The fascination of Tibet and its ever smiling people have lured travelers for centuries, yet few have been able to make it. Remote and isolated by the most formidable mountain ranges in the World, Lhasa - the ultimate Travel destination - is now within your search.

Major Place of Interests :
Potala Palace :
The dominant landmark of Lhasa 117 meters above the city below. Construction started on the red hill in 1645 under the 5th Dalai Lama. An immense building, 13 storeys high with walls 3 meters thick Containing over 1000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and 200,000 statues it was both the residence of the current Dalai Lama and tomb of the former ;Heads of state. The entire building is made of stone and wood and covers an area of 130,000 square meters. The Potala is full of elaborate art work and frescos that tell many stories.

Narbulingka - Summerpalace :
On the banks of the Kyichi River, there is a tree and flower filled pard known as the Norbulingka or the Jewel Park covering a total area of 360,000 square meters, the park was originally laid out in the 1750s. There are fountains, pavilions, terraces and stone tablets where visitors may rest amidst the numerous kinds of flowers and various colours.

The whole park consists of two main parts - Norbulingka at the Eastern area and Jianselingka at the Western area.

Norbulingka is also the site of the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas (8th to 14th). The small palace of the 13th Dalai Lama is an odd mix of traditional Tibetan architecture and modern paraphernalia, such as a Philips radiogram and Victorian bathroom fittings! At Naobulingka you will also find the one and only zoo in Tibet.

Jokhang Temple + Barkhor Bazaar :
The foremost monastery in Tibet, built in the 7th century AD and now housing the most prized Buddhist relic, a 1300 year old Sakyamuni Buddha statue. The main section of the temple is topped with golden roofs found nowhere else except in Tibet. Watch the many worshippers pay their respects and prostrating themselves at the main gate. The monastery is encircled with the Barkhor Bazaar a sacred pilgrim path, but also a lively & colourful market where you can bargain over such treasures a ornate long-bladed knives, prayer wheels and exquisite jewelry.

Sera Monastery :
Sera is more like a small town on the outskirts of Lhasa at the base of Tatipu hill. It is the main teaching monastery and one of the three great Gelukpa 'Universities'- once housing more than 5500 monks. Here one can see the young novices learning scriptures in the Debating Garden and being rewarded for a correct answer with a resounding hand-clap from their Master, Sera is also the birthplace of Tibetan medicine.

Drepung Monastery :
Drepung monastery is situated in the west suburbs of Lhasa city. Formerly the largest and richest monastery in the world with 10,000 manks (now 400). It is the size of a small town and lies sprawled over the size of a small town and lies sprawled over the side of a mountain 8 km from Lhasa. Of particular interest is the medieval monk's kitchen with its great cauldrons of steaming barley 'stamp' sitting on top of huge earthen stoves and tented by saffron-robed monks wielding massive ladles.... From the roof of the monastery one can enjoy the natural beauty of the Lhasa valley to one's heart content.

Tsurpu :
Tsurpu monastery I built on the north side of the river in the Dowo Lung Valley. This is the home of Karmapa, Karmapa is the true 'living little Buddha' - the new reincarnated leader of the black hat sect. He is the only spiritual leader actually living in Tibet. The recent recognised 17th Karmapa can be visited by all visitors. Tsurpu monastery was built in 12th century. Tsurpu is the riches monastery in Tibet.

Gyantse :
Once Tibet's third most important city, lying in the Nyangchu valley along the main routes from India and Nepal to Lhasa. In former times it was a fort, the centre of Tiber's wool trade and a gateway to the outside world. Other spots of interest: Palcho monastery and the Kumbum Pagoda.

Shigatse :
Shigaste is Tibet's second largest city. It is the administrative centre for 18countries in southern and western Tibet. Besides its fiche cultural heritage, Shigatse has and abundance of native fruits and products. At the bazaar, there are more than 300 stalls selling local produce as well as colourful and elaborate handicraft, accessories, antiques and porcelains. In Shigatse one can also find Tashilumpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama. The Monastery, built in 1447 by a nephew of Tsong Khapa once housed over 4000 Monks, but now there are only 600.

Special Note :
Drive In/Fly Out Or Vice Versa Packages :
PS: These packages will operate subject to prevailing road conditions only. Please keep this in mind while selling these ovarland package.
Tipping, Visa fee for Nepal & Tibet, expenses of personal nature, porterage and airport tax ex-Kathmandu and ex-Tibet are not included in this package cost same will be extra.

Airport Tax will be extra as follows :
For Ktm / Lhasa Sector : US$ 17.00 Net Per Pax
For Lxa/Ktm Sector : US$ 12.00 Net Per Pax Insurance Surcharge: US$5 Net Per Pax for one way

Flight Timings (Subject to change) :
SZ 408 KTM/LXA : ETD:KTM 0950, ETA:LXA 1300 hrs (Local Time)
SZ 407 LXA/KTM : ETD:LXA 0950, ETA:KTM 0845 hrs (Local Time)
The above airfares, timings and airport tax are subject to change without prior notice, if revised.

Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu Flight Operates As Follows :
1. July To October Every Tuesdays & Saturdays And Thursday
2. April To June And November Every Tuesdays And Saturdays
3. December To March No Flight

General Information On Tibet Condition For Tibet Tour :
All the packages in Tibet will be handled by the Tibetan Counterpart and they will take over the arrangements immediately on landing at Gonggar Airport (Lhasa)/ After reaching Nepal/Tibet Border (Kodari), which includes transportation, Accommodation and services of their local guide.

Tour Escort in Tibet :
One Tour escort will be complimentary for a group of minimum 15 paying pax and above (i.e. 15 + 1 free). No Discount applicable for a Tour escort if the Group is less than 15 paying Members neither on airfare nor on Tour cost. Full amount will be charged to the Tour Leader.

Cancellation :
If the tour is cancelled in less than 20 days before the departure date, then Full Payment of the package value including Airtickets KTM/LXA/KTM will be forfeited by the Tibet Authorities- hence no refund will be granted.

Accommodation In Tibet :
Except for Lhasa Hotel in Lhasa, the Accommodation available at all other places are quite modest, but is with attached toilets and hot and cold running water except at Zhangmu and Qmlma Hotel. These two hotels have attached toilets, but provide hot water in the small bucket. Single Rooms available on request and availability basis only.

Road Conditions :
Mostly un-metalled roads within Tibet - due weather conditions road can be blocked sometimes by sudden floods, landslides or snow fall which we couldnot able to know.

Weather In Lhasa :

Month Average	Temp.(Celsius)	Rainfall (mm)	Sunshine (Hrs)
Jan	-2.3	0.2	251.4
Feb	1.1	0.5	226.4
Mar	4.5	1.5	241.8
Apr	8.3	5.4	244.1
May	12.3	25.4	284.5
June	15.4	77.1	227.2
July	15.1	129.1	224.8
Aug	14.3	138.7	221.4
Sep	12.7	56.3	238.3
Oct	8.2	7.9	285.9
Nov	2.3	1.6	271.0
Dec	-1.7	0.5	261.0
Annual	7.5	446.6	3007.8

Important :
We would like to inform you that the journey to Tibet could be fairly rough and tough one. Due high altitude, the travellers with a pre existing problems of the heart, lungs or anaemia should definitely consult their doctor before this trip. The travellers should have a clothing consisting of layers which can be added or removed as the temperature varies during the day. One should carry a warm windbreak, slacks and sweater with stout comfortable shoes, sun screen lotion, sun glasses, a salve for the lips, a hat, tissue papers, flashlights, can opener, personal medicines including Aspirin/Diamox, some eatables/Cookies etc. On this trip, over exertion is to be avoided and drinking plenty of fluids is recommendable. During winter, heavy warm clothing is a must.

Responsibility
While every care and attention is given to your tours by Connecting Horizons, NEW DELHI OR IT,S COUNTERPARTS throughout the journey, but as all Tibet Tour Packages will be taken over by Tibetan Counterparts immediately upon landing at Gonggar Airport, Lhasa or on arrival at Zhangmu for overland Trip, therefore all travel arrangements from Lhasa Airport or Zhangmu for Tibet will be under Tibetan Agent, Lhasa's control and thus Connecting Horizons, N. DELHI accepts no responsibility for any deviations of itinerary or cutting short of the trip due blockade of Roads/Floods/Landslides/Snow falls, mode of transportation, baggage handling/personal belongings, boarding or lodging, i.e., availability of requisite accommodation and meals applicable etc. Further, we wish to advise you that our Tibet Packages are ased on CSWA's non schedule flights Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu and are strictly subject to operations of these flights,

Valid for Tibet Tour Program using KTM/Kodari by Surface Or Vice Versa.
Please be advised that in case the road is blocked due landslides/flash floods or Snow between Lhasa and Tibet/Nepal border as also between Tibet/Nepal border to Kathmandu or vice versa, then any additional porterage/local transportation hire charges incurred will be borne by the passenger directly. Please note it is advisable to keep US$ 40.00 nett per pax as porterage and contingencies charge which sometimes is required at Kodari due delay caused by weather or landslides.

Insurance :
Kindly note in Tibet the amount of insurance coverage is extremely low as such, clients should have their own insurance. Tibetan agents do not pay any claim however logical the claim may be. It is also possible that certain places on the Itinerary may not be allowed to visit due to sudden government decision.

Guides :
Although we request our Tibet Agent to provide best guides even the so called best guides need lot of improvements.

Transpotation
Reasonably comfortable. Due long and rough road condition, sometimes the microphone may not function properly. Since infrastructure for Tourism is not properly developed in Tibet one should not expect services like in other countries. Kindly note this regulation is as of now, subject to change without prior notice. Clients will travel to Tibet at their own risk at all times.

Tibet Visa :
AA) As per recent Chinese Govt. Decision, Chinese Embassy, Kathmandu require a group consisting minimum of five participants. For obtaining the Tibet Visa in Kathmandu we need a minimum of 3 clear working days. As such clients will have to reach Kathmandu accordingly.For your information, the Chinese Embassy is open on every Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays for one hour only. Normal Visa Fee is US$ 26.00 nett per pax
BB) However, if visa has to be issued within one to three days, emergency charges will be US$ 17.00 nett per pax will applicable which is over & above normal visa fee.
CC) Also we would like to inform you that we require the passport details with photocopy of passport before the arrival of the GIT/FIT, (i.e. Full Name, Sex, Nationality, Date of Birth, Passport number, Occupation) in order to process the Tibet Visa Formalities at our end.
DD) It is advisable to bring two passport size photographs alongwith each of them, which may need, while obtaining the Tibet Visa.
** The above regulations and all visa fees are subject to change without prior notice.
If possible, It is advisable to clients to take Chinese Visa in their home country so that it is easier to get Tibet permit in Kathmandu, Nepal.

"Please note that Any unutilised services is non-refundable in Tibet On Tour Cost as well as On Airfare."