Tenzin Hotel Xigaze
No.8 Bangjiakongbangjialin Road Xigaze, Tibet, China
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Higher and Higher we go
Day 1 - Yamdrok Tso (lake) from Kambala Pass, Korola Glacier, Pelkhor Chode Monastery &
Gyantse Kumbum (Gyantse), Shigatse Dzong and nearby pilgrim trail
Was originally going to be a 8:30am start from Lhasa but in the end had a 7:30am start in order to give us more time to reach Shigatse in time to get the permit for entering the …
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Dog Chase Afternoon
... through hours more fantastic scenery on our way to a town called Gyagtse, famous for its monastry. In true backpacker style, we decided to miss the monastry (though I was able to get into take some photos of the outside) to save the entrance fee and wander round the town instead. It turned out to be a great decision as we had already seen a number of monastries and instead got a real glimpse into Tibetan life as the town was totally unlike ...
Tibet Day 7- Shigatse to Lhasa
... sad and sorry group who finally arrived back on Lhasa at about 1830. We have drafted a letter to the company pointing out the contract obligations not fulfilled and seeking reimbursement. We will all sign the letter tonight and send it off tomorrow. After that’s done we are heading out for a final night dinner all together …….so here's hoping for a good night to make up for the dreadful organisation and complete incompetence of this tour ...
Earthquake Drama
... of the British Army when they invaded Tibet from India in the late 1800s (its not just the Chinese who have invaded Tibet). It's rather imposing, but it's closed to visitors.
We only had a 90 minute journey today, but our guide likes stopping for a cigarette so we still arrived for lunch after 2pm at a Tibetan Yak restaurant in Shigatse.
We have been warned. If the power is ...


