Nepal and Tibet

Upon arrival at the Airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer to Hotel.
Check in at the Hotel. Rest/Refresh
Dinner: Own Arrangement

Breakfast at the Hotel
Drive to Chitwan from Kathmandu is approximately 155 km and will take around 4/5 hours drive under normal road & traffic condition.
After arrival in Chitwan, Rest/Refresh and Proceed for Lunch.
Afternoon Jungle activities as per Lodge Itinerary (Jeep Safari, Tharu stick dance)
Lunch & Dinner at the Lodge
Overnight at the Lodge in Chitwan

Jungle activities (Canoe ride, elephant breeding centre visit) All meals will be provided by the Lodge (BLD) Overnight at the Hotel in Chitwan

Breakfast at the Hotel
Drive to Pokhara from Chitwan is approximately 135 km and will take around 4/5 hours drive under normal road & traffic condition.

Pokhara
Situated in the North Western part of Nepal Pokhara is very popular valley among the Annapurna mountain range trekkers and travelers alike. It is a typical tourist destination with a laid back atmosphere. The Himalayas make the greatest rise from subtropical valley floor to icy summit of any mountain range on earth, and the contrast is stunningly apparent at Pokhara where mountains rise very quickly from the elevation of 1,000 m to over 7,500 m. Pokhara; offers you an extreme range of services, which you can indulge in while enjoying the natural setting of the fishtail mountain and the serenity of the beautiful Phewa Lake. After arrival at Pokhara, transfer to the Hotel. Check-in and Rest/Refresh
Lunch & Dinner: Own arrangement
Overnight at the Hotel in Pokhara

Early morning drive to Sarangkot to see sun rise. After sunrise drive back to hotel for breakfast.
Breakfast at the Hotel

After breakfast sightseeing of Davi’s fall, Gupteshore cave and
Bindabasini Temple with One hour boating in Fewa lake.
Devi’s Falls is a waterfall located in Pokhara. The water forms a tunnel after reaching the bottom. This tunnel is approximately 500 feet long and runs 100 feet below ground level. On 31 July 1961, a Swiss couple went swimming but the woman drowned in a pit because of the overflow.

Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is a cave located in Pokhara, opposite to Davis Fall, the water from Davis fall passes through this cave. Gupteshwor Mahadev cave is one of the major attractions of Pokhara.

The Bindhyabasini Temple is the oldest temple in the city of Pokhara, It regularly attracts a large number of locals, Nepalis from across the country and foreigners alike. The main temple is devoted to goddess Bindhyabasini, a Bhagawati who is the incarnation of Kali.
After sightseeing, Transfer back to the Hotel and Rest/Refresh
Lunch & Dinner: Own arrangement
Overnight at the Hotel in Pokhara

Breakfast at the Hotel
Drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara is approximately 210 km and will take around 6/7 hours drive under normal road & traffic condition. After arriving at Kathmandu, transfer to the Hotel and Rest/Refresh
Lunch & Dinner: Own arrangement
Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast transfer to Tribhuwan International airport to fly to Lhasa. You will be met at Gongkar Airport by your guide. After immigration formalities, you will be driven to Lhasa (3660 meters). It takes around 45 minutes to reach the old city. After checking in at your hotel, you are advised to take rest and take it easy. Drink plenty of fluids and let your body get used to Lhasa’s high altitude. You can go around the hotel area for light walk and sightseeing. O/N at Hotel in Lhasa ( BB ).
Lunch & Dinner: Own arrangement

After breakfast you will be briefed about the day’s program. Then your guide will take you on a tour to Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Market respectively.
Jokhang Temple: Jokhang a seventh-century geomantic temple at the heart of Lhasa is the most sacred temple of all Tibet, housed the most holy statue of Rowo Rimpoche ( Sakyamuni Buddha) crafted when he was just 12 years old. Jokhang (Chuklakhang) is considered to be a Power Place in all Tibet. Queen Bhrikuti, a Nepalese princess married to King Songtsen Gampo founded Jokhang Temple and in recognition of Queen Bhrikuti the main gate of the temple faces west towards Nepal. The most impressive structure of the Jokhang Temple is the many chapels surrounding the temple.
Sera Monastery: This monastery is approx. 5km drive away from Lhasa. Sera Monastery was founded in 1419. It sits in the prettiest and most charming atmosphere at the base of Mount Purbuchok. Sera Monastery used to be an important center for learning where in the past approx. 5,000 to 6,000 monks resided. Currently about 550 monks are supposed to be living there. The important structures inside the monastery include Coqen Hall, (the main assembly hall), three Zhacangs (Buddhist colleges) and twenty-nine Khangtsens (monk dormitories).The most intriguing feature here is the nine-meter image of Maitraya which was erected in 1419; here one can also witness the practicing of debate among the monks, who pitch their knowledge against each other.
Norbulinka Palace : Norbulingka Palace, on the west edge of Lhasa city is the
biggest manmade garden in Tibet Autonomous Region. Nearby Potala Palace,
Norbulingka, in Tibetan, refers to “Park of Treasure” and used to be the summer palace of Dalai Lamas to deal with the government issues and hold religious activities. As one part of the historic Ensemble of the Patala Palace, it was added to World
Heritage Sites in 2001. Built from 1755 and under the reconstructions of different Dalai Lamas, Norbulingka expands its scale into over 360,000 square meters and more than 374 rooms, including Dalai Lamas’ palaces for 7th to 14th. Dotted with
various kinds of precious flowers and plants, it is the genuine “Plateau Oxygen Bar”. With peaceful atmosphere and tranquility, you will easily get yourself relaxed when walking inside this pure land. At the end of the day your guide will escort you back to your hotel. O/N at Hotel in Lhasa (BB)
Barkhor Market (Bazar): The most popular Barkhor Market (Bazaar) is a square where Tibetan handicraft items, Buddhist artifacts, carpets, paintings etc. are all in sale for your delight.

After an early breakfast, you will be escorted by your guide to the majestic Potala Palace and the beautifully landscaped Drepung Monastery.
Potala Palace: Also known as the “Winter palace”. The imposing structure of the palace dominates the landscape of Lhasa. is a 13th storied complex monument rising to a height of above 117m which houses 10,000 shrines and over 200,000 images and about 1000 rooms.As you are guided through the ancient chambers of the palace, you get to see Tibetan art at its best. The Potala Palace has a vast array of intricate Tibetan murals and beautiful statues. You will also get to view the tombs of the eight Dalai Lamas.
Drepung Monastery: is a beautifully landscaped monastery where you can observe nuns and monks chanting and performing religious discourses. After the day’s tour is over, you are escorted back to your hotel for a well- earned rest. O/N at Hotel in Lhasa (BB)
Lunch & Dinner: Own arrangement

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Tibetan Village Tour : Shal is located approx 10 km (half an hr drive) east of Lhasa with population with approx 150 families. Shal is an old Village town and most of the people are farmers or nomads. Village is quite popular for potato and barley farming and now interestingly, they have started involving locals, domestic clients self farming. One can go for an hour hike up the village where a holy mountain is located standing up tall overlooking the village. For those fit people can further climb the mountain, if time permits. The place offers a breathtaking view of the high mountains, fresh flowing stream and the open green pastures. The best part of this hike is the opportunity to see the nomad’s community, during summer time from May to October when they live in the pastures grazing their cattle. There is nunnery in the village to visit, if time permits. Later return to Lhasa.

Note: Since only a limited number of visitors are allowed inside the Potala palace every day, the order of sightseeing places will be decided upon by your guide.
Lunch & Dinner: Own arrangement

In the morning, you have to drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m),you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, the highest mountain near Lhasa . The turquoise coloured Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. You can enjoy the spectacular view of the lake and enjoy the landscape with rich pasture land to local herdsmen.
O/N Hotel in Lhasa ( BB )
Lunch & Dinner: Own arrangement

Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast, drive to airport to fly to Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon half-sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city & Swayambhunath Stupa

KATHMANDU CITY
Listed as one of the eight Cultural World Heritage sites by UNESCO, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12th to 18th centuries. The square is known to be the social,
religious and urban focal point of the Capital City. The Palace Complex was the Royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and is the site of important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch. The palace is decorated with
elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels. It houses King Tribhuvan Memorial Museum and the Mahendra Museum. Kathmandu Durbar Square was where the city’s kings were once crowned and legitimized, and from where they ruled (durbar means ‘palace’). As such, the square remains the traditional heart of the old town and Kathmandu’s most spectacular legacy of traditional architecture.

SWAYAMBHUNATH
The Buddhist temple of Swoyambhunath is situated on the top of a hill, west of Kathmandu. It is the one of the oldest religious complexes in Nepal; dating back to the 5th century A.D. SwoyambhunathStupa has a shape of a dome standing on a base which represents the entire world. A pair of big eyes on each side of the dome symbolizes Wisdom and Compassion. They are, in fact, Buddha’s eyes — they give the impression as if he is looking right into you no matter where you stand.
The Swoyambhunath complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Lichchhavi period. A Tibetan monastery, museum and library are more recent additions. The site has two access points: a long stairway, claimed to have 365 steps, leading directly to the main platform of the temple, which lies in the east direction; and the other way to reach the temple is via a road trip around the hill leading to the southwest entrance.
After sightseeing, Transfer back to the Hotel and Rest/Refresh
Lunch & Dinner: Own arrangement
Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Breakfast at the Hotel
Free till Departure. Transfer to Tribhuwan International airport for departure.