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Adventure
& Theme Tour
| EGO-1501:
Exciting Photographic Tour on Roof of the World, Tibet 12 days |
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The first part of the tour offers fascinating views of the incredible formation of the highest plateau of the world with awesomely beautiful rocks, cascades and canyons slightly hidden in the thin flying mists amidst the mighty presence of MT. XISHAPAGMA (8212m) and the 2nd part brings you so close to the Shangri-La of the Tibet making you feel yourself as being part of a unique culture, a rich tapestry woven with legends myths, rituals and festivals. The last part takes you over the majestic Himalayas offering you the long cherished breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges including Mt. EVEREST (8850 m.) by an hour ling trance- Himalayan flight on your way back from LHASA to KATHMANDU. |
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| EGO-1502: Kunming - Haba - Deqen - Mingyong - Lijiang 17 days |
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An exceptional journey into some of the most remote regions of Yunnan province. We discover a land of snow capped mountains, isolated villages and tribal minorities such as the Bai and Naxi. Then head north towards the Tibetan border for a unique chance to trek to remote villages. |
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| EGO-1503: Terraced Fields in Yuanyang 12 days |
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Man-made Wonders that exist here for hundreds of years
The terraced fields in Yuanyang are extrordinary for their immense size and sheer drops of varying levels. These fields, totalling 24,000 hectares, begin from the shore of the Red River 100 meters above sea level, and extend on and off through numerous vales and across many peaks, up to 2,000 meters.
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| EGO-1504: Tiger leaping gorge from Lijiang to Zhongdian (8 days/7nights) |
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Hutiao ( tiger leaping ) Gorge Extending for 15 kilometres from
the Yulong Xueshan Mountain in Lijiang to the Haba Xueshan Mountain in Zhongdian. Tiger Leaping Gorge is one the longest,
deepest and narrowest gorges in the world.
According to local legend, the gorge acquired its name because at its narrowest point, a mere 30 meters wide, a tiger leaped over
its swirling waters.
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| EGO-1505: Annual Torch
Festival 7 days |
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On the 24th day of the sixth lunar month, when the handle of the
Big Dipper turns upward, The Torch Festival, the Yi people's New Year according to the Yi calendar begins. Torches are lit at
night to expel evil and to aid in prayers for prosperity. Many activities are held, including wrestling, bull fighting and
horse-racing.
The festival originated from a legend about a battle between an ancient Yi hero and a devilish fiend. The hero wrestled and beat
him. He taught his people to eliminate evils other forms of pestilence by enlisting the help of torches. From this time on,
Yi people have prospered. The festival is held to commemorate this hero.
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| EGO-1506: NAKCHU
Horse Racing Festival |
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During the month of August over 10,000 people will cross high passes of more than 4000 m(13123 ft) by foot, horse and jeep to make their way to Nakchu Racecourse, to run their horses, eat, drink and enjoy themselves during the annual horse festival holiday.
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| EGO-1507: Xuedun
Festival 6 days |
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The Xuedun (or Shoton) Festival is one of the liveliest and most important holidays in Tibet.
We will take you to the holy Tibetan capital of Lhasa to enjoy the festival and to visit some of its important temples and monasteries. We will then take a short trip to Lake Yamdrok Tso to escape the hustle and bustle of the city to relax your mind in its serene wilderness.
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