Tibetan guide and then we will transfer you to your hotel. En route, we stop to see a small but a significant monastery of Drolma Lakhang, then we stop to visit the rock engraving of Medicine Buddha at the base of a cliff.

D2 Lhasa Today, we will begin with the visit of Potala Palace, which was residence and power centre of Tibet. Then, we will get to Norbulingkha, in which we visit his private chambers and audience hall. At noon, we will drive to Barkhor street, where a lunch break will be arranged in here. After having lunch, you are welcome to choose taking a nap or we continually visit the ancient Jokhang Temple that was built in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo to house the image of Buddha brought to Tibet as part of dowry of his Nepali wife Bhrikuti. After that, we will take a stroll in the pilgrimage path of Barkhor that surroundsthe Jokhang Temple. Barkhor area is with Tibetan shops lining up on the either sides of the street and that the streets packed with Tibetan devotees with their prayer wheels spinning or beads counting with utterance of sacred mantra and some in prostration.

D3 LhasaIn the morning, we drive to visit Drepung Monastery the most powerful of the three major Yellow Sect monasteries of Tibet. From Drepung, we descend to Nechung Monastery which is 10 minutes walk downhill. It was the seat of state oracle . From Drepung, we head to Sera Monastery other major Gelugpa monasteries of Lhasa. If you may like, one hour long Sera cora (pilgrimage path around Sera Monastery) is worth to give it a try. Along the trail, we will see the rock paintings and hermitages of Tsongkhapa(Founder of Gelugpa sect). After Sera kora, we enter the monastery and visit its main assembly hall and some of its several Buddhist colleges. We will also take chance to attend the monks debating session

D4 DepartureToday, your short visit of Lhasa is ended, we will transfer you to airport or train station for your departure

Date of Private Departure on your demand

Date of Group Departure th th2015: on date 5 , 25 of Apr, May, Jun,

Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

th th nd2016: 6 Jan / 20 Jan / 2 Feb

Quote per participantBase 10 - 14participant US $ 449Base 6 - 9 participant US $ 479-SGL. Supplement: US $ 109

th th*Prices are valid from 25 Jun - 30 Sep 2015Please contact us at [email protected] about prices for tours in other season

Selected hotelsBy central located hotel of Dekang hotel or Equivalents at Lhasa

Prices includeSightseeing tours throughout the trip with Tibetan English-speaking guides; Entrance fees of listed monasteries and view spots; All necessary Tibet travel permits; Accommodations based on double occupancy; Private transportation; and public transportation will be used for tasting local’s life; Breakfast;

Prices excludeChinese Visa fee; International airfare & china internal train fares and airfares; Medical cost; Expense of personal nature; lunches & dinners; Tips for guide, driver, and staff of local restaurant and hotel

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While we visit the major cultural and historical sites, we will also take chance to visit Tibetan families and schools and browse the flea markets.

Tibet Essence

D1 Arrive in LhasaUpon your arrival, you will meet your local Tibetan guide , then we will transfer you to your hotel. En route, we stop to see a small but a significant monastery of Drolma Lakhang, then we visit the rock engraving of Medicine Buddha.

D2 Lhasa, Today, we will begin with the visit of Potala Palace, which was residence and power centre of Tibet. Then, we will get to Norbulingkha. At noon, we will drive to visit Barkhor street, and the ancient Jokhang Temple that was built in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo .

D3 LhasaIn the morning, we drive to visit Drepung Monastery-the largest, richest and the most powerful of the three major Yellow Sect monasteries of Tibet. From Drepung, and Nechung Monastery which is 10 minutes walk downhill. It was the seat of state oracle . then we head to Sera Monastery other major Gelugpa monasteries of Lhasa.

D4 Lhasa to Shigatse via GyantseToday we will drive up onto the pass of Kampa La pass (5050), where we will overlook the Yamdrok Tso Lake , which is one of the four holiest lakes of Tibet and has turquoise green water. After arriving at Gyantse we will visit the Pelkor Chode and Kumbum Monastery. Then we will continually hit the road to get to Shigatse.

D5 Shigatse to LhasaWe will begin this day by visiting to Tashi lunpo Monastery. Then we will follow theYarlung Tsangpo River driving on its west bank return to Lhasa.

D6 Lhasa DepartureToday, we will transfer you to airport for your departure.

Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse are the most visited towns in Central Tibet. During this 5N/6D trip, we will visit Lhasa, which means "sacred earth" in Tibetan language, used to be the most reclusive city on earth and remain shrouded in mystery and secrecy until early 20th century.


Date of Group Departure th th2015: on date 8 , 28 of Apr, May, Jun


th th2016: 5 Jan / 15 Jan

Quote per participantBase 10 - 14participant US $ 669Base 6 - 9 participant US $ 749-SGL. Supplement: US $ 183

*Please contact us at [email protected] about prices for tours in other season

Selected hotelsBy central located hotel of Dekang hotel or Equivalents at Lhasa; The only 4 star hotel of Shigartse hotel

Prices includeSightseeing tours throughout the trip with Tibetan English-speaking guides; Entrance fees of listed monasteries and view spots; All necessary Tibet travel permits; Accommodations based on double occupancy; Private transportation; Breakfast;


th thPrices are valid from 25 Jun - 30 Sep 2015

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An overland adventure from Lhasa to Kathmandu with detour of Mount Everest Base Camp

Tibet Nepal Friendship HighwayTrip by vehicle does a marvelous job on the visit of EBC, it helps you to reach at Rongphuk monastery, from which Mt Everest Base Camp is about 2 hours hike. Optionally, a traditional horse carriage is also available for ride. You’ll be able to enjoy an unobstructed view of the Mount Everest along the ride.

D1 Arrive in Lhasa

and then we will transfer you to your hotel. En route, we stop to see a small but a significant monastery of Drolma Lakhang, then we stop to visit the rock engraving of Medicine Buddha at the base of a cliff.

D2 - D3 LhasaDuring these two days, we will visit to the most sacred sites of Lhasa, of which are Potala Palace, Norbulingkha, Barkhor street, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Nechung Monastery , Sera monastery and Pabonka,

D4 - D5 Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – Sakya - ShegarWe will drive up onto the pass of Kampa La pass (5050), where we will overlook the Yamdrok Tso Lake , then stop by Gyantse and Shigartse to visit the secret sites of Pelkhor monastery and Tashi lunpo Monastery - the principal seat of Panchen Lama; detouring of Sakya monastery, and then get to Shegar- the gateway town for entering EBC area

D6 - D7 Shegar – Rongphuk monastery – EBC – Tingri - ZhangmuAt this two days, we will first arrive in Rongphuk monastery by vehicle, then on foot or by traditional horse carriage getting to EBC; after enjoy the stunning view of Everest, return on the same trail to Tingri, then drive southward descending all the way to Zhangmu, a small town built along the valley between Tibet and Nepal;

D8 Zhangmu to the borderIn the morning, we will drive you to the custom, where our service ends. If you need further assistance on the drive from the border to Kathmandu, please contact us at [email protected], we will assist to make the arrangements

Upon your arrival, you will meet your local Tibetan guide at airport or train station,


Date of Group Departure th 2015: on date 7 of Apr, May, Jun,


th 2016: 12 Jan

Quote per participantBase 10 - 14participant US $ 899Base 6 - 9 participant US $ 1,090-SGL. Supplement: US $ 247


Selected hotelsBy central located hotel of Dekang hotel or Equivalents at Lhasa; Shigartse hotel; Baiba hotel; Caiyuan hotel; EBC Hostel

Prices includeSightseeing tours throughout the trip with Tibetan English-speaking guides; Entrance fees of listed monasteries and view spots; All necessary Tibet travel permits; Accommodations based on double occupancy; Private transportation; Breakfast;



Zhangmu

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A trek, is good for almost all age of people who enjoy a walk in the mountains,

encountering the nomads, meeting with tribes…

Tibet Trek - Ganden to Samye

D1 Arrive in LhasaUpon your arrival, you will meet your local Tibetan guide at airport or train station, and then we will transfer you to your hotel. En route, we stop to see a small but a significant monastery of Drolma Lakhang, then we stop to visit the rock engraving of Medicine Buddha at the base of a cliff.

D2 - D3 LhasaDuring these two days, we will visit to the most sacred sites of Lhasa, of which are Potala Palace, Norbulingkha, Barkhor street, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery,Nechung Monastery , Sera monastery and Pabonka.

D4 Lhasa - Drakyer Pa- Ganden CampToday, we will first visit to Drkyer pa, then heading east to Ganden, which we will pay a visit; after that, we will find a nice spot for camping - the first night in tent of this trip;

D5 to D8 Ganden Camp - Yama Do - Tsotup Chu valley - Chitu La - SamyeIn these 4 days, we will being olur trek from Ganden, traversing south and steadily climbs for one hour through marshy meadows to Yama Do; then after through Tsotup Chu valley, and over Chitu La pass to reach Samye monastery.

D9 Samye to Tsetang: Return to Tsetang in the afternoon, then by vehicle to visit the Tomb of Tibet King and Tandru monastery.

D10 Tsetang departureYour journey is about to end on this day, we will assist you to check out and drive to the airport for your departure.

Ganden Monastery has extremely delicate and fine murals and sculptures and its thangkas are special and similar with embroidery of south China. The most important and valuable arts left are the paintings of Buddha and Jataka stories drawn by the First Panchen Lama. The trek begins from Ganden Monastery, traversing south along the ridge to reach the first village, Hepu, the heading south to Samye monastery, which is built with the shape of a huge mandala. The different buildings are arranged according to a complex symbolism, around the Utse, the central hall, housing the hall of prayers. Date of Private Departure

on your demand

Date of Group Departure th th th2015: 20 May / 10 Jun /25 Jul th th th 10 Aug / 18 Sep / 15 Oct

Quote per participantBase 10 - 14participant US $ 1,199Base 6 - 9 participant US $ 1,399-SGL. Supplement: US $ 228


Selected hotelsBy central located hotel of Dekang hotel or Equivalents at Lhasa; The only 4 star hotel of Tsetang hotel

Prices includeSightseeing tours throughout the trip with Tibetan English-speaking guides; Entrance fees of listed monasteries and view spots; All necessary Tibet travel permits; Accommodations based on double occupancy; Private transportation; and public transportation will be used for tasting local’s life; Meals for the days at trekking; and all Breakfast; cook, cookers, yaks as ”large-baggage-carrier” during trek; Tent, and mattress

Prices excludeChinese Visa fee; International airfare & china internal train fares and airfares; Medical cost; Expense of personal nature; sleeping bag; lunches & dinner; Tips for guide, driver, and staff of local restaurant and hotel


Tsetang

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Mt. Kailash TrekWest Tibet, home to the premier pilgrimage site of Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, also has some of Tibet’s most significant art and architecture. Most travelers make the strenuous and expensive trip to West Tibet in order to pay homage to Kailash, of which is the holiest mountain for both Buddhists and Hindus.

D1 Arrive in Lhasa

and then we will transfer you to your hotel. En route, we stop to see a small but a significant monastery of Drolma Lakhang, then we stop to visit the rock engraving of Medicine Buddha at the base of a cliff.

D2 - D3 LhasaDuring these two days, we will visit to the most sacred sites of Lhasa, of which are Potala Palace, Norbulingkha, Barkhor street, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Nechung Monastery , Sera monasteryand Pabonka,

D4 to D6 Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Saga - Manasarovar lakeWe will drive up onto the pass of Kampa La pass (5050), where we will overlook the Yamdrok Tso Lake , then stop by Gyantse and Shigartse to visit the secret sites of Pelkhor monastery and Tashi lunpo Monastery - the principal seat of Panchen Lama; continually heading west to Saga and Manasarovar lake

D7 to D10 Manasarovar lake and 3 days trek of Mt. KailashIt takes about 1 hour to cover the 30km from Manasarovar Lake to Darchen, where the trek begins with; after arriving at Darchen, get ready for trekking. Starting from Darpoche, follow along Lha-chu valley, where we can see the south face of Kailash. This 3 days trek passes through Drolma La pass at 5700m above the sea level, then descending to Zurtul Phuk monastery for ending this trek, it is total length is about 55km

D11 to D13 Hor- Saga – Shigartse - LhasaWe will drive along the southern route, which we came through, via Payang, Saga, Shigartse to Lhasa within 4 days. Once we will arrive at Lhasa, you will have your time free for the rest hours of this day

D14 Lhasa DepartureToday, we will transfer you to airport for your departure

Upon your arrival, you will meet your local Tibetan guide at airport or train station,


Date of Group Departure th th th th2015: 15 May / 10 Jun / 20 Jul / 15 Aug th th 10 Sep / 15 Oct

Quote per participantBase 10 - 14participant US $ 1,799Base 6 - 9 participant US $ 1,999-SGL. Supplement: US $ 467


Selected hotelsBy central located hotel of Dekang hotel or Equivalents at Lhasa; Shigartse hotel; Saga hostel; Driphuk guesthouse, Zitrul phuk guesthouse;Tarchen hostel

Prices includeSightseeing tours throughout the trip with Tibetan English-speaking guides; Entrance fees of listed monasteries and view spots; All necessary Tibet travel permits; Accommodations based on double occupancy; Private transportation; and public transportation will be used for tasting local’s life; Meals for the days at trekking; and all Breakfast; cook, cookers, yaks as ”large-baggage-carrier” during trek; Tent, and mattress

Prices excludeChinese Visa fee; International airfare & china internal train fares and airfares; Medical cost; Expense of personal nature; sleeping bag; lunches & dinner; Tips for guide, driver, and staff of local restaurant and hotel


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Not only TibetFor decades working in this high plateau has gradually made us becoming an expert in Tibet tours and treks. The knowledge, experience and the network that we have built in this enormous region has enabled us to deliver unique programs that "zoom"in Tibet.

Require catalogat the best travel agency

In the era of organized trips, the imagination are likely to disappear; we would like to hear more from our clients, and go hunting for points of view,

looks, events to increase and to help creating new looks on the world

Even with great nature of Tibet, Please note that there are traditionally two other parts of Tibet in the east, which are Kham & Amdo, the tribes of Tibetan, the hidden monasteries in the valleys and jungles of East Tibet. In addition to tours of Tibet and the east Tibet of Kham, we work with our close partner Broacde Travel, of which we recommend trips to all over china, please require the brochure for China tours.

RET KKN IA NT GEB I T

Your Specialist for Cultural & Adventures of Tibet


Tibet

ChinaThis hidden part of east Tibet, where grows the ethnic Tibetan tribes of Jiarong, Khampa, that still maintain some of the traditional ritual ceremony

Kham & Amdo

A kaleidoscope of people, environments and traditions, the trips to this peninsula will show you colorful life style of different people, and also you will find Hinduism influence from India and Chinese Buddhism.

Indochina (www.brocadetravel.com/indochina-tours/)

Nepal(www.tibetantrekking.com/tours/nepal/)

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The diversity of minority tribes of its cultural heritage has raised a strong aspiration and pursuit worldwide

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