Photograhy - Colours of Tibet

Capture the essence of this remarkable country on a tour designed to arouse your creative flair. The vibrancy and diversity we encounter will offer much inspiration, including temples, monasteries, palaces, ruined forts, markets and mountain ranges.  Under the guidance of a professional photographer you'll get the best possible advice to ensure you come away with fantastic photographs and plenty of memories to share.

Dates:

13 Jul – 24 Jul 08
24 Jul – 4 Aug 08
4 Jul – 15 Jul 09
8 Aug – 19 Aug 09

Group

Max 12 / min 6

Photographer Profile

Aubrey Wade was born in the Netherlands in 1977 to British parents, and completed a degree in Social Anthropology before turning to documentary photography.  His work continues to focus on social, political and cultural issues in some of the world's most interesting and challenging areas.  Based principally in London , he divides his time between assignments and long-term personal projects, for which he has received several international awards.  He has worked in over 20 countries and his work regularly appears in magazines worldwide.

Itinerary (11 nights / 12 days)

Day 1, Kathmandu
Arrive and check in to your hotel.

Day 2, Kathmandu
Morning walking tour of Kathmandu ; afternoon at leisure to explore the city and look for souvenirs.

Day 3, Zhangmu
Travel overland from Kathmandu to Zhangmu in Tibet . (B)
Approx 6 hours driving

Day 4, Nylam Pass - Lalung La - Xegar
A full day's drive from Zhangmu to Xegar. (B)
Approx 6 hours driving

Day 5, Xegar - Everest
A scenic drive to Rongbuk, close to Everest Base Camp. There is a small monastery here and unrivalled views of Mt Everest. Return to Xegar for the night. (B) Approx 8 hours driving

Day 6, Shigatse
A long drive from Xegar to Shigatse crossing a 5,220m pass, visiting Sakya Monastery if time allows. There are sweeping views over the varied and majestic landscape.(B)
Approx 7 hours driving

Xegar - Shigatse (3,841m)
Another long drive across the Gyatso La Pass (5,252m) via Lhaze to Shigatse. This is the second largest town in Tibet and has a long history of importance as a trading and political center for West-Central Tibet .

Day 7, Gyantse
Morning visit to the Tashilhunpo, the monastery of the Panchen Lama. With its traditional Tibetan architecture, striking golden roof and 26m high Buddha this is the largest yellow hat monastery in Tibet and one of the most impressive. Continue to Gyantse where you visit the Kumbum stupa and the Phalkor monastery. (B)
Approx 2 hours driving

Day 8, Lhasa
Scenic drive via Karo La (5,010m), Kambala (4,794m) and the sparkling turquoiseYamdrok Lake to Lhasa . (B)
Approx 8 hours driving

Day 9, Lhasa
A full day to visit the exquisite temples and palaces of Lhasa . We enjoy a guided tour of the Jokhang Temple , the Potala Palace and the important monasteries of Sera and Drepung. (B)

Day 10, Lhasa
A full free day to further explore Lhasa . Relax on a rooftop cafe overlooking the Jokhang Temple to watch the many devout pilgrims as they circle the temple, head for the summer palace of the Dalai Lama and `thief's island' or scour the markets for the beautiful Tibetan souvenirs. (B)

Day 11, Kathmandu
Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu . (B)
Approx 2 hours driving to airport.

Day 12, Kathmandu
Tour ends.

General Tour Information

Style: Special Interest
Maximum group size: 12
Staffing: Fully Escorted by professional tour leader and photographer
Transport: Private coach or jeep (depending on group size),plane
Flight: Lhasa to Kathmandu
Accommodation: 11 nights simple hotels
Activities: Walking
Meals: Breakfast included each day in Tibet . Allow US$ 15-20 per day for other meals.
Entrance fees: Not included. Allow US$100 for all sites listed as part of the itinerary
Tipping: To avoid embarrassment and save you money all tours operate a tipping kitty. Please allow US$20-30 for the tour. This does not include a tip for the tour leader which is entirely at your own discretion.

For comparability, all prices in this dossier are quoted in one currency. We use the US Dollar since that is familiar to most. However, once on tour you will need to pay for all goods and services in the local currency (with the exception of the local payment which must be paid in US Dollars in good condition, unmarked notes). See your Country Dossier for details of exchange rates.

Arrivals

Arrival transfers are not included in your tour, but may be pre-booked for an extra charge at the time of booking your tour. For details of arrival transfers or making your own way to the tour meeting point, please refer to your Country Dossier and your Pre-Departure Information

Local Payment

There is a local payment of US$440 on this tour. This must be paid to the Tour Leader in US Dollars cash on Day 1 of the tour.

Price includes:

• Staffing as shown in the 'Factfinder'
• Accommodation, meals, transportation, and sightseeing excursions as per itinerary
• Flight - Lhasa to Kathmandu

Price does not include:

• Visa costs
• Border Taxes
• Entrance fees
• Drinks, tips, laundry and other items of a personal nature.
• International flights
• Departure transfers
• Meals other than those listed
• Airport transfers

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