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The lake, named Basum-Tso
in Tibetan, is a highland lake lying 90 kilometres (56 miles) west
of Kongpo Gymdo county. Many glaciers on the upper reaches of the
lake provide it with sufficient water supply. Covering 26 square
kilometres (10 square miles), the clean green lake, reflecting snow
capped peaks in the water, has a so
beautiful scenery. Fish are shoaling
in the water; birds are circling in the air; beasts are roaming in
the woods. Animals are living a comfortable and easy life in Basum. |
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Basum is a notable holy lake of
Nyingmapa order of Tibetan Buddhism. On the northwest bank of the
lake, there is a gigantic stone, which has a hole allowing one
person to pass. Passing through the hole is said capable of relieve
diseases and misfortunes. As a result every year many people come to
visit the lake. At the centre of the lake, on an islet there is a
monastery, which was founded in the 17th century. |
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Day |
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| 1 |
Arrival in
Kathmandu
and transfer to hotel. |
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2 |
Kathmandu.
Day for Tibet Visa procedure and shopping. |
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3 |
Fly to Gonggar
airport and drive to Lhasa via Yarlung River. Transfer to hotel |
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4 |
Lhasa. Sightseeing
of Potala palace, Jokhang
monastery and Barkhor market. |
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5 |
Lhasa. Sightseeing
of Drepung, Sera Monasteries and Norbulingka,
summer palace
of the Dalai Lama. |
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6 |
Drive to
Basum Tso. Overnight in lodge. |
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7-11 |
Trekking. Overnight
camping. |
| 12 |
Drive
back to Lhasa. |
| 13 |
Transfer
to airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. |
| 14 |
Kathmandu. Free day for
shopping. |
| 15 |
Transfer
to airport and departure from Kathmandu. |
