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Kathmandu Lhasa Tour

Trip Overview

Duration

10Days

Activities

Trip Grade

Moderate

Group Size

-

Start

Kathmandu

End Point

Kathmandu

Max-Altitude

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Accomodation

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Embark on a thrilling adventure in two Himalayan kingdoms, Nepal and Tibet. Explore the Nepalese and Tibetan cultural heritage and discover their history. From the bustle and ancient temples, stupas, and palaces of Kathmandu to the rugged Himalayan mountains, centuries-old ruins, and serene monasteries of Tibet, the journey will be an exhilarating and immersive experience.

Trip Highlight

  • Start the tour in Kathmandu, Nepal, visiting different historical sites and learning about Nepali art, architecture, culture, and traditions
  • Explore local markets, explore the bustling streets of Thamel, and do window shopping
  • Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa, enjoying stunning aerial views of the Himalayan mountains
  • Visit centuries-old monasteries, ruins, palaces, gardens, and temples in Lhasa and Tsedang, Tibet
  • Get to know about Tibetan culture and history closely
  • Enjoy Tibetan food and shop for Tibetan goods

Itinerary

Our representatives will greet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport upon your arrival in Kathmandu and escort you to the hotel. If you have any immediate questions or need any help, feel free to ask our representative. The remaining day is free. 

Accommodation: Hotel

Today, you will spend the day with one of our friendly tour guides and visit some famous tourist sites around Kathmandu. You will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, and Patan Durbar Square. It will be an enlightening tour. You will learn about Nepali culture, traditions, art, and architecture. 

Meals: Breakfast only 
Accommodation: Hotel

The tour starts with a visit to Pashupatinath Temple. From there, you will go to the biggest stupa in Nepal, Boudhanath Stupa. Then you will drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The local markets around the monuments are also worth exploring. After the tour, the guide will drop you at the hotel. The evening is free. 

Meals: Breakfast only 
Accommodation: Hotel

This is another full day in Kathmandu. We have not planned any guided tours on this day, so you can spend the day as you wish. You can visit the Garden of Dreams, Narayanhiti Palace, and museums around the city. Take this day and buy souvenirs as well. 

Let us know if you want to do anything specific, such as yoga/meditation sessions, pottery sessions, cooking classes, etc. 

Meals: Breakfast only 
Accommodation: Hotel

You will leave Kathmandu today and fly to Lhasa. We will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu, and our Tibetan representatives will pick you up from Lhasa airport. Upon landing in Lhasa, you will drive to your hotel with our local team in Tibet. Get some rest and later join a short orientation program at your hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast only 
Accomodation: Hotel

You will spend a full day visiting different tourist sites in Lhasa. The tour starts with Potala Palace, which is one of its kind in Tibet. The palace's intricate architecture, rooms, halls, chapels, and furnishing will be below your mind. 

The next place you will visit is the Sera Monastery. It is one of the three great monasteries in Tibet, with its unique traditions that have been passed down for centuries. 

From here, you will continue the tour to Norbulingka, which is the former summer palace of Dalai Lamas. The complex and impressive architecture of the palace and its history will present you with a deeper understanding of Tibetan heritage. 

Meals: Breakfast only 
Accommodation: Hotel

You will start the morning by visiting Drepung Monastery. This huge monastery housed 10,000 monks and contained four colleges. The monastery's location offers stunning views of Lhasa City and Mt. Gambo Utse. After the tour, have breakfast and rest. 

Later in the day, you will visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Jokhang Temple is an important temple in Tibet. Its architecture is a fascinating blend of Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian styles. Every nook and corner of this monastery has a divine aura. 

Likewise, you will spend your evening exploring the bustling streets of Barkhor. It is the heart and the soul of Lhasa. You can see locals spinning prayer wheels. The street is packed with numerous souvenir shops, cafes, and pubs. 

Meals: Breakfast only 
Accommodation: Hotel

Today is your final day of the tour. You will drive from Lhasa to Tsedang. On the way, visit Samye Monastery, the first monastery in Tibet. It is surrounded by barren mountains and sand dunes. This is where Tibetan Buddhism was established. 

After this monastery, you will continue the ride to Tsedang, which is the capital of Shannan Prefecture. The mild weather and fertile land in Shannan make it the cradle of Tibetan civilization. Similarly, this place is also the birthplace of Tibetans, who are believed to be the offspring of a monkey and a demoness. 

You will visit Yungbulakang Palace in Tsedang. It is the first imperial palace located on a rocky hill. The view from the top of the palace is excellent. From here, we will head to Trandruk Monastery. This monastery is believed to have been built by King Songtsan Gampo in 641 AD to suppress the demons from prospering in his kingdom. 

Meals: Breakfast only 
Accommodation: Hotel

Start the day with a delicious breakfast. Then, drive back to Lhasa airport. It will be a scenic ride. Your guide will drop you off at the airport right on time to catch your flight back to Kathmandu. 

Meals: Breakfast only 
Accommodation: Hotel

You will fly back to your home on this day. Our team will take care of your airport departure. 

Meals: Breakfast only

Cost Includes / Excludes

  • All private transport.
  • All Sightseeing in Nepal and Tibet with entrance fee.
  • All Hotels in Nepal and Tibet with Breakfast.
  • An English Speaking Guide.
  • Tibet Visa / Permit fee. (If American and Canadian Passport Holder extra US$ Per person).
  • Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu Flight ticket.
  • All Government taxes Income tax plus VAT.
  • Office services charge.
  • Farewell dinner with cultural program (In Kathmandu).
  • Your Travel Insurance
  • International Airfare (Country to Nepal).
  • Lunch and Dinner.
  • Personal expenses such as a drinks, laundry, Charge for photography etc.
  • Nepal visa fee (Nepal re-entry visa fee),
  • Any additional cost due to Natural calamities and Unforeseen Circumstance.
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers.

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE:
USD 1600

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