Best of Nepal and Tibet
$4000
per person
This tour will take you to two beautiful countries in the foothills of Himalaya. Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is located mainly in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Its capital, Kathmandu is a fascinating old city today where pagodas, narrow cobbled lanes, old carved windows, and stone shrines are backdrops to the drama of life that continues unhindered. Here the experiences are amazing, views fascinating, and the climate charming. Tibet, on the lofty Tibetan Plateau on the northern side of the Himalayas, is an autonomous region of China. It’s nicknamed the “Roof of the World” for its towering peaks. It shares Mt. Everest with Nepal. Its capital, Lhasa, is site of hilltop Potala Palace, once the Dalai Lama’s winter home, and Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s spiritual heart, revered for its golden statue of the young Buddha.
| Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee | Kathmandu | 2 nights | B&B |
| Chitwan Tiger Camp | Chitwan National Park | 2 nights | FB |
| Dhulikhel Mountain Resort | Dulikhel | 1 night | B&B |
| Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa | Lhasa | 3 nights | B&B |
Plan
B&B:Bed and Breakfast
FB:Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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Tour Plan
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DAY 1 : KATHMANDU
On arrival in Kathmandu today you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Nepal’s capital city enjoys an exquisite setting amidst snow-covered mountain peaks, friendly locals, several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a series of ornate stone temples dating back hundreds of years. Overnight in Kathmandu.
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DAY 2 : KATHMANDU
Enjoy a tour of Nepal’s capital, also known as Kantipur. Visit Kathmandu’s Durbar Square one of three durbar (royal palace) squares in the Kathmandu Valley. It is the site of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch still take place. Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colourful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. This afternoon Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest Hindu Temple in Nepal that draws Hindu devotees from all over the world.
Optional Tour- Mt. Everest flight. Enjoy an early morning Mount Everest over flight. [This flight only operates when the weather is good and viewing will be satisfactory]. For every Nepal visitor, the Himalayan range awes and fascinates. Each and every one coming to Nepal expects not only to see the Himalayas but also to reach as near as possible. One of the biggest attractions for visitors to Nepal is the Mountain Flight. For those who are restricted by time or other constraints mountain flights offer the alternative to climbing and ensure a lasting memory of the highest peaks on earth.
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DAY 3 : CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
This morning travel overland to Chitwan National Park (CNP), a World Heritage Site in Terai, the subtropical southern part of Nepal. A total of 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds and 126 species of fish have been recorded in the park, but it is especially renowned for its protection of the One Horned Rhinoceros, the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Gharial Crocodile. Overnight in Chitwan.
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DAY 4 : CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Today your experienced guide will take you into the park to search for some of the incredible animals that live here, including the Great Asian One-horned Rhinoceros, Leopard, and Sloth Beer, deer, monkeys, wild boar and 460 different species of birds. Royal Bengal Tiger, being territorial and nocturnal in behavior, will normally not appear during the day, but sometimes your luck can do wonders and you may have an unforgettable sight of the king of the forest. You may also be able to paddle in a dugout canoe to the point where three rivers meet; the perfect place to see the park’s diverse birdlife and maybe even some crocodiles. Later today you may have the chance to see a Stick Dance, a centuries-old dance performed by members of the Tharu tribe. Overnight in Chitwan.
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DAY 5 : DULIKHEL
This morning travel overland to Dhulikhel, an authentic Nepalese town at the far east of the Kathmandu Valley where the culture and traditions of the local Newari people have stayed strong. It is one of the best spots in the country from which to admire the magnificence of the rugged Himalayan peaks. The charming old town boasts two lovely temples in distinct Vishnu and Hari Siddhi styles, and a Kali temple set on a hilltop above the town. Enjoy the town at your leisure.
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DAY 6 : LHASA
Board flight from Kathmandu to Gonggar Airport drive to hotel in Lhasa (65 km, 1h.15m) 3600 m. The Trans-Himalayan flight will enchant you with the spectacular, breathtaking view if Himalayan ranges. You will see the most of the highest mountains on the earth including Mt. Everest. Upon our arrival in Gonggar airport after immigration formality our guide will meet and greet you offering Khada (Tibetan scarf) and transfer you directly to your hotel in Lhasa. The drive will take about 1 hour 15 minute along the recently build highway. After arriving at hotel guide will help you with hotel check in formality.
*Note: we advise you to take good rest in order to give you time to acclimatize and minimize the effect of altitude sickness.
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DAY 7 : LHASA
This morning we visit the Potala Palace, winter home of the Dalai Lamas and most famous landmark in the world. Although the palace cannot be freely explored, you will experience some if its chapels including audience hall, the golden burial Chorten (Tomb) of Past Dalai Lamas, tremendous number of painting done on wall, Statue, Thangka and Mandala etc. After lunch we will visit Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism and important sacred site in Tibet. The Temple was founded during the reign of King Songtsen Gampo for his two brides Princess Wencheng of the Chinese Tang Dynasty and Princes Bhrikuti of Nepal, both are said to have brought important Buddhist image and statues from Nepal & China to Tibet as part of their dowries. After visiting Temple explore Barkhor surrounding, watch the pilgrims prostrating themselves near the front gate of Jokhang Temple. Take part in clockwise circuit walking round the temple, walk around narrow alley to explore old Lhasa city.
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DAY 8 : LHASA
This morning we will drive 8 km northwest of Lhasa to visit Drepung Monastery which is one of the “great three” Geluk Monasteries of Tibet, founded by Jamyang Choje in 1416. The Drepung is the largest of all Tibetan monasteries and once a home of as many as 10000 monks. This winter Palace was the resident of hundreds of monks from all the major Geluk monasteries for staffing individual Chapels. In the afternoon drive 5km away from Lhasa to Sera Monastery founded in 1419, which is another one of the “ great three” Geluk monasteries of Tibet. Monastery is well known for the monks debate at around 3 – 5 in the afternoon.
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DAY 9 : END OF ITINERARY
You will be driven to the airport in time to board flight back to Kathmandu .
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