Nepal Tibet Tour– 13 Days

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival
Our airport representative will be waiting for you outside the Tribhuvan International airport terminal, Kathmandu displaying your name. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 : Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around  Kathmandu valley.
Full-day Sightseeing of Kathmandu Vally . After breakfast in the morning you will be Proceed for Sightseeing place as given below. 1.Boudhanath Stupa, Lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Boudhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during the construction of Bouddhanath. 2.Pasupatinath Temple, Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 km east of the city center. The richly ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple 3.patan Darbar Square , Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone 4.Swayambhunath Stupa ,The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site) Watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises.
Included Meal: Breakfast

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (900m) on a private tourist vehicle – 7 hrs.
You will drive by Tourist Bus to Pokhara at around 7.00am. Pokhara is a beautiful valley, with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. The town of Pokhara is set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu providing the perfect getaway for our tour. Overnight at a hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 04: Sightseeing tour in Pokhara.
Your sightseeing trip will start at 9am in the morning after breakfast.The places are as below: 1.Devi’s Fall Locally known as Patale Chhango and in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley is where the stream flowing from Fewa lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. This is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike. 2.Gupteswar Cave The revered Gupteswar Cave is situated 2 km from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Devi’s fall and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered. 3.Museums During the tour, we will visit two different museums: one museum displays the lifestyles and history of the Gurungs, Thakalis and Tharu while the other, Gurkha Memorial Museum, is dedicated to the famous Gurkha Warriors who earned their name in many fierce battles fought during the World Wars and numerous operations around the world since 1815. The soldiers of the Gurkha regiment won 13 Victoria Cross medals awarded for exceptional bravery shown in the field. 4.Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple Situated at an altitude of 800m above sea level, it is the second-largest lake in the kingdom. With the Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake it is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake. Seti River Gorges Carved by Seti-Gandaki is one of the natural wonders of Pokhara. K.I. Singh bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool & Prithivi highway Bridge near bus park, provides a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water. Tibetan Refugee Camps The Tibetan village Tashiling in the south and the Tashi Palkhel village in the north of Pokhara are renowned for the production and trade of woolen carpets and other handicrafts. The original Tibetan settlers in this region migrated to Nepal in the ‘50s. Overnight at Hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 05: Drive to Sarankot, then onto the Chitwan National Park. Early in the morning about 45 minutes’ drive with 25 minutes hike take us to the top of Sarangkot to see the best sunrise and close views of many mountains like Annapurna range, Dhauligiri, Fishtail including views of the beautiful the Pokhara Valley and Phewa lake. After we have some breakfast at Sarangkotit’s a 15-minute walk down and 45 minutes’ drive take to the hotel in Pokhara. From there we continue our drive to Chitwan National Park.
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 06: Wildlife Activities in the Chitwan National Park.
The early morning tour provides you one of the best times to see the wildlife at its best with bird watching, jeep safari and jungle walk. After breakfast a 45-minute walk through the grassland and forest upstream of the Narayani River. Climb aboard the local boats to observe crocodiles along the banks while floating back to the camp to enjoy lunch. Late afternoon a guide will take you for a jeep safari and jungle walk, visit the observation tower, nature walk with boat ride, back to the camp and have dinner. Overnight at a Resort.
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 07: Activities in Chitwan, and Drive back to Kathmandu by Tourist Vehicle- 7 hr
Your guide will take you for bird watching followed by breakfast with your departure back to Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 08: Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa (3,660m).
Early morning transfer to the international airport for the hour-long flight to Lhasa. This stunning flight, on a China Southwest Airlines Boeing 757, takes us right across the main Himalayan range and provides us with magnificent mountain views. After landing at Gongar Airport and meeting our Tibetan guide, it is a further 2-hour drive by Land cruiser to Lhasa. It’s advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa’s altitude. Overnight at hotel.
Included Meals : Breakfast.

Day 09 : Guided city tours in Lhasa.
We spend this day visiting several of Lhasa’s many monasteries in the company of a guide and interpreter. One of these is the Sera Monastery, one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet, within its whitewashed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study. After lunch we’ll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jokhang Temple. This temple is possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkor – a maze of narrow cobbled streets that is the central market of Lhasa. Overnight at a hotel.
Included Meals : Breakfast

Day 10: Guided City tour at the Potala Palace and the Drepung Monastery.
In the morning, we visit the Potala Palace which is the crown jewel of Lhasa. It is a spectacular ancient building, containing private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand staterooms and many important chapels. There has been a Palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present Palace was constructed in the 17th century. After lunch, we visit the Drepung Monastery, which was founded in the 14th century and was once the largest in the world, with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution. Overnight at a hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Free day to explore.
This is a day at leisure in which you are free to explore further, revisit a favorites monastery or simply sit in a café overlooking the Barkor and watch the pilgrims as they circumambulate the Jokhang, stopping regularly to peruse the merchandise at the stalls lining the route. There is also the option of an additional tour to places such as the Tibetan Medical Centre, Ganden Monastery and Tsurphu Monastery. Overnight at a hotel.
Included Meals : Breakfast.

Day 12 : Flight to Kathmandu from Lhasa.
Transfer to Gongar Airport for your return flight to Kathmandu. You have the option to extend your trip to continue onto Chitwan jungle safari, rafting adventure, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, scenic Everest flight, mountain biking and other activities. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. Your guide(s) and an office staff will accompany you. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at a Basic Guesthouse.
Included Meals: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner

Day 13: Final Departure
Our airport representative will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport for your Final Departure.
Included Meals : Breakfast.

Price Includes

• Pick up and drop off  from the airport by private tourist vehicle.
• Twin sharing accommodation in a three star category  hotel in Kathmandu  and Pokhara  including Breakfast .
• Tibetan-standard two-star hotel accommodation (mostly twin-sharing room) in Lhasa including breakfast.
• Two nights three days wildlife activities in Chitwan National Park.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Chitwan.
• All gourd transportation by private tourist vehicle.
• Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu airfare with airport departure tax.
• City tours in Nepal and Tibet as mentioned on day by day itinerary.
• English-speaking , Experience guide, driver and all support staffs.
• Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for our field staff.
• Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites.
• Tibet visa fees and traveling permits.
• Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show on second last day .
• All government taxes, vat and Tourist service charges
• All official expenses

Price Does not Include

• International airfare and airport departure tax.
• Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation.
• Nepal entry visa – you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $ 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying US $40 and $ 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos).
• Internet and telephone calls.
• Lunch and dinner other than in Chitwan – about USD 15 to 20 per person per day .
• Item of Personal nature like alcohol, hot & cold drinks and laundry.
• Personal clothing and equipment.(See the equipment tab for detail information)
• Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected)
• Others expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.

List of Recommended Equipment for the Tour:

• Duffel or Rucksack bag or suitcase.
• Daypack
• Warm wool or synthetic hat that cover your ears (only if you are travelling in the cold season i.e January, February and December)
• Goggles or sunglasses for sunbeam, dust and wind.
• A neck warmer is another piece of gear for extra warmth if you feel you will need it and is for cold season i.e January, February and December.(optional)
• 1 pair warm gloves (This is required if your are traveling in cold season i.e January, February and December).
• T-shirts (2).
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket (preferable if you are travelling in rainy season from June to September.)
• 1 pair cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis), 1 pair shorts.
• 2 pairs lightweight long underwear/thermals (if you are traveling in winter January, February and December).
• 2 pairs of liner socks, synthetic or capilene.
• 1 pair light camping shoes or sneakers..
• 1 pair sandals (Optional).

Medicines and First Aid Kits

• Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches.
• Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.
• Immodium or Pepto bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
• 1 small personal sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as mole skin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc. Your guides will have more extensive medical gear, but you should have the basics for general use.

Miscellaneous, but Important !

• Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies).
• Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave on at our office in KTM just in case if you need to change the date of your).
• Durable wallet / pouch for travel documents, money & passport.
• Lip balm. At least SPF 20, 2 sticks. A string taped to the stick is helpful, to hang around your neck and some are now being sold with a cord already attached. Handy as it avoids you from having to stop and look for it.
• Sunscreen.
• Toiletry kit. Be sure to include hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer
• 2 bandanas.

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