Nepal Tibet Tour – A Journey from Kathmandu to the Roof of the World – 18 Days

Suggested wakeup call at 0700 am in the morning, After having breakfast by 0730 to 0800 hrs we will have 01 hour for breakfast and we will leave for Chinese embassy for biometric, we meet with our tour-leader at hotel lobby at 0900 am. After Chinese Embassy we take a short drive to more than 2000 years old Swoyambhunath stupa, The leader will brief about the monuments on the way, Specially about the History and the religious importance of the monument which symbolizes peace and harmony between difference in religion and culture of local inhabitants. After while, we acknowledge different type of rituals (Hindu and Buddhist together at same place) The leader will brief about the monument on the spot and will allow free time to explore surroundings ( at each monuments during sightseeing appx. 15/25 minute free time will be granted as per interest of groups to walk around the monuments slowly and see in detail, take pictures and check shops for souvenirs etc..). You can explore the bird eye view of Kathmandu and Buddhist and hindu ritual ceremony, Monks and Monkeys. In summer we can see monkeys playing and diving at local pool for monkey.

Further we take a short drive appx. 15 minute to Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is in the Heart of Kathmandu valley with full Antique temples, old palace and famous for wood carvings. We will visit to House of Living goddess Kumari and also get around local market which enthralls us with feeling of 17 – 18th Century market.

After Kathmandu Durbar Square we will drive around 25 minutes Visit Patan by around . We will see the Antique Temples and see the metal crafts and some beautiful alleys with hidden Artistic courtyards ( 2 hours visit). After completion of our sightseeing program We will drive back to hotel ( 30 minute drive ) and reach hotel 1700 hrs to 1730 hrs. One can take rest at hotel or may visit to Thamel, a local Tourist hub in Kathmandu with plenty of Restaurants, Pub and Bars. Dreams Garden is also a nice place to relax in peace within hustle and bustle of Thamel.

After breakfast, drive to Pashupatinath ( 15 to 20 minute drive ). Same way leader will brief about the history and importance of Pashupatinath on the way as well as also about the places we pass by Bus. Our leader will breif details about the monument on the sightseeing spot. Pashupatinath temple which is the holiest place among Hindu like Mecca for Muslims. Same like in other monuments some briefing about Pashupatinath on the way and more on the spot. Main attraction at Pashupatinath temple is Hindu rituals and live view of Hindu cremation process, During short free time you can explore the Hindu Sadhu’s using different way to make lord shiva happy, You may take pictures of Sadhu’s but they will expect few amount for helping you take their picture.

After Pashupatinath we further short drive to Boudhanath ( 3 KM – 10/15 minute drive). Boudhanath, which is also known as small Tibet. Replicas of many Tibetan monasteries have been built here. People and Buddhist monks practicing Tibetan culture is seen. Boudhanath is one of the biggest stupa in the world with high religious value. It is also center of meditation due to meditating environment and locality Short free time will be offered to explore monasteries around and to see the people/ Monks praying to Buddha with Butterlamps and pray wheels (appx. 1 hour sightseeing & 15/25 minutes of free time). WE will take Lunch ( 1330 hrs) at any one of Nice restaurant in Boudhanath overlooking the giant Boudhanath stupa listed in world Heritage site by Unesco.

After Lunch ( at around 1430 hrs – drive to Bhaktapur is appx. 12 KM- 45 minute drive) we explore the Bhaktapur Durbar square and surroundings. Bhaktapur a most beautiful typical town inside Kathmandu valley. Bhaktapur town itself is a open museum for people, full of insights into daily lifestyle, local art and architecture. At Every step, we find something to explore and learn. Beautiful temples with erotic carvings, 17th -18th Century lifestyle, pottery square and narrow alleys are the main attractions

Wake up call at 0700 am, After having Breakfast ( 0730 to 0800 hrs for 1 hours ), we drive 35 to 45 minutes to The Agriculture Newari town Bungamati is the birthplace of Rato Machindranath (the God of Rain), regarded as the patron of the valley, and the large shikhara-style temples in the center of the village square are his home for six months of the year.

Drive to kritipur around 28 minutes drive. Sightseeing of Kirtipur and Khokana Village. Kirtipur a City of Glory by it’s name is a beautiful town south of Kathmandu in a hill. We will visit this town where we can see people with traditional lifestyle & culture. We will also visit to Uma-Shankar temple and Baghbhairab temple which has its religious and historical value, Our leader will explain in detail about the temples. After visit to Kirtipur, We will drive further to Khokana village another traditional village, Popular for its traditional mustard oil production process

Wake up call at 0:700 am and breakfast is served 0730 to 0800 hrs. After breakfast to drive to bandipur which approximately 5 hours drive.Lunch enroute to bandipur.
Bandipur is a small village which is famous for its ancient culture. We stroll around this beautiful ancient city which has beautiful artifacts, natural beauty and village settlement. It was the trading route between india and china and has well preserved the Newari cultural. If the weather permits we can also witness the majestic views of the mountain.

After breakfast we drive from Bandipur to Dhampus for around 4 hours to cover 101 Km. Lunch enroute. Explore Dhampus (1650m) which is a small village of gurung community and witness their life with beautiful view of the himalayas.

After breakfast drive from dhampus to Pokhara which is approximately 1 hour. Free day in the lake city of Pokhara.Pokhara is a most vibrant touristic city with views of beautiful lake and high mountain ranges above 8000 m.

Wake up call ( at 0430 am to 0500 am depending upon the season and sunrise time – Tour leader will inform in advance), Leave for Kahu Danda after 15 minute of wake up time, Will reach to sunrise view point after 30 minutes , drive where we will spend about 30 minutes enjoying the magnificent view of sunrise and changing colors of Annapurna range by the ray of sunlight. Return to Hotel for Breakfast ( 0730 hrs to 0830 hrs ) hour. After breakfast, we go for a visit to interesting places of Pokhara city that includes Davis fall; a beautiful waterfall that goes under the gorge and Gupteshower cave which is considered to be more than 5000years old where water falling from davis fall can be seen at bottom. Then after we also visit famous Bindabasini temple in Pokhara that reflects different Hindu ritual activities. Finally we also visit to Seti gorge which gives us an opportunity to see the river flowing through the deep gorge then back to hotel ( appx 1230 hrs). Take Lunch at Hotel or restaurant outside in Market. At the evening Lakeside in Pokhara is like thamel in Kathmandu with many bar offering live music, restaurants, Pubs, shops, disco etc for refreshing night life. Plenty of restaurant for dinner option in Lakeside Pokhara.

The details: After breakfast we drive to peace stupa. Sightseeing in Peace stupa with views of the mountain. After sightseeing in peace stupa we will hike to kalabang village the hike is about 2 hours 30 minutes. The height of kalabang is 1200m. On the route of the hike we see mountains along with typical villages and their lifestyle. Pick up from kalabang and drop to hotel. Total drive this day will be 23 KM. (please note extra cost applicable for pick up from kalabang to drop to hotel)How much is the extra cost here? Please find the associated cost for the pick up below

Wake up around 0630 hrs and Take breakfast at around 0700 hrs ( 01 hour time). After Breakfast and start boating at Phewa lake ( 1 hour) and visit the temple Barahi which is located in the middle of the lake,

We drive to 30 minuted to world peace pagoda with view of green forest hills and pokhara valley. A Japanese Monk named “Nichidatsu Fujii” is the mastermind to build the stupa in Pokhara and planned to build similar peace stupa in many other places in world to give the message of peace. The stupa in Pokhara is built with co-operation from Japanese monks and local Nepalese people. Once at top of the hill in front could visible huge white stupa of world peace pagoda, where has mentioned the four seen of Lord Buddha in four cubical direction. We can enjoy Awesome view of Pokhara, Phewa Lake while people are rolling their boats and View of paragliding in the sky like colorful Vultures. Drive back to Pokhara.

After breakfast drive from Pokhara to Trisuli around 175 Km which is approximately 6hrs/6hrs 30 mins. Free Day at Trisuli.

After breakfast drive from Trisuli to Rasugadhi(Nepal china border)80 Km (5-6 hours drive).

Half an hour drive to Kerung, where after completion of immigration formalities. Upon re confirming with the partner there is no small market here but we can visit Parba Lhakang monatsery.

Drive through the pass with the view of Jugal Himal. A continued drive via Lalungla Pass (5050m ) has some of the outstanding view of Mt. Xixapangma (8013m highest in Tibet) Mt. Makalu (8464m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) and Mt.Everest (8848m).

A four hour drive brings us to Tibet’s second largest city, Shigatse. Here we visit Tashilumpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, hence one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. Altitude 3800m.

After a stroll though the old city we depart for the two and a half hour drive to Gyantse. While approaching the small farming town we can clearly see the old fort that was captured by Young husband during his 1904 raid into Tibet. Here the main attraction is the palkor and Kumbum monastery with its extraordinary architecture. Altitude 3900 m.
After will be a long drive, but on the way we cross the Karo-la with the beautiful glacier, we see Yamdrok Tso which is named the Turquoise lake and cross the Kamba-la from where we descend to the main road which bring us all the way to Lhasa. Altitude 3650 m.

Wake up around 0630 hrs and after breakfast ( 0700 hrs), start driving to Lhasa. This day 5/6 hrs drives takes you to Lhasa crossing the KAROLAPASS (5010m) and KAMBALA PASS (4794m). The KAROLA climbs between two lofty mountains, NOZING KHANGSA (7223m) and RALUNG (6236m) while driving you will see the YAMDROK TSO ( Turquoise Lake ). We will stop short for photo etc.. We will take lunch enroute at restaurant around 1230 hrs and driver further via Yamdrok Lake by side which takes approx. 1hr to cross around. After passing KAMBALA, Lhasa Valley is seen to the north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra Rover. Reaching Lhasa ( 1730 hrs) and check in hotel.

Wake up around 0630 hrs and breakfast will be served by 0700 hrs. After breakfast you will visit Dalai Lama’s summer palace of, the treasure Park of Tibet , the Norbulingka Later to We will visit Drepung Monastery and Finally after Lunch to Sera Monastery which is No. 1 Monastery of Gelugpa, In the evening: Dinner can be taken at restaurant outside Hotel.

Wake up 0630 hrs and breakfast will be taken at 0700 hrs. After breakfast our sightseeing starts around 0800 hrs. The highlight today is the Magnificent Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama; the place where the former great Dalai Lama’s stupas are being kept; once the seat of the Tibetan government. With a history of over 1,300 years, the Potala Palace is the treasure of Tibetan religion and culture, storing plenty of figures of the Buddha, murals, sutras etc. After visiting Potala Palace ,. Lunch will be around 1230 hrs at Restaurant close to Barkhor street. We will explore and walk around the barkhor street after Lunch. Then you will be guided to visit the spiritual center of Tibet, the Jokhang Temple , where you might meet many pilgrims, who even prostrate by full length to the threshold of the temple. After visit to Jokhang temple, If possible the guide will arrange visit to Tibetan Traditional Hospital or Lhasa carpet factory. Evening: leisure walk to explore around and Dinner in the market or in Hotel.