Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport You will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel. After refreshment in hotel, short briefing about the programs. KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE: Durbar Square, one of the old capitals of the Kathmandu valley, is a synthesis of Hindu and Buddhist temples, stupas and statues, and is often the site of festivals, marriages and other ceremonies. Overnight at Royal Penguin Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu city sightseeing (1315m) Today we explore the Kathmandu valley. SWOYAMBBHUNATH: Climb the many steps to Swayambhunath (the monkey temple) with its commanding views of Kathmandu, its whitewashed stupas and its unique synthesis of Buddhism and Hinduism. PASHUPATINATH: It’s a sacred temple complex on the banks of the holy Bagmati river. Here, monkeys run up and down the steps of the burning ghats, and trident-bearing saddhus draped in burnt-orange and yellow sit serenely meditating - when they are not posing for photos for rupees. BOUDHANATH: The striking Buddha eyes of Boudhanath Stupa watch over a lively and colorful Tibetan community and attract pilgrims from all over the Himalayan Buddhist realm. In the midst of traditional gompas, and hung with long strings of multi-colored prayer flags, Boudhanath attracts Sherpas, Tibetans and tourists alike for daily circumambulations (koras) of the stupa.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Lhasa: Kathmandu/ Lhasa (By Flight) At morning you will fly for Lhasa from Kathmandu for an hour over the panoramic Himalayan Ranges. Lhasa at an altitude of 3,650m is situated on the north bank of Kyichu River. On arrival you will be transferred to hotel by our local representative, afternoon rest at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 04: Lhasa Sightseeing - Potala Palace and Johkang Temple: In the morning, you will go to the most splendid museum, the Potala Palace, and explore the grandest of its myriad chapels. See the jeweled burial chorten of past Dalai Lamas as well as statuary, frescoes and paintings. Later visit the Jokhang Temple, which is considered as the most sacred temple in Tibet, it draws tremendous number of pilgrims from all over Tibet each year for its houses a magnificent image of Sakyamuni at 12 years old. Then stroll around Barkhor, a pilgrimage circuit that encircles the Jokhang, it also serves as the biggest bazaar in Lhasa, where you can find some handicrafts, ambers, jewelry, Tibetan clothes etc.. Overnight in Lhasa
Day05: Lhasa sightseeing-Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery: Today, you will explore Tibet's two greatest monasteries, Drepung and Sera. Which once housed about 10,000 monks. Drepung monastery is situated at the foothill of a mountain and was founded by Jamyang Choeje in 1416. The Ganden podrang is famous among them as it is the government centre during fifth Dalai lama and later moved to the famous Potala palace during fifth Dalai lama. In the afternoon exploring the Sera monastery which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa's disciple Jamchen Choeje. Overnight in Lhasa
Day 06: Lhasa - Tsedang(3500m) Drive about 4 hours to Tsedang in the morning, which is known as the capilcal of the ancient Yarlung Kingdom. En-route, take ferry across Yarlungzongpo River and visit Samye Monastery. The Samye Monastery is the first temple to be built in Tibet and the first complete with the three Buddhist jewels of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. With these unique features, this splendid temple has become an attraction for visitors from near and far. Overnight in Tsedang.
Day 07: Tsedang Sightseeing - Yambulakhang Palace, Tadruk Monastery: Drive 7kms to visit Yambulakhang Palace, the first building of Tibet which is built in 2nd century for Tibetan Kings. It sites on a summit of a small hill on the east bank of the Yarlung River. then drive to see the burial tombs of Tibetan Kings. we also pay a visit to Tadruk Monastery in the afternoon. Overnight in Tsedang
Day 08: Tsedang- - Lhasa – Kathmandu: Transfer to the airport (90km, 2 hrs) for your flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 09: Sightseeing in Kathamndu: Early in the morning, you could enjoy optional mountain flight tours to mount Everest. In the afternoon, we will tour to Bhaktapur Durbar Square & some other places in Kathmandu. Bhaktapur Durbar Square: This Square is an open museum holding exciting palace, courtyards, royal bath, sculptures, pagodas, Shikhara style temples and Buddhist monastery along with exclusive architecture. In other words, this is the most beautiful Durbar you visit in your Nepal tours.
Day 10: Departure: After breakfast we'll head towards airport for final departure or continue your onwards trips. Tour ends with THANK YOU
Package Cost: US $ 3500/- per person
SERVICES INCLUDED: Accommodation in Kathmandu in Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa or Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa, double occupancy, with breakfast Accommodation in hotels in Tibet, double occupancy, on BB basis (Bed and Breakfast) English speaking Tour guide in Kathmandu & Tibetan Guide in Tibet. Transportation as per the itinerary by Jeep Entry fee of mention sightseeing places in Tibet. Airfare KATHMANDU – LHASA - KATHMANDU Tibet Group Visa Fee All necessary permits All Govt. Taxes.
SERVICES EXCLUDED: Travel Insurance Sightseeing entrance fees in Kathmandu. Lunch and Dinner Nepal re-entry visa fee Liquor beverages (hard and soft drinks) Expenses of personal nature, phone calls, laundry etc Gratuity to staff Services not mentioned here.