| Sat Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu .
(D) |
Transfer to hotel. After refreshment sightseeing
tours to Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath.
Overnight hotel in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Durbar square is a complex of palace,
courtyards and temples built between 12 th
and 18 th centuries, used to be the seat of
mediaeval Malla Kings of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath
Stupa overlooks the valley from a height of
75 m from the average level of Kathmandu and
is one of the holiest Buddhist shrines in Nepal. |
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| Sun Day 02 Kathmandu (B) |
Sightseeing tours to Pashupatinath, Bodhanth
and Budhanilkantha.
Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu
Shrines in the world. Chronicles indicates
the existence of the shrine prior to 400 AD.
The shrine lies on the bank of sacred Bagamti
River which is venerated by HIndus as holy
as Ganges in India. Bodhanath Stupa is the
biggest Stupa of this kind in the world. This
is also UNESCO enlisted World Heritage Site.
Budhanilkanth is situated in the lapse of Shivapuri
Hill at the northern end of the valley. The
hub of temple complex is a pond in which reclines
on the coils of serpent a giant Stone image
of Lord Vishnu of Hindus. |
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| Mon Day 03: Kathmandu-
Paro-Thimpu (B/L/D) |
Today, you will fly into Bhuan-the land
of thundering dragon. The flight offers the spectacular
views of the Himalayas, even the Mt Everest. Upon
arrival at the Paro airport, our representative
will greet you and drive you to Thimpu-the capital
town. Overnight hotel. |
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| Tue Day 04 Thimpu. (B/L/D) |
In the morning, you will visit the hospital
for traditional medicine, Memorial Chorten
and national Library. After lunch visit the
Handicrafts centers and the School of Thangka
Painting. Overnight hotel. |
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| Wed Day 05 Drive from Thimpu
to Paro (B/L/D) |
Drive to Paro where you will visit the fortified
tower of Ta Dzong, now a natural history Museum,
ruins of Drugyal Dzong that once guarded the
invading Tibetan forces, and Kyichu Temple
of 7 th century. |
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| Thu Day 06 Paro-Kathmandu
(B) |
Flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu
airport, transfer to hotel. After refreshment,
sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur and Patan, two
medieval sister principalities of Kathmandu
which since then till today compete each other
for their proud arts, crafts and architectures.
You will visit the palaces, temples, stupas
and monasteries. |
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| Fri Day 07 Kathmandu (B) |
Today, you will have a free stay for your
fancy-free shopping or optional tours of your
interest.
Hotel: Radisson/Yak and Yeti |
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| Sat Day 08 Drive to Nyalam
(3760m, 122km, 6-7 hrs) (B) |
Leave Kathmandu early morning. Breakfast stop in Dhulikhel, a 45 minutes drive.
In total, Kathmandu-Tibet border is 113km through the villages, roadside bazaars
and terraced hills and takes 4 hours to complete on normal condition. On an inclement
weather day, you may come across the landslides, which can make you walk across
and change to a locally available vehicle. After clearing immigration formalities
in both the Nepal and China side, we will continue to Nyalam. Meals and accommodation
in guesthouse. |
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| Sun Day 09 Nyalam-Lhatse
or Xegar ( 4350m, 287 km,
7 hours) (B) |
Drive to Xegar crossing Nyalam Pass (3800m)
and Lalung La Pass (5050m). This drive offers
fantastic view of the high mountain including
Mount Everest. Overnight hotel |
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| Mon Day 10
Lhatse to Shigatse [3900m, 157km, 5 hrs] (B) |
Today, you will drive to Shigatse-the second
largest city of Tibet. This is where the famous
Tashilunbo Monastery is situated. Overnight
hotel.
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| Tue Day 11 Shigatse to
Gyantse [3950m, 86km, 2 hrs] (B) |
In the morning, visit the Tashilhunbo
Monastery-the seat of Panchen Lama, one of the
largest functioning monasteries of Tibet, before
driving 90km to Gyantse. After refreshment in the
hotel, visit the Pelkor Chode Monastery and the
Gyantse Kumbum-the large gold-domed stupa that
houses an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist
murals. |
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| Wed Day 12 Gyantse-Lhasa
[3650m, 264km, 6hrs] B |
Today's drive is the most spectacular
one and involves crossing of a high pass-Karo La
[5045m].You will stop for lunch in Nangkartse-
a small, developing town,beyond which the road
follows the bank of a beautiful turquoise lake,
the Yamdrok-tso, for about 60km.We bid farewell
to the beautiful lake from Kamba La [4794m] and
at the same time we are greeted first time by the
view of Lhasa Valley. Overnight hotel. |
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| Thu/Fri 13-14 Lhasa B |
We will spend these two
days visiting several of Lhasa's many monasteries-such
as Sera and Sera, Potala Palace-the seat of His
Holiness the Dalai Lama, Norbu Lingkha Palace-the
summer palace of the Dalai Lama, Jorkhang Temple,
Barkhor Market etc. Overnight hotel in Lhasa.
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| Sat Day 15 Lhasa-Kathmandu.
B |
You will be transferred to Gonkar Airport
(96km) for flight to Kathmandu.
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| Sun Day 16 Kathmandu- Departure |
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| Extension to Chitwan National
Park and Pokhara |
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| Day 16 Kathmandu- Chitwan . |
After breakfast, you will drive to Chitwan
National Park. You will drive along the mountainous
road, winding, snaking and switching back.
You will pass by villages, farmlands and terraces
of hills before arriving Chitwan.
Chitwan lies in the southern Terai belt of
Nepal, 160 km from Kathmandu. Royal Chitwan
National Park is Asia's one of the most famous
games parks. After having lunch, you will go
for short walk tour to the villages of Tharu
Tribal people, most probably with a Tharu guide.
In the evening, there will be slides shows
or cultural dance presentation.
Hotel: Gaida Wildlife Camps and Lodges |
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| Day 17: Chitwan. |
Today
you will be kept busy in jungle safari activities
like Elephant Riding, Bird Watching, and Canoeing
etc. Overnight in bungalows or camps.
Hotel: Gaida Wildlife Camps and Lodges |
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| Wed Day 18: Chitwan- Pokhara. |
After a drive of about
5 hours, you will arrive Pokhara, the second
most popular tourist destination in Nepal.
This is the center of adventure. An enchanting
city, nestled in a tranquil glacier-rock
valley at an altitude of 827m has a lot to
offer to visitors-caves, lakes, gorges and
viewpoints. The spectacular panorama of Annapurna
range forms its backdrop.
Hotel: Shangri La Village Resort |
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| Thu Day 19: Pokhara. |
You will take a full day sightseeing tours
in Pokhara valley. That includes visiting temples,
caves, gorges and waterfalls and boating in
lakes as well.
Hotel: Shangri La Village Resort |
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Fri Day 20: Pokhara-
Kathmandu |
Today, you will drive back to Kathmandu and
take a free afternoon for preparation to the
journeys to Bhutan.
Hotel: Raddison/yak and Yeti |
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| Day 21: Kathmandu Departure |
Transfer to airport for departure flight back
home. |
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| Price Includes |
Price: Available
on request only |
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| Tour cost includes: |
Accommodation on twin sharing with breakfast
in Nepal and Tibet and in full pension in Bhutan.
All transfers and sightseeing by a chauffer
driven vehicle, 4 WD Jeep in Tibet, English
speaking Tour Guide, Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu
and Lhasa-Kathmandu air ticket..
Necessary Entrance Fees, Chinese visa fee,
Bhutan Visa assistance |
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