15 Days Lhasa Kathmandu Vacation

Tibetan Plateau beyond Yarlung Valley –

The Emperor Songtsen Gampo (སྲོང་བཙན་སྒམ་པོ) sent Thonmi Sambhota to India for devising a script for their language which led to the creation of literary works. The script also helped to maintain court records & translations. A constitution was also published using classical Tibetan script.

The history begins with activities in Tibet during the later Paleolithic age. The cultural aspects of Lhasa – Holy Land / Place of Gods, as it is known to many, can be visited for religious, political and cultural rejuvenation.

TIBETAN LANDSCAPE

The pastoral area of Tibet is one of the five biggest in China, in which sheep, goat and yak are grazed. Farming crops are mainly highland barley, wheat, bean as well as apple and walnut are also found in this Trans Himalayan region. Tibet has a forest coverage of 60,000 square kilometers, which is the second largest timber deposit in China. Tibetan forests are located in the southeastern Tibetan Plateau, where the climate is dominated by the Indian monsoon.

ROOF OF THE WORLD

Tibetan Plateau with an average elevation of 4,000 meters above the sea level is well-known as the Roof of the World. Tibet is a land locked region between China, Nepal and India.

SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAIN RANGES

Elevation of Tibet is at a range of 4000 meters (13,000 feet) surrounded by mountain ranges on three sides. The awe-inspiring mountains in the south of Tibet comprises major peaks of Asia, a great place for rugged adventure, one of the most unusual regions of Asia, mostly unknown and undiscovered.

Tibet Trip

• Guide will be provided for in-depth information on the historical, cultural and natural aspects of the sites for tourists to better understand the background story and have better experience.

Itinerary

Tour Details

15 Days Kathmandu – Lhasa Trip (INR 93 006)

Day 1 :

Arrival in Kathmandu

Welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport. On your arrival, our executive will help you to get transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu for your Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 2 :

Kathmandu – Pokhara

Ride towards the lofty mountains of Annapurna Range. Pokhara is situated on the foothills of these ranges offering an amazing view from almost every corner.

Day 3 :

Pokhara

The Valley of Pokhara has several waterfalls, caves and gorges. One of the most memorable activities to do is to go for a boat ride in the Phewa Lake. The mountain ranges can be seen reflecting its image on the lake. Here, a temple devoted to Goddess Barahi can be witnessed.

Day 4 :

Pokhara – Chitwan

After breakfast, we will leave for Chitwan, a famous natural reserve in Nepal. We will stay in the middle a wildlife reserve. So, be prepared to witness hymns of the wild.

Day 5 :

Chitwan

On this day, an elephant safari will take you to the tropical jungles of Chitwan, considered famous in Nepal for the preservation of endangered one horned rhino. A nice opportunity to watch wild flora and fauna of Nepal.

Day 6 :

Chitwan – Kathmandu

It`s time to return to Kathmandu valley. We will reach the valley in late afternoon to have traditional Nepali Chulo and other local delicacies in some of the historical restaurants of the Kathmandu Valley

Day 7 :

Zhangmu – Xegar

On this day, we will reach Xegar, a small town at the foot of the ruins of Xegar Dzong. It is a well-known place among the mountaineers in Tibet.

Day 8 :

Zhangmu – Xegar

A place surrounded by Mount Everest, Xegar is at the base of the highest peak in the world. Real Tibet can be witnessed from here, because the intricate changes can be seen in the surrounding landscape. For instance, the religious significant goenpa represents the cultural aspect of Tibetans.

Day 9 :

Xegar – Xigatse

Xigatse has one of the most impressive fortresses. The Gyantse fortress is one of the well preserved dzongs inside Tibet. Perched high above the town of Gyantse on a huge spur of grey-brown rock. The city serves as the seat of Panchen Lama, surrounded by the typical skyline of the Tibetan plateau. It houses one of the most important monasteries in Tibet, the Tashilhunpo.

Day 10 :

Xigatse – Gyantse

Gyantse with more than 8000 inhabitants, situated at almost 4000 meters above the sea level, has the biggest chorten in Tibet, which is inside the Palcho Monastery named as Kumbum. The 14 CE ruins of the impressive Dzong can be seen, which still reigns over the Nyang Chu valley.

Day 11 :

Gyantse – Lhasa

The last and final destination to visit in this trip would be Lhasa, the Tibetan capital. Get mesmerized by the last kilometers in the middle of this unique plateau, the scattered villages with hanging gompas on the road will make this trip an amazing experience.

Day 12 :

Lhasa Tour

Once a lost city in the middle of nowhere, Lhasa is nowadays linked well with major places. The Tibetan capital has changed a lot in the last few decades, but the impressive culture and its people are still vibrant.

We will devote our day to visit the famous Dalai Lama’s Palace in Lhasa which is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site. Take advantage of the evening to soak the urban life of Lhasa.

Day 13 :

Lhasa

Let`s visit the Norbulinka Palace and the main Universities of Gelukpa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism on this day. Then the prestigious monasteries of Sera and Drepung which are regarded as important centers of knowledge in Tibet.

Day 14 :

Lhasa – Kathmandu (LXA-KTM)

We will return to Nepal. Enjoy your last day on the streets of Thamel or visit the quieter Lazimpat area for your shopping grudge. A nice massage and then dinner on a traditional or fancy restaurant.

Day 15 :

Tribhuvan International Airport

Airport Transfer

Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusion

• Breakfast
• Accommodation
• Transfers & sightseeing by A/C vehicle.

Exclusion

• Flight Fare
• Entry fees
• Train tickets/passes
• Camera and video permits
• Goods and Service Tax (GST)
• Meals not specified in inclusions
• Anything not specified in inclusions
• Personal expenses like telephone, tips, internet, laundry, etc.