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NEPAL - TIBET COMBINE TOUR OF 18 DAYS
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Day 01 : ARRIVE - KATHMANDU
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Arrive Kathmandu. Meet and assist by our representative. Transfer to hotel.
In the evening, Cultural Program with folk and traditional dances of Nepal. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 02: KATHMANDU
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After breakfast, we begin our half day sight seeing tour of Kathmandu valley by visiting two very important religious centers: Pashupatinath temple for the Hindus, nearby along the banks of the river Bagmati is the cremation area for the dead. Boudhanath is possibly the largest stupa in the world and the center for Tibetan school of Buddhism. Drive to Bhaktapur the medical cities of devotees and the best preserved of all the old cities of Kathmandu Valley. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Day 03 : KATHMANDU - POKHARA
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After breakfast, Drive to Pokhara through scenic mountain terrain and upon reaching Pokhara relax in the hotel. The evening can be spend most enjoyably on the bank of the Phewa Lake which reflects the towering Fishtail Peak in its water. |
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Day 04 : POKHARA
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This picturesque town set on the laps of Annapurna mountains is the staging area of all treks in this region. Today we visit the important sight seeing areas like Bindebasini temple, Devins Gorge, Seti Gorge and the market place. We have rest of the afternoon at leisure. Boating on Fewa Lake is an optional you can enjoy. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Day 05 : POKHARA - CHITWAN |
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After breakfast, Driven to Royal Chitwan National Park, our destination for wild viewing. We bring our safari activities almost immediately with a briefing, elephant ride, jungle walks, canoe ride and jeep ride in pursuit of myriad flora and fauna including the rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tigers. In the evening we have some cultural entertainment plus bonfire during winter. |
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Day 06 : CHITWAN
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Full day Jungle activities and Overnight stay at the Resort.
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Day 07 : CHITWAN - KATHMANDU |
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After breakfast, Drive back to Kathmandu and check-in hotel. Rest of the day we are totally free.
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Day 08 : Kathmandu (1,300m.) - Lhasa (3,650m.) :
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Fly to Lhasa crossing over the panoramic Himalayan ranges (1 hr.). Transfer and check-in to your hotel. Full rest for acclimatization.
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Day 09 - 10 In Lhasa :
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Two full day sight-seeing tour in Lhasa - jokhang temple & barkhor bazaar, potala palace, drepung & sera monasteries. |
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Day 11 : Lhasa - Xigatze (3,900m.) :
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280 km. Scenic drive to xigatze through the northern route. |
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Day 12 : Xigatze - gyantse (3,950m) :
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90 km. Morning |
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Day 13 -14 Gyantse - Tsedang (3,400m.) :
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291 km. Full day drive to tsedang & overnight at hotel. Next day sight-seeing tour to yumbulakang & samye monastery etc. Hotel. |
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Day 15 : Tsedang - Kathmandu :
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Early morning drive (approx.. 2 hrs) to gongaar airport for departure flight to kathmandu or to your onward destination. |
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Day 16 : KATHMANDU
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Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kasthamandap, Kumari Temple, abode of the virgin goddess. Visit Swoyambhunath stupa, on top of the hill overlooking Kathmandu valley, Patan famous for its arts and crafts. Tour highlights are the Shikara-style Krishna temple, Patan Durbar with the royal baths, Hiranaya Varna Mahavihar, a Buddhist monastery, Tibetan cultural center first founded by the Tibetan refugees of the late fifties and now an exhibition - cum - shopping complex of carpets, jewelry and many interesting souvenirs. |
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Day 17 : KATHMANDU
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Day free and relax and overnight stay at Hotel. |
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Day 18 : KATHAMNDU - DEPARTURE
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After breakfast day free and departure transfer to the airport. |
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